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Robotics + Automation
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 400 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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VISION 2026 - World's leading trade fair for machine vision

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

  • Machine Vision
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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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Thu. 12.03.26 Thu. 12.03.26

  • Robotics + Automation
  • Machine Vision
  • Artificial Intelligence

Embedded Vision on the Rise: How New Hardware Design and Physical AI are Pushing Boundaries

Embedded Vision on the Rise: How New Hardware Design and Physical AI are Pushing Boundaries

Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management

The third VDMA European Summit 2026 goes to Bella Italia. Look forward to interesting topics and excellent networking opportunities and don't miss THE meeting of the European machinery and equipment manufacturing industry.

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Tue. 14.04.26 Wed. 15.04.26

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Humanoid robots mark the beginning of a new class of machines. With rapid advances in artificial intelligence, machines are gaining a “body” for the first time—opening up new fields of application far beyond traditional factory automation. Humanoid robots are considered a key technology for ensuring long-term productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

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Mon. 04.05.26 Mon. 04.05.26

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  • Robotics + Automation

Under the motto "Solving problems means listening", we would like to engage in an online dialogue with you on May 4th at 1:30 pm about the current situation and activities of the Automated Solutions industry with the board of the specialist department.

Under the motto "Solving problems means listening", we would like to engage in an online dialogue with you on May 4th at 1:30 pm about the current situation and activities of the Automated Solutions industry with the board of the specialist department.

Tue. 06.10.26 Thu. 08.10.26

  • 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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