Knowledge base articles

A product’s digital twin reflects its exact configuration. For the technical documentation to match the product, it must be written and delivered product-specific and cannot cover several different product variants. But how is this product-specific documentation created and what do the authoring processes have to look like?

This article describes a solution that Endress+Hauser is using to address the challenges of product-specific documentation for the digital twin. read more

Two founding members of the iiRDS Consortium explain the importance and potential of iiRDS and its integration at Endress+Hauser. An interview with Thomas Ziesing from Endress+Hauser and iiRDS consultant Ulrike Parson from parson. Interview: Susanne Lohmüller  read more

In July 2024, the Ecodesign Regulation replaced the Ecodesign Directive in the EU to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of products through stricter requirements. The regulation covers a wide range of products such as household appliances, electronics, and lighting, and is part of the EU's strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and promote a circular economy.

One part of this regulation is the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which is designed to ensure transparent traceability throughout a product's lifecycle. The DPP is still in draft form. It is being developed by the German Federal Office for the Environment and Nature Conservation and will be mandatory for manufacturers of certain products. read more

For suppliers and for users of technical equipment, processes, or systems, technical documentation is critical f. But what exactly is technical documentation? When do we need it and when is it even mandatory? How can you efficiently create high-quality technical documentation as a manufacturer? This article will answer these questions. read more

A CCMS (Content Component Management System) organizes the modular content of technical documentation in a database. Usually, the content is stored in the XML format. read more