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"Bureaucracy reduction too slow and many location impulses missing"
The EU report on the internal market clearly shows the urgent need for action in Europe. The internal market remains fragmented, private investment is declining and the EU is making slow progress in reducing regulatory hurdles.
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Innovation expenditure in mechanical engineering

"Mechanical engineering as innovation engine revs up"

On the necessary labor market reforms

"Trade unions must give up their blockade stance"

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"Creating growth momentum, implementing reforms, overcoming the crisis"

Supply Chain Act

17 business associations call for end to national supply chain law

EU-India free trade agreement

"A day of celebration for export-oriented mechanical engineering"

On US President Trump's tariff threat:

"Europe must not give in to blackmail!"

Regarding the Mercosur agreement:

'Delay by EU-Parliament is completely incomprehensible'

On the Mercosur agreement

"EU Parliament must take responsibility and agree!"

On the location discussions:

"Replace reform debates with action!"

Onshore Wind Energy Development 2025

Stabilise strong expansion, ensure resilience

On the Chancellor's trip to India:

"Take advantage of the tailwind from the Mercosur agreement"

Incoming orders in mechanical engineering

Slight recovery

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  • Top Story: Artificial intelligence
It all comes down to the data
When used correctly, AI systems in mechanical and plant engineering increase efficiency and quality and open up prospects for new business models. Achenbach shows what is important here.
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Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!

Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!
Katrin Swimm and the printing machines
In mid-2023, physicist Katrin Swimm decided to take a job in mechanical and plant engineering. Here, she can pursue her love of experimentation as a development engineer and exchange ideas with colleagues in a diverse team.
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Olena Barkova and software development
Olena Barkova came to Nuremberg from Ukraine 23 years ago to start her career at Baumüller. She still works here today and, as a software developer, has not only found her profession, but her vocation.
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Daniel Lange and the filter systems
Making the world a little safer and protecting people's health - that's what Daniel Lange's work at HET Filter GmbH is all about, as featured in episode 8 of the video series "Mechanical Engineering Meets Young Professionals". The manufacturer of filter systems for the pharmaceutical industry ensures that highly effective dusts do not enter the air and thus the environment during the production and packaging of medicines. 
Verena Grifone Fuchs and electronics
Verena Grifone Fuchs, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering, works as a technical project manager at Thomas Magnete. To do this, she needs an eye for the big picture, good communication skills and technical expertise.
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Elena Bürk and the filling systems
Elena Bürk, mechanical engineer at Optima, is responsible for the design of dosing systems for pharmaceutical filling lines. She not only works with a wide range of technical requirements, but also with customers from all over the world.
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Katharina Helmstaedt and the power tools
Katharina Helmstaedt, an enthusiastic mechatronics engineer, is a planning engineer at Festool. She designs, procures and commissions production systems for high-quality electric motors. Lots of technology and practical experience make her day-to-day work varied.
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Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis
In Folge 7 der Videoreihe "Maschinenbau meets Young Professionals" erläutern Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis von HAWE Hydraulik SE ihre Verantwortlichkeiten im Werk in Freising.
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Carla Albrecht und die Systemsimulation
Electrical engineer Carla Albrecht has found an exciting job at Danfoss that is compatible with her family.
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Nico Lienhard, viastore Software GmbH
In part 6 of our “Mechanical Engineering meets Young Professionals” series, Nico Lienhard explains how he designs intralogistics solutions as a software consultant at viastore and what inspires him about the work and culture at viastore.
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Carina Witzel and technical sales
Carina Witzel has been a sales engineer at SEW-EURODRIVE Hamburg since 2022. She loves the combination of technology and communication in her job.
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Tue. 10.02.26 Tue. 10.02.26

  • Digital Transformation
Connect2Discover@VDMA: Mechanical engineering is reinventing itself - are you part of it?

China is catching up, AI is changing everything and sustainability is no longer a trend, but an obligation. Our study "Future Prospects 2030-35" provides the decisive impetus for decision-makers and strategists.

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Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management
VDMA European Summit 2026 - Engineering the Future

After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Reserve your place now for March 12-13, 2026 and look forward to ... Rome!

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