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Celebrations should be celebrated as they fall. That's why the quality managers from the industrial valves sector met for an intensive two-day event in Fulda to mark their 100th meeting.
Who is driving the future of mechanical engineering? What characterizes real innovation? At the Startup Award Mechanical Engineering Summit, young technology companies show how progress is made in our industry.
The HAS-System (Harmonised Standards Assessment System) forms the basis for the European Commission to confirm the suitability of a Harmonised Standard for presumption of conformity. Unfortunately, the system has weaknesses and requires corrections.
Since 2017, the European Commission has anchored Common Specifications as an alternative to harmonised standards for presumption of conformity in the Medical Devices Regulation. Now, it is applying this instrument across the board
The EU Product Safety Regulation has been in force since the end of 2024 and also brings changes for manufacturers of sanitary products. New information from the VDMA clarifies who is affected.
The startup VibroCut can look back on a very successful participation in the EMO Startup Area 2025. The company was already represented in 2023 - this year, however, the response was once again significantly increased.
FACTUREE celebrated its debut at the EMO Startup Area 2025, resulting in a successful appearance with numerous valuable contacts and plenty of tailwind for the future.
The EU has launched a consultation process on the proposed restriction of Chromiumtrioxide. VDMA Valves has drawn up guidelines for members from the sanitary sector
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.
Five days full of entrepreneurial spirit, innovations and new contacts: From September 22 to 26, 2025, over 50 international startups at EMO Hannover showed that the world of production technology is on the move.
The final of the Startup Award 2025 was a highlight of the 15th German Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin. Three outstanding startups presented their innovations live on stage - in the end the audience decided and the victory went to RESONIKS.
Benchmarking is more than just a comparison - it is a strategic tool for continuous improvement and incredibly valuable, especially in difficult times when efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction are even more important.
The EU's plans to restrict chromium trioxide pose major challenges, particularly for the sanitary sector. Against this backdrop, the CEIR association and VDMA Valves have jointly commissioned a white paper.
The 5th meeting of the VDMA Valves PCR project took place recently - this time at VDMA member company KSB in Frankenthal. Thanks to the assembled experts, great progress was made.
The EU internal market for products is regulated by the NLF and its 30 harmonised legal acts. The European Commission is currently planning to revise the NLF. For this to be successful, the focus must be on simplification.
VDMA Startup-Machine is launching its own eNewsletter! From now on, we will provide quarterly information on exciting topics from our network, current trends and participation opportunities.
The committee's internal revision of ISO 9001 has been completed and the draft standard will be made available to the public for comment at the end of August with the DIS.
In the EMO Startup Area, startups presented solutions for Smart Factory & Digital Enablement from September 22 to 26, 2025. The focus: AI, IoT, process digitalization and cybersecurity. Find out more about the exhibiting startups!
In the EMO Startup Area from September 22 - 26, 2025, startups presented new components, production processes and machine solutions that make manufacturing more efficient and competitive. Find out more about the exhibiting startups!
Metubiq will be presenting its technology for vibration-insensitive 3D surface measurement for the first time in the EMO Startup Area 2025. The young startup is using the trade fair to attract partners and discuss use cases directly with the industry.
Dry ice blasting – safety requirements
The QM Corner showed how companies can become more successful with systematic opportunity and risk management in accordance with ISO 9001.
The VDMA regulatory cockpit provides you with a central, practical overview of current and upcoming regulations. It helps you identify relevant information at an early stage, evaluate it strategically, and derive concrete measures.
Here you will find an updated overview of the progress of the project after the third face-to-face meeting on 12.03.202 (update no. 4).
Innovative solutions, smart technologies and international networking for the wood industry - a review of a successful second edition of LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025.
• EU strategy puts water in the political spotlight • Building sector considered as a key field of action • Sanitary and installation technology as a technology path for water and energy efficiency in buildings
In November 2025, experts will once again gather in Frankfurt for the international conference "From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference". The program is online, registration is open.
-VDMA: Extending the deadline for implementing the European Buildings Directive would send the wrong signal -EPBD is a guarantee for energy efficiency, drinking water and indoor air quality - Building services industry needs planning security
Some machines and systems have to meet extensive safety requirements, including a revised standard. Here, over-engineering must be avoided, as must the risk of incomplete implementation of the requirements. What helps!
AI in quality management: exploiting opportunities, recognizing risks - at the QM Corner, experts discussed data protection, security and the responsible use of AI.
As a VDMA member, Kohnle GmbH Hartmetall-Werkzeug-Fabrik will be demonstrating at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025 what networked and sustainable woodworking looks like today - with smart tool solutions made in Germany.
Thinking tools digitally - that is the guiding principle of iBlade®. At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the specialist from Kolbermoor will be demonstrating how intelligent tool management can be used to efficiently manage almost all (cutting) tools.
Shaping the future with startup power: 48 promising startups presented themselves at bauma 2025, setting new impulses for the construction machinery industry with their fresh ideas and technologies.
The Startup Area @ LIGNA.FutureSquare went into the next round. From May 26 to 30, 2025, 14 startups from four countries presented their pioneering solutions for the industry at LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing.
Under the title "Towards Autonomous Robot Collectives Delivering Collaborative Tasks in Dynamic, Unstructured Construction Environments", the EIC is looking for pioneering technologies for the use of autonomous robotic collectives in the construction industry.
From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE will take place for the fourth time in 2025. Interested parties are now once again invited to submit their abstracts for a possible presentation.
Metals in contact with drinking water I Four new materials planned for positive list
At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the startup improvem from Austria shows how the digital twin makes wood processing more transparent, efficient and sustainable - for smarter production processes and future-proof companies.
After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)
Revolutionizing intralogistics with intelligent wood-based materials - that is ligenium's mission. The startup, which was already nominated for the 2023 Mechanical Engineering Summit Startup Award, is presenting itself for the first time at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025.
Augsburg was the venue for the first "Engine Days", an innovative format that combines the traditional members' meeting with an extended program.
High quality at affordable prices: With a precise understanding of your customers' wishes, you can achieve this balancing act! The frugal approach helps with consistent customer orientation - and opens new doors at the same time.
After a successful debut at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2023, Polish startup Deeplai will exhibit again at the Startup Area this year. Deeplai brings state-of-the-art AI technologies to the wood industry.
In 2023, EMO Hannover attracted numerous company representatives from the production technology sector. It will take place again from September 22 to 26, 2025 and will further expand the focus on matchmaking between startups and corporates in the Startup Area.
Implementation of the European Drinking Water Directive - Guidance documents provide information on positive lists
China approves two new substances for use in food contact materials (FCM). The announcement concerns an additive and a resin.
Efficient process management in mechanical and plant engineering is the basis for successful operation, competitiveness and innovative strength.
New requirements apply to products with digital components. Manufacturers must now ensure cyber security throughout the entire product life cycle - even for integrated software! An update on responsibilities and deadlines.
VDMA achieves solution, consistent quality guaranteed.
After more than 15 years, the model for calculating life cycle costs (LCC) is fully established on the market and enables companies to make "Made in Germany" assessable in monetary terms.
By developing specific Product Category Rules (PCR), the trade association aims to create a standardized basis for calculating the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This will ensure greater transparency and comparability of environmental impact.
Federal Environment Agency updates information on soldered products. For the first time, soft solders in the stainless steel sector are not affected.
Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly important in the mechanical engineering sector. Manufacturers in plant and apparatus engineering have also recognized the advantages and possibilities for some years now.
The topic of Manufacturing-X is now of interest to many of our member companies. We receive many questions, which we have compiled and answered here.
VDMA 24994:2024-08 specifies comprehensive test conditions for fire-resistant battery storage cabinets. The cabinets protect against various battery fire risks.
China's National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center (CFSA) plans to approve new uses and substances.
Second edition of the Guideline for Metals and Alloys for Food Contact published.
VDMA Startup-Machine and prototype.club are promoting innovation in mechanical engineering with a new innovation format. Find out more about successful projects and how you can benefit from them as a member company.
This collection of links leads to various websites of the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association on this topic.
In this compilation of GTAI articles from 2024 on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science and pharmaceutical sectors, you will find the markets and articles in chronological order.
In this article we want to inform you at irregular intervals about important developments in the CO2/CO market on carbon capture, transportation, storage, CCUS.
In the search for solutions for the treatment and recycling of diverse waste streams, the newly published Waste Management Supplier's Guide offers good assistance.
The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act affects many products and components in the mechanical engineering sector. Companies should quickly identify the extent to which they are affected and take measures to ensure compliance and product security.
The trade association continuously reports on new standards or draft standards that may be of relevance to valve manufacturers.
The ninth future study examines the role of carbon management as the key to achieving climate targets. It outlines opportunities and hurdles for industry and society and presents four future scenarios for 2035 and beyond.
The new safe lock standard offers enhanced protection against new attack methods.
Companies are subject to increased business risks and various compliance regulations. With optimal data utilization, you can still remain competitive, quick to act and innovative!
Expenses for warranty and goodwill costs have also stabilised at a low level. This applies in particular to larger companies, which are disproportionately represented in the survey of these figures.
The study "Battery Manufacturing 2030: Collaborating at Warp Speed" by Porsche Consulting on behalf of the VDMA provides groundbreaking insights for European companies that offer production solutions for battery manufacturing.
Silicone is to be excluded from the Chinese standard GB 4806-11. The office has commented on the draft of GB 4806-XX-2023.
Avoiding errors instead of managing them: This principle of quality management is easier to implement with suitable software. Computer-aided worker self-inspection also has many beneficial effects.
Standard for the contracting and approval for tooling
Lecture program Innovation Forum, live demos, press conference, Innovation Award
Regarding intelligent, sustainable battery production, it is important to understand the interaction of complex production lines, reduce costs and ensure process stability.
Orientation through the legal jungle for packaging: Here you will find all relevant information on laws and regulations at European and national level.
Safety around the topic of hydrogen is a matter of course - for our members, who are used to developing machinery and equipment for complex and sometimes dangerous products.
The VDMA HealthTech position paper addresses the question of whether and how the quality management system of EN ISO 13485:2016 for medical devices is applicable to mechanical and plant engineering.
Throughout the year, our trade association organizes various events on technical topics, mostly relating to the special features of the food machinery sector.
Whether it's evidence management, rights and obligations to provide information, or the protection of confidential information and sensitive data: There is a lot to consider when it comes to audits. Our recommendations.
China's National Health Commission (NHC) has approved six new food contact additives and two new food contact resins, and expanded the scope of nine substances.
Manufacturers of surface technology components, systems and equipment are organized in the Surface Technology Division.
Experts from the European Food Safety Authority have concluded that a filler made from "chopped carbon fibers" for PEEK is safe for use in FCM.
Hygienic design is often no longer an option, but a necessity resulting from legal or market requirements. This article provides references to further information.
Für Inverkehrbringer von Lebensmittelbedarfsgegenständen gibt es dann eine Anzeigepflicht. Die Übergangsfristen enden am 31. Oktober 2024.
Drying requires extensive technological competence and is a decisive process step in a large number of applications.
Ventilation technology is one of the so-called cross-sectional technologies. The companies in this sector provide the market with efficient products that meet the needs of the market.
Transitional periods apply to the first placing on the market.
China's National Health Commission has published a revised food contact standard that specifies the methods required to test the overall migration of food contact materials (FCMs).
The VDMA guide is now available for download under the title "Capture of air pollutants - Fresh air at the workplace".
The VDMA specification document 8747:2021-09 serves as a guideline for the preparation of packaging foil specifications for the production of blister packs for pharmaceutical products on thermoforming, filling and sealing machines (so-called blister machines) under the criterion of machine runability.
If, in times of crisis, expenditures to ensure the quality of products are cut across the board, there is a danger that the quality level will drop significantly and that the damage to the company will be much greater than the supposed savings.
Say nothing, see nothing, hear nothing - we are all familiar with this image of the three wise monkeys. This phenomenon can be observed among all groups of people, even in companies. Since there is usually also a hierarchical order in companies, however, additional "monkeys" can be observed here. Lean Management helps to work together effectively and efficiently in spite of this.
The VDMA East working groups provide important impulses for your daily work. They show best practice examples, provide valuable suggestions and promote contacts among members - currently also in web meetings.
On 11 May 2021, the spring meeting of the VDMA Forum Packmittel on the topic of circular economy and sustainable packaging took place as part of a web meeting.
Infection protection through ventilation and air purification technology. The VDMA information publications offer assistance in assessing the risk of infection in enclosed spaces.
The Product directories of the Air Conditioning and Ventilation Technology Department can be found here.
Energy-efficient refrigeration technology pays off, both for the environment and for the operation of the refrigeration system. Here you will find information on how to plan, implement and operate your refrigeration system in an energy-efficient manner.
Publications on surface and beam technology in German and English
The VDMA offers events on current foreign trade topics, on the web and live on site.
The publications on the subject of cooling lubricants from the Air Pollution Control Department can be found here.
The publications on the subject of dedusting technology from the Air Pollution Control Department can be found here.
The publications on the subject of fire protection and smoke extraction of the Air Pollution Control Department can be found here.
The manufacturer and supplier directories of the Air Pollution Control Division can be found here.
The English-language publications of the Air Pollution Control Department can be found here.
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What is a value chain analysis?
Here you can download a current overview of our experience exchange events for the year 2023.
New VDMA Practical Guide "HSE Plan in Industrial Plant Engineering"
VDMA Oberflächentechnik regularly receives inquiries about the application of VDMA24364 "Testing for paint wetting impairment substances (LABS conformity)".
In the working group Technology - Laundry and Dry Cleaning Machines, technical and environmental topics relating to the mechanical engineering sector are advanced in the textile care sector.
VDMA East is your direct contact in your area. Talk to us - we will support you in all matters relating to mechanical and plant engineering.
Innovation, quality, comfort and responsibility. Brand manufacturers set trends and provide orientation in the evolution of the industry. What this means in concrete terms is described briefly and concisely in a video by the trade association.
Information about requirements, risks and offers
The VDMA East newsletter provides monthly information on the latest news from the regional association, event dates, the latest practical tips and topics relating to mechanical and plant engineering.
The VDMA flyer "42nd BImSchV in painting technology" provides information on the obligations that the 42nd BImSchV places on operators of painting systems.
European standardization for burglary resistance products within CEN/TC 263 "Secure storge of cash, valuables and data media"
The Normenausschuss Schweißtechnik (NAS) – German Welding Standards Committee is the central platform within the Deutsche Institut für Normung (DIN) - German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) for the national standardisation of technical welding products.
Publication series with a new informative brochure
Our companies offer systems and equipment for the extraction of industrial processes in which aerosols are released and must be separated to protect health and the environment.
Many factors must be taken into account when planning and installing new or expanding existing high-purity gas supply systems. The VDMA standard sheets provide comprehensive information.
High purity gas supply installations are designed to provide each individual point of use with the particular gas via a pipeline network.
Handling combustible and oxidizing gases requires a high degree of product quality. The observance of standards has to be ensured as well as a reliable quality management. In this brochure you will find everything that matters.
VDMA 24365 specifies the general legal requirements for the inspection of surface technology systems.
The brochure informs about how they could be constituted at its best and why the investment in products meeting the respective requirements is profitable.
Cylinder pressure regulators provide the desired service pressure (secondary pressure). When they do not fulfill their function, in the worst case an explosion can occur. With this brochure we will inform you about the secure use and potential threats.