Steel components are essential for the construction industry; the safety of structures such as bridges, halls and high-rise buildings depends on their quality. DIN EN 1090-1 specifies requirements for the conformity assessment of structural steel components.

In its 13th edition, this book (in German only) has been greatly popular for many years. It contains 32 documents from the field of measuring devices and measurement procedures in length measuring technology, some of which are new and others which have been updated.

With rapidly advancing globalization, standards are a means of communicating reliable specifications. This also applies to welding, where DIN Standards and DVS Merkblätter perform important functions.

The series 2 of the two-volume DIN Taschenbuch “Technisches Zeichnen” contains the relevant standards for basic principles and mechanical drawing. It offers technical draughtspeople as well as students and trainees a valuable working aid that provides the collected knowledge in a compact format.

The global market for additive manufacturing in 2024 is estimated to be worth almost 30 billion US dollars - an enormous sum that underlines the importance of this relatively new technology. This success is also ensured by the wide range of applications, from the automotive industry to aerospace, construction, healthcare and private applications.