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Deutsch: Rückschlag / Español: Contratiempo / Português: Revés / Français: Contretemps / Italiano: Contrattempo
A setback in the industrial and industry context refers to an unexpected delay or obstacle that hinders progress in operations, project execution, or overall business goals. Setbacks can arise from a variety of sources including technical failures, financial issues, regulatory changes, or supply chain disruptions, and can significantly affect a company's timeline, budget, and strategic objectives.
Deutsch: Intelligente Fabrik / Español: Fábrica inteligente / Português: Fábrica inteligente / Français: Usine intelligente / Italiano: Fabbrica intelligente
A smart factory in the industrial and industry context refers to a highly digitized and connected environment where machinery and equipment improve processes through automation and self-optimization. The concept of the smart factory is central to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, which combines physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data to create a more holistic and better connected ecosystem for manufacturing and supply chain management.
Deutsch: Nebenwirkung / Español: Efecto secundario / Português: Efeito colateral / Français: Effet secondaire / Italiano: Effetto collaterale
A side effect in the industrial and industry context refers to an unintended consequence of an industrial process, operation, or activity. These effects can impact the production environment, workers’ health, product quality, or the environment and are often undesirable. Identifying and managing side effects is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring worker safety, and minimizing environmental impact.
Deutsch: Sirene / Español: Sirena / Português: Sirene / Français: Sirène / Italiano: Sirena
A siren in the industrial and industry context refers to a signaling device that produces a loud and often distinct sound as an alarm to alert about specific conditions or emergencies. Sirens are crucial in various industrial environments for safety and operational management, ensuring that workers are promptly warned of potential hazards or emergencies requiring immediate attention.
Deutsch: Sicherheitsbedenken / Español: Preocupación por la seguridad / Português: Preocupação com a segurança / Français: Préoccupation de sécurité / Italiano: Preoccupazione per la sicurezza
A safety concern in the industrial and industry context refers to any potential risk or hazard that could lead to injury, illness, or accidents in the workplace. These concerns are particularly significant in industries involving heavy machinery, hazardous materials, high-risk processes, or environments where physical injuries are more prevalent. Addressing these concerns is crucial for protecting employees, ensuring operational continuity, and complying with regulatory safety standards.
Deutsch: Nachhaltiges Bauprojekt / Español: Proyecto de construcción sostenible / Português: Projeto de construção sustentável / Français: Projet de construction durable / Italiano: Progetto di costruzione sostenibile
A sustainable building project in the industrial and industry context refers to a construction initiative designed to be environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This approach seeks to reduce the environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space.
Deutsch: Tensid / Español: Surfactante / Português: Surfactante / Français: Tensioactif / Italiano: Tensioattivo
A surfactant in the industrial and industry context refers to a substance that significantly reduces the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved, or between two liquids. This property makes surfactants crucial for a wide range of applications across various industries, particularly in processes involving the mixing or separation of oils and water, cleaning, and emulsification.
Deutsch: Ersatz / Español: Sustituto / Português: Substituto / Français: Substitut / Italiano: Sostituto
A substitute in the industrial and industry context refers to a material, product, or process used in place of another to achieve similar functions or results. Substitutes are often sought for reasons such as cost reduction, improved performance, resource availability, or environmental impact. In many industries, finding effective substitutes can be crucial for innovation, sustainability, and maintaining competitiveness.