Monthly Roundup: Manufacturing Standards from September 2025

Looking back at September 2025, the Manufacturing sector saw the publication of five significant standards covering topics from welding calibration and digital data concepts for smart factories to brazing, additive manufacturing, and the fast-advancing paradigm of industrial 5G communications. This monthly roundup offers a retrospective exploration of these publications, tracking emerging directions and industry priorities in manufacturing, quality, and digital transformation. Whether you are navigating regulatory changes or seeking new technical benchmarks, this overview will help you catch up with the standards you may have missed and understand their broader significance.

Monthly Overview: September 2025

September 2025 was a particularly active month for standardization in Manufacturing Engineering, reflecting the sector’s ongoing push towards quality assurance, digital integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The release of a new welding equipment calibration standard (EN ISO 17662:2025) signals renewed focus on process control, while the publication of EN IEC 63489:2025 and IEC PAS 63595:2025 underscores the sector’s embrace of smart manufacturing and next-generation wireless connectivity.

Compared to typical publication months, September 2025 demonstrated a pronounced emphasis on standards that integrate traditional manufacturing processes with emerging digital ecosystems—an indicator of the industry's direction toward Industry 4.0. Organizations operating in metal fabrication, electronics, and industrial automation will find these publications particularly pertinent, especially as supply chains and fabrication environments become increasingly networked and data-driven.

Standards Published This Month

EN ISO 17662:2025 - Welding - Calibration, Verification and Validation of Equipment Used for Welding, Including Ancillary Activities

Welding - Calibration, verification and validation of equipment used for welding, including ancillary activities (ISO 17662:2025)

This standard, published on September 17, 2025, establishes precise requirements for the calibration, verification, and validation of equipment used not only in welding but in ancillary welding-associated activities. It applies where critical process variables influence product fitness-for-purpose, particularly product safety, and where direct post-process verification is not efficient or feasible.

Key requirements include:

• Establishment of calibration, verification, and validation processes for production-use welding equipment
• Guidance on acceptance testing for both new and existing equipment (Annex B)
• Exclusion of inspection and non-destructive testing equipment calibration

Target groups include welding equipment operators, fabrication quality assurance professionals, and organizations involved in control of welding process variables. Major shifts from the previous (2016) edition involve revised clauses on stud welding and brazing, including the addition of soldering considerations—a direct reflection of the push for higher accuracy across diverse joining technologies.

Notable features:

• Harmonization with the ISO 15609 series for welding procedure specification
• Practical annexes guiding acceptance testing and third-party calibration activities
• Updated to encompass soldering and brazing as allied welding processes

Access the full standard:View EN ISO 17662:2025 on iTeh Standards

EN IEC 63489:2025 - Common Data Concepts for Smart Manufacturing

Common data concepts for smart manufacturing (IEC 63489:2025)

Released on September 12, 2025, EN IEC 63489:2025 defines a framework for cross-domain product data concepts—establishing standardized classes and properties essential to the interoperability and digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises. It formalizes a set of common data concepts to be used across systems and domains, as part of the broader IEC Common Data Dictionary (IEC 61360-7).

The scope includes:

• Specification of generic and domain-specific data structures for product and asset administration
• Support for enterprise integration by defining interoperable digital nameplates and device properties
• Facilitation of data harmonization in industrial automation, enabling seamless information exchange among machines, systems, and business applications

Compliance is relevant for IT architects, system integrators, OEMs, and any manufacturer adopting Industry 4.0 or deploying smart factories. The standard responds to challenges associated with digital thread reliability, assets’ traceability, and data-driven automation.

Key highlights:

• Standardizes cross-domain product data classes for smart manufacturing
• Supports implementation of digital twins and asset administration shells
• Paves the way for consistent, high-integrity digital product documentation

Access the full standard:View EN IEC 63489:2025 on iTeh Standards

EN ISO 17779:2025 - Brazing - Specification and Qualification of Brazing Procedures for Metallic Materials

Brazing - Specification and qualification of brazing procedures for metallic materials (ISO 17779:2021)

EN ISO 17779:2025, brought forward on September 10, 2025, superseded prior standards to offer a comprehensive blueprint for qualifying brazing procedures across a wide range of metallic materials. The document details requirements for test piece fabrication, testing (destructive and non-destructive), and the establishment of qualification records (BPQR) and procedure specifications (BPS).

Applicability includes industries where metallic brazed joints are exposed to stringent performance requirements—notably the pressure vessel industry—with provisions supporting compliance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU). The standard thoroughly catalogs all major brazing processes (infrared, flame, laser, electron beam, induction, resistance, furnace, vacuum, dip-bath, etc.), and their qualification protocols.

Key updates over prior editions include:

• Expanded process coverage, including arc weld brazing and new joining methods
• Inclusion of detailed acceptance criteria for destructive and non-destructive testing
• General quality requirements for brazing (Annex A)

Key highlights:

• Structured framework for BPQR and BPS documentation and traceability
• Applicable to a broad set of fabrication and repair contexts (new equipment, retrofits)
• Alignment with regulatory requirements under EU directives

Access the full standard:View EN ISO 17779:2025 on iTeh Standards

EN 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 (ISO/ASTM 52919:2025)

As additive manufacturing (AM) continues to disrupt conventional foundry practices, EN ISO/ASTM 52919:2025 (issued September 10, 2025) provides the first coordinated, international test methods for evaluating AM-produced sand moulds. The scope extends to both mechanical and physical property assessments including tensile strength, transverse (bending) strength, gas permeability, and thermal expansion.

This standard offers:

• Sampling procedures to address property variability due to location and anisotropy in AM-formed sand moulds
• Guidance for quality and purchasing specifications of AM sand moulds
• Best practices for verifying AM machine and process performance

Applicable to foundries, casting OEMs, and AM service providers, implementation of these methods ensures castings produced with AM sand moulds meet reliable technical specifications—enabling broader adoption of digital foundry workflows and innovative casting geometries.

Key highlights:

• Harmonizes test methodology for AM cast sand moulds across global supply chains
• Addresses issues of build-space variation unique to AM
• Enables greater confidence in adopting rapid, digitally-driven foundry practices

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

IEC PAS 63595:2025 - Industrial Networks - 5G Communication Technology - General Considerations

Industrial networks - 5G communication technology - General considerations

IEC PAS 63595:2025, published on September 10, 2025, provides authoritative guidance on integrating 5G and, by extension, next-generation mobile communication technologies into industrial process measurement, control, and automation. The specification outlines system architecture, terminologies, use cases, and performance considerations tailored to industrial (as opposed to consumer) environments.

Content includes:

• Definitions and conceptual frameworks for 5G network deployment in manufacturing environments
• Use case scenarios for industrial automation, covering requirements for reliability, latency, and security
• High-level reference architecture and guidance on interplay with existing networks (e.g., Ethernet, TSN)

While currently designated as a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) and subject to further development, IEC PAS 63595:2025 is a foundational resource for industry stakeholders preparing for the transition to cellular-connected factories—a key ingredient for realizing autonomous, reconfigurable production systems and remote operation.

Key highlights:

• Compiles 5G-enabled use case models for industrial networks
• Covers security, functional safety, and integration with existing communication systems
• Establishes baseline performance and architecture definitions for future standards

Access the full standard:View IEC PAS 63595:2025 on iTeh Standards

Common Themes and Industry Trends

A retrospective analysis of September 2025’s Manufacturing standards portfolio reveals several cross-cutting themes:

• Digital Integration: The simultaneous release of standards focused on smart manufacturing data (EN IEC 63489), qualification of AM products (EN ISO/ASTM 52919), and 5G connectivity (IEC PAS 63595) highlights the steady convergence of physical and digital domains. Manufacturing organizations are increasingly expected to manage not just physical products but also their digital twins, requiring harmonized data and ultra-reliable networks.
• Quality Assurance and Traceability: Both EN ISO 17662 and EN ISO 17779 reinforce the sector’s commitment to ensuring process reliability—be it through tight controls on welding parameters or structured qualification processes for joining methods. Calibration, traceability, and regulatory alignment are front and center.
• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Additive manufacturing’s continued standardization (EN ISO/ASTM 52919) shows the sector’s focus on integrating rapid manufacturing methods into existing quality and compliance regimes—crucial for innovation in product design and production agility.
• Regulatory Alignment: Several standards directly support compliance with EU directives for pressure equipment and machinery, underlining not only the technical but also legislative evolution of manufacturing standards.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

For manufacturing organizations, aligning operations with the standards published in September 2025 will involve careful planning and cross-functional coordination:

1. Welding & Brazing QA: Immediate prioritization is recommended for revising standard operating procedures to meet updated calibration (EN ISO 17662) and brazing (EN ISO 17779) protocols. Integration with existing ISO 15609/15614 procedures and ensuring record-keeping for audit trails are essential.
2. Smart Manufacturing Readiness: IT and operations teams should evaluate the implementation of interoperable product data structures (EN IEC 63489) and begin digital twin pilot projects if not already underway. Procurement of compliant software and devices will ease future integration.
3. Additive Manufacturing Oversight: Quality managers and process engineers should integrate EN ISO/ASTM 52919-based sampling and testing into procurement and delivery specifications for AM sand moulds.
4. 5G and Digital Communication: As industrial 5G deployments accelerate, OT and IT departments should use IEC PAS 63595 as a technical foundation for pilot rollouts, especially for new automation cells or production lines slated to leverage wireless flexibility.

Timeline considerations:

• Regulatory harmonization: Many standards stipulate a transition period before full withdrawal of conflicting national standards. Review the latest guidance and effective dates.
• Workforce training: Early adoption is best supported by timely staff upskilling—particularly on new digital data standards and machine qualification principles.
• Supply chain impacts: Communication with suppliers relating to compliance deadlines and documentation requirements is paramount.

For companies starting compliance journeys, explore available resources on the iTeh Standards Platform for full texts, purchasing, and implementation tools.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways from September 2025

Reflecting on the standards published in September 2025, it is clear that Manufacturing Engineering continues to evolve rapidly—driven by a blend of process precision, digitalization, and proactive quality management. The most impactful developments from this month include:

• Greater integration of digital thread concepts in manufacturing operations
• New protocols for qualifying both traditional (brazing, welding) and advanced (AM sand moulds) manufacturing routes
• Early-stage frameworks for adopting 5G and wireless-enabled automation in plant environments

For professionals across the sector—engineers, quality managers, and procurement specialists—keeping current with these standards is crucial for ensuring operational competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and product excellence. Organizations are strongly encouraged to explore these publications on iTeh Standards, engage stakeholders across disciplines, and proactively plan their implementation strategies for the months ahead.

Discover and access the full suite of Manufacturing standards published in September 2025 at iTeh Standards.