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VDMA Software and Digitalization represents successful software manufacturers and development departments of renowned mechanical engineering companies on the market.

With more than 500 members, we aim link mechanical engineering with software and digitalisation. We take up current trends such as artificial intelligence, mobility in manufacturing or fundamental issues of modern software technology. We provide structured information on topics such as usability, user experience or cloud computing and big data. On the way to "Industry 4.0", we support our members in the digital transformation of processes, products and organisations with a targeted range of events, studies and working groups.

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Wed. 21.05.25 Wed. 21.05.25

  • Benchmarking

VDMA Informatik press conference on the occasion of the publication of the new "IT Cost Benchmark 2025".

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The group of experts

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Thu. 22.05.25 Thu. 22.05.25

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The info day will focus on the implementation of CRA requirements in manufacturing companies.

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VDMA Services is organizing a joint company stand in Hall 12 A01-03 exclusively for VDMA members in the supplier sector at LIGNA, the trade fair for woodworking machinery in Hanover. Registration takes place directly via the contacts.

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Mon. 02.06.25 Mon. 02.06.25

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  • Software Engineering
  • Software and Digitalization
  • Usability

At a time when human-machine interaction (HMI) is becoming increasingly complex, it is crucial to develop user-friendly and intuitive interfaces that meet the needs of users. Our online event offers you the opportunity to find out about the latest trends and best practices in the field of usability and UX. Experienced experts from the industry will provide insights into the design of HMI systems and show how improved usability can not only increase efficiency and safety, but also user satisfaction. Look forward to exciting presentations and take the opportunity to exchange ideas.

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Tue. 03.06.25 Tue. 03.06.25

  • Industrial Automation
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  • Machine Vision
  • Informatics
  • Digital Transformation
  • IT System Architecture
  • IT@Automation
  • Automation Technology
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  • Software
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  • Electrical Automation
  • Production
  • Machine Software/ Control Programming
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • IT Strategy

The edge computing principle has become massively more important for the digitalization of industry in recent years. Real-time-capable IoT applications and the increasing use of artificial intelligence in machines require top performance in terms of data transmission capacity and computing power, with minimum latency and maximum resource efficiency. Added to this are issues of data sovereignty and data protection as well as the increasing merging of IT and OT as further drivers of the growing demand for intelligent edge solutions. Edge computing does not replace cloud computing, but complements it as a local link. At the VDMA Austria's all-day exchange of experiences on June 3, 2025 at MAPLAN, we will discuss the latest developments in the field of edge computing with well-known technology companies, who will also present us with specific edge use cases.

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Digitalization & Industrie 4.0 Working Group

Expert Group "Platform Economy

On the one hand, the working group is intended to enable the participants to exchange experiences and "best practices" among themselves and thus expand their expertise. On the other hand, consolidate

Digitalization expert for data ecosystems (Manufacturing-X)

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Digitalization & Industrie 4.0 Working Group

Working Group Simulation and Visualization in Product Development

This working group has conducted the survey on the use of simulation tools in mechanical engineering. compiled and published the online publication "Ways to the digital twin" organized two lectures

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