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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.

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15th German Mechanical Engineering Summit

Producing the future

On 16 and 17 September 2025, the mechanical engineering industry will meet in Berlin for a top-level meeting of industry and politics.

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The USA

Tariffs and disruption vs. market opportunities

The USA remains a key market - despite new tariffs and political uncertainties. The VDMA categorises risks, identifies opportunities and offers guidance for US business in transition.

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Federal policy 2025

Demands for a strong mechanical and plant engineering sector

The course for a sustainable industrial policy must be set now. We need a #StandortUpgrade!

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VDMA position paper

"China is not playing fair - politicians must respond!"
Chinese companies often enjoy competition-distorting advantages and subsidies. In a new position paper, the VDMA makes demands on German and European politicians to counteract these disadvantages.
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On the debate regarding the EU's Omnibus Pack

"Stay the course and ease the burden on European companies"

Vulnerable Europe

Utilising our own technological capabilities for raw materials

Young talent campaign

"Weeks of Technology" send a strong signal for recruiting young talent

Immediate tax investment program

"The right incentives for investment - implement them quickly now!"

Incoming orders in mechanical and plant engineering

Expected setback

VDMA Business Climate Survey

India and Brazil with tailwind – USA and China under pressure

VDMA flash survey USA

US tariffs harm trade worldwide

Labor market figures

"More employment is only possible with lower non-wage labor costs"

On the EU's Startup and Scaleup strategy:

"Startups are the litmus test for the EU's simplification plans"

Machinery exports Q1/2025

Machinery exports stabilize slightly - China remains problematic

EU internal market strategy

"Show more ambition and strengthen market surveillance"

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Europe and China

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Made ING Germany

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  • Special: Germany as a business location
Mechanical engineering invests in Germany
From training centers and technology hubs to production plants: investments are also being made in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany. We show exciting examples.
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Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!

Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!
Verena Grifone Fuchs and electronics
Verena Grifone Fuchs, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering, works as a technical project manager at Thomas Magnete. To do this, she needs an eye for the big picture, good communication skills and technical expertise.
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Elena Bürk and the filling systems
Elena Bürk, mechanical engineer at Optima, is responsible for the design of dosing systems for pharmaceutical filling lines. She not only works with a wide range of technical requirements, but also with customers from all over the world.
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Katharina Helmstaedt and the power tools
Katharina Helmstaedt, an enthusiastic mechatronics engineer, is a planning engineer at Festool. She designs, procures and commissions production systems for high-quality electric motors. Lots of technology and practical experience make her day-to-day work varied.
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Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis
In Folge 7 der Videoreihe "Maschinenbau meets Young Professionals" erläutern Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis von HAWE Hydraulik SE ihre Verantwortlichkeiten im Werk in Freising.
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Carla Albrecht und die Systemsimulation
Electrical engineer Carla Albrecht has found an exciting job at Danfoss that is compatible with her family.
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Nico Lienhard, viastore Software GmbH
In part 6 of our “Mechanical Engineering meets Young Professionals” series, Nico Lienhard explains how he designs intralogistics solutions as a software consultant at viastore and what inspires him about the work and culture at viastore.
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Carina Witzel and technical sales
Carina Witzel has been a sales engineer at SEW-EURODRIVE Hamburg since 2022. She loves the combination of technology and communication in her job.
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Jennifer Korte and the machine tools
Jennifer Korte has been associated with DMG Mori since her studies. She now works as a development engineer for machine tools.
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Cindy Cierpka and the wind turbines Duplicate 2
Greta Bernard works as an industrial engineer at Bosch Rexroth in Lohr am Main.
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Tue. 16.09.25 Wed. 17.09.25

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15. Deutscher Maschinenbau-Gipfel 2025

On September 16 and 17, 2025, the 15th German Mechanical Engineering Summit will take place in Berlin. Two days full of inspiration, innovation and networking with the who's who of mechanical and plant engineering. Be part of it!

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