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The 2026 federal budget will provide more research funding for the maritime industry in order to secure the high-tech role of German shipyards.

Detailed insights into real projects: From the initial situation and requirements to implementation and lessons learned.

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.

Why are close cooperation, efficient production and political support in the fuel cell industry crucial now?

A random survey of stakeholders from all sectors relevant to the hydrogen economy in Germany was conducted for the third time in 2025 to determine the H2 market index.

Events and participation in events related to P2X are also intended to further advance the topic.

Within the VDMA, hydrogen is not only of great interest for the VDMA Power-to-X for Applications, but is accompanied by a whole range of areas with diverse activities.

On October 27, 2025, experts came together for the third plenary session of IN4climate.NRW in Gelsenkirchen - including VDMA NRW.

Encouraging: The business climate for VDMA Engines and Systems continues its upward trend in the third quarter of 2025

Hydrogen Technology World Expo brought the hydrogen value chain together in Hamburg in October 2025

The VDMA is in favor of introducing a green gas quota. It should help to gradually replace fossil gases with renewable alternatives and thus significantly reduce CO₂ emissions in the gas sector.

A purchase premium for electric cars would only spark a flash in the pan with many false incentives. It would be better to invest the money in open-technology research and production technologies.

The shortage of skilled workers is worsening. But those who act early can benefit: The concept of the labor market hub shows how companies can retain skilled workers - and attract new ones - through targeted placement and training.

The further development of the battery ecosystem in Germany and Europe must not come to a standstill. An eight-point plan from the industries involved sets out specific areas for action.

Many people think of cars when they hear the word "combustion engine". Although this is understandable, it does not do justice to the actual range of applications for combustion engines.

The EU stipulation that only battery and fuel cell cars will be permitted from 2035 jeopardizes the achievement of climate targets: The potential of modern combustion engines in combination with climate-neutral fuels must no longer be ignored

The HANSA Forum is approaching. VDMA members receive a 20% discount on the regular ticket price.

The industry finally needs swift approval procedures for electrolysers and hydrogen infrastructure. The new law can provide the necessary impetus – if it is implemented consistently.

A project group of the VDMA Fuel Cells Working Group has published a broschure called "Harmonization of the Balance-of-Plant (BoP) component requirements for LT PEM Fuel Cells".

We can look back on a successful joint annual conference of the Electronics, Solar and Battery Production Sector Association (ESB, formerly EMINT) and the Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing.

Machinery regulations, research, digitalisation, standardisation – relevant topics for the industry. Experts from the construction industry, manufacturers and universities gathered in Frankfurt on 22 September to learn about the latest developments.

From October 21 to 23, the Hydrogen Technology World Expo and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo technology trade fairs will be held in parallel in Hamburg. VDMA will be there.

VDMA Cleaning Systems Association at CMS Berlin 2025

At the start of the IAA, the VDMA is sounding the alarm: Europe is at risk of being left behind in strategically important battery cell production. A 5-point plan for Europe must be implemented now.

Europe's battery industry is at risk of losing out to China in global competition. Despite demand of 700-1,400 GWh by 2030, there is a lack of production capacity. Without decisive action, added value and technological sovereignty will be lost.

The Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference is considered one of the most important technical events in the maritime sector.

A different way of imparting knowledge: "Hydrogen to go" is an information service consisting of short, playful video clips, designed for anyone who wants to find out information quickly and compactly.

The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is returning to Milan this year. German participation with 33 exhibitors and another 20 members from DACH.

The new BGHW study examines how THC affects driving and steering activities in intralogistics. On this basis, it is possible for the first time to make validated recommendations on the use of cannabis in an operational setting.

The program is ready, the ticket store is open and the anticipation is growing. The English-language "From Production to Application:THE #P2X CONFERENCE" will bring together practitioners from the entire Power-to-X spectrum for the fourth time in 2025.

Companies develop standard sheet on the requirements for H2 plants

The VDMA is currently developing Product Category Rules (PCRs) for electrolysers.

Why standardization is becoming a key factor for the safe and successful use of hydrogen technologies.

At the end of June 2025, key players in the maritime industry met at the Maritime Museum in Hamburg for a conference on green shipping

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.

The 6th edition of the VDMA Technology Guide Oil Gas Petrochemicals with focus on Net-Zero Solutions for energy-intensive Industries. Are you among the Who's Who of European process technology suppliers?

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).

Experts from industry, science and politics discussed engines, technologies, legislation and the energy transition in Tübingen - with presentations, exchanges and new impetus.

The "Recommendations for camera monitor systems for vehicles with a restricted field of vision due to overhang of more than 3.5 m", which have been available as a proposal for some time, have been published and are immediately applicable.

The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate on the eDeclaration. This is a first step towards less bureaucracy in the area of posting of workers.

Morgan Stanley analyzes the ramp-up of a green hydrogen economy in the US and Europe and advises caution when investing, as green hydrogen will remain expensive compared to other sources for the foreseeable future.

The EU and the United Kingdom have decided to enter into a dialog on the entry and stay of persons for business purposes. The VDMA hopes that this will facilitate work assignments in the United Kingdom.

The 31st CIMAC World Congress brought together around 1000 experts from the fields of combustion engines, drive technology and power generation in Zurich.

The General Assembly of VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines took place on May 6/7, 2025 in Frankfurt.

This was the motto of the VDMA Energy Networking Day held in Frankfurt on May 7 and 8. Around 80 members from several trade associations came together to discuss strategically relevant issues relating to energy and climate policy.

VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is calling for an EU import strategy for hydrogen and derivatives in order to achieve a resilient, competitive and climate-friendly energy supply.

Leading industry associations are urging the rapid implementation of hybrid offshore connections for the production of hydrogen.

The Centre for European Policy provides a good overview of the current state of the German energy sector with reference to natural gas and hydrogen as important energy sources and formulates recommendations for policy makers

MarLEN, a new European initiative to promote maritime innovation, was launched at the beginning of 2025. Annual calls for funding are planned.

The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.