Know-how for manufacturers who get it right.
Practical articles on technical documentation, spare parts and the new EU rules – clearly explained, with checklists and concrete next steps.
Machinery Regulation 2027: your guide to technical documentation
Timeline, changes from the Machinery Directive, digital instructions, technical documentation and checklist – all on one page.
CybersecurityCyber Resilience Act for machinery: what manufacturers need to do now
The first reporting obligations have applied since 11 September 2026, the full Cyber Resilience Act applies from 11 December 2027. For connected machinery it comes on top of the Machinery Regulation – with its own requirements for security, updates and documentation.
Technical writingHow to write an operating manual: structure, required content and template for machinery
A good operating manual protects users, reduces liability risks and takes load off your service team. Here’s what it must contain, how to structure it – and how to save most of the work.
Machinery RegulationDigital instructions under the Machinery Regulation: how to get it right
From 20 January 2027 manufacturers may provide instructions digitally. That saves printing, shipping and version chaos – if the conditions are met.
Service & spare partsSpare parts management in machine building: from guesswork to one-click requests
Spare parts keep machines running – and are an important line of business for many manufacturers. But it often fails at the simplest step: clearly identifying the right part.
ConformityCE marking of machinery: the process under the Machinery Regulation in 7 steps
With the CE marking, the manufacturer declares that the machine meets all applicable EU requirements. From 20 January 2027 the procedure follows the Machinery Regulation.
26 points to tick off before 20 January 2027.
Portfolio, risk assessment, cybersecurity, instructions, technical documentation and processes – compact on two pages, ideal for your next team meeting.
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