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India is the most populous country in the world, the fifth-largest economy and the sixth-largest electro market. India's market for electrical and electronic goods is also growing dynamically, as…

After their moderate decrease in January, exports of the German electro and digital industry more or less stagnated in February 2025. In the numbers for February, possible effects of the announced…

New orders in the German electro and digital industry receded by one and a half percent (year over year) in February 2025. Meanwhile, the figure for January was revised downwards by Destatis.…

Funding for the microelectronics industry is a worthwhile investment for the state. This is one of the findings of the ZVEI study ‘From chips to opportunities: The importance and cost-effectiveness…

The European single market is pivotal to the competitiveness of our domestic industry. Promoting it is therefore important. The 'New Approach' and the 'New Legislative Framework' (NLF) are the…

Delivering software for safety-related automotive systems is an objective that leaves absolutely no room for error. Ensuring functional safety is therefore paramount. However, navigating the…

European-wide uniform technical requirements for fire protection of all used materials in rolling stock.

UL 1446 is an administrative test standard that is primarily concerned with the chemical…

The RoHS Directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, that can be replaced by safer alternatives. These restricted substances include heavy…

The digital integration of the European single market holds immense potential for economic and social value creation. The companies of the electrical and digital industry are expected to generate…

Is certification for voice alarm control and indicating equipment (VACIE) to EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 required in Europe? What are the components of VACIE and can these be certified individually?

The…