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Artificial Intelligence
A key technology for competitive ability
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and machine learning. At VDMA, there are already many organizational units that are examining the topic more closely. Here, you can gain some insight into all the activities that the VDMA is conducting on the topic of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
In addition, you will find information on new publications and guidelines, events and working groups, as well as other useful tips for your company.
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Factsheet: Artificial intelligence
The world's leading industrial trade fair will open its doors from 20 to 24 April 2026. VDMA Software and Digitalisation is once again offering its member companies the opportunity to present themselves at a joint stand.
80% of companies consider AI to be of considerable strategic importance for internal processes, products and services, 43% already use AI solutions, 53% expect an increase in turnover of up to 5% in the next 3 years.
Mechanical engineering is gaining speed and precision with artificial intelligence. This innovative strength is also reflected in the theses submitted by graduates for the "Digitalization in Mechanical Engineering" prize for young talent.
As part of the online event "Generative AI in industry - potential meets practice", a survey was conducted among the participants on 25.11.25 to obtain an up-to-date picture of the current mood.
Some may already have heard of the 10²³ FLOP rule for classifying AI as “General Purpose AI”, but how does this actually work? Here we provide answers.
In the future, robots with a human resemblance could perform many tasks for which automation has not yet been worthwhile. Humanoid robots are being tested in more and more applications - but the road to market maturity is still a long one.
Innovation meets sustainability: at K 2025, companies from all over the world showed how digitalization, the circular economy and new technologies are driving the industry forward.
Interview with Dr. Harald Weber, Managing Director, VDMA Large-scale Plant Engineering and Leon Stadler, Senior Manager, Strategy&
The EU-Commission has published the formal withdrawal of the AILD proposal in the EU Official Journal. The VDMA welcomes this official step.
The EU's Apply AI strategy is sending out the right signals: artificial intelligence must be used where it creates real benefits - in the real economy. Mechanical engineering is the linchpin here.
You are planning to use AI in your machine – but when does your system fall into the ‘high-risk category’ of the AI Regulation? Our guide will help you answer this question step by step.
Unlike traditional data analysis, causal AI goes beyond simply recognizing patterns and reveals actual cause-and-effect relationships
Interview on the way to K 2025 with Dipl.-Ing. Michael Wittmann, President of WITTMANN Group
Advancing Europe in robotics: At #MBG25, Denmark's national robotics cluster Odense Robotics and VDMA Robotics Automation signed a cooperation agreement - supported by the Danish and German governments.
Part 4 of our series of talks on the Mechanical Engineering Summit 2025: Professor Claus Oetter shows how digital business models and AI are changing the industry - and what role the VDMA is playing in the transformation.
Assistance systems and technology-supported learning help free up resources in production
P.O.P. Talks to discuss prospects for AI in production
Since August 2, 2025, the provisions on general-purpose AI models and sanctions of the AI Act, among others, have been applicable. In this article, we explain what this means for companies.
In the exchange of experiences, the topic of AI in the company was discussed from safe application to strategic implementation.
Interview on the road to K 2025 with Timo Horn, Head of Operational Services in Extrusion Technology at Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH
On July 1, 2025, VDMA Austria held an AI practical day at the KEBA Group in Linz, which attracted a great deal of interest with over 70 participants.
How to introduce AI-based planning systems: from identifying suitable use cases and creating digital foundations to designing agile and human-centered innovation processes.
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing production
Events
In this online event, we will show you in 5 steps how to prepare for this with legal certainty.
Please make a note of the date today. As soon as the agenda has been finalized and the invitation has been sent out, you can register for the event. If you would like to receive the agenda directly by e-mail and thus be informed via the registration function, please ask Ms. Struck to add you to the invitation mailing list.
Please make a note of the date today. As soon as the agenda has been finalized and the invitation has been sent out, you can register for the event. If you would like to receive the agenda directly by e-mail and thus be informed via the registration function, please ask Ms. Struck to add you to the invitation mailing list.
Please make a note of the date today. As soon as the agenda has been finalized and the invitation has been sent out, you can register for the event. If you would like to receive the agenda directly by e-mail and thus be informed via the registration function, please ask Ms. Struck to add you to the invitation mailing list.
Please make a note of the date today. As soon as the agenda has been finalized and the invitation has been sent out, you can register for the event. If you would like to receive the agenda directly by e-mail and thus be informed via the registration function, please ask Ms. Struck to add you to the invitation mailing list.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing software Engineering fundamentally. - But how can the potential of AI be utilized in practice? - Which tools and methods are already available today - and where are the the limits?
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