Standardisation
Articles on open standards, shared technical rules and practical standardisation for interoperable, maintainable systems.
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IEC 81346, ISA-95 and Brick: Give Every Model the Right Job
Learn how IEC 81346, ISA-95, Brick and CMMS/EAM answer different questions about the same technical object, and how canonical identity connects them.
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IEC 81346 Explained: Structure Before Naming
IEC 81346 is more than a naming standard. Learn how shared structure gives technical objects stable identity across disciplines and the facility lifecycle.
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IEC 81346 Aspects: One Object, Several Views
See how one technical object can have function, product, installation and type designations under IEC 81346 without becoming several unrelated objects.
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Implementing IEC 81346: From Notation to Infrastructure
How asset owners can implement IEC 81346 as governed information infrastructure across procurement, BIM, automation, EAM and operations.
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Weihenstephan Standards: The Common Language for Food and Beverage Producers
Weihenstephan Standards give food producers a shared machine language when states, counters, semantics, data quality and acceptance tests are specified.
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Why Standardisation Is Critical for Digitalisation, Integration and Automation
Standardisation turns shared identities, information rules and verifiable interfaces into long-term digital freedom of action.
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Requirements Management in Technical Projects
Professional requirements management connects every need to an identifiable requirement, verification method, evidence and accountable owner.
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IEC 81346: Start with Structure
Start here with IEC 81346. A concise introduction and three articles about structure, aspects and practical lifecycle implementation.