Dr Dietmar Ley, CEO of Basler AG, has been elected as the new Chairman of the VDMA (German Engineering Federation) Robotics + Automation Association. Ley has been active in various committees and functions within the VDMA for around 20 years, most recently as Deputy Chairman. He takes over from Frank Konrad (CEO Hahn Automation Group GmbH), who has completed his three-year term of office and now holds the position of Deputy Chairman.
Ley explains: "Together with my colleagues, I look forward to continuing our work as a strong voice for robotics and automation in Europe. In these very dynamic times characterised by geopolitical uncertainties, it is vital that we promote our technology and innovation leadership in this field. Together, we will continue to work to consolidate Europe's position and position the region as a global player in robotics and automation."
The VDMA Robotics + Automation Association is an independent trade association within the VDMA with more than 400 member companies: Suppliers of components and systems from the fields of robotics, automation solutions and machine vision. The aim of this industry-driven platform is to support robotics and automation through a wide range of activities and services.
