Publications

The power supply sector has seen many changes over the past two decades, including a shift from energy production by large power stations with high-performance synchronous generators to a…

In engineering, fault tolerance means the property of a technical system to maintain its functionality even when failures and error conditions occur.  Fault tolerance increases the availability…

The ZVEI Automation Association has adopted a new ZVEI recommendation for the classification of binary 24 V interfaces with testing in the area of functional safety. The recommendation presents -…

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…

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…

With artificial intelligence, the second wave of digitization is picking up speed. Efficiency-enhancing solutions, new data-based business models, sustainable production - not only for corporations,…

Joint Position of FIEEC and ZVEI

Representing the electrical and electronics industries, strong supporters of the EU Green Deal and key enablers of the energy transition to a climate-neutral…

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.…

In December 2020, a proposal for the new EU Battery Regulation was presented by the EU Commission. The regulations claim to cover the entire life cycle of a battery and are therefore equally…

The future value of automobiles will undoubtedly be created through software. Whereas software contributes about 10 percent of the added value today, it is expected to rise to 40 percent by 2020…