The "Internationales MaterialDatenSystem (IMDS) connection" refers to the integration of a software or system with the International Material Data System (IMDS). IMDS is a central database used by the automotive industry to store and exchange information about materials in vehicles. The connection allows the software to exchange data about material compositions, properties, and applications directly with IMDS to ensure compliance with environmental and material regulations as well as industry-specific standards.
Typical functions of software in the "Internationales MaterialDatenSystem (IMDS) connection" domain include