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This VDMA position paper is aimed at manufacturers of fluid power products. It serves as a guideline for the implementation of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which has been applicable since December 29, 2009.
CETOP prepared the position paper on the Pressure Equipment Directive under the leadership of VDMA Fluid Power.
CEN-CENELEC JTC22 has released version 1.1 of its Standardization Roadmap on Quantum Technologies, providing a basis for European and international coordination.
What role do standards play in meeting legal requirements for CE marking? How can the manufacturer determine the state of the art? The VDMA's legal opinion provides valuable information.
With an update in a 2-month cycle, which is offered to VDMA members for download, we inform about current standardization projects of the DIN Standards Committee for Water Management (NAW).
The HAS-System (Harmonised Standards Assessment System) forms the basis for the European Commission to confirm the suitability of a Harmonised Standard for presumption of conformity. Unfortunately, the system has weaknesses and requires corrections.
Since 2017, the European Commission has anchored Common Specifications as an alternative to harmonised standards for presumption of conformity in the Medical Devices Regulation. Now, it is applying this instrument across the board
The EU internal market for products is regulated by the NLF and its 30 harmonised legal acts. The European Commission is currently planning to revise the NLF. For this to be successful, the focus must be on simplification.
The VDMA Glass Technology Forum is advancing two important standards that will enhance the safety of hollow glass machinery and strengthen competitiveness across Europe.
Companies develop standard sheet on the requirements for H2 plants
Why standardization is becoming a key factor for the safe and successful use of hydrogen technologies.
The 9th meeting of CEN/CLC/JTC 22 Quantum Technologies took place in Paris from 14 to 16 April 2025. 8 delegations from Europe and representatives of the EU Commission took part. The meeting was hosted by AFNOR and the companies Quandela and Pasqal.
CEN-CENELEC JTC22-WG2 is developing a norm for characterizing ion traps used in quantum computing and sensing. The goal is a standardized framework for specification and testing.
Exclusively for our industry members, here are all the presentations from the AKT 2025 events.
Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers are a key component in cryogenic quantum computing systems. A European Norm is being developed.
New standardization activity: "'Gaps in QKD System and QKD Network Security Assurance"
Results of meetings on the standardization of quantum technologies at European and international level.
Exclusively for our industry members here all presentations of the AKT events 2024.
The overview of standards and draft standards of the Fluid Power Division and other relevant standards (DIN, DIN EN, DIN EN ISO, DIN ISO, VDMA, ISO) is available for download exclusively for VDMA member companies.
From November 20 to 22, 2023, the 4th plenary meeting of CEN/CLC/JTC 22 Quantum Technologies took place in Turin, Italy.
The crane standard ticker offers interested VDMA members an up-to-date overview of current standardization activities.
A lawsuit at the ECJ could endanger the entire system of harmonized standards. The planned final proposals of the Advocate General at the ECJ does not bode well.
Click here for downloadable details on current European and international standardisation projects within the scope of Construction equipment and building material machines.
Finding their way through the jungle of standards - the new standards ticker for the lifting equipment sector provides interested VDMA members with an overview of current standardization activities.
Finding their way through the jungle of standards - the standards ticker for the continuous handling equipment sector provides interested VDMA members with an overview of current standardization activities.
