strengthen the presentation and customer approach in relevant target markets again in the future .
Companies see themselves well equipped for the digital transformation that will determine business success in the future . The basis for this is the interoperability of machines and systems , which is guaranteed by the open interface standard OPC UA . In this issue , we will introduce you to how the VDMA has developed industryspecific OPC UA Companion Specifications together with the members of pumps and compressors and created the prerequisites for Industry 4.0 for the user .
Climate protection remains a major challenge for industry . At the same time the topic also offers great opportunities for innovations and for an accelerated conversion of energy generation , predicts Christoph Singrün in an interview . It is not without reason that the topic of the hydrogen economy is becoming increasingly important . By switching from fossil to renewable energy sources , there will be growth in the process gas compressor industry – especially in applications in liquefaction , pipeline transport , cavern storage and , of course , hydrogen filling stations and trailer filling plants . It goes without saying that the products used for this must be energy-efficient . In an interview , Christoph Singrün points out that manufacturers in both industries have been focusing on energy savings and thus energy efficiency for customers for decades and offer corresponding solutions . Manufacturers are already making a decisive contribution to combating climate change .
You will find innovative solutions from our members in the current issue of our magazine : identifying energy and
CO 2 savings potential through intelligent pump monitoring , ecologically combating pests in grain silos using compressed air technology and water through save vacuum pumps . These are just a few applications for the wide range of possible uses of pumps and compressors . If a topic arouses your particular interest , please contact the author of the article . The experts will be happy to exchange ideas with you . But now we wish you an exciting and insightful read .
Dr . Sönke Brodersen Global Executive Officer Committees and Associations , KSB SE & Co . KGaA Chairman of the VDMA association Pumps + Systems
Alexander Peters Managing Partner NEUMAN & ESSER GROUP Chairman of the VDMA association Compressors , Compressed Air and Vacuum Technology