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07 Sep 2026

UL 121201 vs. UL 698A: Which Standard Applies to Your Industrial Control Panel?

How Understanding the Distinction Between the Two Standards Helps Determine Which Should be Applied

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07 Sep 2026

Lessons from the Test Lab: What We See During IEC 60601-1 Evaluations and How to Avoid Common Findings

Practical Design Strategies for Reducing Findings, Delays, and Certification Risk

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04 Sep 2026

Cyber Resilience Act Article 14 Reporting Starts 11 September 2026

Manufacturers must Prepare Now to Meet new 24-hour and 72-hour Cybersecurity Reporting Deadlines

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04 Sep 2026

Top NFPA 79 Compliance Failures for Industrial Machinery

The Issues We See Again and Again

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03 Sep 2026

Preparing for the FDA’s Proposed GRAS Rule: What Food Ingredient and Food Contact Material Manufacturers and Suppliers Need to Know

Reviewing GRAS portfolios, documentation, and future FDA compliance pathways.

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02 Sep 2026

Chemical Transparency Is Becoming a Healthcare Priority

How Product Chemistry, Indoor Air Quality, and Evolving Procurement Expectations Are Changing the Conversation for Manufacturers

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02 Sep 2026

Post Quantum Algorithms and FIPS 140-3 Primer

Understanding Post-quantum Cryptography, Approved Algorithms, and FIPS 140-3 Validation Requirements

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31 Aug 2026

Battery Advancements Are Reshaping the Future of Medical Devices

How Manufacturers are Using Smarter Battery Strategies to Improve Safety, Reliability, Portability, and Device Performance

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31 Aug 2026

Understanding the IEC 61508 Functional Safety Lifecycle – Part 2

The Starting Point: Hazard and Risk Assessment

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28 Aug 2026

Common PCB Design Mistakes for Intrinsically Safe Equipment

Tips for Reducing Redesigns and Streamlining Certification

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28 Aug 2026

Building Airtightness Testing: Lessons from Three Very Different Projects

What a Dry Room, a NASA Building, and an Historic Renovation Show About Testing the Building Enclosure

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27 Aug 2026

The United States Food and Drug Administration's Proposed Mandatory Generally Recognized as Safe Notification Rule: What It Means for Food Ingredient and Food Contact Material Manufacturers

Understand FDA’s proposed mandatory GRAS notification rule and its potential impact on food ingredients and food contact materials.

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26 Aug 2026

MDUFA VI Draft Agreement: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know

Key Proposed Changes Could Reshape FDA Device Reviews through 2032

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26 Aug 2026

Why does Presumption of Conformity Matter?

Understanding how Harmonized Standards and the EU Official Journal Support Compliance with the new EU Machinery Regulation

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24 Aug 2026

How to Choose the Right Protection Method for Hazardous Location Control Panels

A Look at the Fundamental Requirements and Four Most Common Protection Methods used in North America

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