IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

So, what exactly does the IEC do? Since 1906, we have been helping to make the world safer, greener, and more connected by developing international standards that power innovation and keep consumers safe. From emerging technologies like AI to everyday electrical and digital systems, our standards facilitate global trade and help provide reliable and sustainable energy access to communities around the world. Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/ezW5k3X #GetToKnowUs #WhoAreWe #Innovation #IECEmeringTech #Safety

Autonomous trucking is moving from pilots to product, with Torc Robotics using hub‑to‑hub routes, dedicated freight corridors and OEM partnerships to make driver‑out operations commercially viable by around 2027. This is about building a scalable ecosystem – redundant hardware, strong safety cases and tight integration with logistics networks – rather than a single “hero truck.” The IEC’s work on autonomous transport for smart cities adds crucial system‑level standards for safety, cybersecurity and interoperability, enabling autonomous trucks, shuttles and other AVs to plug into urban mobility responsibly, building public trust and more resilient mobility. Find out more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gTe9rC8T 🔗 IEC e‑tech: https://lnkd.in/eyCRfitD #AI #IECEmergingTech #AutonomousTrucking #SmartCities #Mobility

Network security is now a frontline safety issue in highly automated factories, not just an IT hygiene task. Connected robots, cobots and AGVs dramatically expand the attack surface, meaning a single breach can halt production, corrupt quality data or even create direct physical safety risks for workers. The IEC’s work on AI robots in industrial automation is crucial here, because it connects cybersecurity with functional safety – treating secure‑by‑design architectures, authenticated updates and robust communication protocols as prerequisites for trustworthy AI‑driven robotics. Taken together, the message is clear: if you are scaling robotics and automation, you must invest in network security and align to emerging IEC/ISO standards from day one, not bolt them on later. Find out more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqZ3vNBs 🔗 IEC e‑tech: https://lnkd.in/eSFfEyaa #AI #IECEmergingTech #Robotics #Automation #CyberSecurity

Humanoid robots are moving beyond “show‑and‑tell” demos, with payback periods as short as six months in high‑utilisation industrial settings such as automotive and logistics. The core message: ROI is emerging, but success depends on effective output, not just cheaper hardware. In parallel, the IEC’s work on humanoid robots is defining international standards that make these systems safer, interoperable, and ready to work alongside people at scale. Together, clear ROI data and robust standards are what will turn today’s hype into trustworthy, repeatable deployments. Find out more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eajukpA2 🔗 IEC e‑tech: https://lnkd.in/egGC6r7n #HumanoidRobots #Robotics #Automation #FridayGadget #IECEmergingTech

What standards for energy storage systems? Energy storage is essential to ensuring grid stability as demand grows for intermittent renewables. The IEC develops the technology agnostic standards required for this fast-growing and rapidly evolving area. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dcDu6U39 #IECEmergingTech #EnergyStorage #IECEnergyAccess #Innovation

Solar. Solar. Solar. One of the biggest success stories of the energy transition and also one of its fastest-moving. But success brings new challenges. With an estimated 78 million tonnes of solar PV waste by 2050, a critical question emerges: what happens next? From higher-efficiency perovskite cells to floating solar systems and the growing challenge of recycling millions of panels, the next chapter of solar is already taking shape. Standards are playing a key role in making sure that future is scalable, safe and sustainable. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_3QXunh #IECEnergyAccess #EnergyAccess #IECforSDGs #Innovation #PV #SolarEnergy

Geothermal is becoming a serious global energy player. Driven by rising energy demand, advances in drilling technology and the huge power needs of AI data centres, geothermal is gaining serious momentum as a source of reliable 24/7 clean energy. What makes next generation geothermal particularly interesting is that it is no longer limited to volcanic regions. New drilling techniques could make geothermal viable in many more countries around the world. Tech giants are already paying attention, with companies like Google and Meta investing in geothermal projects to help power data centres with around-the-clock clean electricity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehmNxgRh #IECEnergyAccess #Geothermal #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #Innovation #AI #DataCentres #RenewableEnergy

#DYK? Nearly all electricity in Uganda comes from renewables. Winnie Grace Onziru is a Senior Standards Officer at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. In this wide-reaching interview, she explains how electricity is accessed in Uganda, a country that is largely self-sufficient when it comes to electrical energy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtTbTF5H #IECEnergyAccess #EnergyAccess #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #Sustainability

Wind energy is expanding fast, but the story is no longer just “more turbines”, it’s bigger, offshore and increasingly circular. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2-8cnS8 New turbines are getting larger and moving further offshore, while floating wind technology is opening up new possibilities in deeper waters. At the same time, the sector faces challenges including rising costs and the need to recycle turbine blades at end of life. Jonathan Colby, Chair of IECRE, the IEC System for Conformity Assessment for Renewable Energy Applications, shares more. #IECEnergyAccess #Innovation #WindEnergy #FloatingWind #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

“Testing plays a vital role in the continuous improvement of standards” E-tech caught up with Ryan Morrison, whose experience in supplying testing labs gives him insight into the challenges they face in using standards and conformity assessment in the real world. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dsCjxucx #IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech #Testing #ConformityAssessment #Innovation #QualityInfrastructure