Article-with-link Fördertechnik

Trade Association
Materials Handling and Intralogistics
VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics represents the interests of German and European manufacturers from the areas of industrial trucks, cranes, Intralogistic systems, mobile robots and continuous conveyors.

With currently 290 member companies, we are the most important intralogistics trade association in Europe and an important link to "Industrie 4.0". We support our members in all matters so that they can enable material flow, warehousing and production supply to their customers worldwide. As the industry's meeting place, we bundle essential information and represent the technical, specialist and economic policy interests of our member companies.

Sector Groups

Industrial Trucks
Cranes and Hoists
Intralogistic Systems
Mobile Robots
Continuous Handling Equipment

Contents

Press releases
Trade fairs and events
Industry knowledge
Groups & Working Groups
Our services
Contact
Downloads
Our topics

About us

Members
Our Board

QUICK LINK Förd

Empfehlung Bundestagswahl 25

VDMA NavigatorTIPP
Storm-proof: Safe through economic turbulence
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.

Asset Publisher

Press releases

psl

All the latest news from your specific industry and region can be found in the personal area
To personal space

EventTeaser

Events

leer

Tue. 20.05.25 Tue. 20.05.25

exclusive

  • Materials Handling and Intralogistics
Regul8: Quo Vadis CSRD

Following the expansion of reporting obligations in recent years, a different political wind is now blowing. What can we expect from the EU's current political plans in the area of CSRD?

Places available

Wed. 28.05.25 Wed. 28.05.25

  • Materials Handling and Intralogistics
Online-Spotlight: India

In our online spotlight you can find out exciting insights into the Indian economy and business cycle as well as more about LogiMAT India 2026.

Places available

Tue. 24.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

  • Intralogistics
Mobile Robots in Production: Mesh-Up 2025

At automatica 2025, various mobile robots connected to one master control system via VDA 5050 will show the automation potential in production and logistics.

Places available

Tue. 24.06.25 Tue. 24.06.25

  • Intralogistics
Mobile robots in production: Controlling mixed robot fleets with VDA 5050

Panel discussion on the open communication interface VDA 5050 and its significance for the automation of production logistics.

Places available

Wed. 02.07.25 Wed. 02.07.25

exclusive

  • Materials Handling and Intralogistics
Regul8: NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 Directive aims to strengthen cyber security in critical sectors and create a uniform legal framework for EU member states. What does this mean for your company?

Places available

Wed. 16.07.25 Wed. 16.07.25

exclusive

  • Statistics
Preliminary discussion of lift table statistics

The VDMA would like to establish new lift table statistics. To discuss this, we are inviting interested lift table manufacturers to an initial online meeting.

Places available

Industry knowledge

Industry knowledge
Slide_1

VDA 5050
Interoperability for AGV and AMR

Slide_1

IFOY
The best intralogistics products and solutions of the year

Asset Publisher

Photo
  • New publication | Interview
More transparency for AGV projects

A new brochure is designed to give manufacturers, dealers and operators more certainty about placing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and transport systems on the market and the associated responsibilities.

SambaCommittee

Groups & Working Groups

closed group

Research, Innovation & Technology Working Group

Product Group Mobile Robots - Technical Advisory Council

Strategic organisation of technical work in the Product Group Mobile Robots, including commenting on technical regulations and standards for AGVs, AMRs etc., e.g. MD 2006/42/EC; EN ISO 3691-4. The Te

Scherb, Andreas
Contact form
andreas.scherb@vdma.org
+49 69 6603-1724

conditionally open group

Research, Innovation & Technology Working Group

Working Group Sensors and Storage Technology

Technological trends and further developments as well as requirements and needs on the customer side are the focus of this interdisciplinary working group. Representatives of sensor manufacturers and

Consultant

Ziebach, Nils
Contact form
nils.ziebach@vdma.org
+49 69 6603-1509
Group overview

Leistungen Förd

Our Services

  • Consulting

  • Company and product search

  • Research activities and trend scouting

  • Key data and benchmarks

  • Market and business cycle information

  • Networking and collaboration

  • Newsletter

  • Political representation of interests

  • Trainings, courses, seminars

  • Standardization and regulations

  • Studies, guidelines, publications

  • VDMA Magazine

  • Events and trade fairs

Nested Applications

LV/FV Ansprechpartner

Your contact

Photo
sascha.schmel@vdma.org
+49 69 6603-1325
Show more contacts

Downloads Förd

Nested Applications

UnsereFokusThemen

Topics in Focus
Our topics slider 1

The United States

Key topic
Our topics slider 2

Europe and China

Key topic
Our topics slider 3

Climate-Neutral Production

Key topic
Our topics slider 4

Circular Economy

Key topic
Our topics slider 5

Made ING Germany

Key topic
Our topics slider 6

Biologicalization

Key topic
Our topics slider 7

Water

Key topic
Our topics slider 8

Competitiveness for Europe and Germany

Key topic
Our topics slider 9

Shaping the Future

Key topic

Asset Publisher

Level 0 Vorteilskommunikation

Benefits for you as a member

Largest industry network in Europe

3,600 primarily medium-sized member companies in the capital goods industry make the VDMA the largest industrial association in Europe and the most important network organization in the industry.

Strong representation of interests

The VDMA is the most important voice of the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. It represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of the industry in Germany and around the world.

A wide range of services

More than 500 VDMA employees worldwide support you with practical services to make the right decisions in your company - along the entire value chain.

Already a VDMA member? Join Now