Two frameworks, two different goals. We break down NIS2 and the CRA, connect them to BSI TR-03183 and EN 18031 — and explain what this means for your components.
Chip crisis, cost pressure and shifting alliances shaped the German electronics industry in 2025. What changed in the supply chain — and why resilience now depends on earlier decisions.
While everyone talks about the 2027 CRA deadline, EN 18031 has been mandatory since 1 August 2025 — no transition period. Here's who's affected and what needs to be provable now.
A component passes through many stations — from goods receipt to handover. Why the link between component, process step, and outcome often gets lost, and how a Chain of Trust fixes that.
From December 2027, firmware traceability, auditability and recall readiness are mandatory – for manufacturers and their entire supply chain. What the Cyber Resilience Act specifically demands and how companies can prepare now.
