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IEC advocacy in the G7 Climate change magazine
To mark the occasion of the G7, the IEC is publishing an article about its contribution in dealing with climate change in Smart Cities, written by Frans Vreeswijk On the occasion of the G7, which is being held in Schloss Elmau, Germany on 7 and 8 June under the chairmanship of
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IEC supporting standards for particular requirements for fans
IEC 60335-2-80:2015 RLV is one of the standards featured recently on our webstore and in advance of hot summer days serves as a good example of the impact our work has on everyone’s daily life. So why is this standard important? Let’s have a look at its scope: Examples of
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Better and more resources for everyone
Rapid population growth, economic development and human consumption continue to use up natural resources beyond what the planet can sustainably provide. The need to deliver power produced from renewable energy has never been greater. The development of renewable energies and energy st
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Coping with the Energy Challenge – IEC White Paper
IEC White Pares are a great source of additional information on the great work we do in the field of standardisation. In the ‘Coping with the Energy Challenge’ White Paper, the IEC is tapping into discussion around the electrical energy efficiency: The IEC MSB (Market Stra
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Small drones are set to have a disrupting effect on a wide range of commercial activities
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have rapidly entered the civilian market after having been widely developed for military operations. They already have a disrupting effect on a wide range of commercial activities and that’s just a beginning. Cheaper and more popular than ever The growi
Read MoreMay 13, 2015
In transportation, the future is not too far away
The future of transportation is being shaped today. The cars, trains, planes of tomorrow are being tested now and they may change the way we travel and commute in the years to come. Future and futuristic travel The Japanese maglev train – it broke its own world speed record (603 kph)
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Ensuring the safety of nuclear installations and preventing misuse of radioactive material is vital
Monitoring radiation levels is paramount to ensuring protection against nuclear risks. IEC Technical Committee (TC) 45 is the only worldwide body developing international instrumentation and control standards for the nuclear and nuclear power industries and for other industries using
Read MoreMay 09, 2015
Hobbyists help shape power tool industry
Buffing, chiselling, drilling, levelling, planing, polishing, routing, sanding and screwdriving: power tools are used across industries such as automotive, infrastructure, construction, woodworking, aerospace, and electrical and electronics, but they are also very popular with lay use
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