The third edition of the study series deals with the electrification of the powertrain and its impact on the industry.
From 2030 on, the fuel cell will be represented with a significant share in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and mobile machines. Sales of 11 billion euros for fuel cell components in passenger cars alone are possible in Europe in 2040.
The change in mobility can no longer be halted. The variety of requirements in the respective markets also requires a variety of available technologies. Hybridization and electrification are gaining momentum, as is the development of decarbonized synthetic fuels known as eFuels. Tomorrow's mobility is based on mechanical engineering - and requires open technology.
Cooperations with startups are also gaining importance in mechanical engineering. With the Startup-Machine, the VDMA offers its members a versatile tool box for matchmaking and networking.
How do Europe's transport and logistics companies feel about new technologies, such as drones? A new study by Panasonic reveals the answer.
Around half of global energy consumption can be supplied by green electricity in the future - alternatives will be needed for the other half. Hydrogen will play a very decisive role in this - for example as the basis for synthetic fuels.
A climate-neutral future needs energy from renewable sources - and hydrogen. H2 will play a crucial role in meeting global energy needs in a climate-friendly way, for example as the basis for synthetic fuels.
Climate protection requires the worldwide introduction of new technologies for the conversion and storage of energy. P2X is the key technology and offers great opportunities for mechanical and plant engineering.
New categories bring a breath of fresh air to the competition and call for entries with forward-looking technology for the construction industry to compete for one of the first places.
Fuel Cell Workshop initiated by Fraunhofer ISE. In the 8th workshop on production and quality assurance of fuel cells, we will focus on the membrane electrode assembly as "electro-chemical heart" of the mobile fuel cell.
In our theme publication you will find facts, figures and data on climate, environment, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
VDMA Battery Production and Fraunhofer Research Production Battery Cell Münster to jointly develop production solutions
The process for drawing up the EU's financial market taxonomy has now been extended by two months. From the industry's point of view, the taxonomy urgently needs to be improved.
A "Call for Action" was signed by more than 150 organisations and companies at the end of September to accelerate the pace of the Maritime Energy Transition.
Virtually all countries that are committed to reducing CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Agreement cannot avoid the topic of hydrogen. Therefore, hardly a month has passed since 2020 without some country presenting its own hydrogen strategy to the public.
"Hello, new EMO Hannover" was the welcome message at the EMO Hannover Relaunch Conference in the H'Up on the Hannover Exhibition Grounds. On 14 September this year, the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), organiser of the EMO Hannover, invited international media representatives and EMO Hannover exhibitors to the digital presentation of the new trade fair concept. The concept and the topics were presented with exciting keynotes and stimulating discussions.
With exciting insights into onboard chargers, simultaneous engineering and vehicle-2-x communication.
The digital business report reflects the variety of products and services offered by the association as well as its work results of the last four years.
VDMA publishes brochure on battery recycling
VDA 5050 is not the only interface being developed for automated guided vehicles. KIT has created a comparison with the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard for us.
The 6th Marketplace Suppliers Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology took place on August 17, 2021 and again brought together stakeholders from the hydrogen and fuel cell technology supplier industry.
The sustainable mobility of the future must be produced in Germany. Innovative strength and technological competitiveness are crucial for this. Openness to technology is the order of the day.
This members directory is intended to help you to find the right industrial partner for your specific task.
New PtX potential atlas on energy sources from solar and wind energy.
Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze, Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer and the President of the German Air Transport Association BDL, Peter Gerber, signed the "PtL Roadmap" together with representatives of other federal and state ministries as well as the aviation industry, mineral oil industry and plant manufacturers and operators.
It is not the engine that is the problem, but the fossil fuel, which must therefore be replaced by CO2-free alternatives as soon as possible.
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The "Fit for 55" climate package will permanently shape and change society and the economy in Europe. But the change can only succeed with courageous political decisions - for example if planning procedures are drastically shortened. Europe must also develop the competence for new production technologies such as fuel cells or eFuels.
With the 'Fit for 55' concept, the European Union is finally focusing on concrete measures to achieve the climate targets. The strengthening of emissions trading and the inclusion of a CO2 price component in the energy taxation directive are steps in the right direction.
OPC UA is an open interface standard that can ensure the interoperability of machines and systems. Platform-independent and manufacturer-independent, drones in the industrial environment could also operate with OPC UA.
With the revision of the CO2 fleet regulation for cars, the European Commission now has a great opportunity to send a signal for technology openness in the field of mobility. It would be a gross mistake if it were now to block the way for other CO2-neutral drive options, such as the use of eFuels.
The VDMA, together with the Swiss mechanical engineering association Swissmem and the China consulting company Sinolytics, has drawn up an interim assessment of the "Made in China 2025" strategy, which is also relevant for materials handling and intralogistics.
At the end of March, the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) opened in Cochstedt.
The winners of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year-Award, IFOY AWARD for short, were announced at a festive awards ceremony at the German Football Museum.
At the end of June, the VDMA Wireless Communications Working Group, together with representatives from industry and politics, established a board of trustees for politics. The initiative came from the VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association.
Production forecast for 2021 increased to plus 10 percent +++ Exports catch up in the coming months
Joint annual conference of the VDMA Micro Technologies and Productronic sector groups on November 2nd and 3rd 2021 in Hanover at the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD.
A new project called TEME 2030+ is exploring viable ways to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine propulsion systems.
International study on digitalisation and automation in manufacturing companies, Fraunhofer IML/TU Dortmund
An introduction to the special category and Specific OperationsRisk Assessment (SORA).
Virtual business initiation for German companies for IT and mechanical engineering solutions for the logistics industry, e-commerce and warehouse technology, 13 - 17 September 2021
This whitepaper gives first insights into technical details, possibilities and general conditions of an intralogistics drone application.
The ECTS Virtual Ceramic Technology exhibition from June 22-24, 2021, promises to present a lot of new information on more climate-friendly brick production. An Innovation Center has been set up specifically for this purpose.
Initiative pro climate and resource protection: Both VDMA Construction – Equipment and Plant Engineering and Air-Handling Technology are involved in the initiative.
Overview of the structure and the units of the Working Group Wireless Communications for Machines
Legal and technical introduction to the use of drones in indoor areas
Internal combustion engines can already be operated in a completely climate-neutral manner today, opening up considerable potential for rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The European Commission yesterday, 18 May 2021, published a legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 in relation to the transitional provisions for certain machinery with engines in the power range between 56 kW and 130 kW and above 300 kW to take into account the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
The VDA 5050 communication interface has a special role to play in the "Flow-Pro" research project: as part of a transaction platform, it is intended to help the ground- and air-bound transport units of the logistics network organize themselves.
EU Commission presents its proposal on transition provisions to member states.
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