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Founded in 1906, the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the world’s leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for all electrical, …
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The IEC offers these experts a neutral and independent platform where they can discuss and agree on state-of-the-art technical solutions with global relevance and reach. These are …
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The last two decades of the 20th century saw the IEC continue to address new technologies as they emerged, creating new technical committees to prepare standards for lightning protection, …
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Upon admission, every IEC Member – one National Committee per country - promises to fully represent all private and public national interests in the field of electrotechnology at the global …
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Nov 11, 2025 · The bi-monthly online and print magazine published by the International Electrotechnical Commission, covering news on IEC standardization and conformity …