14th VDMA China Mechanical Engineering Summit

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO REGISTER FOR OUR 14TH VDMA CHINA MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUMMIT 2025！

Come and join us for the annual members gathering on September 26th in Shanghai.

The VDMA China Mechanical Engineering Summit has become our most prominent event of the year, which gathers the machinery and equipment community of all sectors to network, share best practices, and discuss new trends and developments. We are looking forward to seeing you.

我们诚挚地邀请您报名参加将于9月26日在上海举行的第 14 届 VDMA 中国机械峰会!

VDMA 中国机械峰会已成为我们一年中最重要的活动，它汇聚了各行各业的机械工程界人士，共同交流、分享最佳实践、探讨新趋势和新发展。我们期待您的参与！

14th VDMA China Mechanical Engineering Summit 2025!

第 14 届 VDMA 中国机械峰会

Date: September 26th, 2025

时间：2025年9月26日

Location: Hotel Indigo Shanghai Jing'An, Diamond Room

地点：上海静安英迪格酒店 钻石厅

Lead Topic / 主题

AI in Mechanical Engineering: Transforming Machines into Smart Systems

AI在机械工程中的应用：从机器到智能系统

The sudden rise of DeepSeek, along with robots dancing on stage during the Chinese New Year gala, highlights AI's increasing presence in real-world applications. AI will also have a major impact on mechanical engineering, transforming the way we work on the shop floor. It enables self-optimizing production systems, enhances human-machine collaboration, and unlocks many more innovations that drive efficiency and productivity but also can bring a competitive advantage.

With China, alongside the USA, emerging as a global AI powerhouse, it is crucial to stay ahead of these developments, identify key innovation hotspots, and adapt strategies that leverage AI for sustainable growth and competitive advantage. As AI continues to reshape industries, the question is no longer if companies should adopt it, but how quickly and effectively they can integrate AI into their processes. Now is the time to explore opportunities, collaborate with key players, and position us for the future of intelligent manufacturing.

DeepSeek的异军突起，连同春晚舞台上机器人共舞的场景，凸显了人工智能在现实应用中日渐增强的存在感。人工智能也将对机械工程领域产生重大影响，从根本上改变我们的车间工作方式。它能打造自主优化的生产系统，强化人机协作，并催生更多推动效率与生产力提升的创新，从而带来竞争优势。

随着中国与美国共同引领全球人工智能发展，把握这些趋势、识别关键创新热点区域、并调整战略以利用人工智能实现可持续增长和竞争优势，变得至关重要。人工智能正持续重塑各行各业，对企业而言，问题已不再是"是否"需要采用人工智能，而是"多快"以及"多有效"地将其整合应用到流程中。当下正是探索机遇、携手关键参与者合作、为智能制造未来布局的关键时刻。