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Digitale Lösungen im und für den Maschinen- und Anlagenbau

Erleben Sie am 08.-09. Mai 2025 in Wien spannende Vorträge und Podiumsdiskussionen zu Digitalisierungslösungen im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau.

Twin transformation: synergies between digitalization and sustainability

Around 50 participants from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Denmark met at ANDRITZ AG in Graz on 28 May to exchange experiences on the opportunities of digitalization for sustainable products in mechanical engineering.

IT is becoming more expensive - and more important!

The digital transformation in mechanical engineering is also reflected in total IT costs, which have been rising at an average rate of 5% per year faster than sales since 2017.

GenAI implementation progress highest in IT

As part of the online event "Generative AI - Identifying potential, seizing opportunities", a survey was conducted among participants on 29.04.25 to obtain an up-to-date picture of the current mood.

AI in industry - examples and suggestions from practice

The new VDMA white paper uses case studies to show how artificial intelligence is already being used in processes, products and business models.

Fluid Power - Enabling Future Technologies March 9-11, 2026 in Aachen, Germany

As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid power, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.

Artificial intelligence for greater profitability in mechanical engineering

A new study shows: The targeted use of Generative Artificial Intelligence can increase the profit margin in mechanical and plant engineering by up to 10.7 percentage points. This corresponds to an additional profit of 28 billion euros.

Call for funding "Circular Production NRW"

The ‘Circular Production NRW’ funding programme is supporting innovative projects for sustainable, resource-efficient and circular value creation in SMEs with 21 million euros.

CECE – Driving Europe's industrial revival through innovation

CECE Congress 2024 brought together industry leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss the future of the European construction equipment sector.

"Data rooms also play a decisive role in the use of AI"

Mechanical engineering is at the data source for Industry 4.0, and secure data rooms are essential for their valuable use.

VISION sets an example: Growth despite negative market situation

Growth and cutting-edge technological solutions characterize the world's leading trade fair for machine vision / Record number of exhibitors and strong increase in visitors in 2024

Unlocking the power of OPC UA Companion Specifications

"Since I first learned about the OPC UA Companion Specifications, likely around 12 years ago, I have always regarded them as a true game-changer in industrial communication". - Pyry Grönholm CEO Prosys OPC Ltd.

Call for funding: Produktives.NRW - Critical technologies for NRW

The "Produktives.NRW" competition call supports investments in critical technologies in the areas of digital innovations, environmentally friendly and resource-efficient technologies and biotechnology in NRW.

Data analyst and data scientist with Python

Become a sought-after data analyst or data scientist and make large amounts of data usable, analyzable and visualizable for your company. Start your next career step together with the Mechanical Engineering Institute and StackFuel.

Digital transformation: interoperability as a recipe for success

Industry 4.0 pursues the introduction of internet technologies in industry with the aim of tapping into new value creation potential through networking and digitalization.

Grinding and measuring machine now speak the same language

Trade visitors to AMB 2024 in Stuttgart from September 10 to 14 can find out about the new, internationally sought-after OPC UA Companion Specification for Cutting Tools for the manufacture of cutting tools.

Happy Birthday: 25 years of VDMA Software and Digitalization!

Together with members and partners, the trade association celebrated its 25th anniversary in Würzburg. One thing became particularly clear: the trade association and its topics are playing an increasingly important role in the industry.

Technical documentation: an opportunity for business models?

What undiscovered opportunities are hidden behind technical documentation and how can valuable business models be created from it? An interview with Volker Granacher (tecteam GmbH) and Lars Kothes (kothes GmbH).

Artificial intelligence - Current activities

AI is playing an increasingly important role for companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. VDMA Software and Digitalization is therefore once again offering an interesting range of formats on the topic for all VDMA members.

Successfully developing products through digital networking

Data is the blood of the complex organism of product development. The results report "Digital Product Development" by the WZL of RWTH Aachen University and the VDMA compactly shows how the many pieces of information can be effectively linked.

Operational excellence in production - Digital & Lean

Digitalization and Industry 4.0 make many things seem easier and better, including improving processes in production. But this only becomes successful when viewed through the classic lens of lean management.

Capital city office launches VDMA transformation dialogues

The VDMA's capital city office is breaking new ground: Intensive discussions with stakeholders are on the program until the next General Assembly in order to drive forward the climate-neutral and digital transformation of the economy.

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