Association

Learn how you can become a member – and how your company can benefit the most even without membership.

WE FREE UP RESOURCES

We want all companies to be able to cooperate globally by exchanging standardized master data. Rather than worrying about interfaces, terminologies or differing item numbers, they should focus on their core businesses.

ISO-COMPLIANT AND FUTURE-PROOF

We combine the diverse interests of these various participants in ISO-compliant processes that lead to consistent results. The results also accord with international standards.

REGIONAL OFFICES OF THE ASSOCIATION

In addition to its head office in Germany, eCl@ss maintains regional offices in China, France, Austria, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. In this way, we’re always close to our users, and in the case of questions about eCl@ss, can provide you with contacts in your target country.

OUR MEMBERS CREATE ECONOMIC REALITY

The eCl@ss organization was founded by 12 large German companies on 14 November 2000. Today, eCl@ss has more than 150 members that include businesses, associations and public institutions.

OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PARTNERS ARE READY TO HELP

Questions on concrete implementation within various IT systems often emerge during the adoption process. Because adopting eCl@ss requires some experience, we’ve built up a network of authorized service providers, all of which are members and are highly familiar with eCl@ss and its application possibilities.

DIGITALIZATION EXPERT GROUP (DEG)

DEG’s main focus is on monitoring, managing and supporting projects, as well as on coordinating all eCl@ss activities in the areas of digitalization.Members of the DEG are recruited from among experienced subject-area experts, who are delegated by their companies to address the topic of eCl@ss, and who are themselves active in the areas of smart manufacturing and/or the internet of things (IoT).