Articles in this category focus on the operation of industry within a broader economic context. Topics include investment activity, structural changes, market trends, and the impact of regulation and economic policy on the industrial sector.
Economy and Industry
Neodymium vs Ferrite Magnets – When Does NdFeB Make Sense?
17 August 2026
Permanent magnets should not be selected by pull force alone. Neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) is usually the strongest choice when...
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Compressed air in business: why can it be so expensive?
15 May 2026
Compressed air often looks like a simple plant utility. There is a valve, a hose, an air blow gun, a...
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EN 50549 grid connection requirements: inverters and renewables
13 May 2026
EN 50549 may appear on an inverter datasheet, a battery storage document or a grid-connection file. It is tempting to...
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Thermal insulation requirements: halls, warehouses and industrial buildings
11 May 2026
For a house, energy-efficiency guidance is often reduced to a short list of U-values: wall, roof, floor, window. A warehouse,...
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EN 352: what does the standard mean for hearing protectors?
6 May 2026
EN 352 often appears on the packaging of ear defenders or earplugs. It can look like a simple green light:...
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ISO 45001: what it means for workplace safety?
5 May 2026
A company may already have risk assessments, method statements, training records and accident reports. On paper, health and safety exists....
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Changing gas supplier: when can a business save?
14 April 2026
Changing business gas supplier can look like a simple buying decision. In reality, the pipework does not change, the meter...
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The role of banks in the economy and their impact on industry
2 April 2026
Banks are often thought of as providers of loans, deposits and business accounts. In the real economy, their role is...
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What green certificate prices say about the energy market?
28 March 2026
The price of a green certificate is easy to read the wrong way. A rising price does not automatically mean...
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Siemens PLC Basics: From TIA Portal to Initial Commissioning
23 January 2026
In industrial plants, a Siemens PLC rarely operates as a ‘stand-alone programme’. It functions as part of a system: it...
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