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July 01, 2026

New AIAG & VDA SPC Manual 2026 Published

AIAG and VDA have published the new harmonised SPC Manual. For the first time, the international automotive industry now has a joint standard for Statistical Process Control.

May 28, 2026

ISO 14001:2026 published – what companies need to know now

ISO 14001:2026 has been published. This means that the new edition of the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems is now officially available. For companies, the key question is: Which changes are actually relevant – and what does this mean for existing environmental management systems certified to ISO 14001:2015?

May 26, 2026

AQAP Guide 3rd Edition 04/2026: Guidance for the Defence Supply Chain

AQAP requirements, NATO standards and quality assurance for Bundeswehr contracts: the current BDLI/BDSV AQAP Guide, 3rd Edition 04/2026, provides companies in the defence supply chain with a compact overview – and highlights the importance of robust processes, reliable evidence and qualified employees.

April 27, 2026

ISO/FDIS 9001 Published: ISO 9001:2026 Quality management systems — Requirements Edition 6 Expected in September 2026

The revision of ISO 9001:2026 has progressed further. Following the Draft International Standard (DIS), the standard is now in the final approval phase, or FDIS stage. According to the current status, publication of the new ISO 9001 is expected in autumn 2026. The basic structure remains familiar, but key topics are being defined more precisely and adapted to modern framework conditions.

April 20, 2026

TopQM-Systems AG delivers two specialist presentations at the VDFI Quality Management Working Group

On 26 March 2026, TopQM-Systems AG delivered two specialist presentations at the VDFI Quality Management Working Group in Florstadt. The focus was on the following topics: - Key aspects of the VDA Volume 2 PPF procedure - EN 9100 Aerospace & Defence Quality Management System Standard

March 24, 2026

TopQM-Systems launches partnership with Zentralgewerbeschule Buchen

TopQM-Systems is joining forces with Zentralgewerbeschule Buchen (ZGB). This partnership in technical training combines school-based further education with practical knowledge from industrial quality management, creating genuine added value for the skilled professionals of tomorrow.