18-Dec-2003

Fourth official IMDS newsletter available.

15-Dec-2003

• MDS Chapter 3 and 4 (Contact Information and Recipient data):
  Before it was possible to change chapter 3 (contact information) and chapter 4 information (recipient specific data, e.g. part-/item number of recipient) of released MDS. With this change it is not possible anymore, which means that no information can be changed after releasing the MDS. However, it is still possible to add or remove recipients and modify new recipients before sending.
  The 'freezing' of a MDS takes place in the following datasheet states:
  • Handshake (after sending)
  • Internally released (after proposing or explicit internal release)
  • Published
  In other words, it is only possible to change the datasheet when it is in edit mode. Nevertheless, changing the recipients is allowed when:
  • Recipient is in edit mode (newly added recipient)
  • Recipient is in rejected or modified mode (after sending/proposing and rejecting).
• New Certification Type for Ford Motor Company, menu item Certification:
  Heavy Metals Reporting Certification for North America

09-Dec-2003

New GM/Fiat IMDS Instructions available under FAQ

20-Nov-2003

New and updated recommendations ("General Structure", "Automotive Coatings" and "Circuit Boards") are available in the IMDS menu "Recommendations".

06-Nov-2003

Starting today the Public IMDS Pages are available in Korean language.

09-Oct-2003

The new Release 2.1 is now available.

08-Sep-2003

You can find new recommendations ("Polymer Material Products") in IMDS.

03-Sep-2003

New and updated recommendations ("General Structure" and "Automotives Lighting") are available in the IMDS menu "Recommendations".

27-Aug-2003

In the FAQ you will find information about the password reset in IMDS.

17-Jul-2003

Another car manufacturer has joined the International Material Data System.
Welcome, Isuzu!

09-Jul-2003

We are happy to announce that Suzuki joined the IMDS community.
Welcome, Suzuki!

01-Jul-2003

Starting today using the Search Screen and searching for MDSs using the MDS-ID as search option will change its behavior: IMDS will search for the exact match of the MDS-ID entered as search option. If you wish to find all MDS starting with the entered search option you have to append the search wildcard ' * ' as usual in IMDS.

30-Jun-2003

Please be aware of the new contact information of the IMDS North American Service Center. Including new telephone number: +1 717-506-1461.

26-Jun-2003

Starting July 1st, 2003 the basic substance "Request/Hg/Cr6/Cd/Pb"
and the published material data sheet "ELV-Request/Hg/Cr6/Cd/Pb" (MDS-ID: 1000536)
will be deacitvated according to the IMDS Steering Committee's decision, i.e. will not be available for future usage.

13-Jun-2003

Third official IMDS newsletter available.

12-Jun-2003

The new Release 2.0 is now available.

19-May-2003

New IMDS manual for Toyota related enhancements in the FAQ available.

22-Apr-2003

As a service for our german-speaking users, there now is a german translation of the IMDS Use Conditions. This translation is for information purposes only. In doubt, the current english version is binding.

02-Apr-2003

Regarding the maximum amount of concurrent IMDS user EDS has sent to all active users an e-mail.

14-Mar-2003

We are happy to announce that Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) joined the IMDS community. Welcome, Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru)!

13-Mar-2003

We are happy to announce that NISSAN joined the IMDS community.
Welcome, NISSAN!

11-Mar-2003

GM/Fiat specific IMDS information
GM Supplier, please have a look into the reworked GM instruction package. There
are detailed instructions regarding material and constituent disclosure.
PDF (1.0 MB), ZIP (0.7 MB)

07-Mar-2003

In the FAQ you will find information about the process and the price for company reorganizations in IMDS.

17-Feb-2003

Ford Motor Company Rollout Package for 2003. (RSL 2003.zip, Requirements 2003.zip)

06-Feb-2003

New IMDS Release 1.9.1 is now in production. Please read the Release Notes. 
In addition a new IMDS Questionnaire has been initiated. 

Referring to '(12) Modification of IMDS Use Conditions' the IMDS Use Conditions have been changed in the following paragraphs: 

(13) Termination / Access Restriction: 
'... Notwithstanding the aforementioned, EDS is entitled to keep one copy of all data and information of the USER after termination for reasons of tendering evidence, which is to be stored in the legal department of EDS ...' 
('... which is to be stored in the legal department of EDS ...' has been added) 

(16) Limitation of Liability, 16.2.2: 
'In case of wilful misconduct or negligent breach of material obligations, the data providing USER 's liability is limited to typical, foreseeable damages; ...' 
(first sentence: 'wilful misconduct' has been removed).

All IMDS-Users that already accepted the existing IMDS Use Conditions will be informed about the changes directly by e-mail.

05-Feb-2003

Second official IMDS newsletter available.

27-Jan-2003

Starting Monday, January 27th, 2003, all users will be asked to confirm the IMDS Use Conditions when accessing the application (has been replaced, see NEWS entry [06.02.2003]).