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The General Assembly of VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines took place on May 6/7, 2025 in Frankfurt.

The study deals with questions relating to the technologies used and future plans of users in the field of industrial communication in mechanical engineering. Almost 300 machine manufacturers and system integrators took part.

VDMA WCM is presenting the Wireless Communications Guide (WCG) at the Hannover Messe. This proves to be a practical tool for selecting industrial wireless technologies.

Digital transformation is becoming a key issue for success in mechanical and plant engineering. The new short study "Success factors of digital business models" highlights options for action for companies.

The 14th edition of the VDMA Electrical Automation Industry Guide, published in November 2024, provides an overview of the members and their expertise in German and English.

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.

With more than 80 exhibitors, the 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena is one of the most successful special shows at HANNOVER MESSE. VDMA, ZVEI and Deutsche Messe continue their cooperation in 2025.

The digital transformation in mechanical and plant engineering is becoming increasingly noticeable, especially on the store floor.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are a new category of robots that are expanding the range of applications for robotics and will also play a key role on the road to the fully networked factory ("smart factory").

In an era characterized by advanced wireless communication technologies, the mechanical engineering industry is faced with the challenge of integrating not only innovative solutions, but also safety in potentially explosive environments.

Under the motto "Talk&Share", AG WCM offers a practical format for the use of wireless data transmission technologies in mechanical engineering.

Machine manufacturers are facing challenges. They must both manufacture cyber-secure machines and secure their own production environment. What obligations does this entail? Harmonized EN 18031-X with comments published in OJEU.

Mahr GmbH presents two digital calipers on loan to umati. The handy demonstrators will make the benefits of the OPC UA interface standard tangible at events worldwide in the future.

Wireless communication technologies have developed rapidly in recent years and bring high added value for machine and plant engineering through, among other things, increased efficiency.

As of July 1, 2023, Dr. Miriam Solera has taken over the management of the VDMA Working Group Wireless Communications for Machines.

With the availability of frequencies in the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands, the industry holds the key to exploiting the full potential of 5G.

Contacts and contact persons of the AG Wireless Communications for Machines

Overview of the structure and units of the Wireless Communications for Machines working group

Working Group 3 "Infrastructure and Configuration - Solutions" deals with reference architectures and aspects of the integration of wireless communication systems in machines, plants and production systems.

Working group 2 "Wireless technologies - comparison according to requirements" deals with the integration of wireless communication systems in machines, plants and production systems.

Working group 1 "Requirements - needs and use cases" discusses key questions for various branches of industry.

Here you will find guidelines, white papers and other current publications relating to Wireless Communications for Machines.

Here you will find the industry guide, guides and other current publications on electrical automation.