The third edition of the study series deals with the electrification of the powertrain and its impact on the industry.
Electricity, hydrogen or synthetic fuels: When it comes to the energy sources to be used in road transport of the future, there is much debate. A new study by the research association FVV now shows: Powertrain technologies are not the decisive factor for the speed at which transport in Europe can become both sustainable and climate-neutral, but rather the fastest possible departure from fossil energy carriers.
Challenges of mechanical engineering: While Asian mechanical engineering is establishing itself in battery production in Europe, the domestic industry is threatening to fall behind.
The decision in the EU Environment Council in favor of a second emissions trading scheme is an important step toward comprehensive European greenhouse gas pricing. However, major uncertainties remain with regard to future drive technologies for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
The EU Commission has been planning for some time to draw up its own regulation to harmonize road safety requirements for mobile machinery.
After four years of waiting, automatica - the leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics - presented itself as a driving force for the industry 547 exhibitors from 35 countries and more than 28,000 visitors from 75 countries made it a complete success!
On June 8, the first half of the EU Fit for 55 climate package was put to a vote in the European Parliament. Important parts of the EU climate legislation were rejected in the European Parliament and sent back to the parliamentary committees.
Finalists have been chosen - 41 of 133 innovations convince in the pre-selection process
The EU Parliament has agreed to limit CO2 vehicle emissions to zero without regard to the fuel used. This will de facto ban the internal combustion engine for passenger cars - a mistake! Because the ban will reduce the diversity of climate-neutral drive technologies.
27 percent of mechanical engineering companies have recently launched innovations that make a significant contribution to reducing the overall CO2 footprint.
The "Innovation Cluster for Large-Scale Production of Fuel Cell Stacks (Go-Start FC)" was presented in the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells exhibition area of the Hannover Messe.
The first edition of the Carbon Busters award is all about good ideas for tracking down and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in companies. The main prize went to the team from ARBURG GmbH Co KG in Lossburg, congratulations.
The user conference for the mobile use of intelligent technology on 5. 6. October 2022 in Hannover, Germany
For the first time, bauma is offering a five-part webinar series on the key topics of the trade fair in cooperation with the VDMA.
Production network gains speed
Eleven member companies of the working group will present the work results of their MIC 4.0 BUS project in hall LAB0 - a milestone towards 'attachment as IoT device'.
The quest for greater efficiency and environmental protection, cost-effectiveness and safety is increasingly leading to digitalised planning and construction processes.
Exhibitors at HANNOVER MESSE 2022 will showcase their solutions for intralogistics and logistics automation.
On the evening before the first day of the trade fair, the VDMA, Messe München and the bbs, HDB and ZDB construction associations will present the bauma Innovation Award for the thirteenth time.
Degradation/Lifetime of PEM Fuel Cells "From Cell Test to System Test "on June 23 and 24, 2022 at VDMA House in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
It is not combustion engine technology that is the problem, but fossil fuels. In VDMA's view, the EU Commission's plans for a phase-out of internal combustion engines from 2035 are the wrong way to go.
Practical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and its downstream products are the focus of From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference.
For the first time, bauma is offering a five-part webinar series on the key topics of the trade fair in cooperation with the VDMA.
As a supplier and user, the German mechanical and plant engineering sector is leading the way in the development of Industry 4.0, with digitized production processes emerging not only for mechanical engineering but also for other industries.
Startup innovations for the construction equipment industry: in October 2022, there will be innovative startups to discover at bauma that are shaping the future of the industry with fresh innovations.
Under the flagship of the European Green Deal, the Product Carbon Footprint will be mandatory at different levels in the future. The VDMA therefore initiated an independent project and is developing a uniform calculation standard in cooperation with member companies in order to create transparency and realize comparability of products.
Autonomous machines are the trend. For years, the industry has been working on digitising and automating machines and construction processes because this is a crucial contribution on the way to zero emissions.
A joint press release by DWV, VDMA Power-to-X for Applications and en2x.
Power-to-X is becoming more and more common in practice. Some plants are already in operation, others are under construction, and many more are currently being planned. The following examples provide a brief insight.
Technological autarky is a fallacy in a globally networked world. At the same time, technological resilience is important for Europe, and mastery of production technologies is central to this.
In our theme publication you will find facts, figures and data on climate, environment, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Germany and Europe want to become climate neutral by the middle of the millennium. More and more companies have also set themselves ambitious goals and are ready to convert production and services. The technologies needed to achieve this are being developed and provided by the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
In the research project "Bauen 2030" (Building 2030), the Fraunhofer IAO, together with the VDMA and other partners, investigated the potential for transforming the industry. The final report is now available.
For the development of a strong fuel cell industry the establishment of an efficient supply chain is crucial. Therefore we would like to create a world-wide register of stack-component suppliers.
Different definitions of the permissible width of tractors and trailers in the 35th Exemption Ordinance to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and § 32 StVZO Para. 1 No. 1.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is launching "From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" in 2022.
Hydrogen as an energy storage medium is a promising option - using a fuel cell, further processed as eFuel or directly in the combustion engine.
Traditionally at the beginning of the year, the VDMA revises and updates its economic policy positions.
Ongoing supply chain and production disruptions are causing an extension of the deadlines for placing transitional engines on the market in tractors.
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The general public is now also discussing eFuels and synthetic fuels for various use cases and what benefits they can offer in the fight against climate change.
In a recent interview with "energie und Mittelstand", VDMA President Karl Haeusgen commented on hydrogen, combustion engines and P2X.
The Conference on Electric Vehicle Drives and Electromobility will be held in Wolfsburg, Germany, Sept. 21-22, 2022.
The changing drive system poses challenges for machine and plant manufacturers, but also offers opportunities. Battery cell production has a special role to play here. While Asian mechanical engineering is establishing itself as a supplier in Europe, the European industry is in danger of falling behind.
Chairman of the advisory board of NOW presents the current NIP catalogue of measures
Statement on the T&E study "Magic green fuels - Why synthetic fuels in cars will not solve Europe's pollution problems".
Everyone is talking about electromobility. But what happens to the batteries after they are used? There is no way around battery recycling in the medium to long term - the technologies for this are supplied by mechanical and plant engineering.
The 11th workshop of the event series "Approval - Certification - Standardization" in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen will be held online on February 23 and 24, 2022.
Sustainable products have long been standard in intralogistics. Manufacturers are also increasingly converting their own production and supply chain. Will this approach still be properly valued on the financial markets in the future?
The EU climate package "Fit for 55" contains many good approaches for achieving the ambitious climate targets by 2030 and for the associated market ramp-up of hydrogen and its derivatives.
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