“Especially against the backdrop of global challenges, such as climate change, it is important to develop and apply solutions together. Standardization documents, i.e. relating to CO2 utilization, can make an important contribution towards addressing climate change.”
~ Stefan Kelnberger, Project Manager, DIN German Institute for Standardization, Research and Transfer Group
Stefan assists international researchers with transferring their research results into standardization. A mechanical engineer by training, Stefan holds both his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the Technical University of Berlin with an academic focus in the fields of fluid dynamics and quality management.
What is DIN?
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 helping innovations reach the market, also within the framework of research projects.
DIN was founded in 1917 and celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2017.
Can you explain standardization?
Simply put, experts from different parts of society collaboratively create and agree upon guidelines for a product or process. These guidelines describe the established state-of-the-art of the product or process in terms of terminologies, methodologies, specific requirements or characteristics.
Results of these efforts are market-oriented standardization documents that encourage quality assurance, safety, innovation, and communication as they align formerly individual approaches. By taking these documents into account, companies benefit from the ensured compatibility of their products and processes with those of other international business partners. Society as a whole benefits on multiple levels, e.g. in terms of accessibility, safety and environmental measures.