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Robotics + Automation
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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Trade fairs and events

Trade fairs and events
automatica 2025, Munich

automatica 2025, Munich

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Trade fair
  • Personal Meeting

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

Places available

Tue. 24.06.25 Thu. 26.06.25

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  • Robotics + Automation
  • 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.

Places available

Tue. 24.06.25 Tue. 24.06.25

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  • Machine Vision

When: June 24, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Places available

Fri. 27.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

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  • Exhibition Organisation

Manöverkritik automatica 2025

Places available

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.

Places available

Fri. 04.07.25 Fri. 04.07.25

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  • Machine Vision

The VDMA Machine Vision Board uses this format to regularly connect with the membership. Following the well-attended first meeting in March, we warmly invite you to the next "Meet the Board" session. We look forward to discussing current topics and challenges of the European machine vision industry with you.

Places available

Industry knowledge

Industry knowledge
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