IMDA - International Machine Design Association INTERNATIONAL MACHINE DESIGN ASSOCIATION Since 1960 About us The mission of the International Machine Design Association is to create a base for association and cooperation or exchange of knowledge in machine parts and mechanisms and related fields. The association continues the more than sixtythreeyear tradition founded in 1960 of mutual cooperation of machine parts and mechanisms departments in the Czech Republic the Slovak Republic and neighbouring countries. The main activity of the association is fulfilled in particular through Chairman The Chairman of the International Machine Design Association is the highest executive representative of the association who is authorised to act for the association in all matters in particular to decide on matters related to the functioning of the association including the disposition of its property except for immovable property to hire employees of the association to terminate their employment and to decide on all their employment matters. Prof.