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The VDMA Supply Chain Security specification gives purchasers a standard-compliant aid to minimum requirements in accordance with IEC 62443, simplifying the process for both sides without sacrificing security.

The new version of the NIS directive will in future oblige manufacturers of "critical products" such as machines or control components to implement cybersecurity in their own operating environment.

Connectivity is a key component for the successful technological and economic development of economies, and thus for social prosperity.

In order to remain at the technological forefront and enable climate protection, the world of production must change. It needs more knowledge about all processes and materials in the value network, and it needs more cooperation toward a sovereign production location in Europe. The "Manufacturing-X" initiative is intended to make this possible.

Are you interested in news, events and trend topics relating to digitization in mechanical and plant engineering? Stay up to date with our app "VDMA Software & Digitalization".

The publication provides industrial SMEs with practical guidance for the successful development of an individual strategy and roadmap for holistic digitization.

VDMA found out why it will influence the world of work and how we will work together in the industrial environment in the future in an interview with two of our member companies.

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia wants to raise awareness of cybersecurity and is providing financial support of up to 15,000 euros for investments.

Attention Europe enthusiasts! With our new web seminar series "EU Bubble talks - 30 minutes insights from Brussels" we take a look behind the scenes of European politics and take you with us.

Manufacturing-X is all over the place! Be it in politics, the media or at the Hanover Trade Fair and now something tangible is available with the funding concept.

The European Parliament plenary adopted a resolution on the adequacy of the protection provided by the EU-US data protection framework on May 11, 2023.

The automated scouring of websites for possible DSGVO violations through "Google Fonts" integration does not justify an injunction or immaterial claims for damages.

Everyone is talking about AI, but at the same time numerous questions regarding the legal framework remain unanswered. The current debate in the EU Parliament on AI legislation is therefore important, but it must not lead to an overall AI blockade.

Key issues paper published for a complementary funding guideline in the area of cloud and edge infrastructure and services under the IPCEI-CIS.

ChatGPT is on everyone's lips - but can it really replace developers?

The right to a "copy" includes excerpts from documents or entire documents or also of corresponding excerpts from databases, if this is indispensable to enable the effective exercise of the rights conferred by the GDPR.

The ECJ has ruled that a claim for damages does not, however, depend on the non-material damage suffered reaching a certain threshold.

On 18 April the Quick Guide "Global Production Language and Industrial Automation Security- Connect your old machines with semantic interoperability and secure systems" was presented as part of the "Indonesian-German Dialogue on Quality Infrastructure". This guide was developed by the VDMA together with Siemens, Telkomsel and other companies. The project is supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

With the motto: "Solving problems means listening", our exchange format "Meet the Board" took place on Friday, April 21, 2023, with more than 20 participants.

The VDMA represents a total of 176 member companies in its IAS (Integrated Assembly Solutions) sector group, all component and/or system manufacturers in the field of assembly and handling technology.

With the Data Act, the European Commission is aiming for a new legal framework for data use, utilization and distribution. The new study provides recommendations for action for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.

After three Corona years, Hannover Messe 2023 celebrated a successful comeback. Exhibitors from the mechanical and plant engineering sector demonstrated with their technologies how climate change can be combated and intelligent production advanced.

Following a public consultation, EDPB has adopted a final version of the Guidelines on Data Subject Rights - Right of Access.

Preparations for automatica, the world's leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, are in full swing. What characterizes a world-leading exhibition? That it also offers a top-notch supporting program providing real added value through successful formats. The focal points in 2023 will include intralogistics, service robotics, and support for young talent.

The ECJ (Rt. v. 30.03.2023, C-34/21) has ruled that national regulations on the processing of employee data must remain inapplicable if they do not comply with Art. 88 DSGVO or Art. 6 para. 3 DSGVO.

The mechanical and plant engineering sector is demanding clear statements from politicians on how to secure and strengthen Germany and Europe as industrial locations. The necessary location debate requires great openness, and the path to 2035 must be designed in a way that promotes industry and small and medium-sized businesses.

VDMA Agricultural Machinery is future-proofing its expertise in digitalization.

In the context of increasing connectivity of agricultural machinery, securing communication interfaces is of paramount importance to prevent cyber attacks.

The UK government's white paper describes plans for implementing an innovation-friendly approach to AI regulation. It is supplemented by a corresponding consultation.

The Vision Expert Huddles facilitate the exchange between trade show visitors and machine vision experts. All exhibitors of the parallel trade shows automatica and Laser World of Photonics with machine vision in their portfolio are welcome to actively participate with a talk. Application deadline: 10 May 2023

As part of the online event "Metaverse - a benefit for the industry?" on March 16, 2023, a survey on the topic was conducted to obtain an up-to-date mood picture from the companies.

July 2 - 8, 2023

In February 2023, the missing pieces of the Chinese cybersecurity framework puzzle were published. Compliance risks have increased enormously. VDMA's policy briefing provides a compact overview.

Our publications deal with various aspects of digitalization in mechanical engineering companies as well as cybersecurity and information security and serve as recommendations for action.

Stay successful in a volatile market: VDMA offers an interactive report on European business climate indicators. Follow the developments of your most important European target markets and customer industries at a glance and make informed decisions based on current data.

Live, innovative and brimming with know-how – the new digital GrindingHub platform. The trade fair organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), in cooperation with the IndustryArena business network, offers the grinding technology industry a top-tier platform under the 360°SPECIAL brand – even in the years when no trade fair is held. On 23 May 2023, companies will have the opportunity to pitch their new products and technologies to an international online audience and make contact with potential customers. The event will be presided over by an expert moderator and also include scientific presentations on current topics.

The new working group Intralogistics-2X is concerned with interface developments for AGV, AMR and other intralogistics systems. Users and suppliers alike can contribute to the work.

VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association is founding the working group Intralogistics-2X to develop interface topics in intralogistics. Suppliers and users are equally in demand.

A company had to pay 10,000 euros in damages to a former employee due to a breach of the GDPR right to information.

Turnover forecast 2023: growth of plus 9% to just under 16 billion euros

Sicher und schnell in die vernetzte Zukunft: Das braucht auch für den mittelständischen Maschinenbau kein Hexenwerk zu sein! Wirkungsvoll unterstützen können Datencenter.

Researchers report on how production planning can be automated at the EMO Hannover Lunch-Talk Let's Talk Science.

With the support of experienced scouts from the field, the first steps toward digitization become more tangible.

VDMA found out why gamification should be seen as a valuable tool in an interview with Florian Fuchs from CaderaDesign GmbH and with Florian Holzapfel from Plain Concepts GmbH.

In three working groups, fundamental standards are currently being developed that will promote communication and interoperability in measuring technology in the future. At Control 2023, the VDMA will present the ongoing projects at its booth in Hall 5, where trade show visitors can talk to experts from the participating companies and get first-hand information about the status of the projects, content and use cases.

At the meeting of the Drive Technology Executive Board on 08.03.2023, a nominal sales increase of 3 percent was confirmed.

EDSA provides guidance on the use of cookie banners in practice.

Together with a university network in Ghana, students with IT expertise are to be approached to work remotely for mechanical engineering companies.

The EU Digital Strategy is important for the single market. The associated EU Data Act has massive implications for the entire interlinked industry business. Legal uncertainty must be avoided.

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the C-SCC and the corresponding regulation on February 24, 2023. These will come into effect on June 1, 2023.