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VDMA Robotics + Automation represents one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sub-sectors of the mechanical engineering industry. It is made up of the three sector groups Robotics, Machine Vision and Automated Solutions.

Our more than 415 members are manufacturers of solutions for assembly and handling technology (manual to fully automatic), machine vision and robotics. With a turnover of 13.8 billion euros forecast for 2025, the industry is setting the pace for the digitalisation of production. Important focal points of the work of our trade association are trade fair policy, an extensive statistics programme for market analysis, press and public relations work, representation of interests, standardisation and networking events.

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VDMA European Robotics and Automation Summit 2025

VDMA European Robotics and Automation Summit 2025

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Entrepreneur meeting
  • Personal Meeting

From 9 to 11 October 2025, VDMA Robotics + Automation will host a unique and powerful gathering of selected CEO and leaders from across the European robotics and automation industry in Bologna, Italy. The event is by invitation only.

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Fri. 17.10.25 Fri. 17.10.25

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  • Machine Vision
Meet the Board - VDMA Machine Vision Members Dialogue

The VDMA Machine Vision Board uses this format to regularly connect with the membership. Following the well-attended first meetings in March and July, we warmly invite you to the next "Meet the Board" session. We look forward to discussing current topics and challenges of the European machine vision industry with you.

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Fri. 05.12.25 Fri. 05.12.25

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  • Robotics + Automation
Save-the-Date: Meet the Board - Automated Solutions Member Dialogue

The next Meet the Board event will take place on 5 December 2025 under the motto ‘Market Situation’.

The next Meet the Board event will take place on 5 December 2025 under the motto ‘Market Situation’.

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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Tue. 06.10.26 Thu. 08.10.26

  • Machine Vision
VISION 2026 - World's leading trade fair for machine vision

BE VISIONARY Experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes of machine vision such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!

BE VISIONARY Experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes of machine vision such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!

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Industry knowledge
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Shaping the future
Our industry is driving the important topics: interconnected production and digitalization, human-robot collaboration, machines that can see and much more.

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Our members
Over 415 leading companies in Robotics, Machine Vision and Automated Solutions.

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Why automate?
Raise competitiveness and product quality. Create good workplaces. Produce sustainably. Ensure prosperity.

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A strong sector
With a turnover of 13.8 billion euros forecast for 2025 and over 70,000 employees, robotics and automation is the driver of innovation.