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27 Jul 2026

Europe's Vienna Statement Signals a New Era for Industrial Robotics

What Europe's Latest Robotics Agenda Means for Manufacturers, Developers, and Compliance Leaders

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24 Jul 2026

What Athletic Turf and Sports Flooring Have to Withstand

How Testing Helps Evaluate Performance Under Use, Weather, Traffic, and Maintenance

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23 Jul 2026

Biotechnology in cosmetics: Polynucleotides in Aesthetic Products

Polynucleotides (PNs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most talked-about innovations in aesthetic medicine. Once primarily associated with regenerative medicine and wound healing, these DNA-derived biopolymers are now increasingly used in skin rejuvenation, hydration, tissue repair, and anti-aging injectable treatments. Read more from our expert.

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23 Jul 2026

Putting Frontier AI to the Test

The UK Government’s Defensive Cyber Pilot

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22 Jul 2026

Building Consistency Into Industrial Control Panel Production

Why the Application, Installation Location, Components, and Layouts of the Design Matter

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21 Jul 2026

Silent Threats: Tackling Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in Oil and Gas Export Pipelines

Uncovering hidden microbial corrosion risks and the solutions that protect pipeline performance. Learn more from our expert.

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20 Jul 2026

When Does Machinery Require Notified Body Approval?

The Relationship Between Harmonised Standards, Presumption of Conformity, Technical Documentation, and Conformity Assessment Routes

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17 Jul 2026

Advancing Smoke Detection with Real-World Fire Research

As Fire Risks Evolve, So Must the Technologies Designed to Detect Them

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16 Jul 2026

AIA26 Signals a New Era of Risk-Informed Building Design

What Architects, Owners, and Manufacturers Should Know About Resilience, Risk, and Long-Term Performance

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15 Jul 2026

Key Elements of a Panel Shop Program

A Structured Approach to Evaluation while Supporting Compliance

Cyber Security Ransomware Email Phishing Encrypted Technology, Digital Information Protected Secured
13 Jul 2026

What’s New in the 2024 Updates to NFPA 79 – Part 3

Basic Protection by Enclosures (Clause 6.2.3)

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08 Jul 2026

Functional Safety: Getting Safety Requirements Right

The Foundation of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 Compliance

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07 Jul 2026

Setting Ambitious yet Feasible Decarbonization Strategies

For many organizations, one of the most challenging aspects of developing a decarbonization strategy is not defining the ambition (i.e., the “target”), but determining how to achieve it.

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06 Jul 2026

An Overview of the SEMI S10 Safety Guideline

Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

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03 Jul 2026

Understanding SEMI S2: Key Considerations for Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers

Enhancing the Long-term Safety, Reliability, and Maintainability of Advanced Semiconductor Equipment