special Ausgabe 2/2007 (English)
special
special Ausgabe 2/2007 (English)
Standards - instruments of technology transfer

Standards are codified knowledge. They express the work and experience of generations. They define how technologies, interfaces and products must be made in order to work properly and fit together. Whereas many companies play an active role in designing standards and in this way improve their market opportunities, scientists are not adequately represented on standards committees. Yet early involvement by researchers in the standardization process is crucial if new technologies are to succeed in the market.