What is ISO 10209 - Technical product documentation vocabulary about?
ISO 10209 is an international standard that provides a full set of terms and definitions for technical product documentation. 
ISO 10209 introduces new terms and refreshes some existing terms. ISO 10209 establishes and defines the terms used in technical product documentation relating to technical drawings, product definition, and related documentation in all fields of application.
The terms in ISO 10209 have been classified into specific fields of application. Terms and definitions are provided for the following subsections: technical drawings including tolerances and symbology; digital practices and computer-related terms; documentation and document management; writing and marking instruments; design for manufacturing, assembling, disassembling, and end-of-life processing; and instructions for use.
Who is ISO 10209 - Technical product documentation vocabulary for?
ISO 10209 on technical product documentation vocabulary is useful for:
- Mechanical engineers
- Design engineers
- Engineering designers
- The manufacturing industry
- The automotive industry
- The aerospace industry
Why should you use ISO 10209 - Technical product documentation vocabulary?
Having access to common definitions and terminology across the industry facilitates and accelerates communication, research, and reporting across the industry.
ISO 10209 guidelines bring uniformity in reporting, documentation, research, innovation, and product development.
ISO 10209 provides its users with many benefits including:
- ISO 10209 is a one-stop-destination for all the internationally agreed, up-to-date terms and definitions used in the technical product documentation
- ISO 10209 can ensure clear and concise communication, the avoidance of misinterpretation, and greater efficiency
- ISO 10209 can help users of BS 308 move away from traditional, outdated practices
- ISO 10209  can help users enter new markets, trade more easily and increase confidence in their output
ISO 10209 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on the industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
