Survey on the Product Identification Systems study
As part of the “IDGreen” research project funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung, we are addressing the challenges and solutions involved in introducing the Digital Product Pass (DPP).
In this context, Steinbeis is investigating how internal and overarching product identification systems can be implemented. These systems are an important technical prerequisite for the collection and exchange of product data in DPP.
In this survey, we would like to determine the state of development in the manufacturing industry, the challenges and requirements in order to advance research into efficient solutions for DPP that are suitable for industry.
The survey will take about 15 minutes. Thank you very much for your time and support!
to the survey Product identification for the Digital Product Passport
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Project IDGreen
The project aims to investigate and test the applicability of blockchain technology as the basis for cross-company identification systems in the context of the European Digital Product Passport (DPP).
The focus is on the investigation of a unique and consistent identification of products and parts over their entire life cycle, especially in complex and dynamic value chains. The challenges of such identification systems in fragmented value chains are to be overcome by integrating blockchain as the backbone for generating and managing unique identities and metadata. The secure linking of digital identities and physical products plays a central role in this.
Digital Product Pass
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a data set that summarizes the components, materials, ingredients, and information on reparability, spare parts, or proper disposal for a product. The data comes from all phases of the product life cycle and is continuously updated. The data serves various purposes: access to information about the product and its origin, about use or disposal, about disassembly or to support decisions about the circular economy (reuse, remanufacturing).
In the European Union, the DPP will become a mandatory element for defined product groups from 2027, based on the European Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) The Ecodesign Regulation defines the basic content of a DPP in a legally binding manner. Depending on the product group, these are further detailed in so-called delegated acts.
Contact person for the project
Prof. Dr. Daniel Palm, daniel.palm@stw.de