Cengiz Özemli
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## Kai Bisgwa Appointed to VDMA Robotics Board
Kai Bisgwa, Head of DACH at KUKA Deutschland GmbH, has been appointed as a new board member of the VDMA Robotics section.
### New Addition to the VDMA Robotics Board
Frankfurt, February 12, 2026 – Kai Bisgwa, Head of DACH at KUKA Germany, has been elected to the Board of the VDMA Robotics Group. With this appointment, Bisgwa succeeds Erich Schober, who resigned from the VDMA Robotics Board.
Kai Bisgwa stated, "Robotics is of critical importance for the competitiveness of the German and European economy. I am therefore pleased to be appointed and look forward to contributing within the Robotics Group and playing an active role in shaping the future of robotic technology. Continuous exchange with other companies and policymakers is very important to me."
### About VDMA
The VDMA represents 3500 mechanical and plant engineering companies in Germany and Europe. The sector is characterized by innovation, an export focus, and an SME structure. Approximately 3 million people are employed within the EU-27, 1.2 million of whom are in Germany. With this number, mechanical and plant engineering is the largest employer among the capital goods industries.
Across the European Union, the sector has a turnover of approximately 870 billion euros. 80% of the machines sold come from domestic production facilities.
### About VDMA Robotics
VDMA Robotics, as part of the VDMA Robotics + Automation trade unit, has 160 members. Members offer a wide range from robot manufacturing to robot system integration and robotic products. Robotics is characterized by high innovation, market growth, and rapid technical developments.
Furthermore, industry players are brought together to work on important future topics such as safety standards, OPC UA, and human-robot collaboration. Core activities include statistical analyses, market research, marketing, standard development, public relations, research, trend studies, trade fair policy, and event organization.
