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DIN's Statutes lay down the principles and goals of German standardization. German Standardization Strategy The German Standardization Strategy sets out the goals of German industry, politics, research and standardization.

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. As a partner for industry, research and society as a whole, DIN plays a major role in helping innovations to reach the market in areas such as the digital economy or society, often within the framework of research projects.

According to an agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, DIN is recognized as the national standards body for Germany. Wherever standards are set in Germany, DIN is a unifying force. We build networks, help set up a common terminology, and …

Das Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN) ist die unabhängige Plattform für Normung und Standardisierung in Deutschland und weltweit.

1975 DIN and the German Federal Government sign an agreement by which DIN is recognized as the national standards body for Germany. The name "German Committee for Standardization" is changed to the "German Institute for Standardization, or "DIN" for short.

Anyone can use DIN Standards, and their use is voluntary. Buy standards Standards and other technical rules from Germany and around the world can be purchased from DIN Media, DIN's publishing house.

DIN represents German interests within ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. Today, roughly 85 % of all national standards projects are European or international in origin.

On this page, you can find the German Standardization Strategy as approved by the DIN Presidial Board on 3 November 2016. Vision: “Shape the future with standardization!” Mission: "Standardization in Germany helps business and society to strengthen, develop and open up regional and global markets."

A DIN SPEC is the fastest way to turn research into a marketable product. No obligation to reach a consensus, and smaller, more agile working groups make it possible to develop a DIN SPEC within only a few months.