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VDMA Fluid Power represents the interests of the hydraulic, pneumatic and sealing technology industry.

Our expert networks enable the more than 230 member companies to exchange experiences intensively on topics relevant to the industry, which can be deepened through participation in committees. Focal points include market information and statistics, trade fairs, technology and standardisation as well as the promotion of research and innovation. Through our diverse offerings, we also advance future topics such as "Industry 4.0".

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The VDMA Regulatory Cockpit provides clear, practical fact sheets on the most important regulations for mechanical and plant engineering, offering an at-a-glance overview. You can find out which industries are affected, what the schedule looks like, where action is needed and what sanctions can be expected. It is a valuable guide for any company looking to prepare for new requirements at an early stage.

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23rd International Sealing Conference (ISC) 2026

23rd International Sealing Conference (ISC) 2026

  • Fluid Power
  • Topic-related
  • Personal Meeting

The VDMA Fluid Power Association with its Fluid Seals Working Group is organizing the 23rd ISC, International Sealing Conference Stuttgart 2026, on 30 September and 1 October 2026 in the Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart.

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Tue. 02.12.25 Tue. 02.12.25

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  • Markets & Economy
  • China
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • Fluid Power
Web Conference on VDMA China Business Climate Survey - Autumn 2025

In this web conference we would like to present the evaluation of the autumn survey conducted among our local members in China to you.

Places available

Wed. 03.12.25 Wed. 03.12.25

  • Seminars
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • Fluid Power
Seminar: Condition Monitoring

The online seminar will give you a general overview of possible methods that can be used to monitor the condition of your application - a machine, a gearbox or a function.

Places available

Mon. 09.03.26 Wed. 11.03.26

  • Fluid Power
  • Congresses, conferences, information days
15. International Conference on Fluid Power (IFK)

As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid power, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.

As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid power, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.

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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Mon. 20.04.26 Fri. 24.04.26

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Hannover Messe 2026, Hanover/Germany Information Booth

HANNOVER MESSE brings together all relevant key technologies in one place. The VDMA's Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation Associations will be presenting themselves together with the VDMA central booth in the ‘Automation & Digitalisation’ exhibition area in Hall 13.

HANNOVER MESSE brings together all relevant key technologies in one place. The VDMA's Power Transmission Engineering, Fluid Power and Electrical Automation Associations will be presenting themselves together with the VDMA central booth in the ‘Automation & Digitalisation’ exhibition area in Hall 13.

Industry knowledge

Industry knowledge
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Fluid Power 4.0
The interoperability of Fluid Power components and systems is an important enabler for the implementation of Industry 4.0

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Sustainability
The Fluid Power industry is developing standards to determine uniform and consistent product carbon footprints.

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Joint Industry Research
Facts about Fluid Power Research Fund : 50 members, 12 projects/year, expenditures or funds respectively approx. 1.6 million EUR/year.