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ETIM, the international classification standard for technical products

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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.

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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!

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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…

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UncategorizedRelease planning ETIM 11.0
January 12, 2026

Release planning ETIM 11.0

In its recent meeting, the ETIM International Technical Committee has approved the release planning for ETIM 11.0. The deadline for handing in change requests in the ETIM CMT tool (Classification…
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UncategorizedSeason greetings from ETIM International
December 22, 2025

Season greetings from ETIM International

2025 proved to be an eventful year. Now that we close up shop for the holidays, let’s look back on this year and look ahead at what is in store…
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UncategorizedETIM xChange validation tool upgraded
December 22, 2025

ETIM xChange validation tool upgraded

The xChange validation tool is now upgraded to also support the new version 2.0, that was released last November. The tool validates an uploaded file against the xChange schema and…
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