Manufacturing Engineering Standards Summary – September 2025 Monthly Overview

Looking back at September 2025, the Manufacturing Engineering field saw the release of three significant standards that collectively demonstrate the sector's ongoing shift toward deeper integration of advanced manufacturing processes, smarter tooling solutions, and robust data security frameworks. This monthly review offers professionals an in-depth summary and strategic analysis of the standards published—assisting those who may have missed these key documents to quickly understand their scope, implications, and relevance to industry trends.

With new requirements for product data protection, updated specifications for press tool accessories, and internationally harmonized test methods for additive manufacturing sand moulds, September’s publications reflect the sector’s twin focus on both traditional process optimization and the transition to secure, digital-first manufacturing environments. Whether you are a quality manager, design engineer, compliance officer, or procurement specialist, this compilation is designed to help you prioritize your standards adoption strategies and remain ahead in an evolving industry.

Monthly Overview: September 2025

September 2025 was a noteworthy month for the Manufacturing Engineering sector, as three pivotal standards were published. These publications mirror broader industry trends: reinforcing the competitive advantage of additive manufacturing (AM), maintaining the reliability of classical manufacturing equipment, and addressing urgent needs in data and IP protection for digital production platforms.

The balance of subjects—from tooling hardware through to cybersecurity for manufacturing platforms—illustrates the sector’s dual priorities. On the one hand, ISO 11901-2:2025 continues the systematic enhancement of press tool component compatibility and safety. On the other, ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 advances the rigorous assessment of AM sand moulds, reflecting the increasing maturity and adoption of AM processes in high-integrity applications. Completing the trio, ISO/IEC 23955:2025 targets the emerging challenge of protecting proprietary data within additive manufacturing service platforms, recognizing digital threats and legal compliance as core to modern engineering.

Compared with typical publication cycles, this set places heavy emphasis on integration between established methods (press tooling), digital techniques (additive manufacturing), and the critical architectures that underpin product data flows in the 21st century manufacturing environment.

Standards Published This Month

ISO 11901-2:2025 – Tools for Pressing – Gas Springs – Part 2: Specification of Accessories

Tools for pressing – Gas springs – Part 2: Specification of accessories

ISO 11901-2:2025 specifies the dimensional standards, material requirements, and designation systems for various mounting accessories (including base plates, clamps, flange mounts, and front end supports) used in conjunction with gas springs for press tools. These accessories are intended to ensure the safe, reliable, and repeatable integration of gas springs with pressing equipment according to the entire ISO 11901 standards family.

Aimed at manufacturers, designers, and users of press tools, this standard provides a unified framework for specifying and sourcing mounting accessories—facilitating global interoperability, reducing error rates in installation, and simplifying maintenance across diverse manufacturing environments. The 2025 revision has updated material designations and normative references to reflect advances in manufacturing materials and best practices.

Key requirements address dimensional tolerances (in millimetres), recommended materials, and standardized part designation codes for each accessory type, supporting quality management and procurement functions. New in this edition is the alignment of all references to the latest base documents within the ISO 11901 series, alongside clearer distinctions among accessory categories (mounting base plates with two or four holes, two-part mounting clamps, cylindrical/square/rectangular flange mounts, and front end supports).

Key highlights:

• Covers dimensional standards and materials for mounting accessories
• Defines clear part designation protocols for global supply chains
• Aligns accessory specifications with the comprehensive ISO 11901 tool pressing series

Access the full standard:View ISO 11901-2:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 – Additive Manufacturing – Qualification Principles – Test Methods for Metal Casting Sand Moulds

Additive manufacturing – Qualification principles – Test methods for metal casting sand moulds

This collaborative ISO/ASTM standard articulates sampling and test method protocols tailored to sand moulds produced by additive manufacturing (AM), specifically targeting metal casting applications. By referencing and adapting pre-existing mechanical tests (tensile strength, transverse/bending strength, gas permeability, thermal expansion), ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 addresses the need for reliable, comparable evaluation of AM-printed sand moulds—which may exhibit non-uniform properties due to process variability, build orientation, and intrinsic material anisotropy.

Applicable across foundries, AM service providers, OEMs, and researchers, the standard spells out how to conduct consistent sampling across different locations and orientations within a single AM build, as well as across multiple build cycles—helping users detect variability and ensure the integrity of cast parts. Critical factors such as machine positioning errors, powder flow irregularities, and environmental influences are explicitly considered during specimen sampling.

By harmonizing qualification and quality assurance for AM-made sand moulds, this document promotes greater adoption of digital, tool-less casting processes—offering a pathway to advanced, trackable manufacturing for even the most intricate cast parts.

Key highlights:

• Specifies test methods for AM-produced sand mould qualification
• Details sampling protocols to account for property variations (location, orientation, build cycle)
• Supports implementation of robust quality management in both AM and traditional metal casting

Access the full standard:View ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO/IEC 23955:2025 – Information Technology – 3D Printing and Scanning – Technical Requirements for Product Data Protection of an Additive Manufacturing Service Platform (AMSP)

Information technology – 3D printing and scanning – Technical requirements for product data protection of an additive manufacturing service platform (AMSP)

ISO/IEC 23955:2025 addresses a new frontier in manufacturing engineering: the secure management and protection of data within additive manufacturing service platforms (AMSPs). The standard introduces comprehensive technical requirements for safeguarding data at every stage of its lifecycle—collection, display, transfer, and deletion.

It guides platform developers, service providers, and their clients in implementing three graded protection levels for different categories of product data (e.g., product identification, geometric, process, transaction, and attribution information). The standard also delineates the responsibilities and legal obligations for all involved entities: 3D model providers, AM service platforms, and model receivers.

Competing in a globalized, digital-first manufacturing landscape, organizations leveraging cloud or networked AM services must now comply with stricter data and IP protection protocols. ISO/IEC 23955:2025 provides the foundational framework to mitigate risks of data theft, unauthorized reuse, and loss of proprietary know-how, especially in platform-based manufacturing ecosystems.

Key highlights:

• Outlines protection levels for different categories of AM product data
• Provides requirements for data handling at all processing stages (collection to deletion)
• Clarifies legal and operational responsibilities among AMSP stakeholders

Access the full standard:View ISO/IEC 23955:2025 on iTeh Standards

Common Themes and Industry Trends

Several patterns emerge from this month’s Manufacturing Engineering standardization activity:

• Advanced Additive Manufacturing: Both ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 and ISO/IEC 23955:2025 showcase additive manufacturing’s central role—one on the side of process control for physical outputs (sand mould quality) and the other on safeguarding the digital assets that drive AM.
• Tooling System Continuity and Enhancement: The revised ISO 11901-2:2025 reflects the sector’s commitment to continuously improving foundational mechanical components, ensuring that even as manufacturing moves toward digital, legacy systems are optimized and harmonized.
• Data Security and IP Protection: The advent of ISO/IEC 23955:2025 marks a recognition that data—and its secure management—can be as strategically important as physical product quality. As manufacturing becomes more interconnected and cloud-driven, robust data protocols are non-negotiable.
• Integrated Quality Assurance: ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 raises the bar for in-process and post-process evaluation, particularly for AM workflows where variation and anisotropy are more prevalent than in traditional manufacturing.

In aggregate, these standards reflect a sector in the midst of digital and procedural transformation, demanding multidisciplinary attention from engineers, IT professionals, and compliance managers alike.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

For organizations active in manufacturing engineering, these standards introduce both new requirements and new opportunities:

• Strategic Assessment: Begin with a gap analysis against each standard’s requirements, involving design, production, IT, and legal stakeholders to ensure comprehensive adoption.
• Press Tooling Upgrades: For those specifying or sourcing gas spring accessories, immediate implementation of ISO 11901-2:2025 will help standardize inventory and compatibility across production sites.
• AM Process Validation: Ensure that AM departments or partner foundries adopt the sampling/testing approaches outlined in ISO/ASTM 52919:2025, revising purchasing and QA documents accordingly. Early adoption will mitigate risk of defects in sand-moulded castings.
• Data Protection Policy Updates: For organizations operating or commissioning AMSPs, compliance with ISO/IEC 23955:2025 will require revisiting not just technical measures (cybersecurity, encryption, access controls), but also governance frameworks and contractual language with external parties. Priority should be placed on high-risk data categories and critical processing stages.

Implementation priorities:

1. Identify impacted workflows—tool design, AM production, data sharing—and assign responsible teams.
2. Review procurement and supplier contracts for alignment with the new standards.
3. Develop or update training and documentation for staff, including IT specialists for AMSP-related security.
4. Set realistic compliance deadlines, considering audit and certification lead times—especially for data protection.

Additional resources—including guidance documents, Q&A forums, and region-specific regulatory advice—are available via iTeh Standards to support your implementation.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways from September 2025

September 2025’s manufacturing engineering standards publications highlight an industry at the intersection of legacy process reliability, advanced digital manufacturing, and secure, interconnected platforms. Standouts include:

• ISO 11901-2:2025 – Keeps press tooling accurate, safe, and globally interoperable
• ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 – Ensures AM-fabricated sand moulds meet stringent, consistent quality benchmarks
• ISO/IEC 23955:2025 – Sets the new standard for product data protection in cloud- and network-based manufacturing services

For industry professionals, staying abreast of these standards is no longer optional; it is critical for maintaining competitiveness, safeguarding IP, ensuring product quality, and meeting regulatory expectations. Early review and integration into operational practice will help organizations mitigate risks, unlock innovation, and sustain advantage in an era defined by both rapid technological evolution and increased regulatory scrutiny.

Explore each standard in detail on iTeh Standards to stay at the forefront of manufacturing engineering excellence.