White paper on standardization

In this cross-technology area, standardisation is considered an innovation enabler and accelerator. Identify shortcomings that hamper emerging business models and fast uptake of processes and technologies. This addresses both process/business and technology innovation. Investigate which standardisation approaches and existing standardisation efforts (eventually existing or underway in neighbouring fields) can address shortcomings. Examples are as varied as microfluidic interfacing standards, pilot line fabrication value chains, big data-assisted and remote quality monitoring, etc.). Attention will be given to standardization of work flows (reproducibility, efficiency/automation, etc.), technology platforms and interfaces (modularity, compatibility, level of reuse) and quality/safety assessments. Discussions with organizations active in standardization and industry clusters will be sought (e.g. IEEE, VDE, etc.).