Cooperation towards a Smarter World
Issue 08/2014 Message from Frans Vreeswijk, IEC General Secretary & CEOEverything from grids, to cities, to transportation and manufacturing is to become smarter. Smart is often associated with information and communication technology. But the gathering and processing of data – so-called Big Data is only part of the... More...
The wide-ranging environmental, economic and employment benefits of the rapidly expanding RE (renewable energy) sector are multiple and go beyond solely electricity generation. “New” RE sources,...
As many countries try to increase the share of REs (renewable energies) in their electricity generation portfolio, a major issue facing utilities is EES (electrical energy storage). IEC International...
By 2050, it is projected that the world population will reach 9.6 billion1. Moreover if current trends continue, 67% of these people are predicted to be living in cities. Hand-in-hand with these...
Public and personal road transport, as well as railways, rely to an ever greater extent on electrical and electronic systems for better safety and energy efficiency. IEC International Standards are...
The effects of electricity on the body were recorded as far back as ancient Greek and Roman times, when electric eels were used to treat joint pain, migraines and epilepsy. In the late 18th century,...
Over the past century, the great progress made in healthcare for existing and new technology relies on electrotechnology. Following the discovery of X-ray imaging in the late 19th century, great...
The scope of electronic wearables has broadened from the hearing...
Starting from the first patent of a fibre optic sensor in 1967,...
A number of new key technologies have entered the manufacturing...
As energy demand keeps rising countries seek to cut their...
To balance increasing levels of intermittent RE generation from...
Road and rail transports are enjoying a major expansion...
A central aspect of modern medical treatment is the ability to...
IEC Standardization work is instrumental in driving multimedia growth
Technical Committees How standards impact our worldEnsuring safety and simplifying life
Conformity Assessment A leader in its fieldIECEE is a truly international partner for the electrical and electronic industry
Conformity Assessment The ultimate safeguard in Ex areasIECEx is a trusted partner for the Ex industry
Conformity Assessment Quality and reliability at the forefrontIECQ provides independent verification of compliance with International Standards
Conformity Assessment International debut for IECRETesting and certification for renewable energies
Achievements of the IEC Young Professionals programme
IEC Family Strong and infallible supportIEC Affiliate Country Programme helps bring tailor-made solutions to developing countries
IEC World IEC Global VisionsIndustry and government leaders share their views on IEC standardization
IEC World From New Delhi to TokyoAn overview of key events attended by IEC management
IEC World Share your work in 2015We want your stories
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