ZVEI survey (www.computer-automation.de)
Industry invests more in AI
A survey by the ZVEI shows: Almost every second company in the electrical and digital industry is already using industrial AI productively. Many are planning increasing investments and expect rapid economic effects. The industry is forecasting growth again for 2026.
read more...Students show Smart Factory and Industry... (www.industrial-production.de)
Merz visits the next generation of the electrical and digital industry at the Hannover Messe
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the ZVEI stand at the Hannover Messe and talks to pupils from the David Roentgen School. A smart factory and an AI-supported co-robot are presented as part of Industry 4.0 projects and the promotion of young talent.
read more...European Industry Summit (www.industrial-production.de)
Industry insists on reforms before EU Council
At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, companies and associations called for concrete, measurable steps towards greater competitiveness in Europe. VDMA, VCI, Plastics Europe, ZVEI, BDI and VDA also called for speed in reducing bureaucracy, lower energy costs and warned against industrial policy foreclosure through "Buy European" requirements.
read more...European Industry Summit (www.polyformnext.de)
Industry insists on reforms before EU Council
At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, companies and associations called for concrete, measurable steps towards greater competitiveness in Europe. VDMA, VCI, Plastics Europe, ZVEI, BDI and VDA also called for speed in reducing bureaucracy, lower energy costs and warned against industrial policy foreclosure through "Buy European" requirements.
read more...Reactions to the Mercosur vote (www.industrial-production.de)
Mercosur delay: harsh criticism from the associations
The EU Parliament's decision to refer the Mercosur agreement to the EU Court of Justice has also been met with massive criticism from the associations: it is an "industrial policy revelation", "completely incomprehensible" and a "bitter setback for Europe", according to the reactions of the VDMA, VCI, VDA and ZVEI.
read more...Reactions to the Mercosur vote (www.polyformnext.de)
Mercosur delay: Massive criticism from the associations
The EU Parliament's decision to refer the Mercosur agreement to the EU Court of Justice has also been met with massive criticism from the associations: it is an "industrial policy revelation", "completely incomprehensible" and a "bitter setback for Europe", according to the reactions of the VDMA, VCI, VDA and ZVEI.
read more...SPS 2025 (www.computer-automation.de)
ZVEI calls for AI reforms at EU level
According to the ZVEI, Industrial AI opens up new potential for efficiency and productivity in automation. At SPS, the association is calling for bold structural reforms and better framework conditions. Despite global uncertainties, the industry expects slight growth in 2026.
read more...Omnibus I package failed (www.polyformnext.de)
Associations urge rapid reduction of bureaucracy in the EU
Nine leading business associations criticize the failure of Omnibus I in the European Parliament and call on the EU and the German government to swiftly implement the planned reduction in bureaucracy to ease the burden on companies.
read more...Business calls for a reduction in bureaucracy (www.computer-automation.de)
Associations urge implementation of the 'Omnibus I' package
Nine leading business associations criticize the failure of Omnibus I in the European Parliament and call on the EU and the German government to swiftly implement the planned reduction in bureaucracy to ease the burden on companies.
read more...ZVEI position paper (www.industrial-production.de)
Study sees electrical and digital industry as key growth driver until 2035
The electrical and digital industry has the greatest growth potential of all German industrial sectors. This is shown by a recent study by IW Consult and the BDI. In this context, the ZVEI is calling for better political framework conditions and is presenting an "Agenda for the industry of tomorrow". The focus is on automation, artificial intelligence, energy technology, microelectronics and defense.
read more...ZVEI Position Paper (www.computer-automation.de)
Study identifies Electrical and Digital Industry as Key Growth Driver through 2035
The electrical and digital industry has the greatest growth potential of all German industrial sectors. This is the finding of a recent study by IW Consult and the Federation of German Industries (BDI). In this context, ZVEI is calling for improved political framework conditions and is presenting an “Agenda for the Industry of Tomorrow.” The focus areas are automation, artificial intelligence, energy technology, microelectronics, and defense.
read more...Electrical and digital industry (www.computer-automation.de)
Reluctance to get involved in the security and defense industry
Despite the growing importance of security policy, the involvement of the electrical and digital industry in the German security and defense industry (SVI) remains limited. This is shown by a recent member survey conducted by the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI).
read more...German electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
Exports stagnate recently
Following a moderate decline in January, exports in the German electrical and digital industry more or less stagnated in February 2025. At €19.5 billion, their value was only 0.3% higher than a year earlier.
read more...Interview with Gunther Koschnick (www.industrial-production.de)
The road to electrification
Electrification brings challenges and opportunities. In this interview, Gunther Koschnick from the ZVEI Automation Association explains the stages on the road to the All Electric Society.
read more...Associations on the coalition agreement (www.industrial-production.de)
Coalition agreement: between hope and disillusionment
In the view of industry associations, the new coalition agreement sends out important signals for reducing bureaucracy and investment - but key relief measures are coming too late. Between a spirit of optimism and disillusioned criticism, implementation remains the crucial bottleneck.
read more...Associations on the coalition agreement (www.polyformnext.de)
Coalition agreement: glimmer of hope with the handbrake on
In the view of industry associations, the new coalition agreement sends out important signals for reducing bureaucracy and investment - but key relief measures are coming too late. Between a spirit of optimism and disillusioned criticism, implementation remains the crucial bottleneck.
read more...ZVEI at the Hannover Messe 2025 (www.industrial-production.de)
ZVEI criticizes high regulatory hurdles
At the start of Hannover Messe 2025, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) described the economic situation in the German electrical and digital industry as challenging.
read more...ZVEI at the Hannover Messe 2025 (www.computer-automation.de)
ZVEI criticizes high regulatory hurdles
At the start of Hannover Messe 2025, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) described the economic situation in the German electrical and digital industry as challenging.
read more...Interview with Gunther Koschnick, ZVEI (www.computer-automation.de)
ZVEI calls for better framework conditions for electrification
Electrification brings challenges and opportunities in various sectors. In an interview, Gunther Koschnick from the ZVEI Automation Association emphasizes that standardization, digitalization and regulatory framework conditions are decisive factors for the successful implementation of the "All Electric Society".
read more...DIHK, Fraunhofer, VDMA and ZVEI (www.polyformnext.de)
Ten points for a competitive innovation location
An alliance of business associations and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is calling for better framework conditions for innovation in Germany. They have jointly published recommendations for action for the new federal government.
read more...DIHK, Fraunhofer, VDMA and ZVEI (www.computer-automation.de)
Ten points for a competitive innovation location
An alliance of business associations and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is calling for better framework conditions for innovation in Germany. They have jointly published recommendations for action for the new federal government.
read more...German electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
No turnaround in German electrical exports
At a value of EUR 20.2 billion, exports in the German electrical and digital industry once again fell short of the previous year's figure by 2.7% in September 2024.
read more...Interview with Angelina Marko (www.computer-automation.de)
"Promoting understanding of data room-based technologies"
The SCALE-MX project aims to establish the data economy in German SMEs and accelerate the digital transformation of the industry. In this interview, Angelina Marko, Managing Director of the Digital Ecosystems & Smart Services platform, sheds light on the vision, technological transfer and support for SMEs to enable data-based innovations and make the entire supply chain more efficient and transparent.
read more...»Antrieb 4.0« Research Project (www.computer-automation.de)
First interoperable Solutions for Electric Drives
The »Antrieb 4.0« research project is presenting new approaches for the interoperability and standardization of electric drives at SPS in Nuremberg. The aim of the project is to enable cross-manufacturer data provision and use in order to promote efficiency and sustainability in the industry.
read more...Step into practice (www.computer-automation.de)
Manufacturing-X launches Scale-MX
Manufacturing-X's central transfer initiative, Scale-MX, aims to make data room-based technologies accessible to companies of all sizes and promote their broad application across industries.
read more...EU Supply Chain Directive (www.industrial-production.de)
Business organizations call for a new start
Although the EU Supply Chain Directive pursues a correct and important goal, it is simply not feasible in practice for European companies. Eight business organizations, including VDMA and ZVEI, are calling for a new draft.
read more...New attempt required (www.polyformnext.de)
Industry associations reject EU supply chain directive
Although the EU Supply Chain Directive pursues a correct and important goal, it is simply not feasible in practice for European companies. Eight business organizations, including the VCI, VDMA and ZVEI, are calling for a new draft.
read more...Electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
Orders increased again for the first time in June 2023
In June 2023, nominal incoming orders in the German electrical and digital industry were up 19.7% on the previous year. "After orders had been declining since March of this year, this is a strong increase that can be attributed in particular to large orders from both Germany and abroad," said ZVEI economic expert Peter Giehl.
read more...VDA, VDMA and ZVEI on the subject of PFAS (www.polyformnext.de)
Full brake on the climate targets of the European Green Deal
VDA, VDMA and ZVEI call for a differentiated view of the PFAS substance group. The three major industry associations VDA, VDMA and ZVEI warn that without perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), the key technologies of the transformation to climate neutrality could not be produced and thus the energy and mobility transition could not be implemented.
read more...High order backlog (www.industrial-production.de)
ZVEI: Orders are declining
The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) is currently reporting fewer orders for the German electrical and digital industry. However, the order backlog remains high.
read more...Association of the Electrical and Digital... (www.industrial-production.de)
Philip Harting elected to the ZVEI Executive Board
The board members of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) have voted: Philip Harting is now part of the select board. The CEO of the Harting Technology Group intends to further advance his commitment to electrification and digitalization.
read more...Hannover Messe 2023 (www.industrial-production.de)
Loss of competitiveness?
The major associations BDI, VDMA and ZVEI are calling for more efforts to ensure that Germany remains competitive on an international level.
read more...Interview (www.industrial-production.de)
"Using DC technology consistently"
The DC-Industrie2 project recently came to an end and the follow-up project, ODCA, has been launched. In an interview with Andrea Gillhuber, Dr. Hartwig Stammberger and Dr. Jan Stefan Michels spoke about the potential of DC technology and its importance on the road to climate neutrality.
read more...ZVEI (www.industrial-production.de)
German electrical and digital industry up at the start of the 4th quarter
After stagnating in the previous month, orders in the German electrical and digital industry increased by 4.7% in October 2022.
read more...Cyber Resilience Act (www.industrial-production.de)
Important step towards greater cyber security
The ZVEI welcomes the European "Cyber Resilience Act" and has been advocating horizontal regulation from the manufacturer to the user for years in order to create uniform rules.
read more...German electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
ZVEI: Exports robust so far
Exports in the German electrical and digital industry rose by 11.7% year-on-year to EUR 21.4 billion in September 2022.
read more...ZVEI: Market development (www.industrial-production.de)
German electrical and digital industry continues to grow
With year-on-year growth of 13.4%, incoming orders in the German electrical and digital industry also saw double-digit growth in August 2022. This time, foreign orders rose more strongly than domestic orders.
read more...Global electricity market (www.industrial-production.de)
ZVEI expects nominal growth of 11 percent for 2022
The global market for goods in the electrical and digital industry amounted to a nominal 4,967 billion euros in 2021. "The resulting growth of ten percent compared to the previous year reflects the strong recovery of the global electrical market after the first year of the pandemic," said ZVEI expert Jürgen Polzin.
read more...German electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
Double-digit increase in exports
The German electrical and digital industry increased its exports in May 2022 by 11.9% year-on-year to 19.1 billion.
read more...Electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
First quarter of 2022 closed with a plus
Incoming orders in the German electrical and digital industry rose by a further 13.9% year-on-year in March 2022 - the first full reporting month influenced by the Russia-Ukraine war.
read more...Ukraine war (www.industrial-production.de)
Electrical industry backs Russia sanctions
A ZVEI survey of its members shows clear support for the measures taken so far - and fear of a gas embargo.
read more...Electrical and digital industry (www.industrial-production.de)
Revenues of 200 billion euros in 2021
In December 2021, the German electrical and digital industry recorded a year-on-year increase in orders of 34.1%.
read more...ZVEI (www.industrial-production.de)
Electrical and digital industry optimistic about 2022
2021 was a very successful year for the electrical and digital industry overall. "We were one of the few sectors to more than make up for the losses of the previous year," says ZVEI President Dr. Gunther Kegel, assessing the positive development.
read more...Parallel to LogiMAT (www.materialfluss.de)
Hannover Messe 2022 to be moved to June
The Hannover Messe will take place from May 30 to June 2 in 2022 and not in April as previously planned.
read more...Sustainability (www.industrial-production.de)
"Finally get into action"
What contribution can the industry make to climate protection and how can sustainability be anchored in processes? Andreas Mühlbauer spoke about this with Wolfgang Weber, Chairman of the ZVEI Management Board.
read more...ZVEI personnel news (www.industrial-production.de)
New Managing Director of the Electrical Drives division
Dipl. Ing. Bernhard Sattler has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Electrical Drives Division of the ZVEI Automation Association.
read more...ZVEI Automation (www.industrial-production.de)
Recovery expected in 2021
The ZVEI Automation Association is certain that one of the decisive factors in overcoming the coronavirus crisis is how digitally fit companies are. An upturn is expected in the coming year.
read more...New ZVEI President (www.industrial-production.de)
Dr. Gunther Kegel takes over as head of the association
Dr. Gunther Kegel is the new ZVEI President. He was appointed to the position by the ZVEI Executive Board for three years.
read more...ZVEI survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Corona crisis: slump in orders in the electrical industry
According to a ZVEI survey, a quarter of companies in the electrical industry have seen their turnover collapse. 60 percent fear permanent damage to production and supply chains if the exit is too late.
read more...Electrical industry (www.industrial-production.de)
ZVEI: German electrical exports set a new record
Despite the tense global economic situation, exports in the German electrical and electronics industry increased by 2.8% in December 2019 compared to the previous year.
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