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26. January 2018
IEEE
IEEE – Global innovation driver for technology and science
The importance of scientific research in times of crisis
Crises such as the coronavirus pandemic have shown how crucial scientific research is for our society. They make it clear that we rely on dedicated experts to develop evidence-based solutions to global challenges. At the same time, public trust in science is declining. A trend that is further exacerbated by social media, unverified information and rapidly spreading misinformation.
The IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world’s leading professional association for electrical engineering, electronics and computer science. The abbreviation is pronounced “Ei-tripel-I”. The aim of the IEEE is to promote technological innovation for the benefit of mankind. It does this through scientific publications, technical conferences, the development of technical standards and numerous professional and educational initiatives. In close cooperation with members and partner organizations worldwide, the IEEE plays a key role in shaping technological progress.
Innovation through standardization – from the idea to the global standard
Companies that want to standardize their technologies internationally benefit from the tools and programs of the IEEE Standards Association. The association has developed a new way of teaching the development process of standards in a fun way. The “Mars Space Colony” learning program is the first simulation game for developing technical standards. It was designed by experts with over 20 years of experience in standardization and strengthens skills such as negotiation, consensus building and teamwork. Find out why technical standards are indispensable in product development at IEEE Innovation at Work.
Science and trust – global initiatives of the IEEE
In order to strengthen public trust in scientific work, the IEEE participates in international education initiatives. UNESCO , for example, uses the International Day of Light (held annually on May 16) to promote awareness of the role of light in science, technology, culture and education. The founding partners of the “Trust Science Pledge” initiative include the IEEE Photonics Society, SPIE and the Optical Society (OSA). They all work together to promote the reliability and credibility of scientific findings.
Scientific impact of the IEEE – influence on patents and technology development
The study Analysis of US Patent Referencing to IEEE Papers, Conferences, and Standards 1999-2019 clearly shows: New technologies are increasingly based on scientific publications – and IEEE contributions are cited most frequently.
Between 1999 and 2019, more than 104,000 patents were granted to the 50 leading US companies. These patents contained a total of over 800,000 references to scientific articles, conference papers and standards: a significant proportion of them from the IEEE environment. For comparison: in 2010, the average was still 4.13 contributions per patent, while in 2019 it had already reached 7.71 contributions per patent. These figures illustrate the growing influence of scientific research on technical innovations.
The study also examined forward-looking topics such as blockchain, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, in which IEEE publications are particularly relevant.
Timo Kandler
Expand your possibilities
Discover the world of technical innovation with the IEEE! Gain access to comprehensive resources, eLearning courses and standards that will enhance your professional development. Stay at the forefront of your industry and use the IEEE Xplore Digital Library to stay informed.
Access to knowledge – new digital resources:
In addition to traditional publications, the IEEE now also offers digital specialist resources such as working papers, videos, newsletters and online courses. It started with two platforms of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) – one of the largest discussion forums in the international energy industry. The Society also develops relevant standards for energy and grid systems. Two offerings are currently in the beta phase: the PES Resource Center and the Smart Grid Resource Center. Low-cost entry-level licenses are currently available for institutions, with more Resource Centers to follow.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is also involved in the field of electromobility. The special report “Powering Next-Gen Electric Vehicles” from the Tech Briefs Media Group (SAE International) is dedicated to topics such as battery technology, wireless charging and electric drives. This issue is sponsored by the IEEE and is available as a free download.
Collaborations and specialist publishers – knowledge for research and practice
In cooperation with River Publishers, the IEEE publishes technical reference books on applied research. Thanks to the cooperation with the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CAS) and the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS), many of the authors come from the IEEE network itself. The topics cover a broad spectrum: from electrical engineering, optics and photonics to mathematics, computer science, transportation engineering, power engineering and system development. All eBooks are published on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library and are available online immediately after publication
Using the IEEE Xplore Digital Library
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IEEE products and specialized digital libraries
TheXplore Digital Library – access to millions of technical specialist information items
The IEEE Xplore Digital Library is the central online portal for scientific and technical content of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. It provides access to more than five million documents from journals, conference proceedings, technical standards, eBooks and eLearning courses. This platform serves engineers, researchers and developers worldwide as a reliable source of up-to-date technical information and innovations.
All content can be searched, filtered and saved using IEEE Xplore ‘s modern search interface. Thanks to the new search engine, queries for all data formats are processed more efficiently. Search operators can already be entered in the simple search, and saved search queries can be conveniently reused. Overall, the new software guarantees greater performance, precision and future-proofing. Standards And More supports institutions, universities and companies with the licensing, integration and use of the IEEE Xplore Digital Library: from technical setup to user training.
The IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL)
The IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL) is the most comprehensive collection of scientific IEEE content. It contains all technical journals, conference papers and IEEE standards, supplemented by English-language VDE conference papers and optional partner content such as the IBM Journal of Research & Development or the Bell Labs Technical Journal.
Unlimited access includes all content from 1832 onwards, making it one of the most comprehensive technical backfiles in the world. The IEL is therefore an indispensable tool for research, development and industry, providing in-depth insights into historical and modern developments in electrical engineering, computer science and applied sciences.
IEEE eLearning Library is a collection of more than 400 course modules in a wide range of topic areas. Including highly-topical subjects such as cyber security, ethical hacking, internet of things and artificial intelligence.
IEEE-Wiley eBooks is an extensive ebook collection starting in1974, which is continually updated with new content.
IEEE-Wiley Telecommunications eBooks is a further ebook collection with titles in the area of telecommunications, dating back to 2007.
IEEE Standards are available as a complete package, subject collection or for a limited number of downloads. The collection includes the current, historical and withdrawn standards as well as the draft standards (drafts).
IEEE Enterprise is a download-based product tailored to your needs for IEEE publications from the journals, conference proceedings, ebooks and partner content.
IEEE Membership is a community of over 460,000 technology and engineering professionals. … and further products.
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The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world’s largest professional association for electrical engineering, electronics and computer science. It develops international technology standards, publishes scientific journals and conference papers and promotes research and education.
The IEEE Xplore Digital Library is the central portal for scientific and technical publications of the IEEE. It offers access to millions of technical articles, standards, conference papers, eBooks and learning modules. Companies, research institutions and universities use the platform to quickly find relevant information and integrate it into projects.
The IEEE eLearning Library offers over 400 online courses on topics such as cybersecurity, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. In addition, the IEEE-Wiley eBooks provide access to one of the largest collections of technical textbooks in the world – ideal for teaching, research and continuing education:
26. January 2018
DIN
DIN e.V. & DIN Media GmbH
The common goal is to make standardization technologies, processes, products and services safe and globally applicable for everyone, thereby strengthening the innovative power and competitiveness of the economy. The offerings range from standardized modules to individually tailored solutions – always precisely tailored to the needs of the customer.
SAM is a sales partner for the products marketed by DIN Media:
- Standards and guidelines
- Standards management solution Nautos
- Best Collections
- Network licenses
Other collections are also available: In detail:
- VDI – Guidelines (Association of German Engineers)
- LN (aviation standards) of DIN
- VG standards (defense equipment) and WL (material performance sheets) of the BAAINBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support)
- DVS data sheets and guidelines (German Association for Welding and Allied Processes)
- Mechanical Engineering Standards Switzerland (SNV Swiss Association for Standardization)
- ISO Standards (International Organization for Standardization)
- Collection of technical law (all legal and administrative regulations with a technical reference that apply in Germany and the EU)
- BSI Standards (British Standards Institution)
- GEFMA – Guidelines and Manuals (German Association for Facility Management)
Nadine Weichelt
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Get access to the relevant DIN standards now and expand your knowledge with our comprehensive BEST Collection. Benefit from up-to-date and relevant information for quality, safety and standardization in your industry.
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26. January 2018
ASTM International
ASTM International
ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) was founded as ASTM in 1898. ASTM is one of the largest standards organisations and develops technical standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM Standards play an important role in the global economy. Renowned for quality in the development of standards, ASTM strives for the transfer of new technologies into international standards. ASTM Standards result from the work of over 30,000 ASTM members in more than 100 countries.
Astm International – leading global standards for industry and innovation:
ASTM International is one of the world’s leading developers of voluntary consensus standards. With over 13,000 active ASTM standards in use internationally, ASTM contributes significantly to improving product quality, safety, market access and global trade.
Companies, authorities, research institutes and laboratories worldwide use ASTM standards to:
- Ensure product safety and quality
- Reducing international trade barriers
- Standardizing technical innovations
- Strengthen consumer and market confidence
ASTM standards are a central component of modern quality and compliance strategies.
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ASTM Compass is the online platform for accessing ASTM publications. These include scientific publications (peer-reviewed conference proceedings and technical papers), standards, eBooks and articles from internationally renowned journals including a backfile dating back to 1932.
Other standards organisations also offer their technical data via ASTM Compass, such as:
- API American Petroleum Institute
- AWS American Welding Society
- AWWA American Water Works Association
ASTM classifications
- Iron and Steel Products
- Nonferrous Metal Products
- Metals Test Methods and Analytical Procedures
- Construction
- Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Fossil Fuels
- Paints, Related Coatings, and Aromatics
- Textiles
- Plastics
- Rubber
- Electrical Insulation and Electronics
- Water and Environmental Technology
- Nuclear, Solar, and Geothermal Energy
- Medical Device and Services
- General Methods and Instrumentation
- General Products, Chemical Specialties, and End Use Products
ASTM and Global Trade
ASTM standards promote international trade through:
- Harmonization of technical requirements
- Removal of technical barriers to trade
- Creation of uniform quality criteria
- Facilitating market access
Companies – from global corporations to technology-oriented start-ups – benefit from clearly defined technical framework conditions that create a level playing field and increase regulatory certainty.
Franz Fischer
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Get access to the leading ASTM standards and publications that are critical to quality and safety in your industry. Experience the benefits of the ASTM Compass platform and access an extensive collection of science-based standards and technical publications.
Current news:
- Certification of Cannabis
- Gas Fracking
- Additive Manufacturing
- Civil Engineering
The ASTM magazine Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems has published a special issue on industrial production after COVID 19. The pandemic has caused difficulties for the manufacturing industry and led to a decline in production. The 21 articles in the special issue discuss possible measures from a practical and political perspective. Examples are used to discuss vaccine production, pandemic-proof factories and the use of artificial intelligence, among other things.
FAQs
How can I access ASTM publications?
As a partner of ASTM, you can obtain access to all ASTM publications and standards through us. We can support you in your search for relevant data and are available without delay for any questions!
Which standards are defined by ASTM?
The standards defined and published by ASTM cover many disciplines and classifications in the goods and services domain, as well as in the area of materials and testing. The standards can be searched in ASTM’s Book of Standards. This contains approximately 12,000 standards which are available in print, CD-ROM or electronic formats. We can gladly advise you on the selection and purchase of relevant content. We guarantee prompt support in case of questions regarding the purchase of data through ASTM Compass.
What is ASTM Certification?
A small part of ASTM is the certification body SEI – Safety Equipment Institute. The certification program of the SEI is voluntary and based on internationally-recognised standards like ASTM, ANSI, CSA, NFPA, NIJ and NOCSAE.
26. January 2018
ACM
ACM ebook collection
Wissenschaftliches Fachwissen der weltweit führenden Fachgesellschaft für Informatik.
Ergänzen Sie Ihre digitale Bibliothek mit den exklusiven eBook-Sammlungen der Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Von hochspezialisierten Forschungsmonografien bis zu praxisnahen Lehrbüchern – wir bieten Ihnen direkten Zugriff auf das Fundament der modernen Informatik.
Subject areas:
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Bioinformatics
- Cloud Computing
- Computer graphics
- Data management
- History of Computing
- Information Gathering and Digital Libraries
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- People-focussed data processing
- Mobile Computing
- Multimedia Systems
- Parallel data processing
- Programming languages
- Spatial and geographic information systems
- Security and data protection
- Software developement
- Neworking and communication
- Web technology and science
Stephan Hanser
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24. January 2018
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About us
About us
SAM: Technical-scientific specialist information.
We have been dedicated to technical and scientific specialist information for 15 years. Our expertise is based on many years of experience in this field. Specialist information includes not only standards and technical regulations, but also patents, research journals, conference documentation, specialist books, e-learning courses and much more.
Our partners are professional associations of engineers and scientists as well as publishers with a focus on technology. We represent our partners locally at conferences and meetings, organize joint events and hold regular user group meetings.
We support and advise companies, universities, authorities and research institutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You can meet us at important congresses and seminars on site.
We offer training in the use of the databases, on site or online. Our consulting and service offering supports you in the selection and procurement of content, license agreements and guarantees fast support if required.
With eresearchcenter, we have developed an innovative software solution for the management of standards and technical guidelines. On request, we can integrate information into customer-specific IT infrastructures. Or we can help you to provide data in your own applications.
For patent searches and portfolio analyses, we offer you InnovationQ Plus, a new database in which your portfolio can be analyzed and evaluated using semantic searches in patents and non-patent literature. We also support you with structured idea generation or the protection of your ideas through defensive publications.
We are a member of DIN (German Institute for Standardization) and GESIG (Network for Specialist Information).
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Contact us today and benefit from our 15 years of expertise! Let us master your challenges together – from research and training to the integration of individual solutions. We are your partner for innovative specialist information and efficient database solutions.
24. January 2018
Standards management
Standards management: Efficient management of technical norms and standards
Standards management refers to the organized handling of technical regulations, guidelines and standards that apply to products, processes and services. The aim is to systematically record, monitor and keep up-to-date all of a company’s standards and requirements. An efficient system ensures that only valid and relevant standards are used. In this way, quality, safety and conformity in accordance with DIN and ISO can be guaranteed.
Modern standards management software supports this through central databases, automatic change monitoring and clear access rights for all parties involved. This allows internal and external documents, standards and technical regulations to be maintained and linked in a structured manner. The result is transparent and traceable documentation that noticeably simplifies audit and certification processes.
norml: Your partner for efficient standards management
With over 15 years of experience, SAM is your reliable partner for technical and scientific information. Our norml platform supports companies, authorities, research institutions and universities in maintaining an overview of national and international norms, guidelines and standards.
Central processes & functions in standards management
An efficient standards management system digitally maps all work steps: from research to up-to-dateness monitoring. The aim is to enable companies to access up-to-date information at any time, track changes and efficiently integrate standards into existing processes. The software solution from Standards And More GmbH combines practical tools with automated processes to significantly reduce time, costs and potential risks. It supports institutions in the administration, licensing and monitoring of all relevant documents – both nationally and internationally.
Intelligent research
More than 2.8 million metadata records from over 300 rule setters with quick filters & professional search.
License management
Access rights for individual workstations, groups or entire organizations – flexibly definable.
Up-to-dateness monitoring
Automated check for new versions – even without document ownership.
Order workflow & ERP
Integrated ordering functions incl. cost centers, supplier information & CSV export for ERP.
Internal documents & company standards
Manage, access and monitor your own specifications and supplier requirements.
Statistics & evaluations
Analysis of searches, downloads & accesses – evaluable by time period and groups.
norml offers these advantages for your standards management
Efficiency:
- Time saving: Reduce the effort for manual checks and still stay up to date.
- User-friendly interface: self-explanatory and can be used without training. Access to the standards management software via the web browser.
- Comprehensive search tools: Use powerful search functions to quickly find the standards you need.
- Efficient organization: All standards are stored centrally, which considerably simplifies administration and access.
- Automated processes: Reduce manual intervention with automated notifications and updates to save time and resources.
Functionality:
- Extensive database: approx. 2.8 million metadata records for efficient standards research, expandable with individual databases.
- Integration of all standards: Full-text collections such as BEST Collections and VDE subscriptions are integrated and automatically updated.
- Update control: Track changes and versions of standards to ensure you are always using the most up-to-date information.
- Individual filters: Filter results according to various criteria to further refine your search and identify relevant standards more quickly.
- Role concept: Flexible rights management for different user groups and locations, including for supplier access.
Flexibility:
- Individualization: normI enables solutions to be tailored to specific company needs, so that you can optimally adapt the standards management software to your requirements.
- Adaptability: Individual adaptations to corporate identity and system environments are possible.
- Flexibility: Open for linking external standards portals (e.g. ASTM, SAE etc.) with convenient and legally compliant access.
- Data consistency: The linking options from external systems in norml ensure that all systems work with the same, current standards.
Why Standards And More is the right choice for you
Standards And More GmbH combines technological expertise with practical advice. Unlike many pure software providers, the company sees itself as a partner for information and standards management that accompanies the entire process: from the analysis of existing systems to the implementation of individual solutions.
Customers benefit from a modular system that can be adapted precisely to the respective requirements, as well as from a personal service team that is on hand to help with technical questions, updates or extensions. Standards Practice Committee (ANP) with active participation in the Standards Management and Artificial Intelligence subgroups.
Choosing Standards And More means choosing German engineering quality, reliable data maintenance and support based on partnership. For standards management that not only accompanies technical progress, but actively shapes it.
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Professional standards management covers all the steps required to keep technical standards, guidelines and standards up to date, accessible and legally compliant. This includes research, administration, license management and the monitoring of changes. Modern systems such as those from Standards And More GmbH automate these processes and ensure complete traceability of all standards in the company.
A standards management system supports you in complying with ISO, DIN and EU specifications. It automatically documents all changes, versions and responsibilities. This allows you to prove at any time during internal or external audits that your organization is working with the current standards – a decisive factor for certifications and product conformity.
The Standards And More system can be easily connected to existing ERP solutions and external standards portals such as STM Compass, SAE Mobilus and many more. All systems are automatically synchronized via CSV interfaces and APIs. As a result, the database remains consistent and all departments have access to the same, up-to-date information.
Nadine Weichelt
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Optimize your standards management with NORM-I, the modern platform for standards research and management. Easily access national and international standards, manage your inventory efficiently and customize the system to your individual needs. Contact us for a free on-site or online introduction.
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24. January 2018
Digital Library Collections
Digital Library Collections
ACM
Association for Computing Machinery
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ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
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Bentham Science
Open Access Journals & eBooks in in medicine and the natural sciences
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DIN
German Institute for Standardization
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IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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NIMONIK
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
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We advise universities, research institutes and corporations with the purchase and provision of technical publications and standards.
We support our customers with standards management and patent searches and offer scientific journals and conference proceedings, eBooks and eLearning courses in our digital portfolio. We partner with leading technical associations and publishers.
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