The Society for Measurement and Automatic Control (GMA), a joint organization of the VDE and the VDI, gives users orientation about the current trends in automation being supported by innovations in information technology, microelectronics, optics and sensorics. The Society organizes meetings, conferences, seminars and other events to promote the transfer of know-how.

GMA activities:

• Promote the exchange of information between industry, public authorities and scientific institutions
• Organize congresses, conferences, symposiums, etc. to promote the flow of information concerning new processes and developments
• Prepare publications, recommendations, guidelines, etc. to improve understanding
• Scientific preparation for standardization
• National and international representation in the field of measurement and automation controls
• Publication and promotion of technical and scientific literature
• Support to education and post-graduate training

GMA fields:

• Methodology
• Sensors and measurement systems in process technology
• Sensors and measurement systems in manufacturing technology
• Actuators and servo systems, mechatronics and robotics
• Computational intelligence, information processing, communication and visualization
• Automation systems, engineering, operation, diagnoses and training
• Applications of control and automation technology

Chairman:                    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Bretthauer

General Manager:       Dipl.-Ing. Dieter Westerkamp