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ETIM, the international classification standard for technical products

The smartest way to a perfect data exchange of technical products? Looking for effective e-business solutions? Discover ETIM as your stepping stone!

ETIM International

ETIM International is the guardian of the ETIM classification model. We represent ETIM organizations all over the world with one shared objective: a sustainable classification standard for all technical products worldwide.

The benefits of classification

Classification is a clear-cut way to logically structure product data. The ETIM Model provides such a structure for technical products and ensures uniformity in shared product information. Want to stop searching and start finding? Use ETIM!

ETIM Academy (coming soon)

In need of support or information? Why not first update your knowledge on product data exchange, classification and the ETIM standards. ETIM International is about to launch their online academy for the community. Stay tuned…

Latest news

UncategorizedBeta release ETIM xChange V2.0 available for final checks
October 13, 2025

Beta release ETIM xChange V2.0 available for final checks

A little earlier than planned, today we published the beta release of ETIM xChange version 2.0. This beta release gives the ETIM community the opportunity to test the new draft…
AI generatedNieuwsberichten3500 Definitions for classes and groups added
September 30, 2025

3500 Definitions for classes and groups added

At ETIM International we have put AI to work to create definitions for each ETIM class. Today we have published the first batch of 3500 humanly validated class definitions so…
UncategorizedRelease planning ETIM xChange V2.0
June 26, 2025

Release planning ETIM xChange V2.0

Earlier in 2024, we launched the first version of the new ETIM xChange standard for the exchange of product master data. Its rapid adoption and successful implementation across the market…

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