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17 Jun 2026

Demonstrating Functional Safety Integrity in AGV Applications

A Robust Safety Case Depends on Correctly Aligning ISO 3691-4, ISO 12100, and ISO 13849-1

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16 Jun 2026

Conformity Assessment and Certification Challenges for Diagnostic X-ray Equipment

Why Radiation Safety, Risk Management, and Early Design Decisions Matter

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15 Jun 2026

Interpreting Safety Standards to Identify Functional Safety Requirements

It’s not about Finding a Single Rule, but Recognizing the Indicators that Signal when Functional Safety Applies

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12 Jun 2026

Identifying Asbestos Before Renovation

How Surveys and Abatement Planning Help Reduce Risk Before Work Starts

Electrical and instrument technician are maintenance electrical system at electric solar plant
10 Jun 2026

Powering Safe and Reliable Control Panels

How Intertek Helps Panel Builders Simplify Compliance and Build with Confidence

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09 Jun 2026

Manufactured Nanomaterials: Small Substances, Big Regulatory Challenges

Explore nanomaterial testing requirements and regulatory strategies for successful product registration.

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08 Jun 2026

Why Functional Safety Evaluation Is Important

And Why it Applies to Far More Systems than Many Engineers Realize

The concept of risk mitigation, protection of the company's investment and financial risks, Risk management, Risk Concepts and Risk Solutions
05 Jun 2026

Safety Integrity Level is Derived – Not Assigned

Using Risk, Context, and Justified Decisions to Define SIL

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04 Jun 2026

Simplified Sustainability Reporting for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises in the EU

On July 30, 2025, the European Commission adopted a recommendation promoting the use of the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) to facilitate access to environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures.

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03 Jun 2026

Understanding Safety-Related Electronic Circuits (SRECs) in UL 8750

Why Functional Safety Matters More Than Ever

Industrial solid state transformer SST module with heavy aluminum heatsinks
01 Jun 2026

Evaluation and Certification of Solid-State Transformers

Ensuring Safety, Reliability, and Interoperability

Rain and hail dropping on an attic window
29 May 2026

Hail Damage and Commercial Roof Inspections

How Post-Storm Roof Inspections Help Document Hail Damage and Water Intrusion Risk

stylised polymer image
28 May 2026

Challenges in Polymer Production: How Outsourcing Testing Can Reduce Risk

Across the global polymer value chain, manufacturers face an evolving set of challenges that affect quality, cost, and sustainability. From resin producers to compounders, converters, and recyclers, every stage of production must balance efficiency and innovation with rising expectations for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. All whilst managing their cost base closely.

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26 May 2026

Functional Safety Assessments: Why Independence Scales With SIL

A Closer Look at Clause 8 of IEC 61508-1

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25 May 2026

Process Safety Management Is More Critical Than Ever

PSM for Today’s Industrial Challenges

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