AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies to shape future mobility trends. As a major contributor to e-mobility, AVL drives innovative and affordable systems to effectively reduce CO2 by applying a multi-energy carrier strategy for all applications – from hybrid to battery electric and fuel cell technologies.
The VDMA Academy (formerly the Mechanical Engineering Institute) has been a partner for the professional development of specialists and managers in mechanical and plant engineering since 1972 and has over 50 years of experience in personnel development. With around 3,000 participants per year, the VDMA Academy offers a wide range of topics for VDMA members and other interested companies.
As a subsidiary of VDMA e.V., the VDMA Academy is part of one of the largest association networks in Europe.
Connectivity is key for all machines in the 21st century. This includes the transmission of data in and out of devices and software systems. However, creating a standard with global acceptance is a challenge. umati relies on OPC UA as a global interoperability standard to enable simple, secure and seamless connection of machines and software and to enable customers to exploit added value from data.