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Dynamic IT Business Convention: Long Exposure of Blurred Human Motion at Demo Booth
03 Feb 2026

Everything Is AI. Nothing Is AI.

What CES Taught Us About the Future of Digital Health

A Teamwork of an Architect - Project Manager and a Construction worker at site of a reinforced concrete building, checking the Progress of the Building Activity.
31 Jan 2026

Six Environmental Due Diligence Truths

Avoiding Costly Surprises in Property Transactions

Air barrier testing at Metropolitain Park project in Alexandria, VA, South Tower
30 Jan 2026

Conspicuously Inconspicuous: Air Barrier Field Installation Issues

Hidden Sequencing and Penetration Issues that Affect Airtightness

Welding industrial robotic welding machines in operation in a metal manufacturing plant
29 Jan 2026

Demystifying Functional Safety Certification

What IEC 61508 Certificates Really Mean – and What They Often Don’t

Two women comparing bottled drinks while shopping at a grocery store shelf.
28 Jan 2026

NHANES 2021-2023: What You Need to Know

Inside NHANES 2021–2023: What’s Changed and Why

A transparent plastic molecule structure, representing polymers testing, polymer compounding, and processing.
27 Jan 2026

Rethinking Outsourcing in the Polymer Industry: A Smarter Path to Agility, Innovation, and Growth

Discover how outsourcing is evolving from a support function to a strategic advantage in the polymer industry. Learn how Intertek's Polymer Science solutions help manufacturers and recyclers accelerate innovation, ensure compliance, and bring sustainable materials to market faster.

Checklist Survey Concept, Assessment and Quality Control, Project Approval Concept Businessman analyzes business growth chart for approval
27 Jan 2026

How an Effective Functional Safety Management System Accelerates Certification and Reduces Lifecycle Cost

Aligning Engineering, Quality, and Leadership around a Common Process

Software engineer explaining to controlling robotic welding process to welder in factory
22 Jan 2026

Exploring the IEC 61508 Proven-In-Use Concept

How Operational History Can Justify Safety Integrity Level Capability

Rear view of business people attending a seminar in board room
20 Jan 2026

The Role of Personal Certification in Strengthening Functional Safety Competence

Validating the Knowledge and Capability of Individual Engineers Working within Safety Lifecycles

A comfy clothing displayed on a flat surface of a light blue color, a tag with QR code is attached to it. A phone is scanning the QR code on the tag.
18 Jan 2026

The Digital Product Passport Revolution: Preparing US Apparel and Footwear Brands for EU Traceability Mandates

Marking the beginning of an era of radical supply chain transparency.

A woman in glasses writing notes while working on a laptop at a desk.
16 Jan 2026

Literature-Based Submissions: Using Publicly Available Data to Support Drug Development

How publicly available scientific literature can support faster, lower-cost drug regulatory approvals

Modern vehicle with ai-assisted sensors for movement. 3D generated image. Vehicle is generic, custom modeled and not based on any real brand/model
15 Jan 2026

Exploring Safety Elements out of Context (SEooC)

What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Extend Beyond Automotive

Industry 4.0, 5.0 Collaborative robot technology Concept. Smart logistic, QR Codes Asset warehouse and inventory management supply chain technology concept. Group of boxes in storehouse check pickup
13 Jan 2026

Resilience by Design: How Medical Device Manufacturers Are Rebuilding Their Supply Chains Amid Global Uncertainty

Complex Devices Demand Stronger, Smarter, More Connected Supply Chains

A care staff using a power assist to lifts a patient at nursing home. High quality photo
08 Jan 2026

Raising the Bar on Safety: What Manufacturers Need to Know About Electrically Powered Patient Lifts

Why Powered Patient Lifts Demand More Thoughtful Design Than Ever Before

Smoke detector on black background with smoke rising
06 Jan 2026

What UL 217, 10th Ed./ULC 531 5th Ed. Means for Alarm Manufacturers

A Clearer Pathway for Dual-market Certification

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