Deepfakes, AI-generated content and biometric systems are moving further into the regulatory spotlight. From 2 August 2026, additional provisions of the EU AI Act become applicable, introducing binding transparency requirements and strengthening enforcement across...
Development & Certification
New VDE-AR-N 4100 standardises requirements for meter and transformer installations
Revised TAR Low Voltage responds to rising connected loads in buildings and establishes more uniform guidelines for planning, metering and installation As the electrification of buildings increases, so too do the demands placed on their electrical infrastructure....
Perimeter security does not begin at the fence
DIN VDE V 0826-20 focuses on the security performance of the overall system and establishes a practical framework for the planning, installation, operation and evaluation of perimeter security systems Fence sensors, video technology, radar and other detection systems...
Injection Attack Detection: New testing methods for biometric systems are gaining in importance
European specification CEN/TS 18099 establishes a framework for assessing digital attacks on biometric authentication systems The security of biometric systems is increasingly becoming a focus for standardisation organisations, testing bodies and technology providers....
UL certification for industrial edge systems: Neousys strengthens its focus on safety and robustness
The trend towards decentralised AI and edge computing platforms in industry, automation and critical infrastructure is simultaneously raising the bar in terms of the safety, reliability and resilience of the hardware used. Against this backdrop, Neousys Technology has...
Pinpoint sound: New metasurface could revolutionise loudspeaker technology
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel loudspeaker that can direct sound specifically at individual people – without those in the immediate vicinity hearing the same sound. The technology is based on what is known as an acoustic...
Alarm transmission in fire alarm systems: Why standard-compliant connections are increasingly becoming a matter of liability and resilience
Between DIN EN 50136, KRITIS requirements and operator responsibility: Why secure alarm transmission is far more than just signal forwarding Reliable notification of the fire service is one of the key protection objectives of modern fire alarm systems (FAS)....
The GDPR in the AI era: When measures no longer fit the reality
Author: Marc ten Eikelder, Head of EMEA Marketing and Senior Director of Industry Research at Kiteworks The General Data Protection Regulation is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It came into force on 25 May 2016 and became binding two years later. From a German...
Neuro-controlled exoskeletons – New prospects for mobility in people with spinal cord injuries
Restoring the ability to walk is one of the greatest challenges in modern neurorehabilitation. However, advances at the interface of neuroscience, robotics and artificial intelligence are opening up new avenues: for the first time, neurostimulated exoskeletons make it...
Drone-based radar technology for detecting avalanche hazards
New perspectives for safety and infrastructure Assessing avalanche risks is one of the key challenges in the Alpine region. Traditional methods have so far relied on spot snowpack profiles and manual measurements, which are not only time-consuming but also involve...
