NAMUR
About NAMUR Standards
NAMUR, also known as Normenarbeitsgemeinschaft für Mess- und Regeltechnik in der chemischen Industrie (which translates to The User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries), is an international association for users of automation technology and digitalization in the process industries that was established in 1949.
Playing a crucial role in the process industries, NAMUR’s focus is on developing guidelines for the automation equipment that is used extensively in these industries. These recommendations often incorporate more rigorous testing criteria.
The association represents the interests of over 160 member companies, associations and organizations. Work results are published in the form of NAMUR recommendations and worksheets and submitted to national and international Standardization bodies as proposed Standards.
NAMUR prioritizes reliability, maintainability, and ease of use. By establishing user-driven guidelines, NAMUR helps maintain that equipment is designed with the specific needs of process industries in mind. Their work also significantly influences the development of formal international Standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NAMUR Standards aren't formal Standards, technically. NAMUR is an industry group that creates recommendations and worksheets for process automation equipment.
These recommendations define which features and functions are important for equipment used in the process industries. These Standards serve as a guide for both manufacturers and operators of this equipment.
NAMUR Standards are used for several purposes and apply to various process control elements. NAMUR Standards are used to Standardize process automation in industries such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals. These include sensors, valves, digital interfaces, and more.
Some common uses for NAMUR Standards involve specifying equipment requirements, gauging performance, and paving the way for formal international Standards.
NAMUR was founded by user companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical sectors. The Standards that NAMUR create and publish are owned and developed exclusively by NAMUR itself.
The current president of NAMUR is Dr. Felix Hanisch. Their headquarters are located in Leverkusen, Germany.