Implementing new directives and standards in practice

The Medical Devices Directive (MDD) is currently undergoing comprehensive revision by the European Commission.At MEDICA 2012 (Hall 10, Stand B05) TÜV SÜD will inform medical devices manufacturers of how the changes will affect the harmonized standards and how requirements can be implemented in practice.The MEDICA trade fair will take place in Duesseldorf between 14 and 17 November.

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TÜV SÜD: Vehicle fleets prove that alternative drive systems are suitable for everyday use

Gas, hybrid, electricity – to improve energy efficiency and curb CO2 emissions, vehicle fleets are turning more and more often to alternative drive systems.The winners of the fifth GreenFleet® Award, which was presented by TÜV SÜD's subsidiary FleetCompany GmbH at the econfleet tradeshow in Muenster on 17 October, underline this fact.Flughafen Hamburg GmbH, UniCreditbank AG - HypoVereinsbank and Globetrotter Ausrüstung Denart & Lechhart GmbH and their particularly innovative mobility concepts convinced the high-profile jury of experts.

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TÜV SÜD: Now is the time to prepare for sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow

Joining the queues at the repair shop for a change-over to winter tyres when everybody else does; frantically searching for the ice-scraper while running late for work; forgetting to apply grease to the door seals before they freeze solid: to avoid a hectic start to the first cold winter days, motorists should prepare for the cold season now. TÜV SÜD experts have compiled the most important tips.

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TÜV SÜD provides high-voltage training to Bosch employees worldwide

TÜV SÜD Akademie will provide training worldwide to all Bosch employees who work on or near high-voltage systems. Following a call for tender, Bosch decided in favour of TÜV SÜD Akademie. The training provided to the Bosch employees will be based on the strict German safety regulations (BGI 8686 and BGR A3). TÜV SÜD Akademie has also designed special seminars for members of staff involved in battery assembly. The first training courses in Germany and China are already under way, and further training courses will shortly be launched in various countries including the UK, USA, India and Japan.

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Collectors' vehicles: Well-serviced and maintained into winter hibernation

As the days grow colder, convertibles and vintage cars are slowly vanishing from the roads. The season for collectors' vehicles is nearing its end. As the figures on their seasonal licence plates show, the end of October marks the end of automobile fun in the sun. TÜV SÜD's experts advise lovers of summer road trips on how to ensure their favourite car emerges from winter hibernation in mint condition and will re-start without problems in spring.

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TÜV SÜD Product Service Celebrates Opening of New EMC Facility at Midlands Hub

TÜV SÜD Product Service hosted an open day at its Bearley facility in the West Midlands on Thursday 11^th October 2012 to celebrate the official inauguration of its new semi-anechoic EMC chamber.

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TÜV SÜD stands for safety in industrial automation

Safety and reliability in industrial automation – at the SPS/IPC/Drives in Nuremberg from 27 to 29 November 2012, TÜV SÜD will showcase its range of services extending from Limited Product Certification of individual machines and components or Panel Shop certification to the protection of IT systems against cyber attacks, sabotage and espionage. Marking a premiere, TÜV SÜD will present its "IEC 61850" and "Embedded Systems – Safety & Security" certificates at the trade fair (Hall 4, stand 4–521).

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TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH appoints Oliver Philipp Cristinetti Head of Sales and Marketing

Effective from 1 October 2012, TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH has appointed Oliver Philipp Cristinetti (44) new Head of Sales and Marketing and Member of the Board of Management.The key responsibilities of the new position include strengthening of regional sales and internationalization and the building up of further key account structures.

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TÜV SÜD: Safety in all areas of electromobility

TÜV SÜD will showcase its complete portfolio of electromobility services, including battery and fuel-cell services, at eCarTec the 4th international fair for electric and hybrid mobility, from 23 to 25 October. The focal themes of the company's presence will be battery safety and charging and refuelling infrastructure. In Hall B 2, Stand 104, visitors can further inform themselves about TÜV SÜD's comprehensive range of training for safe work on vehicles with high-voltage or hydrogen systems. TÜV SÜD sits on the trade fair committee and will present a number of themes at the technical congress held in conjunction with the trade fair, including safety and performance testing of electrical energy storage systems.

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TÜV SÜD expands its service portfolio in China

TÜV SÜD has broadened its service offering in China by acquiring Sercura Limited, a boutique global inspection and auditing company.Headquartered in Hong Kong, Sercura specializes in pre-shipment inspections (PSIs) and factory audits (social compliance, technical and security) employing about 200 staff in 17 countries.

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TÜV SÜD makes smart buildings reliable and safe

Intelligent home networking and centralized control of devices and systems can enhance the comfort and security of residential properties and reduce energy consumption. To ensure smart buildings function reliably and safely, devices from a variety of manufacturers must be interoperable and tamper-proof. TÜV SÜD, a member of the SmartHome Initiative Germany, offers modular services and products needed for the realization of smart buildings and smart homes.

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Robert Kees appointed as new CEO of TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH

TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH has restructured its management team in Munich. Robert Kees has been newly appointed as CEO of the TÜV SÜD subsidiary, and will be sharing executive responsibility with Dr Jens Butenandt. His predecessor, Joachim Birnthaler, will head the new Global Customer Operations function at TÜV SÜD AG.

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TÜV SÜD BABT extends Marine Equipment Directive scope

TÜV SÜD BABT, the certification body of the TÜV SÜD Group and a Notified Body under the European Marine Equipment Directive (96/98/EC) has extended the scope of the product categories for which it can provide certification under this directive.  The scope extension, authorised by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), now includes product categories such as AIS-SARTs, Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems (BNWAS) and Navigation Lights under COLREG72.

In addition, TÜV SÜD BABT is now a UK Nominated Body, approved to undertake Type Approval of equipment listed in Annex A.2 of the directive.  Annex A.2 relates to “Equipment for which no detailed test standards exist in international instruments”.  Equipment listed in Annex A.2 of the directive cannot be “Wheel marked” unless it is listed in Annex A.1 and National Type Approval must therefore be sought.

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Hiking backpacks – getting it right with TÜV SÜD

A well-earned snack on the top of the mountain, a rain jacket for unexpected showers, sunscreen to protect against the high-altitude sun: a rucksack or backpack for mountain hiking trips has to handle all this and more. Choosing a new hiking pack for the new season is a task that should not be rushed. The sports product experts at TÜV SÜD offer helpful tips and advice.

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TÜV SÜD Product Service Announces DFS Testing Service

TÜV SÜD Product Service has launched its Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) testing service to ensure that wireless devices operating in the 5GHz band do not interfere with radar systems.

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TÜV SÜD: Time to plan the changeover to winter tyres

It's the same every year: long queues at tyre dealers and garages are evidence that winter tyres only occur to most of us when the first snow starts to fall. Drivers who want to skip the queues should plan their changeover to winter tyres now, advise the experts at TÜV SÜD. They point out that winter tyres are mandatory in Germany and remind car owners that a new tyre marking scheme will be introduced from November to provide guidance concerning wet grip, rolling resistance and external noise. TÜV SÜD also advises motorists on what to watch out for when buying new tyres, to put the brakes on rising mobility costs.

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