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Insights on Digital Product Passports

Technical deep dives, regulatory updates, and practical guidance for ESPR compliance and supply chain verification.

Container port at dusk, symbolizing global supply chains
Use Cases
December 2, 2023
12 min read

Navigating the Future: The Digital Product Passport - Revolutionizing Supply Chain Compliance

In the ever-evolving landscape of fast-moving consumer goods, skepticism prevails, with 75% of consumers expressing reluctance to trust environmental claims ( GFK ). This skepticism is unsurprising,…

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Digital product passport concept for sustainable manufacturing
Regulations
April 3, 2026
8 min read

Don't be caught off guard by the digital product passport – take back control!

External article published by Swisscom Trust Services . How credible are companies' sustainability claims today? Studies show that only around 25 per cent of consumers believe environmental or…

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Regulations
January 15, 2026
8 min read

ESPR Implementation Timeline: What Manufacturers Need to Know for 2027

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) represents one of the most significant regulatory changes for European manufacturers in decades. With the first enforcement deadlines…

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Regulations
January 8, 2026
6 min read

Why eIDAS 2.0 Changes Everything for Digital Product Passports

The updated eIDAS regulation (eIDAS 2.0), particularly Commission Implementing Regulation (CIR) 2025/2160, fundamentally changes the legal status of digitally sealed data. For Digital Product…

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Electric vehicle charging, highlighting battery management systems
Technology
December 20, 2025
10 min read

Firmware Integrity for Battery Management Systems: A Technical Deep Dive

Battery management systems (BMS) are critical safety components in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The firmware running on these systems makes real-time decisions about charging,…

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Use Cases
December 12, 2025
5 min read

Case Study: Textile Brand Defends Against Greenwashing Allegations

When a major European apparel manufacturer faced regulatory investigation for recycled content claims, their investment in verifiable supply chain data proved decisive. This case study examines how…

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Business event crowd, symbolizing vendor ecosystems
Technology
November 28, 2025
7 min read

Platform Lock-In Is a Supply Chain Risk: The Case for Portable Evidence

Digital Product Passports are intended to provide data accessibility for decades—battery passports must remain readable for 15+ years, construction product data for 50+ years. Yet many DPP…

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Technology
November 15, 2025
12 min read

Integrating Cryptar with SAP: A Step-by-Step Guide

For manufacturers running SAP ERP and PLM systems, integrating cryptographic verification capabilities doesn't require replacing existing infrastructure. This guide walks through the technical steps…

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Construction site with cranes and building structure
Use Cases
October 30, 2025
6 min read

Construction Products Regulation and the 50-Year Data Challenge

Buildings are designed to last 50-100 years. When the Construction Products Regulation brings Digital Product Passport requirements to structural materials, manufacturers face an unprecedented data…

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Updates
October 18, 2025
4 min read

Product Update: New W3C Verifiable Credentials Support

We're excited to announce full W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) support in Cryptar's protocol, expanding interoperability options for manufacturers implementing Digital Product Passport systems.…

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Calculator and financial documents, symbolizing insurance costs
Use Cases
October 5, 2025
5 min read

Insurance-Ready Traceability: How Immutable Audit Trails Lower Premiums

CFOs rarely connect supply chain compliance systems with insurance costs, but a growing number of manufacturers are discovering that cryptographic traceability directly impacts liability premiums.…

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Sustainable clothing rack in a bright store
Regulations
December 1, 2023
10 min read

Navigating Towards Sustainability: The Ecodesign Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

Introduction In a significant stride, the European Commission has proposed the Ecodesign Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to replace the existing Ecodesign Directive. This regulatory shift…

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Cryptar presenting at the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Knowledge Camp
Technology
December 1, 2023
4 min read

OI4 Knowledge Camp: Establishing legal proof of data validity

In March 2023 Cryptar was honored to present "Establishing legal proof for data validity" during the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Knowledge Camp. The Challenge: Legal Security for Critical Data In…

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Technology
December 1, 2023
11 min read

Securing Documents in the Age of Paper and Phygital Processes

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of organizational processes, the fusion of paper and digital elements, termed phygital processes, is now standard. While these processes offer convenience and…

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Cryptar on stage at TechDays 2023 in Munich
Technology
December 1, 2023
4 min read

TechDays 2023: Digital Assets - can you scale trust with Blockchain?

Exploring the Essence of Digital Trust: A Collaborative Journey In June 2023, Cryptar had the privilege of navigating the intricacies of building trust through blockchain on stage at TechDays 2023 .…

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