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VDMA Robotics + Automation represents one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sub-sectors of the mechanical engineering industry. It is made up of the three sector groups Robotics, Machine Vision and Automated Solutions.

Our more than 415 members are manufacturers of solutions for assembly and handling technology (manual to fully automatic), machine vision and robotics. With a turnover of 13.8 billion euros forecast for 2025, the industry is setting the pace for the digitalisation of production. Important focal points of the work of our trade association are trade fair policy, an extensive statistics programme for market analysis, press and public relations work, representation of interests, standardisation and networking events.

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automatica 2025, Munich

automatica 2025, Munich

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Leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics

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Tue. 24.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

  • Robotics + Automation

Leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics

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Tue. 24.06.25 Thu. 26.06.25

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  • Artificial Intelligence

As part of automatica/Laser World of Photonics 2025, VDMA Robotics + Automation and its Board are organizing a roadshow on the topic of artificial intelligence from 24 to 26 June.

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Fri. 27.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

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(Maneuver review automatica 2025)

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Fri. 04.07.25 Fri. 04.07.25

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  • Integrated Assembly Solutions

The second Meet the Board for 2025 will take place on July 4 from 13:30 to 14:30.

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Mon. 01.09.25 Tue. 02.09.25

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  • Integrated Assembly Solutions

We are pleased to inform you that this year's VDMA Automated Solutions sector group meeting will take place on September 2nd at HAHN Automation Group in Rheinböllen.

We are pleased to inform you that this year's VDMA Automated Solutions sector group meeting will take place on September 2nd at HAHN Automation Group in Rheinböllen.

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The event is by personal invitation.

The event is by personal invitation.

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VDMA R+A is the conceptual and technical sponsor of automatica and, together with the industry representatives on the advisory board, promotes the development of automatica as a leading international

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