The risk assessment, often incorrectly referred to as a risk analysis, is one of the most important documents for manufacturers to prove that a product is safe in accordance with European legislation. In practice, however, it has been shown that in many companies it is either not implemented at all or only in a very rudimentary way. Typical misconceptions in [...]
In future, industry and retailers will be obliged to provide a Digital Product Passport (DPP) for products placed on the market. The basis for this is the new Ecodesign Regulation 2024/1781, which obliges manufacturers to record and publish extensive data on every product. The introduction will begin as early as February 2027: the first products, such as textiles, must then be provided with a digital [...]
From September 1 to 6, 2025, Digital Week Dortmund will present innovations in the field of digital transformation - and we will be there. In our presentation, you will learn how product information can be created intelligently, managed efficiently and distributed in a targeted manner - practical, legally compliant and supported by state-of-the-art AI technologies. Create, manage and distribute intelligent product information [...]
For medical devices, it is possible to provide instructions for use in electronic form. However, this was previously limited to certain products by Regulation (EU) 207/2012. New regulations under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 With the current Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745, this option has been retained in Annex I, Chapter III. More precise regulation was provided by the Implementing Regulation (EU) [...]
Withdrawal announced: VDI 4500 Sheet 6 on technical documentation In June 2025, it was officially announced that Part 6 of VDI Guideline 4500 ("Technical Documentation - Documentation Process - Publishing") is to be withdrawn. The guideline is considered technically outdated and no longer meets the current requirements for modern documentation processes. However, the withdrawal [...]
Technical communication is in a state of upheaval. This was also demonstrated by Quanos Connect on June 4 and 5 in Nuremberg, which attracted a record 800 visitors. Focus on solutions Quanos Solutions GmbH and its partners - one of which was tecteam GmbH - presented solutions relating to the editorial system [...].
The job description of a technical writer seems less attractive to many school leavers, the number of students on degree courses is falling - and at the same time, the shortage of skilled workers is becoming increasingly apparent. This is precisely why there is enormous potential in this career! Silent heroes of digitalization Technical editors are the silent heroes of digitalization. They make complex content understandable, write precise instructions and [...]
The systems used in today's industrial landscape are becoming ever more extensive and complex. Comprehensible, clear and structured plant documentation is essential. It not only ensures compliance with legal requirements, but also contributes to efficiency and safety in operation. Digital provision makes it easier for plant operators to access information for training, service and other [...]
Issue date: March 2025 DIN EN ISO 20607: Safety of machinery - Instruction handbooks - General principles for design A new draft of DIN EN ISO 20607 has been available since this month. The standard deals with requirements for the design of operating instructions for machinery. These requirements are a supplement to chapter 6.4 of DIN EN ISO [...]
How can editorial processes be made more efficient? What automation options do COSIMA and SCHEMA ST4 offer? These and many other questions were the focus of the round table events at our company. Numerous users of COSIMA and SCHEMA ST4 attended two round table events at tecteam. Together with employees from the manufacturers, they experienced events full of exciting discussions and [...]
