02 Oct ETIM 10 Updates and Developments

Every two years, a new ETIM version is released. The classification standard is continuously developed further in order to adjust it to recent and upcoming market demands. ETIM 10.0 is planned for release in late 2024 as the latest version

In this blog post, you will learn about the latest updates and developments regarding ETIM 10.0.

ETIM 10.0 release is delayed

The ETIM 10.0 release was initially scheduled for November 1, 2024. However, more than 1,000 change requests were sent in about the new version. That is why ETIM International decided to extend the release timeline. The final release is now scheduled for December 2024 before Christmas. Prior to that, an ETIM 10.0 beta version is supposed to be released in November 2024. If you are an ETIM member, you can check all planned changes for errors or inconsistencies. In addition to that, the entire model will be checked for errors and inconsistencies by using checklists during the beta phase. This is done to ensure that the release will be free of errors and of high quality.

Current status of ETIM 10.0

The current developments of ETIM 10.0 include:

• around 3,000 change requests were received since the release of ETIM 9,
• about 150 new classes were requested
• As of September 10 2024, about 250 change requests are still left with open questions or comments.

Additionally, ETIM 10.0 introduces a new element, ‘feature groups,’ in its ETIM classification model. These subdivide features in categories such as material, electrics or measurements. Each ETIM feature may be assigned to only one group. The coding is achieved with EFG + 5 numeric digits, for instance as EFG00001.

Feature groups can be used to sort and filter product data in ETIM-compatible applications more easily. The use of these groups is optional. Also, feature groups do not change the existing class-structure.

How can you prepare for the upcoming ETIM version change?

Ensure that the ETIM version you are currently using to classify your product data also fits the upcoming requirements of your customers. For instance, if you are currently using ETIM 8 but your customers will soon require ETIM 10, you should consider changing to a newer ETIM version (e.g. ETIM 9 or directly to ETIM 10). In order to do that, you examine which changes regarding the product classifications are mandatory for the new version and implement them accordingly. You can find these changes by using the Classification Management Tool provided by ETIM. However, this option can be tedious, because you have to manually search for those changes.

This is why using an automated solution is the best choice. For example, you can do the ETIM classification change quickly and easily by using our data-syndication software CatalogExpress.

As an alternative, you can also receive an analysis of your data. This analysis delivers a quick and easy-to-understand overview on which product data need to be updated in relation to the new version. You also get informed about whether your product data are correctly prepared for ETIM 10, or if there are additional optimization opportunities. The best way for us to check your data is by sending us a BMEcat file. Excel and CSV files are also possible.

Feel free to contact us for a data analysis or regarding questions about recent developments, updates and news regarding ETIM 10.0 and how to generate it with CatalogExpress.