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Combining real and virtual testing for automated driving

09-Mar-2018

TÜV SÜD is working intensively on the development of test methods for automated vehicles. At the Automotive Testing Expo Korea 2018, Dr Houssem Abdellatif, Head of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems at the German expert organisation TÜV SÜD, will present methods of verifying the operational safety of these vehicles. He believes computer simulation needs to play a significant role in this verification.

Smart solutions for the future of rail

08-Mar-2018

TÜV SÜD will showcase its portfolio at the Asia Pacific Rail exhibition from 20 to 21 March 2018. As associate sponsor, the experts of the Business Unit Rail will be represented at booth M01. TÜV SÜDs presence focuses on smart rail safety solutions including independent safety assessments, virtual test methods, rail automation solutions, predictive analysis (with the help of AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber security. In an expert presentation also a systematic approach to ensure safe and reliable rail energy systems will be showcased.

New requirements for medical devices

06-Mar-2018

At MT-Connect, to be held in Nuremberg from 11 to 12 April 2018, TÜV SÜD will inform on how the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) will impact on medical device manufacturers. The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) will be a further important topic at the company’s stand. TÜV SÜDs experts will also inform about testing and certification of medical devices – in particular for global market access (GMA) (Hall 10, Stand 323)

TÜV SÜD explains changes to DIN ISO 45001

05-Mar-2018

Munich. DIN ISO/FDIS 45001 was published in November. Up to the end of January 2018, occupational health and safety (OH&amp;S) experts had the possibility to submit changes to the revision of OH&amp;S management systems and vote on the draft of the standard. That period has now expired. The draft standard received the necessary approval and the development of the standard is now entering its final phase. Publication of the standard is expected in March 2018

TÜV SÜD and DFKI to develop “TÜV for Artificial Intelligence”

02-Mar-2018

The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and TÜV SÜD are launching a joint project to certify systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) used in autonomous driving and develop a ‘roadworthiness test’ for algorithms. To do so, the experts will explore the learning behaviours of AI systems with the aim of being able to control the systems’ reactions. The main objective is to develop an open platform, known as ‘Genesis’, for OEMs, suppliers and technology companies. The platform will be able to validate artificial intelligence modules and thus provide the basis for certifications. The project highlights TÜV SÜD’s claim to the status of leading independent testing and certification organisation in the development of autonomous driving.

TÜV SÜD – life-cycle partner of the real-estate industry

27-Feb-2018

TÜV SÜD presents itself as a life-cycle partner of the real-estate industry from 13 to 16 March 2018 at MIPIM in Cannes. Its presence at the international flagship trade fair of the real-estate industry centres on data-consistency services based on Building Information Modelling (BIM), quality-assurance services for investments in real estate and simulation services designed to reduce investment risks. (Booth R7.G16)er tyres. In Germany, the mark – depicting a snowflake against a stylised mountain range – has been mandatory for new tyres since the start of the year. TÜV SÜD contributes its expertise in the field and assists tyre manufacturers and importers with the homologation of winter tyres.

TÜV SÜD – ensuring tyres run smoothly

16-Feb-2018

TÜV SÜD is showcasing a whole array of services for the tyre industry at Tire Technology Expo 2018, the trade show to be held from 20 to 22 February in Hanover, the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony. A focus of interest this year is the alpine symbol mark for winter tyres. In Germany, the mark – depicting a snowflake against a stylised mountain range – has been mandatory for new tyres since the start of the year. TÜV SÜD contributes its expertise in the field and assists tyre manufacturers and importers with the homologation of winter tyres.

Germany had the highest increase of hydrogen refuelling stations worldwide in 2017

14-Feb-2018

In Germany, 24 public refuelling stations have gone into operation in 2017, turning the German public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure into the second largest globally with 45 public stations, ahead of the USA (40 stations) and only surpassed by Japan with 91 public stations. A total of 64 stations were opened worldwide in the past year. This is the result of the tenth annual assessment by H2stations.org, a website of Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik (LBST) and TÜV SÜD.

TÜV SÜD America Appoints New Vice President of Strategic Account Management and Sales Enablement

09-Feb-2018

TÜV SÜD America Inc., a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider that specializes in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training, and knowledge services, announces the appointment of Ms. Kristen Downs to the role of Vice President of Strategic Account Management and Sales Enablement for the Americas, including TÜV SÜD Canada, TÜV SÜD América de México, and TÜV SÜD America do Brasil.

Information from TÜV SÜD: The German Food Code (Deutsches Lebensmittelbuch) provides guidance for consumers

08-Feb-2018

The quality of food is an excellent topic for heated debates. The regularly updated German Food Code (Deutsches Lebensmittelbuch) has provided guidance to consumers and producers for decades. The Internet portal of the German Food Code Commission contains information on what consumers may expect from food. TÜV SÜDs food experts explain to consumers how to use the Food Code.

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