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Taking a holistic approach to process safety

Control Engineering

Process safety holds high priority for organizations in particular in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, energy generation, offshore, oil/gas and pharmaceuticals where incidents or failures can endanger human lives and harm the environment in addition to resulting in significant financial losses.

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Smart Packaging Will Become a US$2.6 Billion Market by 2033, Says IDTechEx

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In case studies discussed in the IDTechEx report, smart packaging can be used to monitor medicine intake compliance in medical trials and, ultimately, by many patients requiring regular medication. Smart packaging can also assist in facilitating healthcare delivery for an aging population.

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Automation mergers, acquisitions, capital markets analysis: June 2023

Control Engineering

This acquisition enables businesses to globally measure productivity across machinery and operators, gaining valuable insights into profitability, while also supporting compliance and safer working conditions as part of their ESG goals. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. operations of Strahman Holdings, Inc. Learn more.

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Programmable Logic Controllers in Manufacturing

ATS

In this article, we will learn what a PLC is, what the purpose of a PLC is, and the uses and benefits of these powerful components. These tools have long provided the backbone of industrial automation and are becoming even more effective as industrial technology advances and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) takes hold.

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Leveraging real-time data across the enterprise

Control Engineering

It may seem like a tall order, but a system integrator accomplished this by conducting a needs analysis and executing a plan for a packaging company that serves end users in the pharmaceutical industry. Comply with legal regulations: In highly regulated industries, meeting compliance challenges are of utmost importance.

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“Keeping Trade Practices on Your Radar”: Examining the Increased Federal & State Use of Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Laws and Ways to Safeguard Against Them

Foley

Note: We'd like to thank Natalie Garcia, summer associate, for her contributions to this article. In March, the FTC released an article warning corporations that it will take action against any producers, sellers, or users of AI technology who deceive consumers, even if that was not their intended or sole purpose. 2 State ex rel.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals. When it comes to healthcare and pharmaceuticals, cyberattacks can have particularly dire consequences. These audits should assess the third parties’ cybersecurity policies, procedures, infrastructure, and compliance with relevant regulations.