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ISO 21448 – SOTIF: Safety Beyond System Faults
ISO 21448 (SOTIF, Safety of the Intended Functionality) addresses risks that arise when a system functions exactly as designed but still becomes dangerous, for example, when a sensor in a driver assistance system misjudges a situation. It complements ISO 26262, which only covers risks from electrical and electronic failures.
6/30/2026 · By Conny Broberg
EN 40000 Europe’s new cybersecurity standard for CRA products with digital elements
EN 40000 is the series of harmonised European standards that show how products with digital elements comply with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). When the standards are published in the EU's official journal, they provide a presumption of conformity: if you follow them, the product is considered to meet the corresponding CRA requirements, such as secure development and vulnerability management.
6/29/2026 · By Conny Broberg
CRA - Cyber Resilience Act
iThing takes your product to CRA compliance in three steps: you upload existing technical documentation, the platform analyses it with AI against CRA and relevant standards, and you get a clear picture of which requirements are met and what remains.
6/26/2026 · By Conny Broberg
iThing AI-chatbot
iThing has launched Ulla-Bella, an AI-chatbot on ithing.se that answers questions about electronics development, standards, component selection, and regulatory requirements around the clock. It is built on knowledge from the Swedish Electronics Handbook and connects you to iThing's consultants when you need personal assistance.
5/8/2026 · By Conny Broberg
Altium
iThing AB designs electronics in Altium Designer because schematics and PCB layout stay synchronised in one single tool. That means fewer manual errors, a faster path from concept to prototype, and exact 3D models that ensure the circuit board fits its mechanical enclosure.
5/6/2026 · By Conny Broberg