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Christoph Winterhalter (DIN), Joe Bhatia (ANSI) and Thomas Sentko (DKE)
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U.S.-German Standards Panel 2018: Cybersecurity in Smart Manufacturing, Mobility and Agriculture Securing Future Technologies - Cybersecurity and other Challenges and Solutions for Smart Manufacturing, Mobility and Agriculture
( 2018-04-19 ) Bilaterale Zusammenarbeit bei der Standardisierung mit Blick auf IT-Sicherheit in den zukunftsträchtigen Sektoren Smart Manufacturing, Smart Mobility und Smart Agriculture - beim U.S.-German Standards Panel, das vom 9.-11. April 2018 in Washington. D.C. stattfand tauschten sich rund 80 Teilnehmer aus Deutschland und den USA zu diesem Thema aus. Organisiert wurde die Konferenz vom American National Institute of Standards (ANSI), DIN und DKE. More
Successful completion of the project DIN SPEC 5010 - Measurement method for the evaluation of migration from paper and board with a barrier
( 2018-03-19 ) On March 12, 2018, the final meeting of DIN SPEC 5010 "Testing of paper and board — Determination of the transfer of mineral oil hydrocarbons from food contact materials manufactured with portions of recycled pulp" took place in Berlin. Mineral oil hydrocarbons came into focus in connection with food packaging after it was determined in 2009 that they occur in packaging made from recycled paper board or paper and can migrate into food. Printing ink containing mineral oil, used particularly in newspaper printing, was identified as the main source of the mineral oil hydrocarbons in recycled paper board and paper. With DIN SPEC 5010 a standardised measuring method is made available for evaluating the functional barrier quality. In the individual case of application, it allows for conclusions about estimates of the migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from fibre-based paper and board equipped with a barrier. The manufacturers of fibre-based paper and board with barrier function ... More
Free download of all DIN SPEC (PAS) documents at www.beuth.de
( 2018-02-27 ) Effective immediately, DIN will make all DIN SPEC documents created through the PAS process available free of charge. These consortial standards are available for download using the following link. “The success of a good idea often depends on how long it takes to penetrate the market. A DIN SPEC (PAS) can be developed and published within a few months. We want to make the knowledge contained in consortial standards available to all stakeholders free of charge so that others can build on it and develop new ideas, products or services,” says Dr. Michael Stephan, a member of DIN’s Management Board heading the Standardization Division. “Particularly in the innovative branches of the German economy, it is essential that we keep pace with the rapid pace of the markets in order to secure international competitive advantages. The DIN SPEC (PAS) has proven itself to be a very effective tool in meeting this challenge. It is an ideal complement to consensus-based standardization, remains an ... More
Christoph Winterhalter
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Winterhalter elected Vice-President Policy of CEN
( 2018-01-26 ) With effect from 1 January 2018, DIN Executive Board Chairman Christoph Winterhalter has been elected Vice-President Policy of CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, by the CEN members. In this function he will aid the CEN President in developing and implementing CEN’s political and strategic goals. He will also chair the Consultation Committee of the Administrative Board, which deals with matters involving CEN policy and international relations. As well as furthering the implementation of the CEN/CENELEC strategy, paying particular regard to policy aspects, he will ensure effective communication with the CEN Members and stakeholders on issues relating to policy and international relations. Christoph Winterhalter is taking over from DIN Executive Board Member Rüdiger Marquardt. Mr Winterhalter’s term of office is due to run until 31 December 2019. More
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New benefit for DIN members Vouchers for participation in standards committees
( 2018-01-01 ) A membership really pays off: You can play an active role in shaping German standardization policy and also take advantage of concrete financial benefits. DIN members now have yet another reason to take an active role in standardization work. Beginning in January 2018, DIN membership includes vouchers for participation in standards committees. Each voucher is valued at 1,090 Euro (net). DIN members receive between one and five vouchers a year, based upon the size of the company. With this offer, DIN is aiming to lower the financial barriers to participation in standards work, in particular those faced by small and medium-sized enterprises. Membership fees will not be increased in 2018. Only the prices for rights of reproduction have been adjusted. You can find a detailed overview and find out more about membership benefits here. More
l. to r.: Kevin McKinley (Acting Secretary-General of ISO), ISO President Dr. Zhang Xiaogang, Dr. Walter Fumy, Ms Krystyna Passia, Dr. Elisabeth Stampfl-Blaha, ISO Vice-President (technical management)
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Lawrence D. Eicher Leadership Award 2015 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 "IT Security techniques" presented with LDE award
( 2015-09-17 ) During the 2015 ISO General Assembly held in Seoul, Korea from the 14th to the 18th of September, ISO/IEC JTC1/SC 27 "IT Security techniques" was presented with the Lawrence D. Eicher Leadership Award for its excellent technical work. The award, which was first presented in 2003, is named after Dr. Lawrence D. Eicher who served as ISO Secretary General from 1986 to 2002. The "LDE award" is presented to ISO technical committees (TC) or subcommittees (SC) who have shown great leadership, use innovative approaches and promote the involvement of developing countries. DIN holds the secretariat of this year's winner, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27, which is responsible for the standardization of IT security techniques. Its work is subdivided up into the areas IT management systems, cryptography, security evaluation, security controls and services, and identity management and privacy technologies. ISO President Dr. Zhang Xiaogang handed the award over to the subcommittee's Chairperson Dr. Walter ... More
DIN's new website
( 2015-08-27 ) DIN's new website is online as from 27 August. Besides a new, modern design, users will find navigation even simpler and the search functionality considerably improved. The website has also been optimized for mobile devices. Simpler Navigation The site's structure has been completely revamped. The main navigation bar features the following: "About standards" explains how standards are developed, the benefits they bring to stakeholders, where they can be bought, and how they are used. "Research and innovation" shows how standards speed up the market maturation of innovations, describes DIN's role in research projects, and demonstrates how DIN supports cutting edge topics such as smart cities, the energy "turnaround" or Industry 4.0. The "DIN & our partners" section features information on the DIN Group and the European and global networks in which it moves. "Getting involved" shows how to take part in standardization, from submitting a standards proposal online, to participating ... More
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DIN hosts the winner of ISO/DIN competition DIN staff share their knowledge with Ester Williams of Jamaica
( 2015-07-10 ) Jamaican Ester Williams, the autumn 2014 winner of the ISO/DIN competition for young standardizers in emerging countries, redeemed her prize in June and visited DIN in Berlin. During her five-day stay in the German capital, Ms. Williams gained insight into the activities and functions of the German standards body. She learned not only how standardization works in Germany, but also discovered the important role that DIN plays in innovative areas such as electromobility, Industry 4.0 and smart cities. In discussions with DIN staff, she gained knowledge regarding services standardization and the work of the DIN Consumer Council. Informative meetings with staff members from DIN subsidiaries Beuth Verlag and DIN Software rounded out the comprehensive program. In an official letter, Ms. Williams personally thanked the Chairman of DIN's Executive Board, Dr. Torsten Bahke, for the invitation to Berlin. Williams noted that this trip was a valuable experience and that she was able to gain ... More
DIN helps support the IT sector New German IT Security Act requires state-of-the-art measures
( 2015-07-01 ) The German Bundestag passed the new IT Security Act in mid-June of this year. The aim of the Act is to considerably improve IT security in Germany, for example by obliging providers of "critical infrastructures" ("CI providers"), such as energy, telecommunications, or water, to maintain a minimum level of IT security. Also, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is to be notified of all IT security incidents; failure to do so will incur a heavy fine. According to the Act, providers are to implement adequate organizational and technical "state of the art" precautions to protect their IT systems. Standards and specifications (in most cases international ones) will be useful for determining this state of the art. With its well-proven structures and processes, DIN is also expressly referred to in the Act as a national standards body and member of European and international standards organizations, and as a platform of cooperation between the State and CI ... More
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Fun and business Regional final of the "Business Schoolgames" at DIN
( 2015-02-23 ) The East Regional Final of this year's BUSINESS SCHOOLGAMES were held in DIN's Berlin offices on 19 February 2015. 75 students from schools in Berlin and Brandenburg participated in the tournament. Team winners in the junior school category were the Freie Oberschule Baruth and for the senior schools, the OSZ Bürowirtschaft I in Berlin. The aim of the BUSINESS SCHOOLGAMES is to introduce business topics to young people in a fun way, encouraging entrepreneurial thinking at an early age. DIN is a sponsor of the Games. In her welcome speech, Astrid Wirges, Member of DIN's Management Board and Head of Human Resources and Legal Affairs for the DIN Group, pointed out that it is also important for DIN that topics relating to business and economics are taught early on in schools, for this will help disseminate information on DIN and standardization. On the same day an event encouraging partnerships between schools and businesses took place, attended by more than 30 educators, who ... More
