The growing variety of product variants in mechanical and plant engineering presents significant challenges for many companies. Customer-specific solutions, short delivery times, and increasing cost pressure require professional variant management that works seamlessly across departmental boundaries. These are precisely the topics at the heart of the 14th VDMA Conference on Variant Management, taking place on February 24, 2026, in Langen near Frankfurt am Main.

The event is aimed at executives and professionals from engineering, design, production, sales, product management, purchasing, and IT. The focus is on practical approaches to managing product complexity through integrated processes, high-quality data, and the strategic use of CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) systems.

A powerful CPQ solution for mechanical engineering provides the foundation for efficient quotation and order management processes. It makes expert knowledge consistently available, enables the rapid creation of complex quotations, and ensures reliable, error-free results. By integrating with CRM and ERP systems, companies can establish end-to-end processes spanning quotations, order processing, and production.

  • Companies can benefit from:
  • Faster quotation turnaround times
  • Lower costs and reduced coordination efforts
  • Simplified maintenance of complex variant models
  • Automated creation of new items, including routings
  • Fewer errors, inquiries, and claims

Practical Insight: baumer hhs Demonstrates CREALIS CPQ in Action

One of the conference highlights will be a practical presentation by Stefan Walter from our customer baumer hhs, titled: “Mastering Product Complexity: Using a Property-Based Concept and Automation to Create the Ideal Production and Sales Tool.”

The presentation will demonstrate how a property-based approach can be used to model product variants in a structured and efficient way. Key topics include streamlined model maintenance, automated configuration, and the implementation of an end-to-end CPQ solution.

Visit Us at the exhibition

Alongside the conference, a technical exhibition will provide opportunities for participants to connect with solution providers and industry experts. ORISA will be exhibiting at Booth 13, where we will demonstrate how modern variant management and CPQ solutions work in practice.

Visitors can learn how companies can sustainably optimize sales and production processes, reduce manual effort, and address the challenges of increasing product complexity. Our team will also be available to discuss specific requirements and answer questions directly on site.

The 14th VDMA Conference on Variant Management offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the CPQ landscape, the use of AI in mechanical engineering, and efficient approaches to variant management, while networking with users, industry peers, and experts.