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📍 Are you at #COP31? Come and visit us at the Standards Pavilion!

#COP31 #ClimateAction #Electrification #EnergyTransition #InternationalStandards #IECEmergingTech #IECforSDGs
November 9, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Japan turned e-waste into Olympic gold.

Find out more: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

#CircularEconomy #UrbanMining #EWaste #IECStandards #IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech
October 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Whether it be from the sun or from our phones and other devices, we are all exposed to electromagnetic radiation in some shape or form.

We talk to the experts to learn about exposure rates, exposure limits and much more: www.iec.ch/blog/wi-fi-p...

#IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech #Innovation #EMF
October 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Earlier this month, IEC, ISO, DIN and the OpenWallet Foundation announced an agreement to provide worldwide access to key standards supporting mobile driving licences and digital credentials, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series: lnkd.in/ea3T-4i5

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October 5, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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What if your doctor couldn’t access your medical test results?

Learn more: www.iec.ch/blog/transfo...

#Healthcare #DigitalHealth #Interoperability #InternationalStandards #Innovation #IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech
September 28, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Could digital product passports help accelerate the transition to a circular economy?

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#IECEmergingTech #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #InternationalStandards #DigitalTransformation
September 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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More etech news on the latest AI trends, risks and opportunities: lnkd.in/effrANbA

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IECEmergingTech #QuantumTechnology #DigitalTransformation #InternationalStandards
August 31, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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AI's future depends on energy.

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August 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Calling all National Committees! Have you nominated your young professionals?

The call for nominations to the 2026 IEC Young Professionals Programme is open until 7 August 2026.

Learn more: www.iec.ch/yps/yp-works...

#IECEmergingTech #Innovation #YoungProfessionals #IECGM2026
July 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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📣 Join our "#EngineeringIntelligence: Women driving smart systems" webinar:
⏰ 23 June 2026 11:00 (UTC)
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June 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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What standards for energy storage systems? The IEC develops the technology-agnostic standards required for this fast-growing and rapidly evolving area.

🔗 Learn more: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

#IECEmergingTech #EnergyStorage #IECEnergyAccess #Innovation
June 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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High fuel prices are boosting EV sales in Europe. Find out more:
etech.iec.ch/issue/high-f...

Europeans are switching to electric vehicles (EVs) at levels never seen before. IEC Standards are helping enable a safe and seamless transition to e-mobility.

#IECEmergingTech #ElectricVehicles
May 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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AI is transforming robotics and industrial automation, boosting productivity and reducing downtime across manufacturing.

Learn more: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

#IECEmergingTech #AI #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation #Innovation
April 27, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Gas-sensing machines are rewriting industrial safety. IEC Standards and conformity assessment systems ensure they’re accurate, reliable and safe to deploy at scale:
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#IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech #IndustrialSafety #Sensors #Automation #Engineering #Innovation
April 20, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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“Getting regulators to understand marine technology is our main challenge.” e-tech spoke with IEC expert Peter Scheijgrond, who explains why tidal energy could become fully commercial by 2028.

Read the full interview: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

#IECEmergingTech #Innovation #MarineEnergy
April 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Just a few months after Australia introduced a social media ban on under-16s, a number of other countries are planning on following suit.

We caught up with Tony Allen, Executive Director of the Age Check Certification Scheme and an IEC/ISO expert: www.iec.ch/blog/age-che...

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April 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Understanding agentic AI: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

Agentic AI introduces new capabilities and new challenges. The good news is that standards can help guide safe and reliable development.

#IECEmergingTech #Innovation #EmergingTech #AI #AgenticAI
March 23, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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Smart cities initiatives range from smarter transport and traffic management to security surveillance, faster emergency response, improved healthcare, and more sustainable energy use.

Learn more:
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#IECEmergingTech #Innovation #AI #SmartCities #UrbanIntelligence
March 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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By 2030, up to one million home robots could be helping with cleaning, security and companionship.

International standards help ensure these robots operate safely and perform reliably.

Read more: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

#IECEmergingTech #Innovation #Robotics #EmergingTech #Safety
March 16, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Sensors are reshaping energy efficiency at home:
🔗 etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

Discover how international standards help intelligent sensors use less energy, cut emissions and make homes more efficient and safe.

#IECEmergingTech #IECforSDGs #EnergyEfficiency #SmartHome #Sensors#Sustainability
March 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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📣 Join our "Global market access and the facilitation of mutual recognition" webinar:
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March 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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📣 Join our "Engineering sustainable development: Measuring impact and accelerating progress" webinar:

⏰ 3 March 2026 12:00 (UTC)

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March 2, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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📣 Join our "Global market access and the facilitation of mutual recognition" webinar:

⏰ 5 March 2026 12:00 (UTC)

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February 23, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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The rise of ultra-low-power microcontrollers:
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The IEC is helping pave the way, advancing this field through the work of several technical committees that support safe, reliable and interoperable technologies.

#EnergyEfficiency #IECEmergingTech #Innovation
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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How sensors keep an eye on the planet? Find out more: etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0...

#IECEmergingTech #Innovation #Sensors #EmergingTech
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM