DIN - German Institute for Standardization

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. As a partner for industry, research and society as a whole, DIN plays a major role in paving the way for innovations to reach the market and advancing progress in innovative areas such as Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities.

More than 32,000 experts from industry, research, consumer protection and the public sector bring their expertise to work on standardization projects managed by DIN. The results of these efforts are market-oriented standards and specifications that promote global trade, encouraging rationalization, quality assurance and environmental protection as well as improving security and communication.

DIN was founded in 1917 and celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2017.

DIN - Driving electromobility

Pushing forward electromobility is a top priority for the German Federal Government, who has given DIN the job of supporting the introduction of electromobility through standards and specifications. The goal: To make Germany a leader in this innovative sector.

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