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20.05.2021

CE Declarations of Conformity using 3rd Edition of the safety standards EN IEC 62368-1:20xx

If equipment is developed according to harmonised standards listed in the EU Official Journal, there is a presumption of conformity with the safety objectives of the corresponding directives, e.g.…

26.05.2021

Position statement by the German Electrical Industry on the planned European regulation of supply chain due diligence

In some regions of the world, there is a risk that the protection of internationally recognised human rights and the environment will be disregarded in the production or processing of goods. The…

22.06.2021

Making EU building stock energy efficient with technologies

According to the ZVEI, existing technologies are the key to increasing the energy efficiency of buildings as well as improving the comfort of users. The EU Commission should take this into account…

29.06.2021

Industrial health industry in Europe has lost a powerful voice

The news of the sudden death of Nicole Denjoy deeply saddens ZVEI and its member companies. Ms Denjoy had been the General Secretary of Cocir, the European trade association of the medical…

01.07.2021

Application of Artificial Intelligence in an Industrial Context (AI Factsheet 2.0)

Artificial intelligence (AI) in industry is a key driver for securing the future of Germany as an industrial location. AI provides assistance and relief for humans - not only in private everyday…

06.08.2021 | Europe, Electrification

ZVEI Comments on the European AI Regulation ("AI Act")

The European Commission presented its proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence ("AI Act") on 21 April.  The proposed regulation aims to create a legal framework in Europe for…

07.10.2021

Guideline on plastic recyclates in the electrical industry published

The European Commission has placed an emphasis on maximizing the share of recycled materials, and not just with the publication of its New Circular Economy Action Plan, as one component of the…

07.10.2021

Brexit – on the way to the economic sideline

The electrical industry is no exception - on the contrary. Nine European countries, eight EU countries and Switzerland are now ahead of Great Britain. Almost all EU countries show double-digit…

12.10.2021

Guideline on plastic recyclates in the electrical industry

The use of recycled plastics is assessed as one of the core elements for a functioning circular economy, effective climate protection and the achievement of the (especially ecological) Sustainable…

13.10.2021 | Europe

Recognising the key enabling role of electrical and industrial solutions

The weather extremes in 2021 have shown the threat of climate change is real and immediate action is required to reach our ambitious climate goals by 2030 and 2050 respectively. For reaching…