Connecting startups and mechanical engineering and bringing startup culture to our industry - with this mission, we at VDMA are supporting mechanical engineering in becoming fit for the future. From trend identification to implementation: With Startup-Machine, we support VDMA members in finding partners in the global startup scene and getting to know agile methods. Collaboration with young tech companies allows mechanical engineering companies to quickly implement new technologies and trends in the company and strategically address future business - even outside of the core business.