Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

The test environment for the digital battery passport has gone live. In this first phase, it helps battery manufacturers and suppliers prepare for the battery passport — which is set to become mandatory across the EU from February 2027 — through data validation and eleven distinct test scenarios. These allow companies to verify that their data meets EU standards and that their battery passport solutions interoperate smoothly within the wider battery ecosystem. The project draws on the input of more than 100 associate and supporting partners, whose requirements help keep the test environment firmly geared to real-world needs.

The digital product passport (DPP) is taking shape: At the international conference DPP4EU 2026 (June 1–3, Brussels), the recently published European technical standards for the DPP will be presented to a broad audience of experts. The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK played a key role in their development and supports companies and associations in their implementation.

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Initiative aims at possible collaboration in data-driven studies and discussions to increase operational efficiency.