VDMA – Situation in Mechanical Engineering in the 3rd Quarter
The mood in mechanical and plant engineering has further deteriorated in the third quarter, and the outlook has noticeably worsened. In addition to the trade conflict, the weakness in key customer sectors is increasingly taking its toll.
50 Years of EMO – From Curve Control to AI
This year, EMO celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since the first event in 1975, the fair has experienced many eras. Below is a retrospective from the start in Paris to today.
US Manufacturing in July 2025
Machine orders decline despite stronger year-on-year growth
Learn from the Pros
VDWF launches new online format 'Azubi up'
Rethinking state AM funding
Formnext and leading AM experts call for a change in the German funding strategy for additive manufacturing
VDMA – The "Customs Deal" and the (bad) Consequences
The EU Commission defends the 15 percent "Tariff Deal" with the USA. However, more and more products are subject to the significantly higher steel and aluminum tariffs. The VDMA urgently calls on the EU Commission to advocate for improvements.
Designing Together
The VDWF invites you to the ISTMA-Europe meeting in Berlin
US Manufacturing in June 2025
Machine orders in the USA are increasing with growing automation. The aerospace industry is booming.
Order intake in mechanical engineering May 2025
The order intake in May was a pleasant surprise - albeit on a weak year-on-year basis. Overall, companies have recorded a slight increase in orders this year so far, but global uncertainty remains high.
More space travel for Europe
Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich will become a European hub for Space Florida