Knowledge base articles

Imagine scanning a QR code on a product. You can instantly access all relevant information, including the manufacturer, technical specifications, energy consumption, maintenance intervals, and spare parts. Certificates and recyclability information are also available immediately.

This is exactly how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) works. Rather than a document, the DPP is a structured, machine-readable dataset that makes product information available throughout the entire lifecycle. Read more

This overview explains why technical documentation is necessary and what to consider when creating it. Which systems and tools are required, and what are the legal requirements? You will also learn how your company can efficiently produce high-quality technical documentation. Read more

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

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