The GIMAV Roundtable brings together experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the new Machinery Regulation for manufacturers, suppliers and operators — and how companies can strategically use it to ensure that safety, liability and lifecycle management are fit for the future.
From the Machinery Directive to the new Machinery Regulation: AI, software, cybersecurity, technical documentation and product liability are all reshaping the requirements for modern machinery and plant. The GIMAV Roundtable will explore what manufacturers, suppliers and operators need to keep in mind going forward.
The new Machinery Regulation marks a decisive step for European manufacturers of industrial technologies. By replacing the Directive with a Regulation, the EU establishes a directly applicable and more uniform legal framework across all Member States — strengthening harmonization of the European market and reducing uncertainty in how the rules are applied.
In a highly innovative sector such as glass-processing machinery, the discussion will treat the new regulation as an opportunity to rethink design, technical documentation, the management of software as a safety component, and supply chain contracts.
