VDMA Additive Manufacturing
German machine manufacturers association working group focused on additive manufacturing industry standards
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Markus Heering
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Market surveys; Standardization roadmaps; Networking events; Technology advocacy
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Central coordination point for German AM. Verified: Coordination of 180+ members and publication of industrial AM roadmaps. Defensible: High network effects within the VDMA structure.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces R&D and standardization costs for 180+ member companies by providing a pre-competitive collaboration platform and direct influence on international AM industrial standards.
How They Differentiate
Leverages the VDMA's position as Europe's largest industrial association to integrate AM into traditional mechanical engineering sectors, offering a broader network than regional clusters like MTC.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial AM manufacturers, machine builders, and research institutes
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Aerospace; Automotive; Medical
Competitors
CECIMO; America Makes; MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Coordinates 180+ member companies and research institutes across the AM ecosystem.
Major Milestones
Established working group for industrial AM
Notable Customers
EOS GmbH; TRUMPF; DMG MORI; GE Additive; Renishaw; BASF SE; Evonik Industries; Siemens AG; Sandvik AB; HP Inc.