Material Dictionary: The Key to Transparent and Future-Proof Product Data
How can materials and components be described in a standardized, transparent, and cross-industry manner in the future? In this interview, Detlev Raguse (ECLASS) and Stefan Willms (morphe*) provide insights into the joint development of the Material Dictionary by ECLASS and morphe*. They discuss the project's practical use cases, the added value the solution offers companies, and its growing relevance to digital supply chains, sustainability, and the Digital Product Passport.
ECLASS Release 17.0 Alpha now available for testing
The alpha version of ECLASS Release 17.0 has been completed and is now available for testing by the ECLASS community. This marks the next important step in the release process: members of the relevant bodies, expert groups, IT service providers, and the developers’ community are invited to review the deliverables for technical and general issues and to provide feedback.
Interview: AI-Powered Mapping Between ETIM and ECLASS – A Milestone for Semantic Standardization
The ECLASS association has finished the initial version of an innovative, AI-driven mapping between the two leading standards, ETIM and ECLASS. In this interview, Thorsten Kroke discusses the project’s background, its underlying technology and how artificial intelligence is transforming the work of subject matter experts.
COMDO: A Common Semantics Framework for Unambiguous Product Descriptions
Unambiguous, machine-readable product information is essential for interoperability and automated processes. A new technical article from the DKE explains how the COMDO project involves ISO, IEC, and ECLASS working together on a common semantic foundation.
Further News
Partnership for better Data and Digital Twins
D&TS and complement are joining forces to help companies build usable digital twins. They are focusing on combining master data quality, ECLASS-compliant classification, and AAS technology.
Digital Product Passport: Laying the Groundwork now with structured Product Data
Many companies are not yet sufficiently prepared for the Digital Product Passport. In an interview with QRNow, Thorsten Kroke explains why companies should not wait for the EU to release all of its detailed requirements, and he discusses the role of clear semantic standards in the implementation process.
From Data Chaos to Data Intelligence
Material master data is the foundation of countless business processes – yet it often remains one of the biggest challenges for organizations. Inconsistent descriptions, duplicate records, and missing classifications create significant manual effort and reduce data quality. With the eptos™ AI Classification Engine, Paradine brings artificial intelligence to master data management, transforming fragmented data into a reliable, company-wide source of truth.
Furniture X Meets at ECLASS: Building Bridges for the Furniture Industry’s Digital Supply Chain
On June 3, 2026, the initiators of Furniture X and an expanded expert council convened at the German Economic Institute in Cologne. They discussed networking with other X initiatives, interoperability along the supply chain, and the role of ECLASS as the standard language for product descriptions in the Digital Product Passport (DPP).