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Food Safety - Defining Hazardous Food in Europe

Von Dr. Axel Horster |December 09, 2015|English

Some 420,000 people die every year as a result of foodborne diseases, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization. Nearly 1 in 10 people fall ill after consuming contaminated food. Despite widespread confidence in food retailers and...
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How Toxic Are the Fumes Released by 3D Printers?

Von Charlie Kingdollar|December 07, 2015|English | Japanese

Mention 3D printing to most people and they think of desktop machines making small plastic items. They wouldn’t necessarily equate such equipment with what are essentially light industrial processes that could have significant occupational health...
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Is the Aluminium in Beauty Products, Food and Medicine a Health Hazard?

Von Alexander Eistert |December 06, 2015|English | Deutsch

In recent years the possible effects of aluminium on the human body have gained more attention. Consumers and advocacy groups seized the topic following a few in-depth media reports. The 2013 documentary The Age of Aluminium mentions a possible link...
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Regulation for the Use of Drones – What Are the Scandinavians Doing?

Von David de Neergaard|November 17, 2015|English

Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV), which are better known as drones, have a wide range of applications, ranging from 3D mapping and surveying construction sites to inspecting buildings and areas that are difficult to reach. However, flying a drone isn’t...
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Green Alternative to Traditional Drywalls Blamed for Millions of Losses in Denmark

Von Yves Marquard |November 03, 2015|English

Magnesium oxide (MgO) mixed into cement to create thin panels, known as MgO boards, have emerged as the greener alternative to traditional drywalls in recent years. While they are not organic, tests show that MgO boards are not damaged by water; they...
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3D Printing and Liability – More Dimensions Than You Can Imagine

Von Renate Kerpen |October 13, 2015|English

After more than three decades, 3D printing is widely used in industrial production. A survey by PwC shows that two-thirds of the top 100 manufacturing companies use 3D printing. It is used, for example, to produce parts for planes and vehicles, as...
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