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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
VDMA European Robotics and Automation Summit 2025

VDMA European Robotics and Automation Summit 2025

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Entrepreneur meeting
  • Personal Meeting

From 9 to 11 October 2025, VDMA Robotics + Automation will host a unique and powerful gathering of selected CEO and leaders from across the European robotics and automation industry in Bologna, Italy. The event is by invitation only.

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Tue. 25.11.25 Tue. 25.11.25

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  • Robotics + Automation

On-site ERFA with plant tour and workshop on the future topic of automated dismantling

Places available

Wed. 26.11.25 Wed. 26.11.25

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Industrial Automation
  • Machine Vision
  • Electrical Automation
  • Automation Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence

Panel discussion at the VDMA / ZVEI Technology Stage, SPS 2025, trade fair in Nuremberg, Hall 3, booth 421 In German language

Panel discussion at the VDMA / ZVEI Technology Stage, SPS 2025, trade fair in Nuremberg, Hall 3, booth 421 In German language

Fri. 05.12.25 Fri. 05.12.25

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  • Robotics + Automation

The next Meet the Board event will take place on 5 December 2025 under the motto ‘Market Situation’.

The next Meet the Board event will take place on 5 December 2025 under the motto ‘Market Situation’.

Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management

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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Tue. 06.10.26 Thu. 08.10.26

  • Machine Vision

BE VISIONARY Experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes of machine vision such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!

BE VISIONARY Experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes of machine vision such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!

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