All that drives, swims or flies needs metal, so they say in the metal industry. From the perspective of standardisation, we can add: Construction, plant and mechanical engineering, smithery, jewellery making and recycling rely on standards.
The free market for metal products starts with the clear designation of products and the harmonised definition of properties. International, European and national standards ensure transparency with regard to
- orders,
- trade
- and deliveries.
Standardised material numbers indicate what you can do with a product. European directives on construction products, machinery and pressure equipment open up the European market and gain ground world-wide.
For further details and information on current developments, please see the thematic portal "Metals and metal processing" on the Website of the Austrian Standards Institute.
- Author:
- Mag. Priska Koiner
- Source:
- Dr. Johannes Stern. Austrian Standards Institute
