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In focus: The topics of VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics
The crane standard ticker offers interested VDMA members an up-to-date overview of current standardization activities.
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.
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.
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.
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"
From November 20 to 22, 2023, the 4th plenary meeting of CEN/CLC/JTC 22 Quantum Technologies took place in Turin, Italy.
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.
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