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These transform raw materials and/or energy by chemical, biochemical, or physical means. We can cite chemistry, pharmacy, cosmetics, metallurgy, etc. Their economic importance is considerable. Chemistry is the “mother of all sciences”, said Thomas Edison; we can say that it is also the mother of all industries.

Process industries can have discrete parts: the active ingredient of a drug can be manufactured in the form of a (discrete) tablet in boxes, boxes in crates, crates in pallets. Bag-filling machines, wrapping machines, and packaging machines are often the last link in the process industries. It’s mechanics, not chemistry!