The FEDA Online Member Event: closing an eventful year, welcoming another
by CETOP on Jan.18, 2021
2020 has changed our ways of communication drastically. The FEDA Member Event took place just before the Christmas holidays and was no exception: it was organized as a virtual, online-only event. (continue reading...)
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Mechanical engineering industry in Germany regains strength
by CETOP on Jan.08, 2021
Companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector will close the crisis year 2020 with significant negative rates, but these will not be as severe as expected. (continue reading...)
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CETOP wishes you a happy and above all a healthy new year.
by CETOP on Jan.01, 2021
We are looking forward to a further successful cooperation with our partners, members and friends in 2021!
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CETOP wishes you and your family a happy holiday season.
by CETOP on Dec.21, 2020
We thank all partners, members and friends of CETOP for their support and contribution to our mutual success.
Stay healthy and see you again in 2021!
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Technical Industry in Belgium - Evaluation Q3 - 2020
by CETOP on Dec.14, 2020
Due to high concentration of inhabitants in our small country we peaked at the second wave of pandemic. We took the right measures and we are now decreasing the infection rate at the same speed.
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FEDA Online Member Event – December 10th
by CETOP on Dec.04, 2020
The next online member event of Dutch CETOP member association FEDA will be next week on December 10th. Given the current developments concerning the corona virus, we have decided to hold this meeting online.
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Changes in InduMotion Belgium’s Board
by CETOP on Nov.30, 2020
After a career of 33 years at Festo Belgium, Jo Verstraeten will leave the company for early retirement at the end of December. (continue reading...)
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CMM (Connected mobile Machines & Mobility) congress fair in Hannover
by CETOP on Nov.24, 2020
On December 1 and 2, 2020, CMM will present the latest technical developments as well as possibilities and approaches for completely new business models for networking mobile machines. (continue reading...)
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Investments: Positive outlook for 2021
by CETOP on Nov.16, 2020
Following the sharp slump in investment in machinery and equipment this year, the EU Commission expects double-digit growth rates for many EU countries in 2021. (continue reading...)
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HPKON 2020 POSTPONED!
by CETOP on Nov.06, 2020
New Date: 17-20 November 2021
IX. HPKON - National Hydraulics Pneumatics Congress and Exhibition which is organizing by Hannover Fairs Turkey and Chamber of Mechanical Engineers was planning to held on 18-21 November 2020 is postponed to 17-20 November 2021, considering that it would not be appropriate to physically come together due to the ongoing COVID-19 / Sars-CoV-2 epidemic in the world.
Prioritizing the health of all exhibitors and visitors, the organizers of HPKON wish to come together in a healthier and more comprehensive exhibiton next year.
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Symposium Mobile Machines 2021
by CETOP on Oct.29, 2020
The 7th symposium MOBILE MACHINES - Automation and Connectivity for Off-Highway Vehicles will take place from April 28-29, 2021 in Stuttgart-Leinfelden/Echterdingen.
The MOBILE MACHINES conference provides a practical update on the challenges and approaches to solutions for driver and machine assistance, safety & security and data management for off-highway vehicles. (continue reading...)
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New Online Event: The Global Production Language - OPC UA Companion Specifications on November 10th 2020
by CETOP on Oct.23, 2020
On November 10th 2020, a world first, immersive online event specialized on OPC UA Companion Specifications will take place - conveniently from your home office. You will learn more about the approaches and scope of published or currently being developed OPC UA Companion Specifications for the mechanical and plant engineering industry. (continue reading...)
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Mechanical engineering expects production to fall by 17 percent in 2020
by CETOP on Oct.19, 2020
The corona pandemic is causing great reluctance to invest in mechanical and plant engineering. Production is also suffering as a result in the second half of the year. For 2021, the VDMA expects a small production increase of 2 percent. (continue reading...)
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CETOP Market Outlook webconference
by CETOP on Oct.09, 2020
The CETOP Market Outlook webconference took place on 17 September 2020. Fifteen CETOP member associations reported on their national economic situation. The situation of the mechanical engineering industry as well as the effects of the Corona crisis were also discussed.
Presentations of the CETOP Market Outlook webconference are available to the member companies of the national CETOP member associations and can be obtained through the national associations.
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The European initiative concerning the SCIP database
by CETOP on Oct.05, 2020
CETOP supports an important European Initiative. It is about some implementation issues within the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), specifically the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.
A joint letter has been sent to Mrs. van der Leyen, signed by 40 European associations, including CETOP.
For more information on this initiative please refer to the following Orgalime press release.
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Re-approval, of “UAEGM”, Turkey as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on Sep.28, 2020
On application of the Turkish Fluid Power Association AKDER, the edcuation centre “UAEGM”, is re-approved as CETOP Education Centre for Hydraulics and Pneumatics Level 2.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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Standards for hydraulic metrology published
by CETOP on Sep.10, 2020
In May 2020, ISO published the revised standards series on hydraulic measurement techniques ISO 9110-1 and ISO 9110-2. (continue reading...)
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Industrial Transformation Mexico 2020 goes virtual
by CETOP on Sep.07, 2020
Industrial Transformation Mexico (ITM) is the leading trade show for Industry 4.0 in Mexico and Latin America. A digital format with conferences, matchmaking sessions and a virtual exhibition will be offered from 28-30 October 2020. (continue reading...)
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Bearing World 2020 - The online event
by CETOP on Aug.31, 2020
The expert forum on bearings will be held as a free online event from19-23 October 2020. Take advantage of this opportunity and book your ticket today! (continue reading...)
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The 12th International Fluid Power Conference will take place as a virtual conference
by CETOP on Aug.24, 2020
In view of the planning uncertainties for participants and organisers, the organising team has decided to hold the 12th International Fluid Power Conference (IFK) from 12-14.10.2020 as a digital event. (continue reading...)
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VDMA relieved about summit agreement
by CETOP on Aug.10, 2020
It is now important that technology-neutral and cross-sectoral measures are implemented without further detailed government regulations. The EU should rely on entrepreneurial freedom to relaunch the European economy.
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The very first FEDA Online Member Event
by CETOP on Aug.03, 2020
The Dutch CETOP member association FEDA has organized their first online member event last June.
The current corona crisis, of course, was a hot topic. But FEDA is also developing new interesting tools that were presented. Especially during this crisis, to support our members however we can. (continue reading...)
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Approval of “ARCC UTBILDNING AB”, Sweden, as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on Jul.24, 2020
On application of the Swedish Fluid Power Association SFMA, the edcuation centre ARCC UTBILDNING AB, Sweden, is re-approved for Hydraulics Level 3.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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CETOP General Assembly 2020
by CETOP on Jul.16, 2020
The annual CETOP General Assembly took place on 24 June 2020. The event was a great success, even though it was held as a web conference this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. (continue reading...)
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New CETOP Education Recommendation on FPE1 Fluid Power Electronics
by CETOP on Jul.07, 2020
In every sector of industry whether it be Fluid Power or otherwise, the evolution and convergence of different technologies has long been recognised to be growing at an exponential rate. The role played by digitalisation and IoT is now becoming evident in every aspect of our business lives. (continue reading...)
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CETOP says “THANK YOU!”, to the outgoing General Secretary of AKDER
by CETOP on Jun.30, 2020
On the 30th June 2020, the AKDER General Secretary Abdullah Parlar will retire from his work at the Turkish Fluid Power Association and therefore also from CETOP. Abdullah has been a great supporter and participant in CETOP for many years. (continue reading...)
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Re-approval, of “KRM AS”, Norway as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on Jun.22, 2020
On application of the Norwegian Fluid Power Association HPF Norway, the edcuation centre “KRM AS”, is re-approved as CETOP Education Centre for Industrial Hydraulics Level 2.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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Supply chains in Mechanical Engineering become more stable
by CETOP on Jun.12, 2020
The 5th VDMA flash survey shows that almost all machine manufacturers are suffering from the economic consequences of the corona pandemic. But there are also rays of hope. (continue reading...)
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The Dutch member association FEDA informs about its Business Intelligence Update
by CETOP on Jun.03, 2020
From big data to new insights
Business Intelligence, or BI, you probably have heard about it. But what does it actually mean? Wikipedia describes it as " the strategies and technologies used by enterprises for the data analysis of business information." Nowadays we have a huge amount of data at our disposal. And it is quite a puzzle to get a clear insight of all this data from different sources. (continue reading...)
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New AIFTOP Board
by CETOP on May.27, 2020
The Spanish CETOP member association AIFTOP elected its new board members during the AIFTOP General Assembly in March 2020. This term of office runs from 2020 to 2023. (continue reading...)
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Recertification of “SIMAC”, Denmark, as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on May.11, 2020
On application of the Danish Fluid Power Association BITVA, the edcuation centre SIMAC, Denmark, is re-certified for Industrial Hydraulics Level 3.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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REACH - Information about Lead
by CETOP on Apr.29, 2020
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the EU-Member States have finally decided not to include lead in the draft of the 10th recommendation, which is listing the substances to be subject to the REACH authorization regime.
The International Lead Association (ILA) warns of the need to remain proactive on the subject, given the high probability of inclusion in the 11th recommendation of ECHA in 2021.
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New Chairman for FEDA
by CETOP on Apr.09, 2020
The Dutch member association FEDA elected Arjan Coppens, Bosch Rexroth, as its new chairman. Arjan Coppens says about his appointment:
"At the start of this year I was appointed chairman of FEDA, our trade association. A centre of excellence comprising member companies dedicated to the advancement of their field: drive and control technology. (continue reading...)
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FHPA Finland: New Chairman of the board
by CETOP on Apr.02, 2020
There has been a change in the board of the Finnish Hydraulics and Pneumatics Association FHPA. In January 2020, Tapio Lehti, Parker Hannifin, was elected Chairman of the Board of the Finnish Hydraulics & Pneumatics Association. He followed Kalle Tuohimaa, Bosch Rexroth, who actively represented FHPA in CETOP for a long time. (continue reading...)
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Hanover Fair 2020 cancelled
by CETOP on Mar.26, 2020
The Hannover Messe will be cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The cancellation is regrettable, but it is the only right decision, emphasises VDMA General Manager Thilo Brodtmann. (continue reading...)
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HPKON WILL HOST THE HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS INDUSTRY IN IZMIR, 18-21 NOVEMBER 2020
by CETOP on Mar.16, 2020
During the HPKON congress and exhibition, the Turkish Fluid Power Association AKDER, being member in CETOP, has an education programme in Hydraulics and Pneumatics. (continue reading...)
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HANNOVER MESSE 2020 is postponed
by CETOP on Mar.06, 2020
HANNOVER MESSE 2020 will be postponed to the week of 13 to 17 July 2020. Deutsche Messe AG is thus responding to global developments relating to Covid-19 (coronavirus).
Deutsche Messe made the decision to postpone HANNOVER MESSE 2020 to July 2020 in close cooperation with the Hannover Region Health Authority, the HANNOVER MESSE Exhibitors' Council and the partner associations VDMA (German Engineering Federation) and ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association). (continue reading...)
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THE ECONOMIC SITUATION IN ITALY
by CETOP on Mar.03, 2020
The Italian CETOP member ASSOFLUID reports on the economic situation in Italy.
In the fourth quarter of 2019 the seasonally and calendar adjusted, chained volume measure of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3% with respect to the previous quarter and remained unchanged with respect to the same quarter of previous year. The carry-over annual GDP rate of change for 2020 is equal to -0.2%. (continue reading...)
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Certification of “PROJEKTHYDRAULIK SVERIGE AB”, Sweden, as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on Feb.25, 2020
On application of the Swedish Fluid Power Association SFMA, the edcuation centre ProjektHydraulik Sverige AB, Sweden, is re-certified for Industrial and Mobile Hydraulics Level 3.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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German mechanical engineering in 2019
by CETOP on Feb.19, 2020
The German CETOP member association VDMA gives a review about German mechanical engineering in 2019: The end of the year was no exception, there was no surprise. In December 2019, orders fell short of the previous year's level by 7 percent in real terms. Domestic orders in the final month were down 5 percent, with 7 percent fewer orders coming from abroad. (continue reading...)
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ASSOFLUID and ASSIOT merge into FEDERTEC
by CETOP on Feb.13, 2020
The Italian CETOP member association ASSOFLUID joins in FEDERTEC, the Italian Federation of Mechatronic Technologies and Components for Fluid Power, Power Transmission, Smart Automation and Control of Industrial Products and Processes. (continue reading...)
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12th IFK 2020 - Fluid Power - Future Technology
by CETOP on Feb.06, 2020
The 12th International Fluid Technology Colloquium (12th IFK) will take place from 9 to 11 March 2020 in the International Congress Center in Dresden. Trendsetting trends and developments in the field of fluid mechatronic systems will be presented and intensively discussed at one of the most important industry meetings for fluid technology. (continue reading...)
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Certification of “BETTINO PADOVANO”, Italy, as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on Feb.03, 2020
On application of the Italian Fluid Power Association ASSOFLUID, the edcuation centre BETTINO PADOVANO, Senigallia, Italy, is certified for Pneumatics, level 2.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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Re-certification of the National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC), UK, as CETOP Education Centre
by CETOP on Jan.17, 2020
On application of the British Fluid Power Association BFPA, the edcuation centre “National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC)”, is certified CETOP Education Centre, Mobile and Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics Levels 1,2 & 3.
A description of the levels is available in the chapter Education / Level of Competence.
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Call for Papers: Forum Industrie 4.0 at Hannover Messe 2020
by CETOP on Dec.18, 2019
Deutsche Messe AG, together with its partners Plattform Industrie 4.0, VDMA and ZVEI, will be organizing the Forum Industrie 4.0 for the 10th time in a row at the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE to discuss the opportunities for digitalization of value chains and products as well as their user benefits. (continue reading...)
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Call for Papers: 11th Colloquium Mobile Hydraulics
by CETOP on Dec.10, 2019
The 11th Colloquium Mobile Hydraulics will take place from 10 to 11 September 2020 in Karlsruhe. The registration deadline for the Call for Papers is 26 January 2020. (continue reading...)
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1st HYDRAULIX trade congress with successful kick-off event in Sindelfingen
by CETOP on Dec.05, 2019
The hydraulic industry experienced the event highlight of the year on 28 and 29 October 2019. On the day of the congress, the organisers - Vereinigte Fachverlage GmbH and the VDMA Fluid Power Association - were able to announce "Full House" with 170 congress participants. (continue reading...)
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SUMMIT ON “STANDARDS” IN ISTANBUL
by CETOP on Nov.25, 2019
On the occassion of the World Standards Day, the CETOP member association, AKDER, held a summit meeting on "Standards" in Istanbul on 14.10.2019
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CETOP President’s Council meets InduMotion in Brussels
by CETOP on Nov.18, 2019
InduMotion which is the CETOP member association in Belgium, invited the CETOP President's Council to a meeting on 22/23 October 2019 in Brussels. Thanks to an excellent organisation, the meeting has been a very successful one. (continue reading...)
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Dutch Fluid Power Transmission Conference (DFPTC)
by CETOP on Nov.11, 2019
On Thursday 10 October 2019, the Dutch Fluid Power Transmission Conference (DFPTC), co-organized by the CETOP member association FEDA, took place for the 9th time at the DeFabrique in Utrecht. (continue reading...)
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