Entretien avec Christine Beck-Sablonski, présidente de l'association ECLASS association.

In this interview, Fabian Schwanitz, Product Owner of the CDP, provides exciting insights into the developments surrounding Release 16.0. He talks about the role of automation and AI in the processing of change requests, new functions in the Content Development Platform (CDP) and upcoming software updates that will further improve the submission process.

We're calling on professionals like you to help build the foundation for a truly circular economy.

In the course of the upcoming introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), leading purchasing associations in the furniture industry are sending out a clear signal: In future, they expect furniture manufacturers to provide standardized product data in ECLASS format.

On May 13 and 14, 2025, ECLASS was represented with its own stand at the BME eSolution Days. This trade fair appearance provided an excellent opportunity for professional networking, exchange and presentation of current developments related to the standard.

As part of the extended cooperation between PNO and ECLASS, a new application for the structured provision of product information has been developed. The “Profinet Productfinder” enables the integration of BMEcat files with ECLASS classifications - first of all in test use with 50 manufacturers with a temporary license. The aim is to validate the technical implementation and optimize digital data processes along the industrial value chain.

Oliver Hillermeier hands over the chairmanship of the ECLASS Board to Christine Beck-Sablonski.

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