Engineering Change Annual Report October 2016 – October 2020 Content Content

5 Foreword to Annual Report

6 Inspire

8 Climate Policy

12 Mobility

16 Free Trade

20 Africa Projects

24 Political Lobbying

28 Labour 4.0

32 Education

36 AI & Machine Learning

40 OPC UA

44 5G

48 Future Business

52 The Startup Machine

56 125 years of VDMA

60 Facts and Figures

64 VDMA-Committees

88 Imprint 4 VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 FOREWORD 5

Dear Members, Dear Friends of Mechanical Engineering,

“Engineering change” is the promise the VDMA is making to its members with this annual report. The past four years have clearly shown how important it is for us to drive transforma- tion forward with great determination and an openness to innovation. After all, the world has changed much faster than we could have imagined at the start of my term in office. In positive Left to right: Dr. Bernd Scherer, Member of the VDMA Executive Directorate ways, as the many new applications for digitization show, for instance the widespread success Henrik A. Schunk, VDMA Vice President Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the VDMA of the OPC UA machine language and the rapid introduction of 5G technology. But also sadly Carl Martin Welcker, VDMA President Hartmut Rauen, Deputy Executive Director of the VDMA all too often in negative ways: The past few years have been characterised by trade wars, Karl Haeusgen, VDMA Vice President Dr. Ralph Wiechers, Member of the VDMA Executive Directorate protectionism, developments that drove the EU to the brink of an existential crisis and repeated state regulations that restrict entrepreneurial activity. And now we must all come to terms with the consequences of the most serious pandemic in centuries. It’s a truly Herculean task!

In such a challenging environment, transformation is the only way to remain competitive and successful. The VDMA’s job is and has always been to provide direction, light the way, create a network for its member companies and constantly provide information in a broad-based manner. Numerous examples in the following annual report showcase the many different areas in which the VDMA is working. And we could list many more. But one thing is sure: The VDMA will continue to stand by your side in the coming years and do all it can to support you in preserving mechanical engineering as the most important industrial sector and strengthening its position in world trade.

With best regards, Carl Martin Welcker VDMA President

www.vdma.org 6 INSPIRE VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 7

INSPIRE – For a custom-made member service.

The VDMA is the mouthpiece of the German the interconnected digital future, while at the experiences across boundaries, including mechanical engineering industry, a guide for its same time ringing in a cultural change. “INSPIRE colleagues at field offices. “Change agents” from members and the sector’s largest networking – Together. Better. OneVDMA”: This is the within our own ranks are operating as ambas- organisation in Europe. In order to be able to leitmotif under which, through a multitude of sadors for a new culture at the VDMA with the successfully undertake all these tasks and offer projects large and small, the VDMA is improving aim of promoting agile working and dissolving its members genuine added value, the VDMA its services for its members, expanding its rigid project structures. No longer is a single repeatedly questions its own work – and is network and enhancing the public face of VDMA unit responsible in the eyes of the therefore in constant flux! After all, even the mechanical engineering. Although INSPIRE has customer for the success or failure of an under- work of an association profits from digitisation clear goals, the programme has not set any target taking. The association must be impressive as a because this offers an opportunity to act faster, dates. That‘s because a volatile, digital world will The INSPIRE motif will also be reflected in whole. The coronavirus crisis provided a perfect with greater precision and more individually. In require constant transformation. the association’s central point of contact: the example of this: All VDMA branches pooled their the age of digital communication, the VDMA’s VDMA.org website. The new internet platform – know-how to create a coronavirus information member companies expect it to put all its Amongst other things, INSPIRE involves signifi- OneVDMA – will guide users to the required page in record time, which was then made collective know-how at their employees’ disposal cantly stronger interdivisional collaboration information in a faster, more targeted way. available to users as an overall package. Tens of in a custom-made manner. within the VDMA in order to focus on topics Individual, tailored enquiries will also be enabled, thousands of users and page impressions are rather than structures. Mechanical engineering as will search results that cover the breadth and visible proof of the successful implementation of Based on this insight, countless conversations companies have long been thinking along the multifaceted nature of a particular issue. By OneVDMA. with members to determine their needs as well entire value-adding chain. The VDMA must networking knowledge, topics are being made as the many workshops it has run, the VDMA has therefore likewise provide assistance along the available from different specialist perspectives. Last, but not least, INSPIRE is also ensuring that developed a comprehensive change programme entire chain. In doing so, the association’s expertise Information and services are provided in a one of the VDMA’s core tasks isn’t changing, but with an ambitious goal: to prepare the VDMA for must be bundled much more across boundaries standardised manner in order to give members actually being strengthened: The digitisation of because the know-how of one VDMA branch a better, more uniform experience. many processes will eventually make more time often no longer suffices. available to provide members with personal INSPIRE will also change the culture within the support. After all, even in a digital world, the true VDMA. After all, change must begin within the power of a network lies in the strength of its workforce so that the association can be an even individual links. better partner for its members. VDMA staff therefore attend “special workshops” at which they can consider possible future services. “INSPIRE talks” present ongoing projects, which are then discussed with colleagues from other divisions. A redesigned intranet – the VDMA Workplace – offers every VDMA employee an opportunity to constantly keep abreast of developments and also exchange ideas and 8 CLIMATE POLICY VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 9

“Change only benefits those who are prepared for it.” Louis Pasteur 10 CLIMATE POLICY VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 11

The industry needs room to breathe.

How much carbon dioxide does a mechanical the automotive industry is socially and economi- sources must be redesigned in a revenue-neutral However, that is not all that the VDMA addresses. engineer produce in a year? Not his company or cally acceptable. Only in this way can innovation manner based on their carbon content, that we It is already working on other climateneutrality his products, but rather the person himself or be effective and enable the development of need an entry-level price of approx. EUR 110 per projects on behalf of its members. The study

herself. Let’s work it out: The CO2 content of market opportunities. metric ton of CO2, and that fuel must become “Green Tec Creates Green Business“, conducted exhaled air lies at a relatively constant 4%. At more expensive and electricity cheaper. jointly with the Boston Consulting Group, rest, the average adult breathes 16-20 times a With regard to climate change and climate policy, examined the growth opportunities for German minute. Each breath has a volume of 400-600ml. our members currently benefit from the proac- mechanical engineering companies using That makes approximately 9l/min. and thus CO tive work of the VDMA in three areas in particu- climate-neutral technologies. 2 “Our industry accepts responsibility. output of about 0.7g/min. or 380kg per annum. lar: on the issue of CO2 pricing, of energy efficiency That is not much really and almost negligible networks, and of Power-to-X, which the VDMA is With the Committee on Climate and Energy On the road to climate-neutral production, the compared to the CO emissions that even a single promoting as a key technology for the energy VDMA has also drawn up a practical guide that 2 Policy we position the mechanical mechanical engineer can cut with his or her transition and lobbying politicians about. We provides its members with clarity. Together with entrepreneurial activity and use of innovative know where and how a possible move towards engineering industry as a solution provider.” First Climate Markets AG, it is also developing technology. climate-neutral raw materials and fuels will practical tools for addressing these challenges, Dr. Daniel Chatterjee, MTU/Rolls-Royce affect industry. Through its work, the VDMA plays from introducing emissions reporting and After all, mechanical engineering plays a signifi- a significant role in ensuring that climate issues procuring green energy to questions about cant role in reducing and avoiding emissions that are now an integral part of the political agenda. potential compensation and the disclosure of are harmful to the environment. More and more Within the framework of the BDI’s Climate Paths climate and sustainability data. companies are seeking to reduce their carbon for Germany Study, the VDMA employed its The VDMA sees Power-to-X (P2X) as a key footprint. The main task for the VDMA in this comprehensive solution know-how to create technology for the energy transition. The Some 500 VDMA employees around the globe are respect is to advise them and tackle political awareness that industrial emissions can be mechanical engineering sector supplies many of working on behalf of its members. Together they

hurdles such as overregulation. We offer our reduced drastically. From what specific results in the components necessary for the successful use breathe out 190,000kg of CO2 a year. However, it members a comprehensive range of consultancy the aforementioned three areas do our members of P2X technology, from power (e.g. wind energy) is clear that our work reduces or avoids many services to help them on the road to becoming benefit today? to X (production technology) for applications. times that amount, not least through the efforts climate-neutral companies – a journey we How then can P2X be established successfully on of our members, whom we thus give more room provide end-to-end support with. In doing so, the By presenting a dedicated suggestion for sensible the market? What business models should it use? to breathe.

VDMA encourages a shift that is market-based CO2 pricing, the VDMA has driven forward the And what should politicians do in order to be able and technology-neutral. We promote understan- debate on a market economy-based framework to use P2X for the energy transition? The VDMA’s

ding for industrial development and investment for the energy transition: An assessment of CO2 Power-to-X for Applications working group – cycles so that, for example, disruption like that in pricing conducted by “Forum Ökologisch-Soziale which currently has more than 100 members Marktwirtschaft”on behalf of the VDMA was from the mechanical engineering, automotive successfully marketed in the political arena and petroleum industries as well as allied sectors through press and PR work. We want pricing that – has the answers. No other P2X platform covers acts as an economically efficient guiding the entire value-adding chain as extensively. mechanism which shifts the impact of energy What is more, close cooperation with other trade sources towards climate-friendly technologies. associations enables us to speak with a single This steering effect offers mechanical enginee- voice both in Brussels and in Berlin. ring a competitive framework and reduces the regulatory risk of in-depth political intervention. The key findings of the assessment are that the existing evaluation of the impact of energy 12 MOBILITY VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 13

“We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive.” Albert Einstein 14 MOBILITY

Mobility begins in the mind.

When Bertha Benz set off on her legendary first well as for battery production and with regard to trip from Mannheim to Pforzheim in a mo- reuse and recycling. In addition to the change in tor-driven vehicle in August 1888, she primarily the products of mobility, the VDMA also actively needed to be brave and determined. Before she accompanies the shift in business models The issue of the change in mobility has already together with the VDMA to assist the auto could ring in the age of the automobile and thus through networking, trend monitoring and been addressed at the mechanical engineering industry with its transformation and help it change the entire world, she first had to convince research platforms, as well as by drawing up summit and at various congresses and trade fairs. develop further. Only if suppliers and plant herself that she could manage the incredible possible future scenarios. However, the VDMA The associated initial survey, ‘Drive in Change,’ manufacturers have mature production networks distance of 106 kilometres. Mobility requires also promotes its members’ interests in the raised awareness about the topic significantly and are connected industry-wide within the technology, but it begins in the mind. That’s as political arena, primarily by lobbying for greater within the industry and was presented at sector VDMA the production of mobility can be main- true today as it was 132 years ago because we technological openness. It is also working to put and regional associations within the framework tained in the future. Just as Bertha Benz had to will continue to be mobile tomorrow and the day Power-to-X (the switch from green electricity to of the parliamentary debate on electromobility. steel herself for her ambitious undertaking, the after tomorrow. The only question is how. It’s still other energy sources) on the political agenda and The follow-up study teased out the potentials of entire industry is now clearly facing an enormous anyone’s guess how the people of the future will promote networks like the Collective Industrial fuel cell technology. The Battery Production challenge: creating mobility with a carbon-neu- travel and what energy will drive their vehicles. Research (IGF) programme. sector group has organised successful roadshows tral footprint. The concepts for this already exist. Take the car, for example: Fuel cell vehicles offer in Europe, Asia and America. Through working What we need now are courageous people who many technical advantages, but they still remain Because the VDMA networks and supports groups like VDMA Fuel Cells and Power-to-X for are willing to set themselves the task of turning relatively expensive exotic creatures on our roads. companies across the sector with regard to Applications (P2X4A) as well as research associa- this new mobility into reality. mobility, its members benefit extensively from its tions like the FVV and FVA, the VDMA has wide-ranging activities: Precompetitive research networked the auto industry, suppliers and projects conducted within the framework of the production equipment manufacturers. The IGF generate findings that secure competi- foundation of the cross-sector P2X4A group in „The transformation of mobility opens up ecological tiveness and innovative strength. As a trade particular met with great interest from within association, the VDMA also brings together both the industry. and economic opportunities. users of production technology (e.g. with regard Mechanical engineering is shaping this future.“ to mobile machines, agricultural engineering and Finally, the reorientation of the VDMA electromo- mining) and the suppliers of such technology bility forum and its rebranding as #XMOTIVE Wilhelm Rehm, ZF Friedrichshafen (machine tools, automation, robotics, etc.) in clearly shows the direction in which mobility is order to address the issue optimally. This makes going. A global shift in mobility means a global mobility accessible to small and medium-sized potential for mechanical engineering companies. There is therefore still plenty of room to manoeu- companies in particular in all its breadth. In As a technology pioneer, the industry must work vre and lots of work to do on automobile – and addition, the VDMA supports value creation indeed all other forms of – mobility. The VDMA is processes and employment potentials from the at the forefront of these developments. That’s perspective of industrial policy, addressing the because mechanical engineering has closer ties topic politically in a targeted manner to stress the to the auto industry than most other sectors, and central importance of mechanical engineering for it provides decisive impetus. The value creation future mobility. This enables members to avoid and employment potentials of electromobility in insecurity, identifies opportunities and increases particular are enormous for our members, be it in potentials. cars, commercial vehicles or mobile machines, as

* https://www.statista.com/topics/3213/electric- mobility-in-europe/, aufgerufen am 30.11.2019 16 FREE TRADE VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 17

“We are the change we have been waiting for.” Barack Obama 18 FREE TRADE VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 19

Free trade vs. protectionism: the ability to act requires freedom to do so.

The Berlin Wall came down more than 30 years For this reason, no other trade association is ago. At the time, people around the globe working harder and more effectively than the celebrated a fundamental human need: freedom. VDMA to encourage free trade. We constantly Unfortunately, walls are back in fashion again, be and emphatically promote the needs and they physical or in terms of trade. Walls along the interests of our members. Our primary goal border with Mexico, trade walls between the US (because it is essential for survival): as much free and China and also more generally in the minds trade as possible, maintaining access to as many Greater competitiveness through less foreign the VDMA is also raising public awareness about of the overanxious. The world is closing its export markets as possible and open up new trade-related red tape: Here too, members the social and economic relevance of free trade. borders. ones wherever and whenever possible. We want benefit from the VDMA’s efforts. The trade to ensure that our strongly export-oriented association is fighting for more efficient customs To send a clear message about open borders and members have free access to markets. To this end, procedures. Growing export delays are damaging against new walls, the VDMA and its member “The free flow of international trade our main tool is continuous political lobbying, exporters’ reputations and generating un- companies initiated the joint “Thanks, free trade” including monthly visits by federal parliamen- necessary expenses for them. With the aim of campaign on social media. This demonstrated in goods and services is vital for our company tarians to VDMA member companies to discuss finding a tailor-made and non-bureaucratic how free trade improves the everyday lives of with its homebase in Dresden.” free trade and active foreign-trade policy. solution for export financing, the VDMA is people both in Germany and in the countries to demanding that SMEs are provided with simpler which Germany’s capital goods industry exports. Markus Rustler, Theegarten-Pactec The VDMA is demanding that decision-makers Hermes cover (so-called “small tickets”) for orders The campaign was also an open invitation to adopt active industry-friendly foreign trade worth less than EUR 5 million. Up to now, only a discuss the matter with the VDMA and with one policies aimed at overcoming the export hurdles handful banks offer export financing for small another. More than 20,000 fans and over a facing mechanical engineering firms. Our key tickets. Should they still be unable to cover the million interactions on Facebook show that the Around the globe, more and more countries of all issues include the EU Posting of Workers Direc- needs of SMEs cost-effectively, benchmarking campaign has been taken seriously in public and political and social persuasions are falling back tive: Sending highly qualified specialists abroad is with other countries should be used. by politicians. on protectionism and thus restricting our most an important way in which SMEs in particular can precious commodity: freedom. They are turning secure their exports. After all, many of them have The successes in Berlin are having an impact on To be the voice of free trade: that‘s the central their backs on free trade and close off their no distribution networks of their own in the the industry. The VDMA has managed to get task of the VDMA for its members and to ensure markets. More protectionism means less choice various export countries. The VDMA therefore small-ticket export financing included in the they can conduct their export business with as in the affected countries and fewer opportunities works with the European Commission and EU current coalition agreement. The topic has even few hurdles as possible. Because free trade for exports by foreign companies. This constitutes member states to reduce bureaucracy significant- been adopted by individual political parties, for requires freedom of action. Without old walls – a direct existential threat for export-oriented ly and improve the Posting of Workers Directive in instance in the liberal Free Democrat’s election or new ones. industries like mechanical engineering, and no the mechanical engineering industry’s favour. campaign. Many of the topics in the VDMA’s list sector in Europe is as export-oriented as mecha- Another urgent demand by the VDMA is for of demands for “active foreign trade policies” can nical engineering SMEs. With exports making up amendment of the Employment Directive. The also be found in a 9 April 2019 position paper of about 80% of their sales, these companies rely on VDMA is calling for long-term visas that would the parliamentary CDU/CSU group, entitled open markets. More than 600,000 jobs depend make it easier for companies to train qualified ‘Strengthening German foreign trade: Defending directly on exports. Although the single European customers and staff in Germany as part of open markets and free trade.’ To ensure the issue market still remains the most important export courses lasting 3-12 months. This would also help is addressed during debates, within working market, 90% of worldwide growth is taking place companies be more agile on foreign markets in groups and at sessions of the German Bundestag, outside the EU. Whereas major industrial the future and thus strengthen exports. companies can use local production to overcome the protectionist measures imposed by individual countries, small and medium-sized mechanical engineering firms lack the manpower and financial resources to do likewise. 20 AFRICA-PROJECTS VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 21

“Paths are created by people going along them.” Franz Kafka 22 AFRICA-PROJECTS VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 23

Where’s Walter? Working for the VDMA in Africa.

In the late 1980s, the English illustrator Martin mechanical engineering industry is to establish In addition to promoting trainings for craftsmen , allowed mechanical engineering SMEs to position Handford published his first children’s book itself in Africa, service and after-sale experts will the VDMA is also establishing networks – both and present themselves as important and innova- under the title ‘Where’s Wally?’ Subsequent be needed locally – not to mention, qualified between governments of African countries and tive partners for job creation on the African German versions of the books renamed him craftsmen who can operate, service and repair the German government and between compa- continent. It is indeed a key economic as well as Walter. The task for readers of these books is equipment. This is exactly where VDMA comes nies in these countries. As result, our mem- political factor for providing and preserving simple: They must find the cleverly concealed in. After all, only a few trade associations have ber-companies are becoming house-hold names sustainable employment opportunities in Africa main character in a variety of situations within robustly discovered the huge potentials of the on the African market while also sustaining the as it is in Europe. This development is also being elaborate and indeed challenging pictures packed African market, are aware of their members´ revered reputation of the German mechanical supported by Elke Büdenbender; the president’s with hundreds of people. It’s not always easy, but vocational training capabilities and can rightly engineering industry. At the same time, compa- wife and the project’s patron. always exciting. The African market is somewhat combine the two for the benefit of the relevant nies can gain pioneering status for technical like one of these bustling, dynamic pictures: a African countries and its members. standards and improve their international Expectedly, the excellent reputation that colourful and varied hustle and bustle filled with competitiveness. For instance, by conducting the mechanical engineering enjoys among politicians countless people and opportunities to do The Fachkräfte für Afrika initiative offers mem- first „makeathon“ in southern Africa, the VDMA will also continue to grow in Africa – since the business. You just need a keen eye to spot them. bers a wide range of opportunities for actively and its member, ITQ, were able to position VDMA helps its members find and train suitably The VDMA has already done a great deal to pave shaping vocational training onsite. This way, German mechanical engineering as a driving qualified staff, regardless of the challenging the way for its members in Africa. member-companies can easily expand into the force for industry 4.0 and present the association business environment in Africa. VDMA will African markets: gain tangible market penetra- as a catalyst for transformation into a modern continue to build and sustain a strong network in tion while overcoming their fears and the usual industry. Africa, as we are convinced that the future tendency to become risk-averse. depends on networking. The federal government of Germany and of “Don’t believe that Africa is waiting for us! To this end, the VDMA is working in Nigeria, course, His excellency the German president, Botswana, and Kenya together with African have also taken interest in VDMA´s activities in Young Africans implement new value chains partners with a view to establishing centres that Africa. One example of our success story of and products - with or without us!” offer member-companies wide-ranging training involvement in Africa, is highlighted in our options. Modular and dual vocational education member-company – HAWE Hydraulik – winning Karl Haeusgen, HAWE Hydraulik and advanced training are available. The exten- the Carl-Duisberg Society´s German Entrepreneur- sive vocational training experience of VDMA ship Award for Development. This accolade and members, delivered with the seal of German the launch of a training centre in Botswana, by Africa countries offer strategic market opportuni- quality, has proved to be a major competitive German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, ties to VDMA member-companies. On that advantage in Africa. The direct involvement of premise, companies that already have access to member-companies and their technical equip- the right contacts and networks, have secured a ment makes the trainings practical, original and significant competitive advantage over their of unrivalled quality. So far, the VDMA has rivals. Due to increased demand for consumer recruited about 45 companies to contribute goods among Africa´s budding middle class, equipment and staff, develop teaching materials, many African countries - more than ever before and to implement the training component of the - are keen on incubating home-grown value initiative, with great success! creation. Rather than continuing to export raw materials and import finished products, the current focus is to create products domestically. That requires a collaborative effort between industry and experts. Unfortunately, the necessary requisite skill-set to train the workforce and staff of local industry, is still lacking. If the 24 POLITICAL LOBBYING VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 25

How to find the right contacts in Berlin and Brussels.

In order to understand why VDMA staff get on so The repeated changes in the underlying political well with politicians in Brussels and Berlin, it’s conditions in recent years at both the national worth looking at attachment theory. This and European level have had a palpable impact psychological theory considers the connections on the activities of the VDMA’s member compa- people develop with their partners in relations- nies. This wouldn’t be a problem if political hips, for example, and helps explain why some decisions consistently strengthened the competi- relationships last, while others fall apart. This in tiveness of the mechanical engineering sector. turn can also help us understand why some However, whenever decisions are taken that people always fall in love with the wrong type of could have a negative impact on the industry, the person. The three most common types of VDMA reacts immediately in its members’ attachment are secure, anxious and avoidant. interests. The aim is to help shape the underlying Anxious and avoidant people don’t suit one conditions in such a way that companies can act another: The more one person seeks proximity, optimally and their products can be successful on the more the other edges away. However, if one the market. The VDMA keeps an overall perspec- of the partners exhibits secure attachment tive, while at the same time setting the course in behaviour, it works out. The VDMA is therefore specific fields of interest. In this, the safety of not only one of the safest partners of the products and their energy efficiency are just as mechanical engineering industry, but also important as tax incentives for research that cut maintains excellent connections to a variety of the cost of investment in research. You might politicians. think this would be easy or straightforward for politicians. However, decision-makers are often The coronavirus crisis in particular showed how exposed to very differing interests and therefore important such a network is. Amongst other not always of the “right” opinion with regard to things, pressure from the VDMA ensured that the the sector. The VDMA has therefore developed use of short-time work was extended. The close, trusting and stable relationships with German government’s overall aid package in decision-makers over many years and thus support of companies was based on close earned itself a reputation as a goal-oriented feedback from industry associations. In Brussels interlocutor with strong opinions. This allows us too, we are a much sought-after consultant on to work alongside our members to ensure that coronavirus issues. the voice of the mechanical engineering industry is heard in political debates and ensure that decisions are as favourable as possible for all our members.

“Everything in life that we really accept undergoes a change.” Katherine Mansfield 26 POLITICAL LOBBYING VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 27

Numerous successes in key areas attest to the Since the EU has exclusive responsibility for trade Amongst other things, this resulted in a joint In the past, digitisation was seen mainly from a fact that the members of the VDMA profit from policy, the VDMA maintains very strong ties with stance with the ZVEI on the governance system consumer perspective. It has since been intro- our close ties to political decision-makers. When the European Commission General Directorate of the energy union and the position paper ‘Key duced into the political debate through many Economics Minister Peter Altmaier published his for Trade and the MEPs responsible for trade recommendations for a transition into a low-car- conversations, events and statements as a topic draft industrial strategy, the VDMA actively issues. Indeed, the Commission explicitly seeks bon economy.’ Both were brought into the of relevance for industry. Demands for a domestic contributed to the debate by expressing nume- out the VDMA’s expertise and opinion whenever political arena through PR work and in particular market for industry 4.0 have since been adopted rous points of criticism, especially with regard to new free-trade agreements are negotiated or face-to-face meetings with EU parliamentarians by both the European Commission and the repeated political intervention, for instance to they are about to be concluded. In this way, the and Commission staff. European Parliament. The VDMA has also been control mergers. Most of these points were VDMA can provide data and estimates of active with regard to Artificial Intelligence (AI), subsequently adapted in the industry’s favour in whether and how mechanical engineering where it successfully introduced the key distincti- the final version of the strategy, and have even exporters can benefit from the planned agree- on between consumer and industrial products in been implemented in part. Small and medium-si- ment. It thus has an enormous impact: The debates and has thus far been able to prevent EU zed companies can also rely on us defending their VDMA’s efforts played a not unsubstantial role in “Politics is a lot of hard work! Therefore small legislation that would restrict the use and interests. In addition to the industrial strategy, the conclusion of the free trade agreement with and mid-sized businesses have to stick application of AI in industrial contexts. the Economics Ministry has also presented its Mercosur states. The VDMA is present in Brussels together. We are the pronounced voice of the own SME strategy, which the VDMA successfully as a constant interlocutor for EU institutions in In other words, no matter how challenging a influenced, for instance with regard to safegu- order to prepare important trade-related mechanical engineering industry.” topic may be or the type of connection VDMA ards for exports by small and mid-sized enter- decisions that affect mechanical engineering. In Carl Martin Welcker, Alfred H. Schütte representatives have with their interlocutors on prises (small tickets) in particular. These small this way, the VDMA raised awareness within the European political committees, these representa- tickets are the product of negotiations between European Commission and among MEPs about tives establish a functioning and stable relation- industry representatives and the minister, in the difficulties of posting staff to other European ship in which even contentious issues can be which the VDMA raised the issue. countries. raised immediately, discussed constructively and The issue of the circular economy has been at the solutions can be found that are to everyone’s On the topic of free trade, the VDMA likewise With regard to the highly topical issue of EU top of the EU’s political agenda since 2015. The benefit. cannot be ignored as the sector’s voice in the climate policy, the VDMA managed to become VDMA has been contributing to the decision- political arena and the media, partly because free actively involved in the discussion on its mem- making process from the outset, for example as trade has become a priority for us, especially bers’ behalf and insist that increased environ- part of the Circular Plastic Alliance, set up by the following the collapse of talks over the TTIP. mental protection be balanced, ambitious and European Commission. The Circular Plastic aligned with the market economy. Alliance brings together public- and private- sector stakeholders from plastics value-adding chains to encourage voluntary initiatives and commitments for increasing the use of recycled plastic. This ensures that the VDMA always keeps the “bigger picture” in mind for its members in order to quickly recognise and promote possible recycling-related business models for the mechanical engineering sector under the auspices of “circular economy 4.0”. 28 LABOUR 4.0

“Changes must not only be initiated by the top management, they must also begin there.” William Wiggenorn 30 LABOUR 4.0 VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 31

The workplace of the future.

Working conditions on spaceships are often a key whole. The VDMA supports this transformation. on our members’ behalf, for instance about Vocational training is also moving forwards: In theme of science-fiction films and TV series. So We monitor the labour market, recognise trends temporary work and the inflow of skilled workers. the space of just 18 months, 11 training professi- how will people (and androids) work in the early on, notify and advise our members – parti- The “Ausbildung 4.0” campaign raised awareness ons within the metalworking and chemical coming 50, 100 and even 1000 years? How will cularly SMEs – and launch transformative about labour 4.0 among politicians, trade unions industries were adapted to the demands of they use machines? And how will these function? projects and initiatives for labour 4.0. As part of and companies. Numerous publications featuring digitisation for industry 4.0 as part of a joint The answers remain contradictory. In Star Trek – this, we also enter into dialogue with politicians examples of good practice help our companies “agile procedure” conducted together with IG Next Generation, for example, mankind has got and trade unions at an early stage. The mechani- with implementation. Metall, Gesamtmetall and the ZVEI. New training rid of money. Everyone is appreciated as a cal engineering network within the VDMA is a ordinances have been initiated, including for IT value-creating individual and works without pay. driving force for digitisation, both with regard to In association with the Corporate Learning professions. The Nachwuchsstiftung Maschinen- The real currency is each person’s personal technology and in its duty as the largest industri- Community (CLC), the VDMA has also introduced bau, a foundation which promotes education in reputation, which they develop through their al employer. a new type of event for its members: the bar mechanical engineering, has developed continu- thirst for knowledge. Everything would be campus format. The 100-200 participants can ing training in industry 4.0. subjects for use by perfect, were it not for enemies like the Borg; a According to the leadership trend barometer, the then use this format themselves within their own trainers and vocational school teachers. The collection of man-machines whose only task is to most urgent task is to transform corporate organisations. Regular conferences and con- industry is thus preparing for the future! align and enforce conformity in others, turning cultures in order to increase innovativeness. This gresses on labour 4.0, leadership 4.0, HR and growth into an end in itself without any deeper process for changing the way we work in the innovation management as well as innovation It may well be some time before we have meaning. digital age is supported by the VDMA in many cultures, comprising both theory and practical fully-automated spaceships manned by unpaid ways: through surveys, workshops, (cooperative) examples, ensure that members are always kept Star Trek crews. However, we are already thirsty advice on transformation, practical examples and abreast of developments. VDMA workshops on for knowledge and determined to make the “The exchange within the VDMA has close collaboration with consultancies and the innovation, change and creativity techniques are world a better place. To this end, the VDMA’s scientific community. Recent achievements are well attended. Many new job categories – from network of members has its eyes firmly on the inspired me to look at processes from pointing the way: The VDMA has successfully innovation manager to business developer – at- future of work and especially mankind. Through a new perspective established the political debate about labour 4.0 test to the fact that mechanical engineering is engineering. And science rather than fiction. at the national level. Its lobbying is paying off, changing. and to improve my ‚tools of trade‘.” especially with regard to the underlying la- Tanja Spieß, Gebr. Becker bour-market and employment conditions, as well as through successful statements on legislation

Hopefully it won’t come to this. Nevertheless, it‘s worth thinking ahead because demographic shifts and digitisation will have a noticeable effect on both the labour market and the world of work in the future. The mechanical enginee- ring industry must prepare for this transformati- on today – for the benefit of members, employers and employees, politicians and society as a 32 EDUCATION VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 33

“What we don’t change will change.” Erhard Blanck 34 EDUCATION VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 35

“Good morning, Mr. Robot!”

Can robots teach preschool children? Even the staff will therefore continue to be decisive in More than 1000 companies have already used Within vocational training, the VDMA and the European Union is considering the possibility. determining our members’ economic success. the platform. The website informs schoolchildren social partners have succeeded in integrating the From 2016 to 2018, the European Commission However, demographic change could lead to a and students about career opportunities in the topics of digitisation and industry 4.0 into the funded a research project within the framework shortage of skilled workers and specialists, at fascinating forward-looking mechanical enginee- training regulations for metalworking and of the EU’s Horizon 2020 aid programme, in least in the medium term. One of the VDMA’s ring sector, and helps them find apprentice electrical occupations and thus make these which humanoid NAO robots were tasked with most important tasks is therefore to find such positions and internships. The VDMA is also professions future-proof – all within an “agile teaching 4- to 6-year-olds a foreign language. The people for its members and create a framework active in training apprentices of its member procedure” and in just 18 months! They then did result: although the children successfully learnt in which they can be trained. All the activities of companies to become mentors for other young likewise for the IT occupations. According to the vocabulary with the aid of the NAO, they did just the VDMA Educational Policy department and of people. So far, more than 500 trainees from 210 motto “Good higher education, fewer dropouts,” as well on a tablet. So robots aren’t quite ready to the Nachwuchsstiftung Maschinenbau are member companies act as mentors. our Maschinenhaus project is working to increase revolutionise our education. However, education contributing to this through sector-wide networ- the number of graduates in mechanical enginee- is revolutionising robots – at least, if the VDMA king and excellent connections to institutions of ring, electrical engineering and computer has its way. higher education and politicians. The manifold sciences. In collaboration with more than 50 education-related activities of the VDMA and its institutions of higher education, the VDMA has In spite of the unstoppable digitisation within members are concrete evidence of the credibility “Well-trained young talents are the key run more than 250 on-site workshops to improve mechanical engineering, people will remain the of our industry: The mechanical engineering for future success. VDMA-services such as teaching and help young people complete their key factor in the industry‘s survival for a long sector takes education and training seriously and studies. This created a unique higher education time: passionate, motivated and excellently gets involved. talentmaschine.de help us to find them.” network that provides our member companies trained people. The recruitment and training of Stefan Munsch, Munsch Chemie-Pumpen with various ways for connecting with higher young talent as well as the training of existing The members of VDMA benefit from this at education establishments, while at the same several levels. The activities of the VDMA start time attracting more young engineers to the with motivating young people while they are still sector. in school, where the teaching of technology must be strengthened, and maths must be taught in a The training of skilled workers and specialists for far more job-oriented way. The VDMA therefore The Nachwuchsstiftung Maschinenbau, in which the mechanical engineering industry will remain asked its member companies to submit maths the VDMA is involved as a partner, has proven to a core issue for the VDMA in the years ahead. The assignments based on real examples. The be a successful model. The aim is to keep trainers idea that robots will soon provide the required renowned Klett publishing company then chose and vocational school teachers abreast of new specialist and human characteristics is probably and edited 25 of these questions, and made them topics like digitisation and industry 4.0. To this just a pipe dream. An EU survey with NAO available to teaching staff through its website. end, two large, publicly-funded projects were showed that mechanical teachers still lack key Some 55,000 downloads confirm the project’s developed and implemented in North Rhi- skills, such as the ability to ensure discipline in popularity. ne-Westphalia and Baden-Wurttemberg. the classroom. Through a learning platform – the Mobile With the aim of making the recruitment of the Learning System (MLS) – the Nachwuchsstiftung next generation of workers more effective, the enables trainers to assign their trainees exercises VDMA operates talentmaschine.de, a job-portal and assess their progress. The MLS covers the for members that also provides good practices theoretical foundations, meets the requirements and guidelines for recruiting young people. of the new training regulations and prepares participants for their final exams. Extremely high demand from VDMA members proves that they are working hard towards securing their future staffing needs. 36 AI & MACHINE LEARNING VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 37

“Without change there is neither the future nor the past.” Ulrich Wiegand-Laster 38 AI & MACHINE LEARNING VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 39

Unbeatable: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

In November 2019, Lee Se-dol – the South Korean It’s already clear that AI will one day be a key However, the development of Artificial Intelligen- comprehensive view of the topic from the 18-time Go world champion and the only person technology in efforts to secure and expand ce is not taking place in a vacuum. It is even being perspective of digitalization, research, law, ever to beat the computer program AlphaGo at mechanical engineering’s global innovation discussed intensively in the political arena. That‘s education and politics, the VDMA ensures that AI his chosen game – announced his retirement leadership in the digital world. Artificial Intelli- why the VDMA is fighting in all the relevant is kept in mind in all its divisions and activities. from professional competition. His reason: even gence can optimise production processes. political committees in Germany and at the This collaboration generates synergy effects with as the number one player, he could never again Integrated AI solutions are being used to add European level for regulations that take workers’ great proximity and provides practical action be the very best because the program had intelligent functions to machines. New business concerns seriously while at the same time giving recommendations. Everyone at the VDMA agrees become unbeatable. So can machines be as clever models are arising. In short, AI is a key building companies the freedom to introduce AI into their that Artificial Intelligence has an enormous and creative as humans? That may the fever block for mechanical engineering products and production processes and/or products, create test potential, be it for new business models with dream of certain filmmakers, but today’s processes and thus in securing and increasing fields and learn from mistakes. data-based value-added services, more efficient machines are still a long way off this goal, and competitiveness. It is therefore a core issue for use of materials and energy, faster decision-ma- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is only just starting to the VDMA. VDMA members therefore have a decisive king and production processes or in supplying find its way into factories. Machine Learning, a competitive advantage through direct networ- answers to the challenges presented by both the subset of AI, is already a reality, and more and Since the founding of the VDMA expert group in king that enables a broad-based exchange of scarcity of natural resources and climate change. more companies are using this technology. July 2017, the VDMA has worked within this experiences: Thanks to the structure of the decisive field to enable its members to be in the VDMA, all the relevant groups for mechanical So will we have clever, creative machines in the best possible position with regard to AI and engineering, automation and IT can be involved future? That is certainly on the horizon, as Machine Learning. The subject is being addressed quickly and simply, for example via the sector confirmed by the example of AlphaGo and its “Artificial Intelligence – especially medium- step by step, including surveys on the use of AI in associations VDMA Software and Digitalization considerably more powerful successor, AlphaGo sized companies must not lag behind in mechanical engineering, guidelines and quick and VDMA Electrical Automation or the Future Zero. At least in terms of board games, machines guides. This gives companies easy access to the Business competence center. By taking a have long surpassed their human competitors. this field. One has to focus on intelligent subject, practical advice from experts and tips on The rapid pace of development of AI is unstoppa- technologies.” how they can start using such technologies ble. The VDMA and its member companies must themselves. Short videos showing possible therefore harness this intelligence for the benefit Markus Günther, INFORM applications are also being used to continuously of the mechanical engineering industry. And it is expand the pool of information available to comforting to know that, in this sphere at least, members. The best example of this is Machine the learning machines will work alongside Learning 2030, the first scenario survey. Here, humans rather than against them. In this, machines are fed sophisticated algorithms projections were drawn up to tease out possible that enable them to learn independently and developments within mechanical engineering thus optimise their performance. Thus far, the and increase awareness of changes. The VDMA’s most famous and successful approach has been newly-developed quick guide supplements this predictive maintenance. Here, a multitude of consideration of potential scenarios with data gathered during production is used to concrete examples of the use of Machine predict problems with a machine early on and Learning in operation as well as the technical tackle them in a planned way – before the implementation thereof. customer’s production has to be suspended unexpectedly and mostly inconveniently. 40 OPC UA VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 41

“Either you find a way or you make one.” Hannibal 42 OPC UA VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 43

If machines could talk … humans could learn a lot.

In 1887, the ophthalmologist Ludwik Lejzer Because of its technological breadth across the operating system. OPC UA technology and Companion specifications must be agreed for Zamenhof invented a new universal language. entire mechanical engineering industry, the companion specifications enable devices and most of the VDMA’s 36 sector trade associations. His aim was to promote international understan- VDMA can offer its members a neutral, cross-sec- services to communicate with one another. In Plug & work must be implementable for the ding and maybe even provide a gateway to world tor and, most importantly, precompetitive short, machines around the globe can under- entire manufacturing industry. Some machines peace. He called his language Esperanto. It was a platform. This generates comprehensive synergy stand each other, even if they use highly speciali- and systems in previously closed production nice idea that if everyone spoke the same effects through the exchange of best practices, sed technical jargon or speak a local “dialect.” environments must be able to be integrated language, information could be passed on increases efficiency through central coordination across sectors in the future. Last but not least, without friction loss, inaccurate translation or and offers support from working parties within But what use is it to humans if machines can the digital transformation is demanding that all misinterpretation. The results were somewhat the sector associations. Many different do- communicate more easily? Mechanical enginee- information be easier to use for data-driven modest: Although Esperanto is now the most main-specific working groups with similar ring already profits from OPC UA and the business models. The VDMA’s network therefore widespread planned language, English mostly applications can swap ideas and experiences and associated cooperation within the framework of still has plenty to do. However, the groundwork remains the lingua franca. However, the many cooperate much more closely. The standards are the VDMA. In addition to precompetitive dialogue has been laid, the crucial dialogue between misunderstandings in communication between communicated through clear, transparent and with other companies and users, it is primarily members is at full swing and participation is governments, cultures and companies show that compliant processes. Thanks to its international the opportunity to be actively involved in increasing. this isn’t an ideal solution. presence through its foreign offices, the VDMA is developing interfaces that is decisive for partici- ensuring that the issue of OPC UA and the jointly pants. That‘s because the companion specifica- It’s pretty amazing that a machine language is developed standards are known worldwide and tions satisfy the unique features of each sector, prompting everyone involved to talk to one involve international manufacturers and users. while at the same time potentially reducing the another across all borders and boundaries and in Customers around the globe can now be number of interfaces of their respective products spite of their different interests. Some 500 “OPC UA forms the basis for Smart Factory and allows addressed via the universal machine technology and enabling companies to take part in the companies are already on board. Aside from for digital services that make customers’ products interface (umati), the only way a new global undertaking as a whole. Plug & work also industrial users like the auto industry, internatio- language can be established. significantly cuts the work involved in getting nal sector committees like EUROMAP, CEMAFON and manufacturing processes sustainably better.“ machines and systems up and running. OPC UA and EUMABOIS have also been roped in. Even the Kai Kerber, Frech After all, change is only possible if many clever has already laid the foundations for downstream Chinese market has started adopting the minds gather around the same table, exchange applications like condition monitoring, predictive standards. Welcome! Let’s talk to one another! ideas and speak with a single voice. The VDMA is maintenance, AI-tools and remote control. Because nothing is more valuable than to be this voice; the mouthpiece that speaks this understood and listened to. The same applies to universal language. The OPC Foundation sees the But that‘s just the beginning. It still has plenty of machines. In contrast to Esperanto, the “universal machine VDMA in the role of a globally leading central potential for joint and, most importantly, success- language” OPC UA is an enormous success. So organisation for drawing up OPC UA companion ful further development of the issue in the Roughly a few hundred thousand people around whereas an ophthalmologist and many linguists specifications (detailed sector-specific additions months and years ahead. Countless sector-speci- the globe still actively speak Esperanto. However, were unable to develop and establish an artificial to the OPC UA standard) for the entire mechani- fic interface standards can be replaced. The next we can safely say that OPC UA will in future and globally adopted universal language, VDMA cal engineering industry. big step will involve a number of cross-sector enable far more than a few hundred thousand members have had precisely that at their disposal interfaces that will be established under the machines – and ideally all of them – to communi- for some time – albeit only for machines, not for When using OPC UA as the interface standard, heading “OPC UA for Machinery.” This is the only cate. As such, it will be the first truly internatio- people. The aim is to allow efficient and pro- control data for machines is structured and way to enable manufacturer-independent nally binding universal language. La estonteco blem-free information exchange across all defined in information models. This standardises communication along the entire value-adding povas veni!* machine interfaces. The VDMA functions as the the exchange of information from the shop floor chain and the further integration of international central human interface that makes it all to the cloud, thus making it simpler, more secure manufacturers and users. possible. After all, if machines are to be able to and, most importantly, manufacturer-indepen- communicate directly with one another across dent. This is beneficial for forward-looking national borders and irrespective of their applications like Machine Learning. The ultimate manufacturer, the participating companies must aim is to enable the seamless interconnection of first develop a suitable vocabulary. machines, irrespective of their manufacturer and *Esperanto for “May the future come!” 44 5G VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 45

“In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.” Martin Luther King Jr. 46 5G VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 47

Faster and better with 5G.

South Korea topped the 2015 OECD Science, procedure for local 5G campus networks in the build upon. This will enable the mechanical 5G. The “5G in mechanical engineering” guide- Technology and Industry Scoreboard in terms of 3700-3800Mhz frequency range. The use of these engineering industry to remain competitive lines and the developed use cases are designed the number of university graduates in natural mobile frequencies – while ensuring compliance internationally in development, production and to support VDMA members with information on science and engineering. In 2019, – for the sixth with the strict specifications for machine-to-ma- services. relevant issues, such as 5G services for industrial year in succession – South Korea also ranked first chine communication in industrial applications applications, infrastructure, production and in the Bloomberg Innovation Index of the world’s – is enabling the mechanical engineering In order to identify pressing issues and discuss products, for their search for new 5G-based most innovative nations. So it’s hardly surprising industry to drive forward the development of solutions with members, industry representa- business and operating models. that, on 5 April 2019, South Korea became the innovative industrial services, production tives, the general public and politicians, the world’s first country to provide nationwide processes and products that require real-time VDMA organises topic-based events, brings Of course, the VDMA also sends a clear signal in coverage using the ultrafast mobile phone communication. together decision-makers and develops guide- its central role, namely lobbying on behalf of its standard 5G. This put it in the forefront once lines. This also includes trade fairs like the 5G network: A letter from member companies to again as an enviable pioneer in a technology with All the necessary general conditions must CMM Expo on 5G-connected mobile machines, several federal ministries, the Federal Chancellery enormous importance for the future. Since then, therefore be created as quickly as possible which was held in cooperation with Deutsche and various members of the German parliament other countries have also been keen to move at together with representatives from the worlds of Messe AG in October 2019 and brought together stressed the importance of private 5G frequen- lightning speed. politics and society. For this reason, the VDMA hundreds of participants with speakers and cies and fair frequency utilisation fees. The VDMA backs lobbying for private 5G frequencies and fair startups. The aim of this event was to ensure that has also maintained lively and constructive frequency-utilisation fees. Most importantly, Germany hosts the world’s leading trade fair on contact with the Federal Network Agency for however, it supports companies in exploiting the the networking of mobile machines and mobility some time. Cooperation with associations like developmental potential offered by 5G. Only then – an important application for 5G technology the ZVEI (5G-ACIA), VDA (5GAA), VCI and DBV has “5G is the ideal complement to wired data can they establish themselves as industrial – and thus put the mechanical engineering already generated six joint statements. Collabora- pioneers and retain their competitive edge in the industry in a leading position once again. tion with research establishments like the networks and brings more flexibility into the future. Another important element for VDMA Fraunhofer IIS and centres of excellence has had a Smart Factory.” members is how 5G can be integrated into their The VDMA 5G user group was set up in May 2019 decisive positive impact on the competitiveness products and what innovative solutions this to raise awareness within the sector about the of the mechanical engineering industry. Last but Ralf Moebus, U.I. Lapp enables. Here too, the VDMA plays an important issue of 5G by providing a platform on which all not least, the VDMA offers its members nume- role as a networking organisation and informati- relevant 5G stakeholders could exchange ideas rous training sessions, courses and seminars to on disseminator. on every aspect of mechanical engineering. assist them in introducing 5G. The first phase of Germany’s 5G implementation, Decisive know-how on issues like “5G for in 2019, therefore employed eMBB (enhanced industry,” “non-public networks” and “the The competition over global leadership in mobile broadband) capability almost exclusively However, the decisive factor in the success of the networking of mobile machines” is designed to innovation and networking can now move to the for transfers of extremely high data volumes. 5G network is local availability. The VDMA is make our members leaders in the application of next level. Incidentally, one country has always Work has also been apace on two other capabili- working particularly hard to ensure that small been close behind South Korea in the aforementi- ties: uRLLC (ultra-reliable low-latency communi- and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas have oned rankings. That country is Germany. And the cations) will urgently be needed for autonomous access to a full-cover supply network. That’s why latest figures look even rosier. vehicles and industrial automation, for example, it must already be possible to establish 100% by providing very short response times. While network coverage for all companies with the aid mMTC (massive machinetype communications) is of 4G technology, which 5G must then be able to a key factor for the networking of industrial production for the Internet of Things, enabling a very high number of end-use devices within a network. In November 2019, the German Federal Network Agency launched an application 48 FUTURE BUSINESS VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 49

“Change is a door that can only be opened from within.” French saying 50 FUTURE BUSINESS VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 51

Future Business: A machine that predicts the future.

In 1895, as science and technology were develo- well as disruption, asking: What is relevant? The list of specific results and advantages for our beyond offer compact, yet comprehensive ping at an almost exponential rate in Europe and What is overrated? Are there any business fields members is impressive and makes us optimistic information, use cases and recommended action the United States, H.G. Wells published his that have not been discovered yet? Where do for a strong future. VDMA corporate foresight for companies. Surveys pointing to alternative futuristic novel ‘The Time Machine.’ In this, an threats lurk? In what direction is mechanical employs integrative approaches and networked scenarios for megatrends with far-reaching inventor builds a device that enables him to engineering moving overall and within the thinking as strategic tools for forward planning consequences for mechanical engineering have travel as far forwards and backwards in time as various customer segments? And what new and innovative processes within companies, from already been conducted in the following areas: he wants. A time machine that lets you look into networks will we need in the years ahead? foresight to insight and thus preparedness. To Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the future is the dream of all theoretical physi- this end, we hold two meetings a year at which materials of the future, climate change and cists and historians. And probably also of quite a VDMA Future Business is in a better position to we provide our members with methods and best Power-to-X, autonomous supply chains, and few mechanical engineers. That was reason make such judgements than many other practices as well as hands-on training in work- circular economy 4.0. “Retropolation” – i.e. enough for the VDMA to start exploring what lies organisations: Our strength lies in the collective shops, e.g. with digital innovation journeys and looking back to the present from a possible ahead. intelligence of the VDMA, its member companies makerspaces. Our Startup-Machine division future – enables companies to engage in specific and research institutions. The Future Business brings mechanical engineering firms in touch roadmapping and set their strategic agendas. The VDMA’s Competence Center Future Business is taskforce bundles the know-how of more than 50 with appropriate startups. This is matchmaking same applies to VDMA: New VDMA groups and globally unique – developed especially for VDMA experts in various departments, sector and with relevance for mechanical engineering! areas of activity, such as “Machine Learning” and researching the future of mechanical enginee- regional associations. It enables comprehensive Trends can thus be transformed into new “Power-to-X for Applications,” have been ring. Its mission is clear to assess the confusing collaboration on all future-related topics across technologies and products in an agile manner, developed in a targeted manner. variety of complex topics for the next two association boundaries, offering an example of while companies can learn new ways of working. decades, and filter and process those of them, best practice for VDMA’s INSPIRE programme. Among other things, the coronavirus pandemic which are most beneficial for VDMA members More than 30 areas of the VDMA are networked has taught us the importance of reliable mea- and the entire sector. Aside from technical for Future Business and backed up by collaborati- surement data. In September 2020, Future developments, we are monitoring social, on with partner networks of trend analysts and “Success comes when good preparation Business presented its future study entitled economic, ecological and regulatory trends as startups. We are the think tank for mechanical ‘Progressive Measurement and Testing Technolo- engineering: We think ahead in order to provide connects with the right moment. gy 2030.’ The results are to be taken up under the companies with a basis for their planning. We This is exactly what Trendscouting combined motto „The largest machine in the world“ – at also create the necessary attention and publicity with Foresight supports.” CERN in Geneva; the place where the origins of for the future of the entire sector. the universe and of matter are being researched Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Schäperkötter, Schaeffler with probably the most precise and advanced With great success: Our expertise and services measuring technology in the world. And setting are in high demand. Our offers enable us to reach the course for the physics of tomorrow. So maybe mechanical engineering companies of all sizes. there is a kind of time machine after all. Our methods and tools have already proven their Our trend radar lists more than 160 trends that worth and are constantly being developed are relevant to mechanical engineering, categori- Of course, it is obvious that VDMA cannot predict further. In addition to trend scouting, foresight sed in an easily understandable format. Seventy exactly what lies ahead for mechanical enginee- and roadmapping, our services for members also trend cards enable our members to quickly grasp ring in the next 100 years. However, it is already include the expansion of value creation networks. complex issues – from climate protection and preparing its members for almost all eventuali- This in turn is supported by the strengths of digitisation to quantum technology and the ties and strengthening them so that their future production research and the involvement of biologisation of industry. As such, they have business will be successful. After all, they don’t research organisations with direct product become trendsetters themselves. In the mean- need to build H.G. Wells’ time machine. But they pipelines. time, many member firms have begun to develop will be building the machines of the future, their own company-specific trend radars. Studies definitely. forecasting possible scenarios in 2030 and 52 STARTUP MACHINE 53

“Time does not transform us, it only unfolds us.” Max Frisch 54 STARTUP MACHINE VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 55

Every 11 minutes, a mechanical engineer falls in love.

If only it were that easy to find the perfect Mechanical engineering firms are attractive partner and fall head over heels in love! Those customers for startups, they offer a way to We also reveal successful strategies for collabora- But that’s not all: In 2019 alone, VDMA Startup apocryphal 11 minutes immortalised by ads for develop innovations through a partnership of tion with mechanical engineering startups and Machine matched VDMA members with more an online dating portal may be hard to prove equals. Nevertheless, a survey of members found derive sector-specific recommendations. As an than 300 startups and young entrepreneurs empirically. But the market for online dating and that only 42% of the mechanical engineering innovation driver, Startup Machine gives the interested in founding companies. One highlight dating apps continues to grow. That’s because firms that collaborate with startups have the industry new formats for collaboration with of its activity was a hacking engineering project the digital realm enables people to make contact resources needed to conduct startup scouting founders and startups. Whether ideas competi- conducted together with the Fraunhofer Society. quickly, anonymously (at least initially) and with themselves. This is where the VDMA comes in. tions or hackathons: we test the extent to which Within the successful hackathon format, outlines lots of potential partners. It’s nothing new that Startup-Machine has been connecting members these are suitable for mechanical engineering of specific solutions to numerous challenges successful matchmaking requires an intermedi- with suitable startups since the middle of 2017. and inspire innovations. And last but not least, as facing VMDA members were generated in just 48 ary. People have always sought help to find love. This strategically important cooperation offers the industry‘s mouthpiece, we carry the import- hours. At a startup summit, best-practices The only question is how successful a particular both sides an enormous potential: We open up ance of cooperation between companies and presentations and panel discussions considered approach can be. What is clearly a promising new horizons for mechanical engineering firms, startups into the press, politics and the startup successful approaches to collaborating with approach to dating in the Internet age can also opportunities to shape their future and their scene. startups, while an exhibition presented the best be applied to business. And for exclusively serious competitiveness. At the same time, we give startups in the Fraunhofer network. This series of motives. startups access to Europe’s largest network of our events is only one of many networking formats important industry. offered to members by VDMA Startup Machine VDMA Startup Machine matches mechanical “Startups break up our thought patterns. They and relevant sector and regional associations. engineering companies with creative digital Through its startup scouting VDMA identifies startups. In so doing, the VDMA Startup Machine startups of relevance for the machine making are a building block on the way to the future!” Any company that seeks to be a leader cannot offers several unique industry-specific features: industry, globally. To this end, the Startup Radar overlook startups. More than two-thirds of the Dr. Matthias Vesper, Rolls-Royce Power Systems sector-specific know-how and networks. That‘s project with AtomLeap searches for the trending companies surveyed by VDMA presume that because VDMA is at the centre rather than the startup topics for mechanical engineering and startups will have an impact on the sector‘s periphery of the industry. identifies young companies around the world economic success over the next three years. that are active in these fields. In fact, it is an Demand for the Startup Machine’s services is industry-wide unique navigator for engineering growing continuously. It has thus become an companies through the international and diffuse indisputable success factor in VDMA’s network of startup scene! We are proud of the achievements of VDMA members. And further proof of our most import- Startup Machine. The study ‘Startup affinity and ant goal: bringing people together and exchan- We provide opportunities for startups and strategies in mechanical engineering,’ for ging ideas. companies to meet and continually communi- example, showed that mechanical engineering cate. Together with the VDMA’s trade sector and companies cooperate extensively with startups We admit that we can’t (yet) guarantee that the regional associations, Startup Machine offers and have a particularly strong affinity for two sides will fall in love within 11 minutes. wide-ranging matchmaking and dialog formats startups compared to other industries. However, this would also be reckless. After all, for networking, establishing contact and VDMA Startup Machine is about more than exchanging experiences with promising young The VDMA Startup Radar has identified the merely a good feeling between startups and com- companies and the startup-friendly mechanical relevant startup trends around the globe as well panies. It‘s also about good business for both engineering community. as the startups with the greatest potential for sides – as well as a stable, fruitful relationship. mechanical engineering. This led to a report that included market trends and a longlist of more than 3000 startup contacts for VDMA members. 56 125 YEARS OF VDMA VDMA GESCHÄFTSBERICHT 2016 – 2020 57

“If you really want to change something, you mainly need passion.” Dalai Lama 58 125 YEARS OF VDMA VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 59

125 years together means a great deal.

Often enough, when a person reaches a high age, It goes without saying that such traditions are somebody gives a speech in praise of him. His binding. In its anniversary year, a multitude of special human qualities, business acumen and events, publications and a brand-new website sense of family as well as his good deeds on demonstrated the extraordinary importance that behalf of society are eulogised. Only rarely is reco- mechanical engineering has had and will gnition shown for the people around him, people continue to have in our lives. However, the VDMA members also profited industry as a problem-solver and a guarantor of who achieved great things precisely because the directly from the various activities in the anni- the future. Last but not least, the involvement of jubilarian encouraged or was there for them. In As part of this, the VDMA extensively presented versary year. Countless on-site events provided many companies in these events strengthened 2017, though, we saw a jubilee with such a and honoured the strength of the companies in in-depth information about the network and its the sense of unity felt among VDMA members, perspective: the 125th anniversary of the VDMA, this sector and their contribution to the economy. links to national and regional policymakers and which is appreciated and expected on all sides. an event that focused primarily on the success of One highlight was a gala evening in Berlin in the EU under the headings “125 years of VDMA” its members. October 2017, which included an address by and “Humans-Machines-Progress.” The new No anniversary would be complete without the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The image film about and for the mechanical community that surrounds the celebrant. We next month, on 15 November, a special memorial engineering industry is freely available to all would therefore like to take this opportunity to was held at the trade association’s birthplace in members to be used as a tool in their marketing thank all our members once again for the tireless Cologne. Regional events also took place in and communications activities. The strength of efforts that have made a very special industry “The great anniversary year with the speech Stuttgart, Hamburg, Leipzig, Wiesbaden and the trade association, demonstrated outwards on successful worldwide. We at the VDMA are proud Munich, as well as a festive evening in Brussels. behalf of its members, has further enhanced to assist you in this endeavour. given by Federal President Steinmeier as a high- public perception of the mechanical engineering light has proven: The mechanical engineering Numerous communication measures raised awareness about the issue among the general industry and its association are world class.” public, from an interactive interdisciplinary Dr. Reinhold Festge, Haver & Boecker webpage entitled “Humans-Machines-Progress,” an image film of the same name for the entire mechanical engineering sector and an anni- versary book, to a timeline of 125 years of the VDMA, which is now at display in the foyer of the VDMA building. The aim of all the events and Ever since its foundation, on 15 November 1892, statements was to honour the enormous the VDMA has been the voice of the mechanical contribution mechanical engineering and its engineering industry towards politicians and the trade association make as a networking organi- general public, the sector’s network, the meeting sation; an important part of the search for point at which competitors can together discuss solutions to mankind’s greatest challenges. the future of the industry. A source of informati- on for the entire industry. 60 FACTS AND FIGURES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 61

“You cannot make facts go away by ignoring them.” Aldous Huxley 62 FACTS AND FIGURES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 63

The largest industries in EU27 plus UK Europe: Turnover in mechanical engineering Total turnover (estimated): 851 bn EUR 2017 Value added in bn EUR Employment in m 2019, In bn EUR, estimated

225 hanal nnn 3,1 Germany 296 218 Motor Vehicles 2,6 Italy 127 199 Food Products 4,4 France 61 184 Fabricated Metal Products 3,7 United Kingdom 56 Netherlands 36 140 Chemicals 1,2 Sweden 27 102 Pharmaceutical Products 0,6 Austria 27 100 Rubber & Plastic Products 1,8 Switzerland 26 Russia 26 96 Electrical Equipment 1,5 Denmark 24 250 200 150 100 50 0012345 Spain 22 other countries 124

Source: Eurostat (2-digit NACE rev.2 codes), Macrobond, VDMA 050 100 150 200 250 300

Mechanical engineering according NACE rev.2 chapter 28 Source: Eurostat, National Stastical Office, UNIDO, VDMA estimations

Structure of machinery turnover by main producers Global turnover value in 2019: 2,665 bn. Euros Shares on world machinery turnover in percent Turnover in mechanical engineering in the TOP-6 countries of origin of VDMA member companies Europa China* Japan Korea (Rep.) USA other countries yoy, %, nominal

100 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 90 2019 2018 2017 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 80 15 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 Germany 70 10 11 10 10 10 12 12 13 10 9 60 Austria

50 26 27 25 29 30 32 32 32 33 33 Switzerland 40

30 France 20 34 34 34 34 33 31 32 32 32 32 Netherlands 10 0 Italy 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 -10 -5 0510 15 20

* from 2012 onwards data from NBS China, not comparable with previoous years. Mechanical engineering according NACE rev. 2 chapter 28 Source: VDMA estimations based on Nationale Statistics CMIF, Eurostat, UNIDO Source: Eurostat, Macrobond, VDMA 64 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 65

Departments Trade associations

Foreign Trade Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology Business Advisory Air Handling Technology Educational Policy Power Transmission Engineering Finance and Controlling Valves Human Resources Lifts and Escalators Informatic Technologies Building Control and Management Information Technology Construction Equipment and Plant Engineering Internal Administration Printing and Paper Technology Communications Electronics, Micro and New Energy Production Technologies Membership Management Electrical Automation Standardization Fire Fighting Equipment Legal Services Fluid Power Taxes Materials Handling and lntralogistics Technical, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Large lndustrial Plant Manufacturing Unit Transport Woodworking Machinery Insurance Compressors, Compressed Air and Vacuum Technology Economics and Statistics Plastics and Rubber Machinery Agricultural Machinery Measuring and Testing Technology Metallurgy Political representation Mining Engines and Systems Berlin Office Municipal Equipment European Office in Brussels Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Power Systems Precision Tools Pumps + Systems VDMA International Cleaning Systems Robotics + Automation Brazil Welding and Pressure Gas Equipment • São Paulo Security Systems China Software and Digitalization • Beijing Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies • Shanghai Textile Machinery India Process Plant and Equipment • Bangalore Machine Tools and Manufacturing Systems • Kolkata “Changers are those people • Mumbai • Delhi/Noida who swim against the tide.” Iran Vera Simon • Teheran (until 20.03.2020) Japan • Tokyo Austria • Vienna Poland • Warsaw Russia • Moscow 66 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 67

Working groups and forums Central committees, working groups Platform Economics expert group Construction machinery and processing technology and steering committees Technology Policy steering committee Committee for European Construction Equipment Teleservice User Forum Legal Affairs committee (CECE), Management: CECE, Belgium Additive Manufacturing working group Ad hoc group Cyber Security Tax committee Fuel Cells working group International Accounting working group Transport & Logistics working group (large industrial Plant Engineering Earth-Moving Machinery working group Product-related Environmental Protection worldwide plant manufacturing) European Ceramic Technology Suppliers (ECTS), Large Industrial Plant Manufacturing working group – working group Management: VDMA CIMAC Germany Accreditation working group Hybrid Lightweight Technologies working group Posting of Employees working group Fire Fighting Equipment Industrial Drone Solutions working group Labor Law working group Service companies The European Committee of the Manufacturers of Fire Maintenance Building Technology (AIG) working group Occupational safety working group Protection Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles Agricultural Machinery working group Chief Digital Officer working group DIN-Normenausschuss Maschinenbau (NAM) (EUROFEU), Management: bvfa Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing China working group DIN-Normenausschuss Werkzeugmaschinen (NWM) working group Compliance Management working group Fachbetriebsgemeinschaft Maschinenbau e. V. Printing and paper processing machinery Machines in Construction – MiC 4.0 working group Controlling working group Forschungskuratorium Maschinenbau e. V. (FKM) International Federation of Printing lndustry Marine Equipment and Systems working group Corporate Responsibility working group Maschinenbau-Institut GmbH (Global Print), Secretariat: APTech, USA Medical Technology working group Embargo working group Printpromotion GmbH Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A) Export Financing working group VDMA Services GmbH Liquid pumps working group lntellectual Property Rights working group VDMA Verlag GmbH European Association of Pump Manufacturers Power-to-X for Applications working group Industrial Security working group VDMA-Gesellschaft für Forschung und Innovation (EUROPUMP), Management: ORGALIM, Belgium Wind lndustry working group Information Security working group (VFI) mbH #XMOTIVE Forum Engineering working group VSMA GmbH Fluid power Technical Building Equipment Forum Customer Service working group Comité Européen des Transmissions Oléohydrauliques Glass Technology Forum lncome Tax working group et Pneumatiques (CETOP), Management: VDMA Industry 4.0 Forum Market Communication working group Climate and Energy Forum Human Resources working group International committees Conveyor technology Mechatronics Forum Press and Public Relations working group and working groups European materials handling federation (FEM), Mobile Machines Forum Production working group Management: ORGALIM, Belgium Photonics Forum Quality & Management working group Airconditioning and ventilation technology/ Process Measurement Technology Forum Risk Management, Compliance & Auditing working group refrigeration technology Foundry machinery Process Technology Forum Taxes in Large lndustrial Plant Manufacturing working group European Committee of Heating, Ventilation, The European Foundry Equipment Suppliers Association Control Technology working group Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers (CEMAFON), Management: VDMA Material Policy working group (EUROVENT) Tax Compliance working group Large industrial plant manufacturing Regional subsidiaries VAT working group Power transmission engineering The European Committee of Large Plant Manufacturers Transfer Prices working group Comité Européen des Associations de Constructeurs (EUROPLANT), Management: VDMA Baden-Württemberg Customs working group d’Engrenages et d’Eléments de Transmission Bavaria Foreign Trade committee (EUROTRANS), Management: VDMA Woodworking machinery Central Strategy & Corporate Governance committee European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manu- North Procurement and Materials Management committee Lifts facturers (EUMABOIS), Management: ACIMALL, Italy North Rhine-Westphalia Research and Innovation committee European Lift Association (ELA), Management: East Macroeconomic lssues committee ELA, Belgium Compressors, compressed air and vacuum technology Information Technology committee European Association of Manufacturers of Compressors, Climate & Energy committee Building control and management Vacuum Pumps, Pneumatic Tools and Air & Condensate Marketing committee European Building Automation and Controls Treatment Equipment (PNEUROP), Management: Public Procurement committee Association (eu.bac), Management: VDMA ORGALIM, Belgium Environmental Policy committee Contract Law committee Plastics and rubber machinery Education committee European Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association Artificial Intelligence expert group (EUROMAP), Management: VDMA 68 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 69

Agricultural machinery Weighing instruments Restricted Board Dr. Stefan Spindler, CEMA aisbl - European Agricultural Machinery, Comité Européen des Constructeurs d’Instruments Axel E. Barten, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach Management: CEMA, Belgium de Pesage (CECIP), Management: VDMA ACHENBACH BUSCHHÜTTEN GmbH & Co. KG, Kreuztal Dr. Werner Struth, Norbert Basler, Robert Bosch GmbH, Gerlingen (until March 2017) Mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics Roller bearings Basler AG, Ahrensburg (until June 2018) Dr. Eberhard Veit, and metal technology Federation of European Bea ring Manufacturers‘ Associa- Wilfried Eberhardt, Festo AG & Co. KG, Esslingen (until June 2018) Orgalim, Belgium tions (FEBMA), Management: VDMA KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Augsburg (from November Carl Martin Welcker, 2016) Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co. KG, Köln Engines Laundry and dry-cleaning technology Dr. Reinhold Festge, Dirk Wittkopp, European Engine Power Plants Association (EUGINE), European Working Group for European Textile Care Technolo- HAVER & BOECKER OHG Drahtweberei und Maschinen- IBM Deutschland Entwicklung GmbH, Böblingen Management: VDMA gy (ETCT), Management: VDMA fabrik, Oelde (from November 2016) Karl Haeusgen, Pumps + Systems Toolmaking HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim/München European Association of Pump Manufacturers International Special Tooling and Machining Dr. Stefan Hartung, Main Board (EUROPUMP), Management: ORGALIM, Belgium Association (ISTMA), Management: CEFAMOL, Portugal Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (until January 2019) Markus Asch, Klaus-Hasso Heller, Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG, Winnenden Robotics Machine tools Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Aerzen Dr. Christian Bartels von Varnbüler, International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Manage- European Association of the Machine Tool lndustries Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Klaus Helmrich, Küttner GmbH & Co. KG, Essen (until February 2018) ment: VDMA (CECIMO), Management: CECIMO, Belgium SIEMENS AG, Nürnberg (from June2017) Ulrich Balbach, Cutting tools, clamping technology Thomas Kaeser, Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG, Owen Thermo process technology KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE, Coburg (from November 2016) The European Committee of lndustrial Furnace and European Cutting Tools Association (ECTA), Dr.-Ing. Mathias Kammüller, Axel E. Barten, Heating Equipment Associations (CECOF), Management: VDMA TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen (from November ACHENBACH BUSCHHÜTTEN GmbH & Co. KG, Kreuztal Management: VDMA 2016) Norbert Basler, Christian H. Kienzle, Basler AG, Ahrensburg (until June 2018) Turbines ARGO-HYTOS GMBH, Kraichtal Richard Bauer, European Association of Gas and Steam Turbine Honorary members – Diether Klingelnberg, Körber AG, Hamburg (until February 2018) Manufacturers (EUTurbines), Management: VDMA Board of Chairmen – Board Klingelnberg GmbH, Hückeswagen Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Baumüller, Lothar H. Kriszun, Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH, Nürnberg Vacuum technology Honorary members CLAAS KGaA mbH, Harsewinkel (until June 2018) Frank Blase, European Vacuum Technology Association (EVTA), Diether Klingelnberg, Volker Kronseder, igus GmbH, Köln Management: VDMA Klingelnberg GmbH, Hückeswagen KRONES AG, Neutraubling Dr. Hugo Blaum, Prof. Dr. E. h. Berthold Leibinger †, Prof. Dr. E. h. Berthold Leibinger†, GEA Group AG, Düsseldorf Combustion engines (engines, turbines) TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen (until October 2018) Hans-Joachim Boekstegers, International Council on Combustion Engines (CIMAC), Dr. Michael Rogowski, Dr. Hubert Lienhard, MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG, Management: VDMA Hanns-Voith-Stiftung p. A. Voith GmbH, Heidenheim Voith GmbH, Heidenheim (until January 2019) Wolfertschwenden (until January 2020) Dr. Thomas Lindner, Dietmar Bolkart, Process technology Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt Erich NETZSCH GmbH & Co. Holding KG, Selb European Committee for Process Equipment and Plant Board of Chairmen Wilhelm Rehm, (until December 2018) Manufacturers (EUCHEMAP), General secretariat: VDMA President: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Friedrichshafen Dr. Sönke Brodersen, Carl Martin Welcker, Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co KG, Köln Dr. Michael Rogowski, KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Frankenthal Packaging machinery Past President: Hanns-Voith-Stiftung p. A. Voith GmbH, Heidenheim Dr. Erich Bröker, Confederation of Packaging Machinery Association Dr. Reinhold Festge, HAVER & BOECKER OHG Drahtweberei (until January 2019) Jagenberg AG, Krefeld (C.O.P.A.M.A), General secretariat: FME/GMV, und Maschinenfabrik, Oelde Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rosenbach, Dr. Cornelia Brucklacher, Netherlands Vice Presidents: Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg (until January 2020) Leitz GmbH & Co. KG, Oberkochen (from January 2017) European Packaging Machinery Association Karl Haeusgen, HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim/München Professor Siegfried Russwurm, Regina Brückner, (EUROPAMA), General secretariat: VDMA Norbert Basler, Basler AG, Ahrensburg (until June 2018) Siemens AG, München (until March 2017) BRÜCKNER Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Leonberg Henrik A. Schunk, SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, Spann- und- Henrik A. Schunk, (from October 2017) Greiftechnik, Lauffen am Neckar (from June 2018) SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, Spann- andGreiftechnik, Dr. Lars Brzoska, Lauffen am Neckar (from June 2018) Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg (from July 2020) 70 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 71

Kai Büntemeyer, Uwe Großmann, Rupprecht Kemper, Michael Ludden, KOLBUS GMBH & CO. KG, Rahden (until January 2019) Siemens AG, Frankfurt am Main (until January 2020) Gebr. Kemper GmbH + Co. KG Metallwerke, Olpe Sutco RecyclingTechnik GmbH, Bergisch Gladbach Dr. Thomas Bürger, Dipl.-Kfm., MBA Philipp Hahn-Woernle, (until September 2018) Edgar Mähringer-Kunz, Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr am Main (until June 2018) viastore SYSTEMS GmbH, Stuttgart (from January 2019) Heinz Helmut Kempkes†, IMSTec GmbH, Klein-Winternheim (from July 2019) Burkhard Dahmen, Claudia Haimer, KULI Hebezeuge – Helmut Kempkes GmbH, Remscheid Bernd Malzahn, SMS group GmbH, Düsseldorf Haimer GmbH, Igenhausen (until August 2020) PAATZ Viernau GmbH, Viernau (until May 2017) Dr. Wolfgang Dierker, Christoph Hauck, Christian H. Kienzle, Fritz P. Mayer, General Electric Deutschland Holding GmbH, Berlin MBFZ toolcraft GmbH, Georgensgmünd (from June 2018) ARGO-HYTOS GMBH, Kraichtal KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH, (from February 2018) Karl Haeusgen, Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Joachim Klaus, Obertshausen (until October 2017) Dipl.-Ing. Johann Philipp Dilo, HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim/München LESER GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg (from December Wolf D. Meier-Scheuven, Oskar Dilo Maschinenfabrik KG, Eberbach Dr. Stefan Hartung, 2017) BOGE KOMPRESSOREN Otto Boge GmbH & Co. KG, (from February 2018) Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (until January 2019) Werner Klein, Bielefeld Christian Dreyer, Franz Heiringhoff, psb intralogistics GmbH, Pirmasens Dieter Menne, AMAZONEN-WERKE H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, STEINERT GmbH, Köln (until June 2019) Christoph Klenk, Mettler-Toledo GmbH, Gießen Hasbergen Klaus-Hasso Heller, KRONES AG, Neutraubling (from March 2018) Claus Möhlenkamp, Wilfried Eberhardt, Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Aerzen Ulli Klenk, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Augsburg Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Klaus Helmrich, SIEMENS AG, Nürnberg (until April 2018) Weinheim (from November 2016) SIEMENS AG, Nürnberg (from June 2017) Diether Klingelnberg, Klaus Müller, Michael Eisler, Dr. Frank Hiller, Klingelnberg GmbH, Hückeswagen Kranbau Köthen GmbH, Köthen (until January 2018) WEILER Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, Emskirchen DEUTZ AG, Köln (from June 2017) Jan Klingelnberg, Dr. Jan Mrosik, Andreas Endters, Florian Hofbauer, Klingelnberg AG, CH-Zürich SIEMENS AG, Nürnberg (from June 2017) J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG / VPH, Heidenheim (from May 2020) RENK Aktiengesellschaft, Augsburg Petra Klingenstein, Stefan Munsch, Stefan Euchner, Dr. Bertram Hoffmann, ABB AG, Mannheim MUNSCH Chemie-Pumpen GmbH, EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG, Leinfelden (from July 2019) WITTENSEIN SE, Igersheim (from July 2020) Günther Klingler, Ransbach-Baumbach Dr. Peter Fath, Dr. Jürgen Holdhof, Chr. Mayr GmbH + Co. KG, Mauerstetten Rolf Najork, RCT Solutions GmbH, Konstanz EDUR-Pumpenfabrik Eduard Redlien GmbH & Co. KG, Kiel Siegfried Koepp, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (ab Januar 2019) Dr. Reinhold Festge, Dr. Daniel Holz, EMG Automation GmbH, Wenden (until July 2018) Moritz Netzsch, HAVER & BOECKER OHG Drahtweberei und SAP Deutschland SE & Co. KG, Walldorf Dr. Peter Kreisfeld, Erich NETZSCH GmbH & Co. Holding KG, Selb Maschinenfabrik, Oelde Lothar Horn, iwis antriebssysteme GmbH & Co. KG, München (from July 2019) Bodo Finger, Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrik Paul Horn GmbH, Tübingen (from November 2016) Kai Neubauer, Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff GmbH & Co. KG, (until June 2019) Lothar H. Kriszun, HSM GmbH & Co. KG, Ernsgaden (from December 2019) Bochum Rainer Hundsdörfer, CLAAS KGaA mbH, Harsewinkel (until June 2018) Wilfried Neuhaus-Galladé, Dr. Markus Flik, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Wiesloch Volker Kronseder, J. D. NEUHAUS GmbH & Co. KG, Witten (from June 2017) CHIRON-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, Tuttlingen (from November 2016) KRONES AG, Neutraubling Dr. Heiko Neumann, (until December 2019) Dr. Ioannis Ioannidis, Mathis Kuchejda, LEISTRITZ AG, Nürnberg (until January 2019) Thorsten Frauenpreiß, Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG, Schorndorf SCHMIDT + HAENSCH GmbH & Co., Berlin Jürgen Nowicki, ROFIN-SINAR Laser GmbH, Hamburg (until May 2017) Professor Frank Janser, Rainer Kurtz, Linde AG, Pullach Jörg Freitag, Stacke GmbH, Aachen KURTZ Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG, Jürg Oleas, SIEMENS AG, Nürnberg (from June 2018) Dipl.-Ing. Martin Johannsmann, Kreuzwertheim (until September 2017) GEA Group AG, Düsseldorf (until February 2019) Hans-Georg Frey, SKF GmbH, Schweinfurt (from November 2016) Prof. Dr. E. h. Berthold Leibinger †, Werner Ottilinger, Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg (until July 2020) Dr.-Ing. Mathias Kammüller, TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen (bis Oktober 2018) SAUTER Deutschland Sauter-Cumulus GmbH, Freiburg Dr. York Fusch, TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen Dr. Uwe Lauber, (from September 2019) Körting Hannover GmbH, Hannover Martin Kapp, MAN Energy Solutions SE, Augsburg Pekka Paasivaara, Claus Garnjost, KAPP Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, Coburg (from November 2016) HOMAG Group AG, Schopfloch (from November 2018) LEISTRITZ AG, Nürnberg (until May 2020) Thomas Kaeser, Dr. Wolfgang Leitner, Franz-Josef Paus, Professor Josef Gerstner, KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE, Coburg ANDRITZ AG, AT-Graz Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Emsbüren KTR Kupplungstechnik GmbH, Rheine Bertram Kawlath, Dr. Hubert Lienhard, (from October 2017) Stefan Grenzebach, Schubert & Salzer GmbH, Ingolstadt Voith GmbH, Heidenheim (until January 2019) Markwart von Pentz, GRENZEBACH Maschinenbau GmbH, Dr. Thomas Lindner, John Deere GmbH & Co. KG, Mannheim Asbach-Bäumenheim (until February 2018) Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt 72 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 73

Alexander Peters, Peter E. Schaaf, Holger Weidmann, Budget committee NEUMAN & ESSER Verwaltungs- und Beteiligungs- Messer Cutting Systems GmbH, Groß-Umstadt Krautzberger GmbH, Eltville Chairperson of the supervisory board: Karl Haeusgen, gesellschaft mbH, Übach-Palenberg (until June 2017) Dipl.-Ing. Axel Weidner, HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim/München Dr. Rolf Pfeiffer, Max Wilhelm Schenck, MANKENBERG GmbH, Lübeck (from September 2018) André Hagen, Frankfurt am Main DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO., Amberg A. MANNESMANN MASCHINENFABRIK GmbH, Remscheid Ingrid Weinhold, Dr. Wolfgang Hastenpflug, Siemens AG, München Thomas Pilz, (until October 2017) MABA Spezialmaschinen GmbH, Bitterfeld-Wolfen Maximilian Schneider, Brückner Group GmbH, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern Albert Schenk, (until October 2018) Siegsdorf Stephan Plenz, OSMA – Aufzüge Albert Schenk GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weisener, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Wiesloch Karl Friedrich Schmidt, HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH, Schwerin (from September (until November 2019) accelcon Consulting, Heusweiler 2017) Wolfgang Pöschl, Dr. Harald Schrimpf, Gerd Weissenfels, Central committees, working groups MICHAEL WEINIG AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, PSI Aktiengesellschaft für Produkte und Systeme der IBEDA Sicherheitsgeräte und Gastechnik GmbH & Co. and steering committees Tauberbischofsheim (until December 2018) Informationstechnologie, Berlin KG, Neustadt (from May 2018) Harald Preiml, Dr. Michael Schulte Strathaus, Carl Martin Welcker, Ad hoc Gruppe Cyber Security HEITEC AG Systemhaus für industrielle Lösungen, F. E. Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG, Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co. KG, Köln Contact: Thomas Kraus Erlangen (until January 2019) Fördertechnik – Dichtungssysteme, Werl Christian Wendler, Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, Henrik A. Schunk, Lenze SE, Aerzen International Accounting working group TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, Spann- und Greiftechnik, Lauffen Friedrich-Wilhelm Wentrot, Chairperson: Alexander Jürn, Basler AG, Ahrensburg Wilhelm Rehm, am Neckar NABERTHERM GmbH, Lilienthal (until March 2019) Contact: Jörg D. Scholtka ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Friedrichshafen Stephan Seifert, Monika Witt, Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Körber AG, Hamburg (from February 2018) TH. WITT Kältemaschinenfabrik GmbH, Aachen Product-related Environmental Protection Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik, Dr. Stefan Spindler, Dr. Manfred Wittenstein, worldwide working group Troisdorf Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach WITTENSTEIN SE, Igersheim (until July 2020) Contact: Svenja Heinrich Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Reimelt, Dr. Norbert Stein, Dirk Wittkopp, General Electric Deutschland Holding GmbH, VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein, Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH, IBM Deutschland Entwicklung GmbH, Böblingen Accreditation working group Frankfurt am Main (until October 2017) Wiesbaden (until September 2018) (from November 2016) Contact: Dr. Sarah Brückner / Albert Reiss, Martin Sträb, Dr. Joachim G. Wünning, Sören Grumptmann ARKU Maschinenbau GmbH, Baden-Baden Güdel AG, Langenthal (until June 2018) WS Wärmeprozesstechnik GmbH, Renningen Dr. Till Reuter, Dr. Werner Struth, (until February 2018) Posting of Employees working group KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Augsburg Robert Bosch GmbH, Gerlingen (until March 2017) Martin Zaindl, Chairperson: Philipp Ullrich, (until December 2018) Bernd Supe-Dienes, MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH, München Freudenberg Business Service GmbH, Weinheim Dr. Stefan Rinck, Dienes Werke für Maschinenteile GmbH & Co.KG, Overath Stefan Zecha, Contact: Monika Weltin SINGULUS Technologies AG, Kahl am Main (from November 2018) Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH, Labor Law working group Gordon Riske, Dr. Markus M. Tacke, Königsbach-Stein (from June 2019) Contact: Fabian Seus KION GROUP AG, Wiesbaden Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, ES-Zamudio Jürgen Röders, (until June 2020) Occupational safety working group Röders GmbH, Soltau Christian Thönes, Executive Directorate Contact: Thomas Kraus / Svenja Heinrich Dr. Michael Rogowski, DMG MORI AG, Bielefeld (from January 2017) Executive Director: Hanns-Voith-Stiftung p. A. Voith GmbH, Heidenheim Christian Traumann, Thilo Brodtmann Chief Digital Officer working group (until January 2019) MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG, Deputy Executive Director: Contact: Volker Schnittler Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rosenbach, Wolfertschwenden Hartmut Rauen Managing Director: Prof. Claus Oetter Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg (until January 2020) Dr. René Umlauft, Members of the Executive Directorate: Professor Siegfried Russwurm, Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Herborn (from January 2020) Naemi Denz (until September 2019) China working group Siemens AG, München (until March 2017) Michael Unger, Dr. Bernd Scherer Contact: Oliver Wack Henning Saacke, Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen a. d. Fildern Dr. Ralph Wiechers SAACKE GmbH, Bremen (from March 2019) (until November 2018) Compliance Management working group Johann Sailer, Dr. Eberhard Veit, Chairperson: Meinhard Remberg, GEDA-DECHENTREITER GmbH & Co. KG, 4.0-veIT GbR, Göppingen (from January 2017) SMS GmbH, Hilchenbach Asbach-Bäumenheim (until October 2017) Günter Veit, Managing Director: Christian Steinberger, VEIT GmbH, Landsberg Dr. Ralph Wiechers 74 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 75

Controlling working group lncome Tax working group Customs working group Public Procurement committee Chairperson: Thomas Marotz, KORSCH AG, Berlin Chairperson: Frank Bub, SIEMENS AG, München Chairperson: Dieter Lauer, Chairperson: Markus Janse, Contact: Jörg D. Scholtka Contact: Florian Schmidt GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH, Oelde OSMA-Aufzüge Albert Schenk GmbH & Co. KG, Contact: Friedrich Wagner Osnabrück Corporate Responsibility working group Market Communication working group Contact: Dr. Christian Hess Contact: Judith Herzog-Kuballa Contact: Thomas Roggel Foreign Trade committee Chairperson: Rainer Hundsdörfer, Environmental Policy committee Embargo working group Human Resources working group Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Heidelberg Chairperson: Dr. Stefanie Grubert, Chairperson: Manfred Endres, Schaeffler AG, Contact: Sven Laux, Andrea Veerkamp-Walz Managing Director: Ulrich Ackermann Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr am Main Herzogenaurach (until 31.12.2019), Managing Director: Dr. Sarah Brückner Berta Körte, Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, Press and Public Relations working group Business and Company Management committee Remscheid (from 1.1.2020) Contact: Holger Paul Chairperson: Kai Neubauer, Contract Law committee Contact: Klaus Friedrich HSM GmbH & Co. KG, Ernsgaden Chairperson: Ulrich Kugler, LL. M., Production working group Managing Director: Bianca Illner ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH, Ravensburg Export Financing working group Contact: Felix Prumbohm Contact: Dr. Stefan Janssen Chairperson: Michael Hannig, Strategy & Corporate Governance committee Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Heidenheim Quality & Management working group Chairperson: Jörg Stolz, Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Education committee Contact: Dr. Susanne Engelbach Chairperson: Dr. Jörg Dehmer, Maschinenfabrik, Troisdorf Chairperson: Thomas Koch, Bosch Rexroth AG, Würzburg Geschäftsführerin: Bianca Illner Benteler Deutschland GmbH, Paderborn lntellectual Property Rights working group Contact: Dr. Frank Bünting Contact: Dr. Jörg Friedrich Chairperson: Ingrid Bichelmeir-Böhm, Schaeffler Research and Innovation committee Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach and Risk Management, Compliance & Auditing Chairperson: Dr. Stefan Rinck, Artificial Intelligence expert group Dr. Stefan Wolke, thyssenkrupp AG, Essen working group SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, Kahl am Main Contact: Guido Reimann Contact: Daniel van Geerenstein Chairperson: Gerald Wittenzellner, Schaeffler Managing Director: Hartmut Rauen Managing Director: Prof. Claus Oetter Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach Taxes in Large lndustrial Plant Contact: Jörg D. Scholtka Committee on Economic Development and Statistics Platform Economics expert group Manufacturing working group Chairperson: Bodo Finger, Contact: Volker Schnittler Chairperson: Karl Seeleitner, Control Technology working group Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff GmbH & Co. KG, Managing Director: Prof. Claus Oetter KRONES AG, Neutraubling Chairperson: Claus Kühnl, PHOENIX CONTACT Bochum Contact: Monika Weltin Electronics GmbH, Bad Pyrmont Managing Director: Dr. Ralph Wiechers Legal Affairs committee Contact: Birgit Sellmaier Chairperson: Dr. Burkhard Raith, Industrial Security working group Information Technology committee ThyssenKrupp AG, Essen Chairperson: Bernd Gehring, Material Policy working group Chairperson: Ulrich Schumacher, Managing Director: Dr. Sarah Brückner J.M.Voith SE & Co. KG / DSG, Heidenheim Chairperson: Dr. Matthias Peters, Trelleborg Sealing HAVER & BOECKER OHG, Oelde Contact: Steffen Zimmermann Solutions Germany GmbH, Stuttgart Managing Director: Prof. Claus Oetter Legal Affairs committee Contact: Svenja Heinrich Chairperson: Dr. Jörg Kondring, Information Security working group Climate & Energy committee Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Heidenheim Chairperson: Rolf Strehle , Tax Compliance working group Chairperson: Dr. Daniel Chatterjee, Managing Director: Christian Steinberger J.M.Voith SE & Co. KG / DSG, Heidenheim Contact: Florian Schmidt Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH, Friedrichshafen Contact: Steffen Zimmermann Contact: Robert Stiller Tax committee VAT working group Managing Director: Matthias Zelinger Chairperson: Petra Klingenstein, ABB AG, Mannheim Engineering working group Contact: Ulrich Meißner Managing Director: Dr. Ralph Wiechers Contact: Felix Prumbohm Marketing committee Transfer Prices working group Chairperson: Thomas Roth, Transport & Logistics working group Customer Service working group Chairperson: Kathrin Grimm, SAME DEUTZ-FAHR DEUTSCHLAND GmbH, Lauingen (large industrial plant manufacturing) Chairperson: Henning Obloch, Viscom AG, Hannover KRONES AG, Neutraubling and Managing Director: Bianca Illner Contact: Ingo Elste Contact: Peter Thomin Florian Wiebecke, Brückner Group GmbH, Siegsdorf Contact: Monika Weltin 76 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 77

Boards of the Associations Klaus Jäger, ATLANTA Antriebssysteme E. Seidenspinner Sascha Seiß, KONE GmbH Aufzüge und Rolltreppen, Dr. Eckart Hengsberger, Toni Technik GmbH & Co. KG, Bietigheim-Bissingen Hannover Bauprüfstoffsysteme GmbH, Berlin Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology Günther Klingler, Chr. Mayr GmbH + Co. KG, Managing Director: Sascha Schmel (until June 2020), Bernd Holz, Ammann Verdichtung GmbH, Hennef Chairperson: Michael Ludden, Sutco Recycling Technik Mauerstetten Dr. Peter Hug (from July2020) Dennis Kemmann, BHS-Sonthofen GmbH, Sonthofen GmbH & Co. KG, Bergisch Gladbach Christoph Krücken, Eich Rollenlager GmbH, Hattingen Klaus Kiefer, LISSMAC Maschinenbau GmbH, Ferdinand Doppstadt, Doppstadt Calbe GmbH, Calbe Bernd Neugart, Neugart GmbH, Kippenheim Building Control and Management Bad Wurzach Werner Herbold, Herbold Meckesheim GmbH, Andreas Röllgen, The Timken Company, TIMKEN EUROPE, Chairperson: Werner Ottilinger, Sauter-Cumulus Dr. Stefan Klumpp, HAMM AG, Tirschenreuth Meckesheim Colmar GmbH, Freiburg Martin Knötgen, Putzmeister Holding GmbH, Aichtal Peter Funke, STEINERT Elektromagnetbau GmbH, Köln Johann Soder, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co. KG, Bruchsal Heinz-Eckard Beele, IMI Hydronic Engineering Christian Krauskopf, Volvo Construction Equipment Benedikt Preker, LAMBDA Gesellschaft für Rüdiger Sontheimer, SKF GmbH, Schweinfurt Deutschland GmbH, Erwitte Germany GmbH, Ismaning Gastechnik mbH, Herten Dr. Stefan Spindler, Schaeffler Technologies Karl Heinz Belser, Johnson Controls Systems & Service Robert Laux, BOMAG GmbH, Boppard Valerie Degenhardt, Martin GmbH für Umwelt- AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach GmbH, Leinfelden-Echterdingen Martin Lehner, Wacker Neuson SE, München und Energietechnik, München Christian Wendler, Lenze SE, Aerzen Heike Dirmeier, Oppermann Regelgeräte GmbH, Dr. Alexey Levin, Dr. Schulze GmbH, Wilnsdorf Managing Director: Dr. Sarah Brückner Managing Director: Hartmut Rauen Leinfelden-Echterdingen Stephan Oehme, FL Smidth Pfister GmbH, Augsburg Martin Hardenfels, WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH, Dr.-Ing. Christian Pawlik, JOSEPH VÖGELE AG, Air Handling Technology Valves Minden Ludwigshafen Chairperson: Dr. Hugo Blaum, GEA Group AG, Chairperson: Axel Weidner, Mankenberg GmbH, Lübeck Markus Hettig, Schneider Electric GmbH, Ratingen Johann Sailer, GEDA-Dechentreiter GmbH & Co.KG, Düsseldorf Heinz Eckard Beele, IMI Hydronic Engineering Mario Lieder, Johnson Controls Systems & Service Asbach-Bäumenheim Dr. Stephan Arnold, ebm-papst Mulfingen Deutschland GmbH, Erwitte GmbH, Berlin Erich Sennebogen jr., SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Mulfingen Andreas Dornbracht, Aloys F. Dornbracht Jürgen Metzler, BELIMO Stellantriebe Vertriebs GmbH, GmbH, Straubing Dr Henrik Badt, Kalthoff Luftfilter andFiltermedien GmbH & Co. KG, Iserlohn Stuttgart Marco Steinberg, Allmineral Aufbereitungstechnikg GmbH, Selm Rupprecht Kemper, Gebr. Kemper GmbH + Co. KG, Olpe Stefan Pfützer, SBC Deutschland GmbH, Neu-Isenburg GmbH & Co.KG, Düsseldorf Michael Bauer, Fläktgroup Deutschland, Herne Rolf Kummer, Armaturenfabrik Franz Schneider Eike-Oliver Steffen, Siemens AG, Frankfurt am Main Joachim Strobel, LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH, Dr. Henning Bähren, punker GmbH, Eckernförde GmbH & Co. KG, Nordheim Michael van Well, DEOS AG, Rheine Kirchdorf Wolf Hartmann, LTG Aktiengesellschaft, Stuttgart Martin Leser, Leser GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg Martin Will, Kieback&Peter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin Hans-Jörg Vollert, Vollert Anlagenbau GmbH, Dr. Urs Herding, Herding GmbH Filtertechnik, Amberg Managing Director: Wolfgang Burchard Martin Zährl, Siemens AG, Frankfurt am Main Weinsberg Udo Jung, TROX GmbH, Neukirchen-Vluyn Managing Director: Dr. Peter Hug Dipl.-Volkswirt Wolfgang Weber, Dr. Nabil Abou Lebdi, Ventilatorenfabrik Oelde GmbH, Lifts and Escalators WEBER Maschinentechnik GmbH, Bad Laasphe Oelde Chairperson: Albert Schenk, OSMA-Aufzüge Construction Equipment and Plant Engineering Hermann Weckenmann, Weckenmann Anlagentechnik Thomas Rippert, Rippert Anlagentechnik Albert Schenk GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück Honorary Chairperson: Peter Jungen, Köln GmbH & Co. KG, Dormettingen GmbH & Co. KG, Herzebrock-Clarholz Tobias Braun, BRAUN Aufzüge GmbH & Co. KG, Zierenberg Chairperson: Franz-Josef Paus, Hermann Paus Maschi- Dipl.-Ing. Sigurd Weisig, Weisig Maschinenbau GmbH, Jörg Straßburger, Viessmann Kühlsysteme GmbH, Hof Klaus Gerhards, WITTUR GmbH, Wiedenzhausen nenfabrik GmbH, Emsbüren Alfeld Andreas von Thun, BerlinerLuft. Technik GmbH, Berlin Udo Hoffmann, OTIS GmbH & Co. OHG, Berlin Dr. Gunther Abolins, STETTER GmbH, Memmingen Egbert Wenninger, GRENZEBACH Maschinenbau Christian Weiser, A-HEAT Allied Heat Exchange Ralph Hübschmann, Hübschmann Aufzüge Prof. Dr. Sebastian Bauer, Bauer Maschinen GmbH, GmbH, Asbach-Bäumenheim Technology AG, AT-Wien, Tochter: Güntner GmbH & Co. KG, Korbach Schrobenhausen Dr. Marcus Wirtz, JÖST GMBH + Co. KG, Dülmen GmbH & Co. KG, Fürstenfeldbruck Björn Kollmorgen, Kollmorgen Steuerungstechnik GmbH, Lothar Bauersachs, LASCO Umformtechnik GmbH, Managing Director: Joachim Schmid Monika Witt, TH. WITT Kältemaschinenfabrik GmbH, Köln Coburg Aachen Lutz Leurs, Niggemeier und Leurs GmbH Dr. Jürgen Blumm, NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH, Selb Printing and Paper Technology Managing Director: Dr. Thomas Schräder (Juniorenvertreter), Bottrop Stephan J. Eirich, Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich Chairperson: Andreas Endters, Wolfgang Nothaft, MEILLER Aufzugtüren GmbH, GmbH & Co KG, Hardheim J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG / VPH, Heidenheim Power Transmission Engineering München Fabian Festge, HAVER & BOECKER OHG Drahtweberei Claus Bolza-Schünemann, Chairperson: Wilhelm Rehm, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Dr. Meinolf Pohle, Schindler Deutschland AG & Co. KG, andMaschinenfabrik Oelde Koenig & Bauer Aktiengesellschaft, Würzburg Friedrichshafen Berlin Mark Figel, LIEBHERR-MISCHTECHNIK GmbH, Bad Martin Brandt, BW-Papersystems Stuttgart GmbH, Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Baumüller, Baumüller Nürnberg Hans Sacherer, thyssenkrupp Elevator (CENE) GmbH, Essen Schussenried Wedel GmbH, Nürnberg Martin Schmitt, Aufzugswerke M. Schmitt + Sohn Siegfried Glaser, Glaser FMB GmbH & Co. KG, Markus Frick, Baumann Maschinenbau Solms Hendrik Desch, DESCH Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. GmbH & Co. KG, Nürnberg Beverungen GmbH & CO. KG, Solms KG, Arnsberg Dennis Schönweitz, GS electronic Gebr. Schönweitz Werner Glatz, Herrenknecht AG, Schwanau Erich Kollmar, Gebr. Bellmer GmbH Maschinenfabrik, Roberto Hennig, C.H. Schäfer Getriebe GmbH, Ohorn GmbH, Rheine Marco Guariglia, Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH, Niefern-Öschelbronn Florian Hofbauer, RENK Aktiengesellschaft, Augsburg Biberach Holger Kühn, IST Metz GmbH, Nürtingen Dr. Günter Hähn, Wirtgen GmbH, Windhagen Walter Kurz, LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG, Fürth 78 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 79

Bruno Müller, Müller Martini AG, Zofingen Fire Fighting Equipment Dr. Oliver Kempkes, Helmut Kempkes GmbH Olaf Rohrbeck, Robert Bürkle GmbH, Freudenstadt Dr. Joachim Schönbeck, ANDRITZ AG, AT-Graz Chairperson: Martin Zaindl, KULI-Hebezeuge, Remscheid Peter Schaeidt, Baljer & Zembrod GmbH & Co. KG, Marcus Tralau, KAMA GmbH, Dresden MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH, München Ulrich Kreimeyer, FlexLink Systems GmbH, Offenbach Altshausen Dr. Jürgen Vutz, Windmöller & Hölscher KG, Lengerich Oliver Callies, Callies Brandbekämpfungssysteme Wilfried Neuhaus-Galladé, J.D. Neuhaus GmbH&Co. Managing Director: Dr. Bernhard Dirr Managing Director: Dr. Markus Heering GmbH, Seeheim-Jugenheim KG, Witten Michael Kristeller, Rosenbauer Deutschland GmbH, Marc Rieser, VETTER Krantechnik GmbH, Siegen Compressors, Compressed Air and Vacuum Technology Electronics, Micro and New Energy Karlsruhe Franz Schulte, Demag Cranes & Components GmbH, Chairperson: Alexander Peters, NEUMAN & ESSER Production Technologies Managing Director: Dr. Bernd Scherer Wetter Verwaltungs- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, Chairperson: Dr. Thomas Weisener, Dr. Franz-Maria Wolpers, thyssenkrupp Industrial Übach-Palenberg HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH, Schwerin Fluidtechnik Solutions AG, St. Ingbert-Rohrbach Klaus-Hasso Heller, Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Hubert Baren, IPTE Germany GmbH, Heroldsberg Chairperson: Christian H. Kienzle, Managing Director: Sascha Schmel Aerzen Dr. Reinhard Degen, Micromotion GmbH, Mainz ARGO-HYTOS GMBH, Kraichtal Andreas Jacob, SBS Metalltechnik GmbH, Dresden Dr. Joachim Döhner, KUKA Industries GmbH & Co. KG, Andreas Daum, ifm electronic GmbH, Essen Large lndustrial Plant Manufacturing Thomas Kaeser, KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE, Coburg Augsburg Mathias Dieter, HYDAC FILTERTECHNIK GMBH, Sulz- Spokesman: Jürgen Nowicki, Linde AG, Dr. Monika Mattern-Klosson, Dr. Peter Fath, RCT Solutions GmbH, Konstanz bach Linde Engineering, Pullach Leybold GmbH, Köln Dr. Joachim Heck, Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik BTS GmbH, Dr. Steffen Haack, Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr am Main Fadi A. Ghantous, Siemens Gas and Power Jörg-Peter Mehrer, Mehrer Compression GmbH, Wendelsheim Dr. Hans-Jürgen Haas, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing GmbH & Co. KG – Solutions, Erlangen Balingen Christian Knechtel, VON ARDENNE GmbH, Dresden Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Chemnitz Helmut Knauthe, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG, Jan Norz, Atlas Copco Kompressoren- and (until June 2020) Stefan Hänchen, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, Dortmund Drucklufttechnik, Essen Dr. Kurt Mann, TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik Ostfildern Helmut Maschke, Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Daniel Sälzer, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Aßlar GmbH, Ditzingen Ingrid Hunger, Walter Hunger GmbH & Co. KG, Lohr / Germany GmbH, Frankfurt am Main Berthold Waldenmaier, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Volker Pape, Viscom AG, Hannover Hunger DFE GmbH, Würzburg Bodo Mayer, GE Power AG, Steam Power Europe, Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Zweigniederlassung Kaarst Dr. Stefan Rinck, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, Michael Knobloch, HAWE Hydraulik SE, München Stuttgart Ulrich Wilkesmann, Gebr. Becker GmbH, Wuppertal Kahl am Main Stefan König, Danfoss Power Solutions GmbH & Co Jörg de la Motte, Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr am Main Managing Director: Christoph Singrün Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schmutz, OHG, Neumünster Michael Rzepczyk, SMS group GmbH, Düsseldorf ACI AG-group, Zimmern ob Rottweil Dr. Ansgar Kriwet, Festo AG & Co. KG, Esslingen Dr. Hannes Storch, Outotec GmbH & Co KG, Oberursel Plastics and Rubber Machinery Dr. Henny Spaan, Heribert Rohrbeck, Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG, Managing Director: Thomas Waldmann Chairperson: Ulrich Reifenhäuser, IBS Precision Engineering B. V., NL-Eindhoven Ingelfingen Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG, Troisdorf Dr. Thomas Weisener, Frank Seehausen, AVENTICS GmbH, Laatzen Woodworking Machinery Michael Baumeister, HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH, Schwerin Janfried A. Tirre, Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG, Honorary Chairperson: Dr. h. c. Dieter Siempelkamp, Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Siegsdorf Managing Director: Thilo Brückner Aschaffenburg G. Siempelkamp GmbH & Co. KG, Krefeld Gerhard Böhm, ARBURG GmbH & Co. KG, Loßburg Daniel Waller, BUCHER HYDRAULICS GmbH, Klettgau Honorary Board: Wilfried Altendorf, Lutz Busch, Kampf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik Electrical Automation Managing Director: Hartmut Rauen Wilhelm Altendorf GmbH & Co. KG, Minden GmbH & Co. KG, Wiehl Chairperson: Jörg Freitag, Siemens AG, Nürnberg Chairperson:Pekka Paasivaara, Manfred Hackl, EREMA Group GmbH, Ansfelden Dr. Guido Beckmann, Beckhoff Automation Materials Handling and lntralogistics Homag Group AG, Schopfloch Sandra Füllsack, Motan Holding, Konstanz GmbH & Co. KG, Verl Chairperson: Gordon Riske, KION GROUP AG, Frankfurt Gregor Baumbusch, Michael Weinig AG, Uwe Rothaug, Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Dr. Thomas Bürger, Weidmüller Interface Christian Baerwolff, CROWN Gabelstapler Tauberbischofsheim (from May 2019) Beteiligungs KG, Kreutzwertheim GmbH & Co. KG, Detmold GmbH & Co. KG, Feldkirchen Dr. Stefan Brand, VOLLMER WERKE Maschinenfabrik Gerold Schley, battenfeld-cincinnati Germany, Bad Hans-Jürgen Koch, Phoenix Contact Jürgen Dlugi, LIFTKET HOFFMANN GmbH, Wurzen GmbH, Biberach Oeynhausen GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Pyrmont Jan Drömer, E&K AUTOMATION GMBH, Rosengarten / Frank Diez, Ledermann GmbH & Co. KG, Dr. Peter Schmidt, TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG, Hannover Dr. Heiner Lang, Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr Nenndorf Horb am Neckar Dr. Christoph Steger, ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH, Claus Melder, SICK AG, Waldkirch Andreas Drost, MLR System GmbH, Ludwigsburg Markus Hüllmann, G. Kraft Maschinenbau GmbH, AT-Schwertberg Dr. Stefan Rohrmoser, Eaton Electric GmbH, Bonn Ken Dufford, CROWN Gabelstapler GmbH & Co. KG, Rietberg Peter Steinbeck, Windmöller & Hölscher KG, Lengerich Markus Sandhöfner, Feldkirchen Jürgen Köppel, Leitz GmbH & Co. KG, Oberkochen Dr. Michael Ruf, KraussMaffei Group GmbH, München B&R Industrie-Elektronik GmbH, Bad Homburg Christian Erlach, Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg Matthias Krauss, MAFELL AG, Oberndorf Rainer Zimmermann, AZO GmbH + Co. KG, Osterburken Jürgen Siefert, Schneider Electric GmbH, Ratingen Philipp Hahn-Woernle, viastore systems GmbH, Klaus-Jürgen Lange, Anthon GmbH, Flensburg Managing Director: Thorsten Kühmann Managing Director: Dr. Reinhard Heister Stuttgart Dr. Stefan Möhringer, Dr. Ulrich Hamme, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, Simon Möhringer Anlagenbau GmbH, Wiesentheid Ehingen Wolfgang Hillinger, DS AUTOMOTION GmbH, AT-Linz 80 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 81

Agricultural Machinery Axel E. Barten, ACHENBACH BUSCHHÜTTEN GmbH, Reiner Rößner, MAN Truck & Bus AG, Nürnberg Power Systems Chair: Christian Dreyer, AMAZONEN-WERKE Kreuztal Andreas Schell, Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, Chairperson: Dr. Markus M. Tacke, Siemens Gamesa H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, Hasbergen Thorsten Krüger, Ipsen International GmbH, Kleve Friedrichshafen Renewable Energy, ES-Zamudio (until June 2020) Dr. Markus Baldinger, Pöttinger Landtechnik GmbH, Rudolf Wintgens, Laempe Mössner Sinto GmbH, Stefan Starke, Boll & Kirch Filterbau GmbH, Kerpen Heike Bergmann, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG, Heiden- AT-Grieskirchen Schopfheim Matthias Veltmann, Caterpillar Energy Solutions heim Marc-Peter Bormann, Dr. Joachim G. Wünning, WS Wärmeprozesstechnik GmbH, Mannheim Thomas Bohner, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems CNH Industrial Deutschland GmbH, Heilbronn GmbH, Renningen Dr. Martin Wernli, Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG, Europe GmbH, Duisburg Dott. Aldo Carozza, SDF S.p.A., IT-Treviglio Managing Director: Dr. Timo Würz Kiel Dr. Fernando Cantú, Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH, Mathias Dieter, HYDAC TECHNOLOGY GmbH, Sulzbach Managing Director: Peter Müller-Baum Mannheim Josef Fliegl jun., Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH, Mining Andreas Görtz, Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH, Mühldorf am Inn Honorary Chairperson: Peter Jochums, Municipal Equipment Friedrichshafen Arild Gjerde, Kverneland Group Operation Norway, Hauhinco Maschinenfabrik G. Hausherr, Managing Director: Dr. Bernd Scherer Dr. Ilya Hartmann, Nordex SE, Hamburg NO-Klepp stasjon Jochums GmbH & Co. KG, Sprockhövel Dr. Hermann Kröger, MAN Energy Solutions SE, Franz Grimme, Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik Chairperson: Dr. Michael Schulte Strathaus, Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Augsburg GmbH & Co. KG, Damme F. E. Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG, Werl Chairperson: Christian Traumann, MULTIVAC Sepp Peter Magauer, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Ravensburg Michael Horsch, Horsch Maschinen GmbH, Schwandorf Corinna Both, CFT GmbH, Gladbeck Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG, Wolfertschwenden Alex Robertson, Vestas Deutschland GmbH, Husum Thierry Krier, Kuhn S. A., FR-Saverne Wolfgang Paus, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Clemens Berger, Syntegon Technology GmbH, Klaus Rogge, GE Wind Energy GmbH, Salzbergen Bernard Krone, Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone Emsbüren Waiblingen Dr. Martin Schumacher, ABB AG, Mannheim GmbH & Co. KG, Spelle Ralf Petzold, Komatsu Germany GmbH, Düsseldorf Jochen Eißler, HERMANN WALDNER GmbH & Co. KG, Prof. Dr. Thomas Thiemann, Siemens AG, Mühlheim Anthony van der Ley, LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG, Alpe Karl-Heinz Rieser, Eickhoff Bergbautechnik GmbH, Wangen Ing. Bernhard Zangerl, Bachmann electronic GmbH, Jan-Hendrik Mohr, CLAAS KGaA mbH, Harsewinkel Bochum Andreas Hager, Magurit Gefrierschneider GmbH, AT-Feldkirch Mag. Heinz Pöttinger, Pöttinger Landtechnik GmbH, Thomas Ziller, NILOS GmbH & Co. KG, Hilden Hückeswagen Managing Director: Matthias Zelinger AT-Grieskirchen Albrecht Zuther, Andritz Separation GmbH, Köln Jürgen Horstmann, KRAUSE-BIAGOSCH GMBH, Ulrich Rassenhövel, GEA Group, Düsseldorf Managing Director: Joachim Schmid Bielefeld Precision Tools Dr. Heribert Reiter, AGCO GmbH, Marktoberdorf Karl Keller, Albert Handtmann Maschinenfabrik Honorary Chairperson: Wolfgang Kelch, Schorndorf Crister Stark, Väderstad-Verken AB, SE-Väderstad Engines and Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach Chairperson: Stefan Zecha, Zecha Hartmetall- Dr. Olaf Turß, John Deere GmbH & Co. KG Chairperson: Dr. Uwe Lauber, Dimitrios Makrakis, NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik GmbH, Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH, Königsbach-Stein John Deere Vertrieb, Bruchsal MAN Energy Solutions SE, Augsburg Selb Hans-Jürgen Büchner, ISCAR Germany GmbH, Ettlingen Stefan Wagner, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Passau Klaus Deleroi, REINTJES GmbH, Hameln Wolfang Niemsch, Lanico-Maschinenbau Otto Niemsch Phillipp Ehrhardt, RÖMHELD GmbH, Laubach Managing Director: Dr. Bernd Scherer Dr. Roman Drozdowksi, Kompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH, Braunschweig Oliver Gühring, Gühring KG, Albstadt GmbH (KBB), Bannewitz Oliver Nohynek, DRIAM Anlagenbau GmbH, Eriskirch Markus Horn, Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrik Measuring and Testing Technology Rudolf Ellensohn, Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, CH-Bulle Klaus Pekruhl, Langguth GmbH, Senden Paul Horn GmbH, Tübingen Chairperson: Dieter Menne, Joachim Fischer, MAHLE Industriemotoren- Olaf Piepenbrock, Piepenbrock Unternehmensgruppe Gerhard Knienieder, EMUGE-Werk Richard Glimpel Mettler-Toledo GmbH, Gießen Komponenten GmbH, Markgröningen GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück GmbH & Co. KG, Lauf an der Pegnitz Dr. Evelin Arnold, Hexagon Metrology GmbH, Wetzlar Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Fuss, Hug Engineering AG, CH-Elsau Tim Remmert, L. B. Bohle Maschinen + Verfahren Dr. Dieter Kress, MAPAL Dr. Kress KG, Aalen Dr. Reinhard Baumfalk, Sartorius Lab Instruments Matthias Geislinger, Geislinger GmbH, AT-Hallwang GmbH, Ennigerloh Dr. Jochen Kress, MAPAL Dr. Kress KG, Aalen GmbH & Co. KG, Göttingen Wolfgang Hartmann, KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH, Rainer Runkel, WINKLER und DÜNNEBIER Hans-Joachim Molka, Römheld GmbH Friedrichshütte, Reinhard Chwalka, FRENCO GmbH, Altdorf Neckarsulm Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH, Rengsdorf Laubach Dr. Matthias Irle, EMG Automation GmbH, Wenden Klaus M. Heim, Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd., Markus Rustler, THEEGARTEN-PACTEC GmbH & Co. KG, Rolf Reber sen., Re-Bo REBER GmbH, Bopfingen Mathias Karrer, RENK Test System GmbH, Augsburg CH-Winterthur Dresden Volker Schäfer, Kuhn & Möhrlein GmbH, Dr. Marcus Korthäuer, ESPERA-WERKE GMBH, Duisburg Dr. Frank Hiller, DEUTZ AG, Köln Ralf Schäffer, SOLLICH KG, Bad Salzuflen Illingen-Uchtelfangen Dr. Albert Mülln, DYNA-MESS Prüfsysteme GmbH, Uwe Hillmann, Robert Bosch AG, AT-Hallein Klaus Schröter, Schröter Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Dr. Bernd Schniering, Schumacher Precision Tools Stolberg (Rheinland) Bernd Krüper, Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH & CO. KG, Borgholzhausen GmbH, Remscheid Managing Director: Markus Heseding Ruhstorf Stephan Seifert, Körber AG, Hamburg Marko Schülken, Schülken Form GmbH, Waltershausen Dr. Andreas Lingens, Woodward L’Orange GmbH, Peter Steindl, FAWEMA Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. Udo Staps, FKT Formenbau und Kunststofftechnik Metallurgy Stuttgart KG, Engelskirchen GmbH, Triptis Chairperson: Dr. Ioannis Ioannidis, Dr. Andreas M. Lippert, Markus Tischer, KRONES AG, Neutraubling Peter Tausend, WTE Präzisionstechnik GmbH, Kempten Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG, Schorndorf Innio Jenbacher GmbH & Co. OHG, AT-Jenbach Rainer Zimmermann, AZO GmbH + Co. KG, Osterburken Thierry Wolter, Ceratizit Empfingen GmbH, Empfingen Dr. Christian Bartels-von Varnbüler, Oliver Riemenschneider, ABB Schweiz AG, Managing Director: Richard Clemens Managing Director: Markus Heseding Küttner GmbH & Co. KG, Essen Turbocharging, CH-Baden 82 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 83

Pumps + Systems Cornelia Püschel, Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies Harry Jost, NEUMO GmbH + Co. KG, Knittlingen Chairperson: Dr. Sönke Brodersen, PÜSCHEL Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Lüdenscheid Chairperson: Günter Veit, Veit GmbH, Landsberg Dr. Jürgen Reinemuth, THALETEC GmbH, Thale KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Frankenthal Stefan Roßkopf, teamtechnik Maschinen und Heiko Bauer, Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt Dr. Gerd Sagawe, EnviroChemie GmbH, Roßdorf Dr. Carsten Düchting, DÜCHTING PUMPEN Maschinen- Anlagen GmbH, Freiberg am Neckar Dietrich Eickhoff, Dürkopp Adler AG, Bielefeld Norbert Strieder, GEA Wiegand GmbH, Ettlingen fabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Witten Helmut Schmid, Universal Robots, München Klaus Freese, DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH, Achim Michael Theilig, Pfaudler GmbH, Schwetzingen Dr. Martin Fiedler, LEWA GmbH, Leonberg Gottfried Schumacher, Bosch Rexroth AG, Stuttgart Fabrizio Giachetti, Morgan Tecnica SpA, IT-Adro Managing Director: Richard Clemens Corinna Verena Hackenberg, WERNERT-PUMPEN Henrik Schunk, Schunk GmbH & Co. KG, Mercè Girbau Junyent, Girbau S.A., ES-Vic GMBH, Mülheim an der Ruhr Lauffen am Neckar Engelbert Heinz, Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH, Vlotho Machine Tools and Manufacturing Systems Dr. Jürgen Holdhof, EDUR-Pumpenfabrik Eduard Volker Spanier, EPSON Deutschland GmbH, Meerbusch Eugen Koch, FERD. SCHMETZ GmbH, Herzogenrath Chairperson: Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, TRUMPF Redlien GmbH & Co. KG, Kiel Managing Director: Patrick Schwarzkopf Andreas Ring, Ring Maschinenbau GmbH, Pirmasens Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen Felix Kleinert, NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme GmbH, Thomas H. Schäfer, Heusch GmbH & Co. KG, Aachen Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Herm- Waldkraiburg Welding and Pressure Gas Equipment Dr. Andreas Seidl, Avalution GmbH, le AG, Gosheim Dr. Heiner Kösters, Flowserve SIHI Germany GmbH, Chairperson: Gerd Weissenfels, IBEDA Sicherheitsgeräte Kaiserslautern / assyst GmbH, Aschheim Dr. Stefan Brand, VOLLMER WERKE Itzehoe und Gastechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Neustadt (Wied) Tilo Ullmer, Ullmer Holding GmbH, Schweix Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Biberach Nicolaus Krämer, HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH, Dr. Richard Benning, Managing Director: Elgar Straub Dr. Maurice Eschweiler, Gundelfingen WITT Gasetechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Witten DMG MORI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, Bielefeld Dr. Michael Benedikt Nagel, ProMinent GmbH, Michael Everwand, Everwand & Fell GmbH, Solingen Textile Machinery Dipl.-Ing. Markus Heßbrüggen, EMAG Holding GmbH, Heidelberg Manfred Greifzu, GCE GmbH, Fulda Chairperson: Regina Brückner, Salach Martin Palsa, GRUNDFOS GMBH, Erkrath Alexander Marx, Spectron Gas Control Systems GmbH, BRÜCKNER Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Leonberg Domenico Iacovelli, Schuler AG, Göppingen Dr. Jörg Praczyk, WILO SE, Dortmund Frankfurt Johann Philipp Dilo, Oskar Dilo Maschinenfabrik KG, Dipl.-Ing. Martin Kapp, KAPP Werkzeugmaschinen Walter Reinhard, Sulzer Pumpen (Deutschland) GmbH, Managing Director: Wolfgang Burchard Eberbach GmbH, Coburg Bruchsal Peter D. Dornier, Lindauer DORNIER GmbH, Lindau Dr. rer. nat. Stephan Kohlsmann, Gunter Stöhr, URACA GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Urach Security Systems Arno Gärtner, KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik Profiroll Technologies GmbH, Bad Düben Klaus Wessel, OSNA-Pumpen GmbH, Osnabrück Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Frank Janser, Stacke GmbH, Aachen GmbH, Obertshausen Dr.-Ing. Christian Lang, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Managing Director: Christoph Singrün Detlef Lücke, INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH, Regens- Roland Hampel, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen Kempten burg GmbH & Co. KG, Mönchengladbach Stephan Nell, United Grinding Group Management AG, Cleaning Systems Harald Lüling, BURG-WÄCHTER KG, Wetter Dr. Janpeter Horn, Herzog GmbH, Oldenburg CH-Bern Chairperson: Markus Asch, Stephan Seifert, Gunnebo Deutschland GmbH, Garching Anton Kehl, SAURER AG, CH-Wattwil Dr.-Ing. Dirk Prust, INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG, Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG, Winnenden Managing Director: Dr. Markus Heering Markus Kleindorp, MEMMINGER-IRO GmbH, Dornste- Hahn & Tessky, Esslingen Andreas Fellmann, DYNAJET GmbH, Nürtingen tten German Wankmiller, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, Dr. Reinhard Mann, Nilfisk-Advance AG, Bellenberg Software and Digitalization Andreas Lukas, ANDRITZ Küsters GmbH, Krefeld Mindelheim Giuseppe Mariani, IP Gansow GmbH, Unna Chairperson: Karl Friedrich Schmidt, Benjamin Mayer, Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG, Carl Martin Welcker, Jörg Peter Staehle, G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG accelcon industrial engineering GmbH, Heusweiler Albstadt Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co KG, Köln columbus Reinigungsmaschinen, Stuttgart Urban August, Siemens Industry Software GmbH, Köln Fritz P. Mayer, KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik Klaus Winkler, Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Frank Ulbricht, Hako GmbH, Bad Oldesloe Matthias Dietel, IBM Deutschland Management Business GmbH, Obertshausen Nürtingen Managing Director: Dr. Peter Hug Support GmbH, Ehningen Eric Schöller, Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt Managing Director: Dr. Wilfried Schäfer Michael Finkler, proALPHA Business Solutions GmbH, Georg Stausberg, Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, Robotics + Automation Kaiserslautern Remscheid Chairperson: Wilfried Eberhardt, KUKA AG, Augsburg Peter Golz, Dematic GmbH, Heusenstamm Verena Thies, Thies GmbH & Co. KG, Coesfeld Dr. Lars Friedrich, Dürr Systems AG, Martin Hofer, valantic Supply Chain Excellence GmbH, Heinrich Trützschler, Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG, Boards of the working groups and forums Bietigheim-Bissingen München Mönchengladbach Dr. Heiko Frohn, VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein Martin Hubschneider, CAS Software AG, Karlsruhe Managing Director: Thomas Waldmann Teleservice User Forum Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH, Wiesbaden Franz Koller, User Interface Design GmbH, Ludwigsburg Contact: Thomas Riegler Dr. Horst G. Heinol-Heikkinen, Joern Kowalewski, macio GmbH, Kiel Process Plant and Equipment ASENTICS GmbH & Co. KG, Siegen Georg Kube, SAP SE, Walldorf Chairperson: Dr. York Fusch, Additive Manufacturing working group Dr. Klaus Kluger, Omron Electronics GmbH, Langenfeld Wolfram Schäfer, iT Engineering Software Innovations Körting Hannover GmbH, Hannover Chairperson: Christoph Hauck, MBFZ Toolcraft, Frank Konrad, HAHN Automation GmbH, Rheinböllen GmbH, Pliezhausen Ulf Bergmann, Balticare GmbH, Viernheim Georgensgmünd Dr. Dietmar Ley, Basler AG, Ahrensburg Managing Director: Prof. Claus Oetter Dr. Markus Höfken, INVENT Umwelt- und Managing Director: Dr. Markus Heering, Dr. Olaf Munkelt, MVTec Software GmbH, München Verfahrenstechnik AG, Erlangen Dr. Wilfried Schäfer 84 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 85

Fuel Cells working group Marine Equipment and Systems working group Mechatronics Forum Armin Stolzer, KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Chairperson: Dr. Manfred Stefener, Chairperson: Martin Johannsmann, Contact: Peter-Michael Synek Achern Freudenberg sealing technologies GmbH, München SKF GmbH, Schweinfurt Cornelius Weitzmann, J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG, Managing Director: Johannes Schiel (until April 2017), Managing Director: Dr. Jörg Mutschler, Hauke Schlegel Mobile Machines Forum Heidenheim Gerd-Dieter Krieger (from April 2017) Chairperson: Mathias Dieter, Dr.-Ing. Jochen Weyrauch, Dürr AG, Bietigheim Medical Technology working group HYDAC Technology GmbH, Sulzbach/Saar Oliver Winzenried, WIBU Systems AG, Karlsruhe Earth-Moving Machinery working group Chairperson: Edgar Mähringer-Kunz, Managing Director: Joachim Schmid Dr. Andreas Wolf, robomotion GmbH, Leinfelden Chairperson: Joachim Strobel, IMSTec GmbH, Klein-Winternheim Managing Director: Dr. Dietrich Birk LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH, Kirchdorf Managing Director: Niklas Kuczaty Photonics Forum Managing Director: Joachim Schmid Contact: Dr. Moritz Förster Bavaria Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A) Chairperson: Claudia Haimer, Haimer GmbH, Large Industrial Plant Manufacturing working group - working group Process Technology Forum Igenhausen CIMAC Germany Chairperson: Stan Farnsworth, Spokesman: Richard Clemens Jürgen Amedick, Siemens AG, Nürnberg Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Bert Buchholz, Universität NovaCentrix, US-Austin/TX Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Baumüller, Rostock, Rostock Managing Director: Dr. Klaus Hecker Fluid Power Research Fund Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH, Nürnberg Managing Director: Dr. Tobias Ehrhard Chairperson: Prof. Peter Post, Michael Eisler, WEILER Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, Power-to-X for Applications working group Festo AG & Co. KG, Esslingen Emskirchen Hybrid Lightweight Technologies working group Chairperson: Dr. Uwe Lauber, Managing Director: Hartmut Rauen Karl Haeusgen, HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim/ Chairperson: Marc Kirchhoff, TRUMPF Laser- und MAN Energy Solutions SE, Augsburg München Systemtechnik GmbH, Ditzingen Managing Director: Peter Müller-Baum Endowed chair for Mobile Work Machines, KIT Thomas Halletz, Kiefel GmbH, A Member of Brückner Managing Director: Thorsten Kühmann Chairperson of the association MOBIMA e. V.: Group, Freilassing Wind lndustry working group Dr. Heribert Reiter, AGCO GmbH, Marktoberdorf Dr.-Ing. Urs Herding, Herding GmbH Filtertechnik, Industrial Drone Solutions working group Chairperson: Bernhard Zangerl, Managing Director: Peter-Michael Synek Amberg Managing Director: Sascha Schmel Bachmann electronic GmbH, AT-Feldkirch Bertram Kawlath, Schubert & Salzer GmbH, Ingolstadt Managing Director: Leopold Greipl (until December Christoph Klenk, Krones AG, Neutraubling Maintenance Building Technology working group (AIG) 2016), Matthias Zelinger (from January 2017) Günther Klingler, Chr. Mayr GmbH + Co. KG, Chairperson: Thomas Kroll, Boards of the Regional Subsidiaries Mauerstetten GKS Klima-Service GmbH & Co. KG, Düsseldorf #XMOTIVE Forum Carolin Kurtz, Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs Managing Director: Dr. Thomas Schräder Management: Bernhard Hagemann (until 2018), Baden-Württemberg KG, Kreuzwertheim Christian Kunze (from 2018) Chairperson: Dr. Mathias Kammüller, Dr.-Ing. Rolf Pfeiffer, DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO., Agricultural Machinery working group TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Ditzingen Amberg Chairperson: Christian Dreyer, AMAZONEN-WERKE Technical Building Equipment Forum Günther Beck, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG, Wolfram Weber, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, Hasbergen Spokesman: Dr. Peter Hug Gosheim Mindelheim Managing Director: Dr. Bernd Scherer Stefan Euchner, Euchner GmbH & Co. KG, Leinfelden Managing Director: Elgar Straub Glass Technology Forum Claudia Gläser, Gläser GmbH/Gläser Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing Chairperson: Egbert Wenninger, International GmbH, Horb am Neckar Central working group GRENZEBACH Maschinenbau GmbH, Florian Hermle, Balluff GmbH, Chairperson: Stefan Munsch, MUNSCH Chairperson: Dr. Christian Schmitz, Asbach-Bäumenheim Neuhausen auf den Fildern Chemie-Pumpen GmbH, Ransbach-Baumbach TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Ditzingen Contact: Joachim Schmid Susanne Kunschert, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern Jörg Becker, HYDAC TECHNOLOGY GmbH, Sulzbach Managing Director: Gerhard Hein (until April 2020), Dr. Thomas Lindner, Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt Michael Finkler, ProALPHA Buisness Solutions GmbH, Dr. Moritz Förster (from May 2020) Industry 4.0 Forum Sylvia Kerstin Rall, Hainbuch GmbH, Kaiserslautern Contact: Dietmar Goericke Marbach am Neckar Werner Klein, psb intralogistics GmbH, Pirmasens Machines in Construction – MiC 4.0 working group Albert Reiss, ARKU Maschinenbau GmbH, Baden-Baden Rudolf Rackerseder, RÖMHELD GmbH Friedrichshütte, Chairperson: Eugen Schobesberger, Climate and Energy Forum Stefan Roßkopf, teamtechnik Maschinen und Laubach Liebherr-EMtec GmbH, Kirchdorf Contact: Dr. Carola Kantz (until December 2017), Anlagen GmbH, Freiberg am Neckar Hans-Christian Richter, MATO GmbH & Co. KG, Managing Director: Dr. Darius Soßdorf Robert Stiller (from January 2018) Klemens Schmiederer, Läpple AG, Heilbronn Mühlheim am Main Klima- und Energiepolitischer Spokesman: Werner Seifried, Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH, Carsten Röttchen, Rittal GmbH & co. KG, Herborn Matthias Zelinger (from October 2019) Biberach Karl Friedrich Schmidt, accelcon Consulting, Heusweiler Holger Weidmann, Krautzberger GmbH, Eltville Managing Director: Dr. Jörg Friedrich 86 COMMITTEES VDMA BUSINESS REPORT 2016 – 2020 87

North Nicola Warning, KTR Kupplungstechnik GmbH, Rheine VDMA Services GmbH IMPULS-Stiftung für den Maschinenbau, Chairperson: Klaus-Hasso Heller, Ludger Wissing, PFREUND GmbH, Südlohn Chairperson of the Supervisory Board: Karl Haeusgen, den Anlagenbau und die Informationstechnik Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Aerzen Managing Director: Hans-Jürgen Alt HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim/München Chairperson: of the Board of Trustees: Konsulin Petra Baader, Nordischer Maschinenbau Managing Directors: Holger Breiderhoff, Sven Laux, Dr. Thomas Lindner, Rud.Baader GmbH+Co. KG, Lübeck East Dr. Ralph Wiechers Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt,- (until 01/2020), Norbert Basler, Basler AG, Ahrensburg Deputy Chairperson: Mathis Kuchejda, Dr. Manfred Wittenstein, WITTENSTEIN SE, Igersheim Dr. Victoria Behrmann, Amandus Kahl GmbH, & Co. KG, SCHMIDT + HAENSCH GmbH & Co., Berlin, VDMA Verlag GmbH (until 01/2020) Reinbek Udo Staps, FKT Formenbau und Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Managing Directors: Holger Breiderhoff, Stefan Prasse Managing Directors: Dr. Johannes Gernandt, Stefan Röger Christian Decker, DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH, Triptis Achim Jan Dombrowitzki, VARIOVAC PS SystemPack GmbH, VSMA GmbH Printpromotion GmbH Klaus Deleroi, REINTJES GmbH, Hameln Zarrentin am Schaalsee Managing Directors: Holger Breiderhoff, Werner Managing Director: Holger Breiderhoff, Stephan Gais, Mahr GmbH, Göttingen Holger Füssel, HÖRMANN-RAWEMA Engineering & Döringer, Jürgen Seiring Dr. Markus Heering Timm Grotheer, NABERTHERM GmbH, Lilienthal Consulting GmbH, Chemnitz Dr. Jürgen Holdhof, EDUR-Pumpenfabrik Dr. Steffen Gebauer, MELAG Medizintechnik ProWood Stiftung Eduard Redlien GmbH & Co. KG, Kiel GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin Chairperson: Dr. h. c. Dieter Siempelkamp, Joachim Klaus, LESER GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg Jens Hertwig, N+P Informationssysteme GmbH, Meerane Bodies of the foundations G. Siempelkamp GmbH & Co. KG, Krefeld Sonja Neubert, Siemens AG, Hamburg Alexander Jakschik, ULT AG, Löbau and other associations Managing Director: Dr. Bernhard Dirr Matthias Pilz, Oerlikon Neumag, Zweigniederlassung Rudolf Krasser, Gelenkwellenwerk Stadtilm GmbH, der Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, Neumünster Stadtilm DIN-Normenausschuss Maschinenbau (NAM) Lars Reeder, Hein & Oetting Feinwerktechnik GmbH, Sven Künkels, Bystronic Maschinenbau GmbH, Gotha Chairperson: Ralph Krogmann, Hamburg Dr. Jörg Lässig, SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH, Jungheinrich AG, Hamburg Jürgen Röders, Röders GmbH, Soltau Chemnitz Managing Director: Dr. Gerhard Steiger Mathias Rusch, SKF Marine GmbH, Hamburg Dr. Dagmar Mahrwald, PSI Automotive & Industry GmbH, Henning Saacke, SAACKE GmbH, Bremen Berlin DIN-Normenausschuss Werkzeugmaschinen (NWM) Dr. Tarik Vardag, KROENERT GmbH & Co KG, Hamburg Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Hans J. Naumann, NILES-SIMMONS Chairperson: Eberhard Beck, INDEX-Werke Axel Weidner, Mankenberg GmbH, Lübeck Industrieanlagen GmbH, Chemnitz GmbH & Co. KG, Hahn & Tessky, Esslingen Managing Director: Dr. Jörg Mutschler Marcus Piepenschneider, MTS Systems GmbH, Berlin Managing Director: Christian Neumeiser Markus Radmacher, KIROW ARDELT GmbH, Leipzig North-Rhine Westphalia Dr. Harry Thonig, TRUMPF Sachsen GmbH, Neukirch Fachbetriebsgemeinschaft Maschinenbau e. V. (FGMA) Chairperson: Bernd Supe-Dienes, Dienes Werke für (until June 2020) Chairperson: Sascha Oberfeld, Maschinenteile GmbH & Co. KG, Overath Christoph von Waldow, GERB Schwingungsisolierungen Schindler Deutschland AG & Co. KG, Berlin Dr. Karl-Peter Becker, Arnz FLOTT GmbH GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin Managing Director: Karl-Werner Benz Werkzeugmaschinen, Remscheid Jens Wunderlich, Profiroll Technologies GmbH, Bad Düben Dr. Erich Bröker, Jagenberg AG, Krefeld Managing Director: Oliver Köhn Forschungskuratorium Maschinenbau (FKM) e. V. Petra Bültmann-Steffin, BÜLTMANN GmbH, Neuenrade Chairperson: Hartmut Rauen, VDMA, Frankfurt Jan-Udo Kreyenborg, Managing Director: Dietmar Goericke KREYENBORG Verwaltungs GmbH, Münster Manfred Lehner, BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GMBH, Neuss Bodies of the service companies Forschungsplattform Holzbearbeitungs- Dr. Ulf Leinhäuser, Claas Industrietechnik GmbH, technologie e.V. (FPH) Paderborn Maschinenbau-Institut Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung Chairperson: Ewald Westfal, Wolf D. Meier-Scheuven, BOGE KOMPRESSOREN Otto und Einzelberatung mbH Ledermann GmbH & Co. KG, Horb am Neckar Boge GmbH & Co. KG, Bielefeld Managing Directors: Holger Breiderhoff, Catherine John Managing Director: Dr. Bernhard Dirr Christof Mikat, TML Technik GmbH, Monheim am Rhein Harald Rackel, EMG Automation GmbH, Wenden VDMA-Gesellschaft für Forschung und Innovation Graphical Tool Data Exchange- Benjamin Reiners, Reiners + Fürst GmbH u. Co. KG, (VFI) mbH Standard Open Base e. V. 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