DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE Best practices of using International Standards for development of industrial production Prospects for international standardization Dr. Bernhard Thies, Chairman of the Board of Directors Jekaterinburg/Екатеринбу́рг, 9th July 2015

Challenges for the industry in the global production environment Technology Product Plant Order Short product life-cycle – flexible production lines are needed High quality requirements to fulfill market needs Distributed production – subparts are manufactured world-wide Knowledge about local legislation, standards and conformity assessment are required 11/27/2018 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

One standard world-wide applicable Standards DIN EN …. Standards ANSI/IEC … Standards GB/T … Standards IS … Standards JIS C… Standards ABNT NBR … International Standards E.g. 27.11.2018 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

Standardization in the national and international context DKE Germany (national) Europe (regional) International Telecommunication General Electrical engineering Standardization 27.11.2018 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

German representation of interests electrotechnical standardization work 22% 21 chairmen 26 secretaries 33% 34 secretaries 20% 550 experts NSO direct member 21% 37 chairmen 1.250 experts 3.500 experts 11/27/2018 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

Development of electrotechnical standardization in Germany 1990 - 2014 Experts can focus on international standardization! 27.11.2018 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

Industry 4.0 Individualization of the product The four stages of the Industrial Revolution Individualization of the product Integrated information and communication Optimization of business processes Autonomous, self- controlled production systems Revolution or evolution? 4. industrial revolution based on Cyber-Physical Systems 1969: First programmable logic controller (PLC) Modicon 084 Complexity 3. industrial revolution uses electronics and IT to achieve further automation of manufacturing 1870: First production line, Cincinnati slaughterhouses 2. industrial revolution follows introduction of electrically-powered mass production based on the division of labour 1784: First mechanical loom Übersetzung 1. industrial revolution follows introduction of water- and steam-powered mechanical manufacturing facilities End of 18th century Start of 20th century Start of 1970s today TIME Source: Forschungsunion/acatech/Platform INDUSTRIE 4.0 06.07.2015 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

Benefits for the industry by application of International Standards Using International Standards helps to Ensure the quality and safety of products and/or services Gain knowledge about new technologies and innovations Access markets and sell to customers in other countries Satisfy your customers’ expectations and requirements Often comply with relevant legislation (e.g. EU regulations) 11/27/2018 © 2014 DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE  

Thank you for your attention Contact person: Dr. Bernhard Thies Chairman of the Board of Directors of DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE Phone: +49 69 6308 260 bernhard.thies@vde.com