Glossary P
Deutsch: Polymer / Español: Polímero / Português: Polímero / Français: Polymère / Italiano: Polimero
A polymer is a large molecule composed of many repeated subunits, known as monomers. Because of their broad range of properties, both synthetic and natural polymers play an essential and ubiquitous role in everyday life. Polymers range from familiar synthetic plastics such as polystyrene (or styrofoam) to natural biopolymers such as DNA and proteins that are fundamental to biological structure and function.
Deutsch: Paket / Español: Paquete / Français: Paquetage / Italiano: Package
Package may refer to the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use.
Deutsch: Pulver / Español: Polvo / Português: Pó / Français: Poudre / Italiano: Polvere /
In the industrial context, 'powder' refers to a finely divided substance that is made up of particles that are smaller than grains of sand. Powders can be made from a wide range of materials and are used in many different industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing.
Deutsch: Planung / Español: Planeamiento / Português: Planejamento / Français: Planification / Italiano: Pianificazione
Planning (also called forethought) is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal. It involves the creation and maintenance of a plan, such as psychological aspects that require conceptual skills. There are even a couple of tests to measure someone's capability of planning well. As such, planning is a fundamental property of intelligent behavior.
Deutsch: Punch / Español: Punch / Português: Punch / Français: Punch / Italiano: Punch
In an industrial or manufacturing context, "punch" refers to a tool or machine used to make a hole in a material, typically metal or other materials used in fabrication and assembly processes. A punch is used to create a precise opening, often used for mounting or attaching components, or for creating features such as slots or notches.