Robots and automation revolutionize manufacturing and food processing, but wear and tear and heavy metal contamination pose challenges. Industrial robots face mechanical fatigue, corrosion, and abrasion, requiring preventive maintenance and IoT monitoring to extend lifespan and prevent metal residues from contaminating products. Heavy metals like lead and mercury threaten food and product safety, entering via […]
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Melamine Pet Food Crisis: 2007 Recall, Toxicity, and Lessons
In 2007, pet owners across North America faced a nightmare scenario: their beloved dogs and cats were falling ill, and in many cases dying, due to a mysterious contamination in pet food. The culprit? Melamine, a nitrogen-rich industrial chemical with no business being in pet food. What unfolded became one of the largest pet food […]