Partnership Combines Software, Operational Expertise, and Training for the Automotive Industry

Reutlingen / Weilrod, April 13, 2026 – iPoint-systems gmbh (iPoint) and imds professional GmbH & Co. KG (imds professional) have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, they support companies in the automotive industry in managing IMDS (International Material Data System) processes more efficiently and ensuring compliance with material regulations.

The partnership combines iPoint’s expertise in software and automation with imds professional’s operational know-how in IMDS and material compliance. This enables companies to accelerate material data processes, improve data quality, and meet regulatory requirements more reliably. In addition, both partners are developing a joint training offering.

Background: Increasing Pressure on Material Data Management

The cooperation is driven by growing pressure on material data management within the automotive industry.

Regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, supply chains more complex, and both customers and authorities are demanding reliable data and transparent processes. This is exactly where iPoint and imds professional combine their strengths.

iPoint contributes its expertise in software and automation for material data management. At the center is IPOINT Compliance, a solution designed to manage IMDS data and regulatory requirements efficiently across the supply chain.

imds professional complements this approach with many years of experience in the practical implementation of IMDS and material compliance requirements. The company supports manufacturers and suppliers with consulting, operational services, and training.

Added Value Through the Combination of Software and Practice

One key benefit of the partnership lies in combining powerful technology with hands-on expertise.

Many tasks that previously required significant time for research and data processing can now be automated with IPOINT Compliance.

At the same time, imds professional’s operational experience strengthens this technological foundation. As a result, companies gain both speed and reliability in their day-to-day IMDS and compliance activities. Depending on the use case, additional sustainability requirements—such as Product Carbon Footprints (PCF)—can also be better supported.

Training as a Key Element of the Partnership

Training is another central pillar of the collaboration.

Together, iPoint and imds professional have developed a practice-oriented curriculum tailored to industry needs. It is designed to qualify professionals and support companies in building internal expertise. During the implementation and use of iPoint software, imds professional supports users with consulting, services, and training.

Interested parties will soon be able to join a joint information webinar hosted by iPoint and imds professional. Starting in July 2026, both partners will also offer regular public training sessions.

Voices on the Partnership

Peter Schmidt, CEO, iPoint
“With imds professional, we are gaining a partner deeply embedded in the IMDS ecosystem with extensive hands-on experience. Together, we combine powerful software with operational expertise, creating greater efficiency and reliability in managing material compliance requirements.”

Magdalena Georgi, Managing Director, imds professional GmbH & Co. KG
“Today, companies need both robust systems and practical implementation expertise. Our partnership with iPoint brings exactly these elements together and helps to establish more efficient IMDS and material compliance processes.”

About imds professional

imds professional supports companies in meeting material and product compliance requirements in a sustainable and reliable way while ensuring adherence to all regulations. Our core business includes consulting, services, and training related to environmental laws, regulations, directives, and customer-specific requirements.

As a leading service provider in Product Environmental Compliance, our mission is to optimize environmental compliance programs in a way that creates real value. Through neutral and focused consulting as well as tailored services and training, we help companies remain competitive despite increasing regulatory pressure.

Since 1999, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as global corporations in manufacturing and processing industries have relied on our expertise.
More information: www.imds-professional.com

About iPoint

iPoint is a global leader in software solutions for product compliance and sustainability across complex value chains. Headquartered in Reutlingen, the company develops data-driven applications that help businesses meet regulatory requirements, analyze CO₂ emissions, and make sustainable decisions.

Under the strategic concept of “Impact Intelligence,” iPoint connects compliance and sustainability within a unified data framework—from material research to Digital Product Passports (DPP) and Product Carbon Footprints (PCF), all the way to full Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).

iPoint solutions are used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, electronics, and beyond—for example within the International Material Data System (IMDS) or in the creation of carbon-calculated bills of materials (CCBOM).
More information: www.ipoint-systems.com