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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.

The VDMA Fuel Cells Working Group will have its own stand at this year's hy-fcell in Stuttgart on October 7 and 8, 2025.

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.

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.

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.

In economically difficult times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personal advice. Together we will find the right course and strengthen the resilience of the companies.

Recently, 37 organizations called for the equal treatment of green hydrogen for use in hydrogen combustion engines. Now an event has taken up the issue.

This year, the VDMA Technical Working Group (AKT) once again demonstrated how crucial the exchange of ideas within the agricultural machinery industry is.

"From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE" will take place for the fourth time on November 25 and 26, 2025.

Green hydrogen can be used to drive vehicles in a climate-neutral way, but tax regulations are hindering the use of the hydrogen combustion engine. 37 organizations are now calling for a remedy.

At a members´ assembly at the beginning of March 2025, the newly elected EMINT board confirmed its intention to strengthen the EMINT community network.

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.

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)

Augsburg was the venue for the first "Engine Days", an innovative format that combines the traditional members' meeting with an extended program.

21 associations have now published a call for an early, technology-open review of the regulations for CO2 emission standards in the automotive sector.

The VDMA Power-to-X for Applications has now presented a position paper on the strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry.

Where can I find VDMA members exhibiting on hydrogen and Power-to-X at the Hannover Messe? The Walking Guide H2 provides a compact answer to this question

Following a lengthy orientation phase on the topic of autonomy, the OECD invited the "Sub-working group (SWG) Robot Tractors" to a meeting in Toulouse, France.

Together for Unified, Global Standards – An Insight into the Structure and Working Methods of the New Working Group for Interface Standardization in Battery Cell Manufacturing.