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A harmonized information model drastically reduces the integration effort for a higher-level system. This supports the development of additive manufacturing into a fully-fledged production technology
The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.
11 mandatory standards and 557 voluntary standards were approved in the past two months.
A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.
The General Implementation Rule for China Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (Trial) was released in March.
China's mandatory standard reform has shown results. Take the mandatory standard for woodworking machinery as an example.
A flashlight on essential requirements for the safe commissioning of machines and systems in the USA in contrast to Europe.
VDMA Members from Austria and Bavaria met in Salzburg to discuss the implemtation of the European Union's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has published a Quality Control Order (QCO) for machinery in the "Gazette of India". From August 28, 2025, the products listed therein will require a market access mark.
After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)
This article collects some of the EU counterpart policy developments in China in the past two years for reference.
24 mandatory standards, 405 voluntary standards and 75 translated standards were approved in the past two months.
A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments, such as agricultural machinery, foundry machinery, metalforming machinery, etc.
A series of implementation rules of China Energy Labelling are approved together with the updated Product Catalogue.
Pilots for product carbon footprint certification have begun, and related standardization activities have been carried out orderly.
A series of import and export-related catalogues are released.
The import of products with CE marking into the United Kingdom is still permitted. What is the legal basis and is there any official information?
The VDMA launches the “DPP for Machinery” initiative. Here you will find the current structure and the upcoming content relating to the initiative.
The VDMA launches the “DPP for Machinery” initiative. The initiative bundles, coordinates and aligns all DPP activities and thus represents the VDMA's association-wide bracket with regard to the topic of digital product passports.
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 20.11.2024. The act is an EU Regulation that has legal effect in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA) without national implementation.
In this position paper, the VDMA and its member companies comment on the design and implementation of the Digital Product Passport under the new Ecodesign Regulation.
The new regulatory overview keeps you up to date with the most important existing and upcoming regulations in the areas of product safety, operational safety, environmental regulations, sustainability and occupational safety.
13 mandatory standards, 327 voluntary national standards and 5 Amendments of national standards were released.
In order to meet the construction and supervision needs of existing projects, a series of piping related standards and regulations are being revised.
A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments, such as for construction machinery, packaging machinery, rubber and plastics machinery, foundry machinery, tractors, etc.
The No. 1 Amendment of GB/T 26572-2011 Requirements of concentration limits for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products is approved.
Chinese group and association standards are encouraged to be implemented through, testing, certification, inspection, bidding and contract performance.
Regulations are instruments used to ensure the stability and integrity of markets and industries. They serve to protect consumers, promote fair competition and ensure compliance with legal stability.
The last DAfA Thematic Committee took place on March 26, 2024 and the last DAfA meeting on April 9, 2024.
The official guide to the Machinery Directive has been revised and published in version 2.3 in English and German. The reason for the revision is the new legal interpretation of digital operating instructions.
Consultation on Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012: VDMA advocates optimized standardization processes to ensure the efficiency and competitiveness of European industry and to meet modern market requirements
Update! The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has been published and will enter into force on december 11th. The VDMA has compiled a FAQ document to provide support and non-binding guidance to its members.
Mechanicus optimizes your work processes with straightforward calculations of machine elements. Test reliable calculations for gears, bearings, and more at www.mechanicus.app.
The Schlierbach presence experience exchange on machine safety took place for the sixth time on June 10 and 11, 2024. More than 60 participants attended the event on one or both days.
The EU Commission, member states and trade associations have agreed that manufacturers of machinery will be able to supply instructions in digital form from April 26, 2024.
Between the current Machinery Directive and the new EU Regulation - those responsible for machinery safety are faced with some groundbreaking questions. An overview of obligations and deadlines.
In some cases, functions of a machine are tested and optimized on site. There is a desire to leave machines without CE marking to the customer for this purpose for a certain period of time.
The NAM annual report is now available for download.
The EU Regulation Machinery will apply from 20 January 2027. The Machinery Directive must be applied by 19 January 2027. How can the manufacturer manage the changeover of the EU Declaration of Conformity in just one day?
Manufacturers based outside the UK who wish to import products, such as machinery, into the UK must appoint an importer and provide details of this.
With a delay of two and a half years, the mandatory certification of low voltage switchgear and controlgear according to the Indian IS/IEC 60947 series of standards will come into force in May 2024.
A lawsuit at the ECJ could endanger the entire system of harmonized standards. The planned final proposals of the Advocate General at the ECJ does not bode well.
Update: VDMA provides its members with a comparison of the provisions and technical requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with those of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC in English and German.
The text of the new EU Machinery Regulation, adopted in the Permanent Representatives Committee on January 25, 2023, is available for download.
The VDMA Quick Guide explains the manufacturer's obligations, in particular with regard to the conformity assessment procedure.
Current developments in the field of standardization and market access in China.
The database "Machinery safety standards" helps manufacturers and users of standards to find their way through the jungle of standards.
What are the implications for standardization of the proposal for revision of the Machinery Directive published by the European Commission?
The Blue Guide is the central document explaining overarching provisions on CE marking. The version from 2016 has been updated.
Dr. Magnus Janicki Convenor for another three years
VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology will be exhibiting together with member companies at Automatica 2025 in Munich. The renowned trade fair will present the latest developments and innovations in automation technology from June 24 to 27, 2025
VDMA 24124:2025-06 introduces a structured Job Target Definition (JTD) model, using Protobuf and JSON standards to enable machine-independent, scalable data exchange in flat glass processing.
Cutting Tool Exchange format (CTE) – Part 2: General definitions for round tools
OPC UA for Woodworking Machines – Part 1: Vertical Interface
OPC UA for Surface Technology - General Types
The Sector Group VDMA Productronics and VDMA Machine Information Interoperability announce the publication of the OPC UA Companion Specification for Wire Harness Manufacturing OPC 40570.
OPC UA for Surface Technology – Shot Blasting Machinery
Pumps – Requirements according explosion protection of dry installed pumps
OPC UA for Machinery – Part 4: Energy Management
Improvement of safety on Continuous handling systems for unit loads
New release candidate OPC 40505 published. The Joint Working Group "OPC UA for Wireless Machine Tool Peripherals" has developed the OPC UA Companion Specification 40505 and submitted it to the OPC Foundation as a release candidate.
Energy efficiency of refrigerating systems – Part 2: Energetic assessment of refrigeration systems and components
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Peripheral devices – Part 6: Granulate Drying Devices
OPC UA for Robotics – Part 1 : Vertical Integration
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – peripheral devices – Part 4: Dosing Systems
At automatica 2025, see how machines communicate in a common language with OPC UA. Visit us in Hall B5 to experience the latest live demonstrations and practical examples of interoperability!
OPC UA for HPDC Devices - High Pressure Die Casting Devices – Part 1: Machine Identification, Machine Status, Alarms and Warnings
FOPC UA for Mining — General
OPC UA for Textile Testing Devices
Cutting Tool Exchange format (CTE) – Part 1: Basics and definitions
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Peripheral devices – Part 3: LSR Dosing Systems
OPC UA for Wireless Machine Tool Peripheralsiption
OPC UA for weighing technology
Together for Unified, Global Standards – An Insight into the Structure and Working Methods of the New Working Group for Interface Standardization in Battery Cell Manufacturing.
OPC UA for wire harness manufacturing
OPC UA for Geometric Measurement Systems
Mode of Operation Maintenance (MO MT) – Safety Requirements for an additional Mode of Operation
Data Spaces enable secure data exchange and unlock untapped potential. Hannover Messe 2025 offers the ideal platform to present the current state of the industry.
The aim of the VDMA 24001 standard sheet is to be recognized in future as a technical rule and to be taken into account in the model administrative regulation for technical building regulations (MVV TB).
Method for calculating the product carbon footprint (PCF) for precision tools
Product category rules for the evaluation of the carbon footprint of machine tools and machines for additive manufacturing
OPC UA for Process Air Extraction and Filtration Systems (PAEFS)
OPC UA for Energy Consumption Management
OPC UA for Machinery – Part 101: Result Transfer
OPC UA for Additive Manufacturing
Turbomachinery and generators – Application of the principles of functional safety – Part 1: Methods for determination of the necessary risk reduction
Inspection of surface treatment equipment, machines and plants
Powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans) for use in powered smoke extraction systems
DescriptionDemonstrator at the VDMA stand – Interoperability between planning systems and machines.
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Particle Foam Machines
OPC UA for plasma surface treatment
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)
OPC UA for the Powertrain stands for a manufacturer-independent information model of the electric drive system. The OPC UA Companion Specification 40400-1 on asset management will be available from November 1, 2024.
OPC UA for Cutting Tools – Part 1: Manufacturing
In 2024, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing a forum for the SPS, the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" with many interesting presentations and panel discussions.
OPC UA for Machine Tools – Part 1: Machine Monitoring and Job Management
OPC UA for Powertrain – Part 1: Asset Management
OPC UA for Joining Systems – Part 1: Base
OPC UA interfaces for Plastics and Rubber machinery – Winder
Operation and use of refrigerated display cabinets
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