An alert is given that a hazardous zone has been breached: a person has entered the zone and may be at physical risk. As a result, the machine operating in that zone is automatically switched off. This is an example of...
The United Kingdom left the European Union on 1 January 2021. For the purposes of testing and certification, the UK first amended the previous national implementation of EU Directives using UK Statutory Instrument (SI)...
Shipping has always been central to human economic activity. It has many benefits, but also a major drawback: a significant adverse environmental impact owing to its use of oil-based fuels. Major changes are underway to...
The IEC National Committee of Australia, through Standards Australia, plays an active role in developing standards and raising awareness of the benefits they bring to global populations, such as ensuring safety and...
The IEC Standardization Management Board (SMB) held its most recent meeting during the 1st IEC fully virtual General Meeting. Key topics covered new ways of working, how to improve the standards development process, new...
The IEC System for active assisted living (IEC SyC AAL) Working Group 1 on user focus, defines use cases that take into account the needs of the user, including end users or an organization relevant to the SyC AAL. It...
The IEC Systems Committee (SyC) concept covers different domains and technologies rather than single ones. Its work begins at the systems level rather than at that of individual products and supports the investigation of...
Digital transformation has accelerated across industries since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, as the world continues to adapt to new ways of living, working, learning and delivering key services, such as...
The Riyadh International Standards Summit held on 4 November 2020 examined the themes of Global crises need global solutions – How international standards can help and Digital transformation and the role of international...
Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and virtual reality (VR) are changing how many industries operate and how we go about our lives, communicate, work, deliver healthcare and learn.
Today, numerous machines and devices powered by electricity can be found in our homes. Take, for example, the kitchen. This room alone probably has a dishwasher, an oven and a fridge, not to mention an array of smaller...
