e-dialistic future Science Standards Testing

e-dialistic future Science Standards Testing

Partners for future technologies The future taps the past The VDE is the association for electrical engineering, electronics and information technologies, the technicians and scientists involved in these fields, and all related technologies and applications. As the public voice for these key technologies, the VDE works to improve the climate for innovation, to promote the best possible engineering degrees, and to foster broader public acceptance of technology. Just as important, the VDE defines and controls standards for public safety with its internationally recognized technical regulations and rigorous testing methods. The VDE mark, which is familiar to 63 percent of all Germans, is regarded as a symbol of the world s highest safety standards. With 36,000 individual members and 1,300 corporate and institutional members, the VDE is one of the largest technical and scientific organizations in Europe. The association represents its members and industries in the political arena and in the general public. Its policies are jointly developed by an honorary presidium comprised of prominent technology representatives from the scientific and business communities, and a full-time management board. Communications, energy, mobility and life sciences are the central innovation fields advanced by the VDE. Germany and Europe are among the world leaders in these fields, and one of the core tasks of the VDE is to communicate, secure and further enhance this position. These efforts are backed by the know-how provided by many thousands of experts voluntarily supporting the association. Ever since its founding in Berlin in 1893, the VDE has promoted innovation and safety in the fields of electrical engineering and information technology. Among the many milestones in the VDE s history are the first electrical safety standards in Germany, the standardization of rail-way power systems, the promotion of digital television, and the commitment to mobile communications. Over many generations, the VDE has set standards that are recognized around the world. Among the association s initiators were pioneering industrialists and technical innovators like Werner von Siemens and Emil Rathenau. Then, as now, the VDE closely networked the leading names in technical fields. VDE members are the Who-is-Who of science and industry in the areas of electrical engineering, electronics and information technology.

International network VDE at a glance The VDE operates around the globe and maintains an extensive network of international contacts and partners. We work closely on a technical and scientific basis with similar renowned associations throughout the world. In our drive to implement rigorous safety standards internationally and help open up markets, VDE experts serve in all prominent standardization organizations like CENELEC, ETSI and IEC*. The VDE mark and its testing and certification service is respected and in demand worldwide. The VDE Global Services GmbH 100 % owned by VDE Testing and Certification Institute offers the full range of technical know-how as well as an unmatched expertise in standards, testing and certification all under one roof. VDE Global Services GmbH operates throughout the world and cooperates with international standardization organizations like IEC and CENELEC. Their product testing is based on international standards. 1,200 employees 36,000 members, including 1,300 companies and institutions, 8,000 students and 6,000 young professionals 60,000 participants at VDE conferences each year 5 technical societies 29 regional associations, 60 university groups The VDE is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and has main branches in Brussels and Berlin. The association is a co-founder of the Convention of National Associations of Electrical Engineers of Europe (EUREL), which has over 300,000 members. The VDE closely interfaces with its members nationwide through its network of state offices, district associations and university groups. * IEC International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, Brussels ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute, Sophia Antipolis 2 3 VDE NETWORKING THE FUTURE

The VDE spectrum Knowledge transfers Within the VDE organization, five technical societies together with standardization and product testing departments, are responsible for knowledge transfers and the exchange of information regarding technical trends. VDE experts work on the mapping of innovation strategies and foster an ongoing dialogue among researchers, developers and users. The organization also offers a comprehensive range of continuing education programs as well as an international conference service. Promotion of young talent The VDE campaigns for educational policies to cultivate and secure knowledge for future generations. Its ambassadors, initiatives and competitions awaken and stimulate the fascination for technology in schools. The VDE YoungNet supports and networks 14,000 students and young professionals across the nation. And every year the VDE awards scholarships and attractive prizes to talented students, university graduates and young scientists. Technology and education policies Where are technology trends leading us? How can innovations benefit people? What will engineering studies look like in the future? The VDE works to ensure that technical innovations benefit people in their daily lives. It is a driving force behind securing the highest standards for engineering studies in the nation s universities. VDE studies and analyses provide engineers, companies, politicians and the public with the technical information needed for shaping policies and making decisions.

VDE Network for future technologies Energy Technology Information Technology Medical Technology Medical Technology Smart Grid Smart Home + Building Smart City IT Security Industry 4.0 Microsystems E-Mobility Microelectronics Measurement and Automation Technology 4 5 VDE NETWORKING THE FUTURE

VDE s technical societies Experts for key technologies The Information Technology Society in the VDE (ITG) promotes research, development and application of information technology in the data and communication technology, in production and communication systems, in environmental protection, medical and traffic technology. Objectives of the Power Engineering Society in the VDE (ETG) are the interdisciplinary and international cooperation of industry, science, energy suppliers and energy users. The ETG sees itself as representation of interests of electrical power engineering. The German Society for Biomedical Engineering in the VDE (DGBMT) is with more than 2,600 members the largest scientific technical society of medical technology in Germany. DGBMT promotes development of medical technology in Germany in a non-profit manner. The aim of the interdisciplinary VDE/VDI Society of Micro electronics, Microsystems and Precision Engineering (GMM) is to give impulses in the fields of microelectronics, microsystems and nanotechnology as well as precision engineering and mechatronics in order to join forces in the processing of new fields and to promote the dialogue between manufacturers, users, science and politics. The VDI/VDE Society for Measurement and Automatic Control (GMA) is the national network of experts for the promotion of the special fields of measurement and automatic control as well as optical technologies. The interdisciplinary orientation of GMA is increasingly characterized by the use of information processing and the use of open networks for automation tasks.

Information and Communication Technology Energy Technology Biomedical Technology Microelectronics, Microsystems and Precision Engineering Measurement and Automation Technology 6 7 VDE NETWORKING THE FUTURE

International norms and standardization Product testing and certification. Setting standards. Global Services The VDE s safety regulations ensure the highest degree of safety in electrical and information technologies and at the same time stimulate innovation. As a founding member of the IEC, the VDE supports internationally harmonized industry standards as a prerequisite for completely open global markets. The DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies, a joint organization of the DIN (German Institute for Standardization) and the VDE, is the national organization responsible for creating and maintaining standards in these fields. Drawing on the expertise and work of about 3,500 voluntary professionals, the DKE represents Germany in the European and international bodies responsible for standardization. The VDE mark stands for safety and quality in electrical, information and medical technologies, and is respected and demanded throughout the world. Every year, around 550 employees at the VDE Testing and Certification Institute in Offenbach, Germany, test roughly 100,000 products from over 10,000 customers worldwide. The data derived from these tests offers valuable input for development engineers and, in turn, flows directly into the fine-tuning of product norms. The spectrum of product tests covers safety, EMV, energy efficiency and other product features, as well as certification and assembly inspections. These services are available in all parts of the world. The VDE Global Services GmbH provides efficient and speedy local handling of all testing and certification procedures to its customers in Asia. The company s goal is to continue expanding and improving VDE s worldwide services to ensure safe electrical products and components.

Publications. Spreading expertise. Technology consulting. Realizing ideas. Print and online media are essential for spreading technical know-how. VDE Verlag GmbH, the association s publisher with operations in Berlin and Offenbach, provides a full spectrum of literature on electrical engineering, electronics and information technology. The publisher currently offers literature on 3,500 industry standards, 650 book titles, a variety of professional journals as well as comprehensive website coverage. The VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, is commissioned by German federal and state ministries to develop programs for promoting technical policies. Backed by 250 employees, the organization also supports co-operations, key technologies and the forming of start-ups. 8 9 VDE NETWORKING THE FUTURE

Supporting our members Around 36,000 members engineers, scientists, students and companies draw on and value the benefits offered by the VDE: a dialogue-driven knowledge platform and a globespanning network of experts. In addition, we provide our members with an attractive service package for their studies and profession work: Member benefits Building networks with 36,000 personal and 1,300 corporate members Shaping the future our technology areas for the society Experiencing competence with VDE conferences and seminars at membership rates Expanding knowledge with VDE studies, innovation updates and the VDE dialog, free for members Starting your career with the VDE job portal vde.com/career What we offer Right from the start no membership fees in first year, membership in one technical society for free For students: free admission to VDE conferences* For job starters (4 years after graduation): annual exclusive knowledge voucher (max. 4 years) for a VDE conference* Experiencing innovation - with free entry to Hannover Messe Being flexible and mobile using the free VDE Visa Card, favorable conditions at Sixt and HRS * provided that discounted seats are available

36 000 VDE Members Personal Members Corporate Members Technical and Scientific Societies, Federal State Representatives, Regional Societies General Assembly Board Committees VDE Supervisory Board Communications + Public Affairs VDE Headquarters Technik + Innovation ITG Information Technology Society within VDE ETG Power Engineering Society within VDE Special Committees _ Engineering education _ Profession, Society _ Students _ Female engineers _ Lightning protection _ Safety _ History Business Administration DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH VDE Testing and Certification Institute _ Testing _ Assessment _ Inspection _ Certification VDE GmbH VDE VERLAG GmbH VDE Publishing House DGBMT German Society for Biomedical Engineering within VDE GMM VDE/VDI-Society Microelectronics, Microsystems and Precision Engineering GMA VDI / VDE-Society for Measurement and Automatic Control FNN Network Technology and Operation Forum within VDE Offices _ EUREL _ CIGRE, CIRED _ IEEE VDE Conference Services Personnel and Legal Department Data Processing Standardization German Member of _ International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) _ European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) _ European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) VDE GLOBAL Services GmbH VDE Americas, Inc. CVF Solar Test Lab. VDE-ISE Pte. Ltd _ Standards _ Journals _ Books _ Electronic Media _ Seminars VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH Science, Education, Careers Central Services Standardization Testing and Certification

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