IMDS Release 14.1 is coming soon
IMDS No sooner has Release 14.0 been implemented in the IMDS than Release 14.1 is already casting its shadow. The following changes were announced in the last mdsystem newsletter:1. Default…
New guidelines for better chemical management
IMDS The IMDS Steering Committee recently published a new guideline to help "prepare or optimize the processes and procedures used by companies for chemical product compliance." This replaces the previous…
IMDS Release 14.0 coming on May 10th, 2023
IMDS The next IMDS release, originally planned for late 2022/early 2023, is currently scheduled for May 10, 2023. The following changes will occur:Structure mixThe addition introduced with Release 13.2 for…
The IMDS terms of use are going to be changed
IMDS On September 12, 2022, the revised IMDS Terms of Use (ToU) will go into effect. According to DXC Technology, this is to allow "IMDS-registered companies (OEMs and suppliers) extended…
imds professional at the AIAG IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference in October
IMDS On October 11 and 12, the IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference will be held by AIAG. AIAG (short for Automotive Industry Action Group) is the US automotive industry…
New IMDS guidelines as of September 1, 2022
IMDS From September 1, 2022, revised guidelines will apply in the IMDS. However, DXC Technology, as the operator of the system, recommends already following the new guidelines now. The guidelines…
How to report electronic components in IMDS
IMDS Deactivating IMDS Guideline 019 caused huge challenges for many suppliers within the automotive world. The long-established procedure of mapping PCBs and electronic components via data sheets published by the…
Knowledge Sharing and Fellowship at the IMDS User Convention
IMDS The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, IMDS Release 14.0, and RoHS changes were just three of the main topics discussed at the virtual IMDS user convention. About 30 IMDS…
IMDS User Convention 25-05-22 – Presentations
IMDS Here you can find the presentations of the last IMDS user convention.AgendaSupply Chain Act - ein overviewTim Thome (imds professional GmbH & Co.KG)Looking beyond the horizon: Prospective changes to…
IMDS Release 13.2 announced for end of April
IMDS DXC Technology has announced the rollout of IMDS Release 13.2 for April 27, 2022. Here is an overview and brief explanation of the upcoming changes: Warning for Application Code…