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Into the mix: Renewable Energy
The future is looking bright with clean, renewable energy making waves in the global power grid. Using natural resources such…
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For decades, the global energy sector has been in a state of flux, but the direction in which investment is…
Energy storage – Keeping the power on
The durability of plastic packaging enables us to protect, preserve and store products in a variety of ways. However, the…
Sustainability Unwrapped
Over the past few years, consumer demands for plant-based products have increased. There is a growing awareness of the effect…
Animal Alternatives
Predicting trends in a fast-moving sector like the food and beverage industry is never easy. Consumer preferences are fickle and…
How Tech is Disrupting the Food Sector
Health and wellness has exploded in recent years into an extremely profitable industry. More and more consumers are prioritizing healthy…
Less is More
Predicting trends in a fast-moving sector like the food and beverage industry is never easy. Consumer preferences are fickle and…
An appetite for change
Global Innovation 2021: Covid-19 and beyond
Although the impact of the pandemic on R&D is not yet proven, companies must innovate in order to remain competitive…
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Industry 4.0 – the so-called fourth industrial revolution – is seeing the convergence of automation, new technologies and techniques, and…
Re-tooling Industry for the Digital Age
Some of the most significant developments – of recent years and ongoing – stem from the capture of vast quantities…
Big Data Analytics – More Data, More Insights
Manufacturers are always seeking greater efficiencies from their processing equipment. Automation has boosted efficiency in assembly and other areas of…
Machining technology – Forging efficiency, sustainability and quality
3D printing is one of the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century, promising to change the face of modern…
3D printing and Additive Manufacturing
If the evolution of metallurgy and materials science began with the development of steelmaking in the first industrial revolution, it…
Advanced materials – Lighter, stronger and more sustainable
By utilizing data collected from various parts of its machinery, an Intelligent Maintenance System (IMS) can analyze the machine’s behavior,…
Can Intelligent Maintenance Systems Cure Failure?