Glossary B
Deutsch: Bauplan / Español: Plano / Português: Planta / Français: Plan / Italiano: Progetto
Blueprint in the industrial context refers to a detailed technical drawing or design plan that serves as a guide for constructing, manufacturing, or implementing a project. It provides precise specifications, measurements, and instructions for engineers, architects, and technicians to follow during production or construction.
Deutsch: Botanik / Español: Botánica / Português: Botânica / Français: Botanique / Italiano: Botanica
Botany refers to the scientific study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes. In the industrial context, botany provides foundational knowledge and resources for industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biofuels, and food production, enabling the sustainable use of plant materials and innovations derived from plant biology.
Deutsch: Abfüllung / Español: embotellado / Português: engarrafamento / Français: embouteillage / Italiano: imbottigliamento
Bottling in the industrial context refers to the process of packaging liquids into bottles for distribution and sale. This can include a variety of products, such as beverages, sauces, oils, and other liquid-based goods. Bottling is an essential step in the production and supply chain that ensures the safe, efficient, and hygienic packaging of liquids for consumer and industrial use.
Deutsch: BASF / Español: BASF / Português: BASF / Français: BASF / Italiano: BASF
BASF is one of the world's largest chemical companies, known for its wide-ranging contributions to the chemical, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. In the industrial context, BASF plays a key role in supplying chemical products, materials, and solutions that are essential to numerous industries, including automotive, construction, agriculture, energy, and electronics. BASF’s portfolio includes chemicals, plastics, coatings, performance products, and agricultural solutions, positioning it as a global leader in industrial innovation and sustainability.
Deutsch: Boeing / Español: Boeing / Português: Boeing / Français: Boeing / Italiano: Boeing
Boeing is one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers, known for producing commercial airplanes, military aircraft, satellites, and space exploration equipment. In the industrial context, Boeing represents a leader in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and global supply chain management. The company's influence extends far beyond aviation, impacting industries such as materials science, robotics, and sustainability through its innovative manufacturing techniques and global operations.
Deutsch: Sprödigkeit / Español: Fragilidad / Português: Fragilidade / Français: Fragilité / Italiano: Fragilità
Brittleness in the industrial context refers to a material’s tendency to break or shatter easily when subjected to stress or force, without significant deformation. It is the opposite of ductility, where a material can deform under stress. Materials that are brittle exhibit little to no plastic deformation and typically fracture when subjected to tensile stress. Brittleness is a critical factor in material selection for industrial applications, as it can significantly impact the durability, safety, and performance of products, structures, and machinery.
Deutsch: Schwarz-Weiß / Español: Blanco y Negro / Português: Preto e Branco / Français: Noir et Blanc / Italiano: Bianco e Nero
Black-and-white in the industrial context refers to the concept of making decisions, judgments, or categorisations that are overly simplistic, often based on a binary perspective without acknowledging the complexity or nuances involved. This term can also refer to design, processes, or documentation that lacks colour, metaphorically indicating a lack of detail or sophistication.
Deutsch: Benchmarking / Español: Benchmarking / Português: Benchmarking / Français: Benchmarking / Italiano: Benchmarking
Benchmarking is a process used by industries to measure and compare their performance against that of other companies in the same industry or sector. This comparative analysis involves identifying best practices, setting performance standards, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.