A new CEN-CENELEC Workshop is being established that will elaborate a CWA which defines the content and data of a digital product passport (DPP) for machines. The Workshop is an initiative by Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) has resulted from the work of the AIDEAS (AI Driven Industrial Equipment Product Life Cycle Boosting Agility, Sustainability and Resilience) EU Horizon Europe research project.
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the efficient management of information and data is a critical driver of innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness. As machinery plays a fundamental role across various sectors, from manufacturing to agriculture, the need for robust mechanisms to track, analyze, and utilize machine-related data has never been more pressing. The European Commission, recognizing this necessity, has advocated for the development of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) to enhance transparency, traceability, and the circular economy.
The CEN-CENELEC Workshop aims to address this strategic imperative by developing a standardized DPP for machines. This initiative aligns with broader EU directives and policies such as the Circular Economy Action Plan, aiming to foster sustainability and resource efficiency across industries. Through standardization, the DPP will provide a uniform framework for collecting, storing, and conveying essential information about machines throughout their lifecycle.
The initiative aligns with several directives and European legislation, particularly those concerning digital single markets, data protection regulations (like GDPR for data handling), and standards for interoperability in industrial operations.
The CWA is tailored for industrial manufacturers, machine producers. It is also invaluable for stakeholders interested in adopting sustainable practices through the use of repaired, reused, or recycled equipment. The data fields defined in this CWA can optimize the machines operational and material efficiencies by leveraging all relevant attributes for further steps in the lifecycle of a machine (reuse, recycle or repair).
The envisaged document should not be misconstrued as a detailed manufacturing manual for constructing new machines, nor does it cover safety regulations. Instead, it focuses on the data management and sustainability aspects of machines and components. The envisaged document excludes the definition of an IT infrastructure and will be orientated on the current developments of CEN/CLC-JTC 24 - DPP.
The final deliverables of this Workshop are expected to be finalized in September 2025.
The kick-off meeting is planned to take place remotely on 24 March 2025 from 10.00 to 13.00 (CEST).
All interested parties are invited to submit comments on the draft Project Plan using the commenting form below, to the Workshop Secretary, Syad Akkoub (DIN), (Syad.Akkoub@din.de) by 07 March 2025.
Registration: Please copy the (case sensitive) code: “DPPforMachines” and register at this link.
For more technical details, please refer to the draft Project Plan, which contains all relevant technical information. Additionally, comments or observations can be submitted via the dedicated commenting form below.
Download the documents:
- Workshop description and draft Project Plan
- Agenda of the kick-off meeting
- Registration form to the kick-off meeting
- Commenting form
