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Global Visions – Toshiba
IEC Global Visions interviewed Dr Akira Sudo, *Representative Executive Officer, Toshiba Corporation. In this interview, he explains how active participation in IEC work enables Toshiba to accelerate technology innovation and allows more companies to adopt, connect with and use their
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2015
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An introduction to the IEC by Jack Sheldon
In this video Jack Sheldon, IEC Standardization Strategy Manager, presents the history and work of the IEC to students of the ‘Master in Standardization, Social Regulation and Sustainable Development’ of the University of Geneva (UniGe). Enjoy!
Read MoreFebruary 05, 2015
Remembering Charles H. Townes, inventor of the laser
Charles H. Townes, the pioneer of the laser, passed away recently at the age of 99. Townes who shared the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics for invention of the laser, was a visionary physicist and he leaves an extensive scientific legacy. From the UC Berkeley obituary written by Robert San
Read MoreOrchestrating infrastructure for sustainable Smart Cities
Globally, urban areas are home to around half the world’s population and generate around 80% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They are responsible for around 70% of global energy consumption and energy-related greenhouse gas emissions.1 * Cities are the key Cities are central t
Read MoreKeeping kids safe with a new international guide from IEC and ISO
We all want kids to be safe, yet more than 830 000 children die needlessly each year from injuries and accidents that could have been prevented1. What to do? A new international guide from the IEC and ISO is here to help. Road accidents, falls, electrocution, burns and drownings are s
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Lord Kelvin Award goes to Japanese expert Dr Shuji Hirakawa
Shuji Hirakawa is the recipient of the 33rd Lord Kelvin Award, the highest global prize in electrotechnology, for his long-term contribution to the IEC in audio, video and multimedia systems. He received the Award during the IEC General Meeting in Tokyo from the hands of IEC President
Read MoreSafe lighting for everyone, everywhere
International Year of Light gets underway Lighting plays an important role in our everyday lives. Switching a light on is such a routine task that we often take it for granted. However there are 1.2 billion people worldwide who lack access to electricity and electric lighting. The IEC
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2015
2014 Thomas Edison Award winners
The Thomas A. Edison Award was created in 2010 in honour of the renowned US electrical engineer by the same name. It recognizes exceptional achievement, within the past five years, dedicated service and significant contributions to the IEC through the effective management of committee
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