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Revised NEN 7510 published
19 December 2024
To keep quality standards relevant and up-to-date, they are periodically revised. Following the revision of ISO 27001 in 2022, a new version of the NEN 7510 has recently been published. Below, we highlight some of the key changes in the NEN 7510:2024.
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The road to a new detergent for the Accelerated Notched Pipe Test (ANPT)
18 December 2024
The Accelerated Notched Pipe Test (ANPT) plays a crucial role in assessing the resistance of polyethylene (PE) pipes to slow crack growth, because it mimics real-world installation damage. However, recent restrictions on the detergent Arkopal N100, traditionally used in the test, have posed challenges for compliance with international standards. This article explores the search for a more sustainable alternative detergent, with Kiwa Technology at the forefront of these developments.
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Kiwa and KNRB extend and strengthen partnership
11 December 2024
Kiwa has extended its successful collaboration with the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation (KNRB) for another two years. Since 1992, Kiwa has supported the Dutch rowing team, and the Kiwa logo will continue to feature prominently on the boats of TeamNL Rowing as they prepare for the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
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The 5 misconceptions about hydrogen
9 December 2024
Many people think of hydrogen as something new—a futuristic technology that has only recently gained attention. This isn’t entirely true. Hydrogen has been used for decades in industrial processes. However, numerous misconceptions still surround hydrogen, especially as it gains prominence in the energy transition. Let’s debunk some of these myths.
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Hydrogen in Industry: The key to decarbonization
4 December 2024
Is your industrial organisation ready for the energy transition? Many Dutch industrial companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, driven not only by societal expectations but also by stricter regulations. With the ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and a CO₂ reduction of 55% by 2030, the government expects companies to actively contribute to decarbonization. The question is: how can your business prepare and what role can hydrogen play in this?
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Why hydrogen is essential in the energy transition
4 December 2024
The energy transition involves significant changes: phasing out fossil fuels and switching to sustainable, clean energy sources. Hydrogen plays a key role in this shift. Although hydrogen has long been used in industrial processes, it is now gaining attention as a clean energy source. But why is hydrogen so vital in this transition? Let’s dive in.
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Quality is more than a certificate; it’s a way of life
14 November 2024
Today, we celebrate World Quality Day 2024, a global initiative organized by the Chartered Quality Institute, dedicated to championing excellent quality management. This year’s theme is ‘Quality: from compliance to performance’. Here to tell us more is Eugène den Elzen, Quality Manager at Kiwa’s Corporate Services.
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Celebrating the Importance of International Standards
14 October 2024
Elk jaar op 14 oktober vieren we wereldwijd World Standards Day, Wereld Normalisatiedag. We staan die dag stil bij de inspanningen van experts die internationale standaarden ontwikkelen en daarmee zorgen voor een veiligere, duurzamere en efficiëntere wereld. Kwaliteitsstandaarden beïnvloeden bijna elk aspect van het dagelijks leven, van de kleding die we dragen en de auto’s die we besturen tot de apparaten die we gebruiken.
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