| APIAPI An API is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. | Application Programming Interface |
| BPDM | Business Partner Data Management |
| BPNBPN A BPN is the unique identifier of a partner within Catena-X. | Business Partner Number |
| CAB | Conformity Assessment Body |
| CAC | Conformity Assessment Criteria |
| CAF | Conformity Assessment Framework |
| CMC | Certification Management Center |
| CX | Catena-X Automotive Network e.V., the association |
| EDC | Eclipse Dataspace Connector |
| ESS | Environmental and Social Standards |
| IAM | Identity and Access Management |
| ID | Identification |
| IDSAIDSA The IDSA is an organization working to create the future of the global digital economy with International Data Spaces (IDS): a secure, sovereign system of data sharing where participants can realize the full value of their data. | International Data Spaces Association |
| IDW | Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland e.V. [Institute of Public Auditors in Germany, Incorporated Association] |
| IoT | Internet of Things |
| IPE | Information Produced/Provided by Entity |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| OSIM | Online control and simulation |
| PCF | Product Carbon Footprint |
| PLM | Product Lifecycle Management |
| PURIS | Predictive Unit Real-Time Information Service |
| R&D | Research and Development |
| SD | Self Description |
| SDE | Simple Data Exchanger |
| SUS | Sustainability |