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The third edition of the study series deals with the electrification of the powertrain and its impact on the industry.
The agricultural machinery industry is focusing on climate-friendly diesel fuel alternatives in order to sustainably minimize exhaust emissions in agriculture.
New VDMA Battery Production Executive Board aims to consolidate Europe's position in mechanical and plant engineering.
"From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" is dedicated to practical, technical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and downstream products. The conference has now taken place for the 3rd time.
AMT was founded as a new working group within the VDMA in November 2024. Its Managing Director Daniel Erdmann explains the background in an interview.
VDMA AMT - Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the new network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.
VDMA AMT – Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.
24 associations are now calling for an early, technology-neutral revision of the regulations for CO2 emission standards.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
Impressive German Pavilion with more than 50 exhibitors at the Battery Show North America 2024 in Detroit
A supplement to the "Battery Production 2030" study by VDMA and Porsche Consulting takes a look at the future of battery cell production in North America.
Industry associations warn of the loss of battery technology of the future
Batteries are of immense importance for the success of our sustainability efforts, especially the electrification of the transport sector. However, in order not to miss the boat in this key technology, we need to step up our efforts now.
Tax money for the scrappage scheme is not being put to good use. It would be better to use it at the beginning of the value chain in production research. This would benefit jobs and technologies.
The assessment of the hydrogen ramp-up among German market participants has risen slightly compared to 2023. At the same time, the survey clearly shows that the actual ramp-up is threatening to stall.
Under the leadership of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research, 1500 policies worldwide were examined for their success in reducing emissions. The results point to possible best-practice approaches for future climate protection.
Greenhouse gas emissions must also be reduced rapidly in the aviation sector. The SAF working group with over 70 stakeholders has presented a paper on the market ramp-up of SAF.
The Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) published the new funding guideline "Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK)" on August 23.
When it comes to issuing an operating permit (ABE or individual approval), the harmonized EU type approval law will generally apply to mechanical engineering from 1 November 2024.
The “Engines and Systems” directory provides a quick overview of who supplies what.
Standardized interfaces and flexible production concepts are essential for battery production and Industry 4.0. The VDMA and VDA are promoting this through a Joint Working Group.
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Engineering sector now biggest customer for first time: Last year, the German machine tool industry supplied around 27 percent of its production to the automotive industry and its suppliers.
In 2023, the National Hydrogen Council (NWR) published an initial hydrogen demand analysis, which the body has recently revised.
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's hydrogen import strategy falls short of expectations. The analysis of the current situation is correct, but concrete new measures and milestones are missing.
CO2 reduction is on everyone's lips. But many industrial processes will continue to emit significant amounts of it in the short term. However, with forward-looking carbon management (CCM), we can make use of this raw material.
The VDMA's Classification Working Group discusses topics relating to ship classification.
In February 2024, more than 50 machine manufacturers, suppliers and representatives of the food and packaging industry met for a groundbreaking workshop on digitalization. Advanced workshops. Erfa intro: Lecture language is German.
In this article we want to inform you at irregular intervals about important developments in the CO2/CO market on carbon capture, transportation, storage, CCUS.
Research secures value creation and jobs in Germany and Europe. Politicians must create innovation-friendly framework conditions. Openness to technology is essential.
The German ecosystem for large-scale production of large-format battery cells is still being established. Research funding is enormously important for this. Cutting it will damage the desired competitiveness.
The Joint Research Center of the European Commission has compared several possible development scenarios for an emerging CO2 transport network in Europe to identify positive and negative factors.
The IFL recently launched a research project called M2X, which aims to develop an interface specification for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and their environment.
Development of the value chain picks up speed
The Wireless Communications Guide (WCG) is an orientation aid from the VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines working group for mechanical and plant engineering companies.
Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are a new category of robots that are expanding the range of applications for robotics and will also play a key role on the road to the fully networked factory ("smart factory").
In an era characterized by advanced wireless communication technologies, the mechanical engineering industry faces the challenge of integrating not only innovative solutions, but also safety in potentially explosive environments.
The ninth future study examines the role of carbon management as the key to achieving climate targets. It outlines opportunities and hurdles for industry and society and presents four future scenarios for 2035 and beyond.
The Directorate-General for Energy (ENER) has published a new version of the "Q&A implementation of hydrogen delegated acts".
Under the motto "Talk&Share", AG WCM offers a practical format for the use of wireless data transmission technologies in mechanical engineering.
The demand for gigafactories for battery production will grow enormously. This offers great potential for the European mechanical and plant engineering industry. A study by Porsche Consulting and VDMA sheds light on the details.
EU agrees on lower CO₂ emission limits for heavy commercial vehicles. Exceptions apply for mobile cranes, among others.
Despite the low proportion of CO2 emissions in Germany, agricultural engineering is also called upon to research climate-neutral fuels and drives. There are possible solutions, but battery electric systems quickly reach their limits when it comes to large machines.
In contrast to the EU, China wants to remain open to different technologies in road traffic and, in addition to battery-powered electric vehicles, is also focusing on combustion engines powered by eFuels.
Submission deadline for the second round of the innovation competition "NeueWege.IN.NRW - Innovative Mobility and Logistics" funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is April 30, 2024
The VDMA sees the postponement of the vote on the CO2 fleet regulation for heavy commercial vehicles in the European Council as a new opportunity to utilize the climate protection contribution of green eFuels and anchor it in the CO2 fleet regulation.
At the last board meeting of the Agricultural Machinery Standards Group (NLA) in October 2023, the desire arose to organize the standardization of autonomous agricultural machinery.
The VDMA invited a separate working group (CEMA PT4 Smallgroup) consisting of CEMA members to Frankfurt.
The study "Battery Manufacturing 2030: Collaborating at Warp Speed" by Porsche Consulting on behalf of the VDMA provides groundbreaking insights for European companies that offer production solutions for battery manufacturing.
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Brochure: Lithium-ion battery systems in industrial trucks
This free brochure describes the use of lithium-ion technology for industrial trucks and outlines solutions for applying it safely within companies.
Fuel Cells Working Group
The VDMA Fuel Cells Working Group seeks to successfully establish fuel technologies in Germany and position them on global markets. The working group therefore represents the industry's political interests in Germany and increasingly also abroad.
Forum #XMOTIVE
Our motto is "Produce Future Mobility", and we are bundling the VDMA's diverse competences to prepare member companies for the future of mobility and to support them in their efforts to change.
Mobile Machinery Forum
The Mobile Machinery Forum (Mobima) promotes the exchange between OEMs and suppliers at a neutral association level. It facilitates the reconciliation of positions across sectors as well as the initiation of joint projects. Current information is available for download in the regularly published "Mobima Bulletin".
CO2 study by CECE and CEMA (English)
The agricultural and construction machinery industry has had an impressive track record of increasing energy efficiency over the last 50 years. The study "Optimizing our industry 2 reduce emissions" answers the question of how to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in particular CO2, in the coming years.
Working Group Machines in Construction MIC 4.0
The Machines in Construction MIC4.0 working group is defining the foundation for machine-to-X communication and developing legally compliant structures for collaboration in the use of machine and process data. All companies interested in the topic of digitalizing construction machinery can become members of the working group.
Working Group Power-to-X for Applications
The VDMA Working Group Power-to-X for Applications are the cross-industry information, communication and cooperation platform for the P2X community and involve stakeholders from development and production to the end user.
Working Group Industrial Drone Solutions
Unmanned flying robots offer numerous application possibilities in logistic and industrial environments. The VDMA Working Group Industrial Drone Solutions is the networking and decision-making platform for all industrial drone suppliers and interested parties.
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