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Power Transmission Engineering
VDMA Power Transmission Engineering represents the interests of the largest supplier sector in mechanical engineering. We are the network for more than 220 manufacturers of drive elements, gearboxes, electrical drive technology and linear technology, who generate over 80 percent of the estimated production in Germany.

We prepare current topics in power transmission engineering for our member companies. We focus on technology, standardisation, market data, trade fairs, public relations and cross-industry dialogue. We provide impetus for technology trends such as Industry 4.0 and "Drive systems in Transition". In the areas of research and education, we use the synergy effects with "Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.".

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Hannover Messe 2026, Hanover/Germany Information Booth

Hannover Messe 2026, Hanover/Germany Information Booth

  • Exhibition Calendar
  • Joint booth
  • Personal Meeting

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.

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Fri. 20.02.26 Fri. 20.02.26

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  • Electric Power Transmission Engineering
  • Circular Economy
  • Power Transmission Engineering

Presentation of the results of the FVA research project "Study to investigate the recycling, material recovery or reuse and waste prevention of electric motors".

Presentation of the results of the FVA research project "Study to investigate the recycling, material recovery or reuse and waste prevention of electric motors".

Tue. 10.03.26 Tue. 10.03.26

  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • Standardization Department

Webmeeting of NA 060-34-35 AA Steel link chains

Webmeeting of NA 060-34-35 AA Steel link chains

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!

Places available

Fri. 13.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Further Training
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • E-Learning

Participants will gain a basic understanding of generation of noise in electric motors - whether in design, development, or testing. Non-electrical engineers will learn how they can specifically influence the acoustic behavior and be provided with practical tools for evaluation and optimization, including simple approximation formulas that can be used to estimate and classify typical noise phenomena - without in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering.

Places available

Mon. 23.03.26 Tue. 24.03.26

  • Electric Power Transmission Engineering
  • Power Transmission Engineering

Meeting of the Electric Drive Technology Working Group on March 24, 2026

Places available

Wed. 25.03.26 Wed. 25.03.26

  • Seminars
  • Further Training
  • Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.
  • Power Transmission Engineering
  • Fluid Power

The 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. Which procedures are established, when and how does it make sense to monitor lubricant, load or vibration? How can suitable limit values be determined? Current examples from aviation, general mechanical engineering and other applications round off the presentation.

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