VDMA Robotics + Automation Association
Dr. Lars Friedrich is a new member of the Executive Board
Dr. Lars Friedrich, Member of the Board of Dürr Systems and Head of the Application Technology Division, is a new member of the Board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.
With this appointment, Dr. Lars Friedrich succeeds Dr. Jürgen Hohnhaus von Güdel, who stepped down from the R+A Executive Board for statutory reasons. "The VDMA Robotics + Automation Board is driving forward the key issues of the future: artificial intelligence, interoperability using OPC UA, digital transformation, recruitment of young talent and the strategic development of important markets. As a new member of the R+A Board, I look forward to supporting these important topics with commitment," commented Dr. Friedrich on his new role. as
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