In the year 2014, VDMA expects an increase of 7% in robotics leading to a sale of €11.2. The German manufactures of robotics and automation, includes robotics, integrated assembly solutions and industrial image processing. Hans Dieter Baumtrog, sortimat assembly technology, Winnenden and chairman, VDMA robotics and automation said, “Just like the Internet changed communication between humans, there will be a change in the way the humans interact with machines. In addition, the machines and equipment will communicate in production.” The primary change will be the direct collaboration between robots and humans. This requires huge safety engineering, which our member companies have developed with a commitment.