GPQI Newsletter 3/2022

Global Project Quality Infrastructure Newsletter 03 / 2022

01 June 2022

Dear readers

Welcome to the third issue of the Global Project Quality Infrastructure (GPQI) newsletter in 2022.

In this newsletter you find an overview of our activities in the field of QI. Enjoy our latest news and learn more about the QI developments in our partner countries and our work. We look forward to your feedback: Contact us if you have any ideas or suggestions for this newsletter. Please also get in touch with us if you are interested in participating in our QI dialogues.

Let’s shape the future of QI together!

Yours sincerely,

Your GPQI Team

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER COUNTRIES

SENAI, VDMA AND GPQI PRESENT WORKSHOP ON OPEN STANDARDS FOR MINING EQUIPMENT

A look inside an underground salt mine. © Julia Volk / Pexels

2022-05-09

More than 130 representatives of the mining sector attended the discussion on the implementation of Industrie 4.0 concepts, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), the integration of value chains, and their importance for innovation. Read more...

INCREASING COMPLIANCE WITH EU CYBERSECURITY RULES

Expert Dominik Röske (BMWK) presents on minimum requirements for cybersecurity. © GPQI-GIZ

2022-05-06

Non-compliant products imported into the European Union (EU) bear significant safety risks for consumers and negatively affect fair competition. A workshop series of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz - BMWK) and Chinese customs authorities on the safety of information and communications technology (ICT) products tackles these problems at the source. Read more...

MODI AND SCHOLZ REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO COOPERATION ON QI

Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Modi during the 6th Indo-German Governmental Consulations in Berlin. © Bergmann / German Federal Government

2022-05-05

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Berlin as part of the 6th Indo-German Inter-Governmental Consultations on 2 May 2022. During their talks, the two heads of government Modi and Scholz, expressed their appreciation for the continued efforts to strengthen cooperation in the fields of standardisation, accreditation, conformity assessment and market surveillance within the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure. Read more...

INDONESIA ACCELERATES E-MOBILITY ECOSYSTEM IN G20 PRESIDENCY

During Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, one priority issue is the sustainable energy transition. © G20 Indonesia

2022-04-26

Electromobility powered by renewable energy is an important element of a green economy. Indonesia has taken major steps in this direction and plans on accelerating the electromobility ecosystem during its G20 Presidency. Given the global trend towards electromobility, it is imperative for countries to jointly build a supporting ecosystem using international standards. Read more...

START OF THE INDO-GERMAN COOPERATION ON AI STANDARDISATION

Gerhild Roth (BMWK) and Nidhi Khare (MoCAF&PD) emphasise the potential of AI for the economy and society. © GPQI-GIZ

2022-04-08

Standards and specifications play an important role in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They provide an essential basis for the further development of the technology. At the same time, they promote the responsible use of AI systems and increase consumer protection. On 29 March 2022, an expert exchange kicked off the Indo-German cooperation in this area. Within the framework of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure (QI), the aim is to establish a joint understanding of AI standardisation approaches and concepts. Read more...

GERMAN-INDONESIAN EXCHANGE ON GLOBAL PRODUCTION LANGUAGE

Individual machines should be able to communicate with each other. © Suwin / Shutterstock

2022-04-07

Digitalisation is changing the way people work. Indonesia has enormous potential in the digital sector, which can greatly impact the manufacturing sector of the country. A digitalised industry enables the exchange of data between different machinery. This requires uniform standards. A Global Production Language (GPL) is key to the successful introduction of Industrie 4.0 and the interoperability of machines and plants. Read more...

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