1. 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

2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. Standardization in the national and international context
DKE
Germany
(national)
Europe (regional)
International
Telecommunication
General
Electrical
engineering
Standardization
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5. German representation of interests electrotechnical standardization work
22%
21 chairmen
26 secretaries
33%
34 secretaries
20%
550 experts
NSO
direct member
21%
37 chairmen
experts
experts
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6. Development of electrotechnical standardization in Germany 1990 - 2014
Experts can focus on international standardization!
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7. 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
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8. 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)
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9. 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: