Wireless Communications
Boosting production with wireless communication
Reliable, robust and secure data transmission is at the heart of digital transformation in industry. With increasing digitization, data transmission is becoming more and more the central nervous system in industrial application areas where wired infrastructure is sometimes reaching its limits.
Wireless communication technologies can help to significantly increase efficiency, minimize downtime, reduce costs and optimize production efficiency.
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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.
Program overview | Conference Stage
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.
VDMA WCM presents the Wireless Communications Guide (WCG) at the Hannover Messe. The WCG 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 faces the challenge of integrating not only innovative solutions, but also safety in potentially explosive environments.
The second edition of the 5G & Industrial Wireless Arena HANNOVER MESSE 2024 was once again Europe's central meeting place for industrial wireless communication systems for a whole week.
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?
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.
Following the successful launch this year, the three partners VDMA, ZVEI and Deutsche Messe will also present the 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena at HANNOVER MESSE 2024.
Wireless communication technologies have evolved rapidly in terms of reliability, data volume, power consumption or latency, opening up huge opportunities for machine builders.
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.
Working Group Wireless Communications for Machines publishes "Handbook - A Selection of Wireless Communications Technologies for Mechanical and Plant Engineering" for Hannover Messe 2023
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
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