The development of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is progressing rapidly, but the regulatory requirements and practical implementation are still unclear, especially for small and medium-sized companies. A
From May 28 to 31, 2025, the manufacturing world will gather in Istanbul for WIN EURASIA, one of the leading industrial trade fairs in the Eurasian region.
The production of modern batteries requires complex production lines and therefore presents companies with considerable challenges in production.
VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology will be exhibiting together with member companies at Automatica 2025 in Munich. The renowned trade fair will present the latest developments and innovations in automation technology from June 24 to 27, 2025
At the bauma trade fair in Munich, a groundbreaking demonstrator unveiled the future of mining operations through the integration of the OPC UA Companion Specifications: The OPC 40560 series provides standardized OPC UA information models for mining.
The Sector Group VDMA Productronics and VDMA Machine Information Interoperability announce the publication of the OPC UA Companion Specification for Wire Harness Manufacturing OPC 40570.
In this interview, Rene Hirschmugl reveals the importance of interoperability in the industry and why he sees OPC UA Companion Specifications as a great opportunity.
New release candidate OPC 40505 published. The Joint Working Group "OPC UA for Wireless Machine Tool Peripherals" has developed the OPC UA Companion Specification 40505 and submitted it to the OPC Foundation as a release candidate.
A consortium of organizations has published a groundbreaking specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial automation and process automation.
The glass industry is undergoing a transformation: Digital connectivity, automation, and data-driven process optimization are no longer future concepts but key factors for competitiveness and efficiency.
At automatica 2025, see how machines communicate in a common language with OPC UA. Visit us in Hall B5 to experience the latest live demonstrations and practical examples of interoperability!
VDMA and T-Systems, together with the umati initiative, are presenting the first global Manufacturing-X solution with open standards for machine data at this year's Hannover Messe.
The VDMA Mining & Minerals OPC UA demonstrator at bauma 2025 - a fascinating example of how modern communication technologies can shape the future of mining.
Together for Unified, Global Standards – An Insight into the Structure and Working Methods of the New Working Group for Interface Standardization in Battery Cell Manufacturing.
The United States is expanding its manufacturing capabilities by investing in a network of institutes, each specializing in a specific area, for example technology or workforce development.
Data Spaces enable secure data exchange and unlock untapped potential. Hannover Messe 2025 offers the ideal platform to present the current state of the industry.
At Hannover Messe (31 March to 4 April 2025), the umati initiative will once again be represented with its own stand in Hall 9, Stand F25.
With the aim of establishing an open standard for optical sorters, a kick-off meeting was held at VDMA Frankfurt on November 26, 2024.
Traditionally, simulations of transmission systems are based on idealized models that are based on nominal values.
The OPC UA standard has become an integral part of modern sheet metal production. The universal interface technology enables your machines to communicate securely and in a standardized way with connected IT systems.
With the Call for Papers, HANNOVER MESSE is addressing all exhibitors and partners who would like to enrich the content of the forum program at the world's most important industrial trade fair with their contributions.
In 2024, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing a forum for the SPS, the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" with many interesting presentations and panel discussions.
The cooperation of numerous manufacturers of shot blasting machines has resulted in a new OPC UA standard, which is about to be published. A further step towards interoperable production.
The advantages of OPC UA should also be available for electrolysers in the future. A working group with members from VDMA and the OPC Foundation is now working on this.
International working group for the development of OPC UA Companion Specifications in drive technology.
VDMA Mining is driving collaborative innovation, and talent attraction with a view to futureproofing the mining industry.
The cooperation of numerous manufacturers of plasma surface treatment machines has resulted in a new OPC UA standard, which is about to be published. A further step towards interoperable production.
The PA-DIM Working Group has released Version 1.1 of the standard, expanding to include support for analyzer device types and data modeling extensions. This enhancement improves interoperability for process applications in automation.
AI is revolutionizing mechanical engineering. Its use in control systems for monitoring and optimization needs specific data formats. OPC UA ensures seamless data exchange, easing AI integration and expanding its role in automation.
The umati initiative shows a demonstrator for federated data spaces together with Siemens, WZL Aachen, Telekom and VDMA. This integrates existing applications and emphasises standardised data in order to establish global data ecosystems.
This year, the Companion Specification groups are organising a series of digital events in the summer starting mid-May to present their interfaces and their content and to exchange ideas with interested parties.
SMARTENANCE aims to harmonize data spaces across different sectors, modernize IoT platforms, demonstrate the performance of multilateral digital value chains and support data space participation.
The OPC UA Companion Specification 40530 has been finalised by the Joint Working Group and the final document is now available for download on the VDMA and OPC Foundation homepages.
On this page you will find all publications about OPC UA and interoperability for download.
Mahr GmbH presents two digital calipers on loan to umati. The handy demonstrators will make the benefits of the OPC UA interface standard tangible at events worldwide in the future.