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The text of the new EU Machinery Regulation, adopted in the Permanent Representatives Committee on January 25, 2023, is available for download.

Importers are to be given some relief when importing products into the UK. For example, duplicate testing is to be avoided over the next five years. However, legislative adjustments are still awaited.

What are the implications for standardization of the proposal for revision of the Machinery Directive published by the European Commission?

When CE marking machines, important instructions must be observed in order to fulfill the legal obligations. The VDMA has compiled these notes for practical use, which go beyond explanations in the official guide.

The VDMA statement on the EU Commission's draft of 21 April for the EU Machinery Products Regulation is now available.

Sicher und schnell in die vernetzte Zukunft: Das braucht auch für den mittelständischen Maschinenbau kein Hexenwerk zu sein! Wirkungsvoll unterstützen können Datencenter.

Noise emission measurement on die casting machines

OPC UA for Additive Manufacturing

OPC UA for Woodworking Machines – Part 1: Vertical Interface

OPC UA for Textile Testing Devices

OPC UA for Machinery Part 2: Process Values

Turbomachinery and generators – Application of the principles of functional safety – Part 9: Risk assessment air cooled generators

On March 2, the competent committee in the EU Parliament approved the text of the new EU Regulation Machinery. The text was already approved by the Permanent Representatives Committee, thus it was adopted by the Council.

The preliminary text of the new EU Machinery Regulation is available. Get an overview of the new legal requirements.

Manufacturer list of characteristic value libraries for VDMA 66413 specification "Functional Safety – Universal data format"

Trade fair presents comprehensive solutions from refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation technology. Hotspot Indoor-Air provides information on the entire range of indoor air technology. Meet the expert: VDMA in dialogue on the most important entrepreneurial topics.

The Cranes and Hoists Steering Committee met for its annual meeting in Frankfurt to discuss current developments in standardization.

In pharmaceutical companies, the need for fast, lean processes is increasing. In this context, digitization can help shorten market entry times, while maintaining and even improving product quality. However, players must also arm themselves against threats.

On February 15, 2023, the spring meeting was held again in attendance at the VDMA in Frankfurt am Main, after a break due to Covid-19.

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 1: Basic Building Blocks

On 07.02.2023 ECHA has pre-published the restriction dossier on the broad restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Additional safety requirements and/or safety measures for semi-automatic power driven parking of motor vehicles

The digital transformation of industry needs a complete Digital Ecosystem. Data collection, processing, business models and data protection are the key challenges. Find out more at VDMA at Hannover Fair 2023, in Hall 15, Booth F28 .

Manufacturer and supplier directories, VDMA air filter information on filter classes and much more. We have prepared a selection of ISH-relevant VDMA publications for you. These are available for download here.

At the suggestion of VDMA, the ad hoc working group on cybersecurity will be formed in March 2023 in the Technical Committee ISO/TC23/SC19 Agricultural Electronics.

ISO 12509:2023 “Earth-moving machinery and rough-terrain trucks – Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and reflex reflectors“ was published by ISO.

IT Security for Building Automation and Control Systems

The new version of the NIS directive will in future oblige manufacturers of "critical products" such as machines or control components to implement cybersecurity in their own operating environment.

Program of services for the maintenance of technical systems and equipment in buildings – Part 4: Measurement and control equipment and building automation and control systems

The VDMA Supply Chain Security specification gives buyers a standard-compliant aid to minimum requirements in accordance with IEC 62443. A simplification of the process for both sides, without sacrificing security.

ISO 13459:2012/Amd 1:2022 “Earth-moving machinery – Trainer seat – Deflection limiting volume, space envelope and performance requirements – Amendment 1“ was published by ISO.

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, plans to commission a study on the economic impact of the planned PFAS restriction. Input from VDMA member companies is also sought.

OPC UA for Process Air Extraction and Filtration Systems (PAEFS)

The European Commission has published a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste on November 30, 2022. The VDMA will participate in a public consultation.

Power interface communication between encoderless motors with electronic motor nameplate and inverter

OPC UA for Machinery – Part 101: Result Transfer

In future, maintenance personnel and operators will be able to access the digitally editable program of services for the maintenance of technical systems and equipment in buildings. The new distribution channel enables licensed downloads.

CE-marked products may be delivered to the United Kingdom until 31.12.2024. The transition period to use CE marking instead of UKCA marking has been extended one more time.

Safety around the topic of hydrogen is a matter of course - for our members, who are used to developing machinery and equipment for complex and sometimes dangerous products.

Since September 1, 2022, new cybersecurity regulations have been in effect in China. VDMA's policy briefing shows the implications for the industry, especially for the transfer of personal data.

OPC UA for Plastics and Rubber Machinery – Material Supply Systems – Part 1: Ordermanagement

OPC UA for Cranes and Hoists – Part 1: Base Model Motion Devices System

The VDMA 8720 standard sheet "Guidelines for clarifying the characteristics, requirements and acceptance of measuring systems and measuring processes" was published in January 2021.

The VDMA Quick Guide explains the manufacturer's obligations, in particular with regard to the conformity assessment procedure.

Online event of the EU-funded, German-Danish project. Digitalization in the water sector is gaining importance against the background of increased cyber attacks as well as its protection.

For foreign companies, secure cross-border data exchange with China involves enormous effort and there are numerous aspects to consider.

European industry is increasingly affected by cyber-attacks, almost all of which are due to vulnerabilities in information technology. Production downtimes are regularly the result. It is therefore right that the European Commission is now introducing mandatory and uniform requirements for the European Union with the so-called Cyber Resilience Act.

LIN Profile for integrated Circulators

Cyber attacks are on everyone's lips, and ransomware is currently in the spotlight. How can adequate protection be achieved so that things don't go bang? The Mechanical Engineering Summit will provide first-hand knowledge on this subject.

OPC UA for Machine Vision – Part 2: Asset Management and Condition Monitoring