Publications

The goal of the DC-INDUSTRIE research project is to redesign the power supply ofindustrial plants via a smart, open DC grid and to digitalise the industrial powersupply architecture.  This will…

In this second edition of our 5G-ACIA White Paper, we provide an overview of 5G’s basic potential for connected industries, in particular the manufacturing and process industries, and outline…

How is Europe coping with the great technical and economic revolution and what is Germany's position? How does industrial production combine with artificial intelligence? And why is a strong Europe…

The fourth industrial revolution (Industrie 4.0) opens new possibilities for production in the process industry. The European industry must retain a technological edge by adapting new ideas and…

Updated and extended edition

On the way to Drive 4.0: Based on existing standards, this White Paper shows the implementation of the drive as an Industrie 4.0 component. It presents the results of…

The first edition of the guideline on component cleanliness was published in 2013. Our understanding of technical cleanliness has significantly increased in the meantime. 

In addition, VDA 19…

EU-wide uniform product requirements for cybersecurity are of great importance for the German electrical industry. It is clear that a patchwork of national initiatives, laws and labels are…

This user guide is based on the current legal requirements in Germany and is intended to help reduce the complexity of handling SF6-filled equipment and provide a simple overview of the necessary…

EU countermeasures on US steel import duties harm German electrical industry.

The electrical and electronic industry is deeply concerned: is the US launching a trade dispute or even a trade war?…

10 Recommendations for Europe

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the key drivers in the data and platform economy. This position paper outlines the requirements for AI in the industry and…