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  • Diesel exhaust particles impair microglial functions

    Diesel exhaust particles disrupt brain immune cell functions. A University of Eastern Finland study reveals diesel particles from older engines significantly alter microglial activity, increasing neuroinflammation risks. Modern engines with better emission controls show reduced effects, but pollution remains a concern.


  • ABB powers GSK’s sustainability efforts in Singapore

    GSK’s Singapore site to cut energy use substantially. The Tuas South facility will reduce electricity consumption by 615 MWh annually, equivalent to powering over 120 Singaporean households. This initiative, part of GSK’s decarbonisation strategy, includes ABB’s energy-efficient motors and drives, with a 2.5-year ROI.


  • Renishaw unveils new Build Processor with Materialise

    Renishaw unveils its latest Build Processor innovation today. This development marks a significant advancement in additive manufacturing workflows. The collaboration with Materialise optimises integration between Renishaw systems and Magics software, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors. Users will benefit from improved process control and streamlined job preparation.


  • Impulse Embedded supplies Jetson Thor Edge AI systems

    Impulse Embedded unveils advanced edge AI systems with NVIDIA Thor. The new systems promise transformative capabilities for autonomous vehicles, vision analytics, and more, ensuring long-term software compatibility and rapid innovation in industrial applications.


  • Roquette unveils platform to enhance food strategies

    Roquette’s new platform tackles industry challenges with foresight. Navigating shifting consumer expectations and regulatory changes demands structured foresight. Roquette’s Horizons platform offers a comprehensive approach to anticipating industry changes, utilising advanced analytics and expert validation to transform uncertainty into strategic opportunities.


  • Roquette unveils platform to enhance food strategies

    TMICC invests £50 million in Gloucester ice cream facility. The upgrade reinforces its status as a global production hub. By 2027, output will rise by 50%, enhancing local employment and sustainability. This significant investment highlights TMICC’s commitment to innovation and quality in the UK market.


  • Impulse Embedded supplies Jetson Thor Edge AI systems

    TeleCANesis unveils a new toolkit for embedded software development. The environment, built on QNX OS, facilitates rapid interconnection of system nodes through standardised interfaces, reducing development costs by 70% or more. It targets automation, control, asset tracking, and healthcare, enhancing time-to-market efficiency.


  • Study: GLP-1 drugs enhance strength, reverse ageing in mice

    GLP-1 signaling in the brain offers anti-aging potential. Recent research highlights GLP-1 receptor agonism as a weight-neutral method to enhance strength and organ resilience with age. This pathway may present a viable means of counteracting systemic aging, demanding further investigation into its mechanisms and applications.


  • Babcock Wanson expands large shell boiler range

    Babcock Wanson UK expands boiler range with VKK integration. The company now offers large high-pressure firetube and watertube boilers, enhancing its product portfolio to meet demanding industrial applications. This strategic move positions Babcock Wanson UK as the sole provider of comprehensive boiler solutions in the UK.


  • Rockwell and Eplan unveil digital twin integration

    Rockwell Automation and Eplan unveil powerful new integration. The collaboration introduces a seamless link between Eplan’s design tools and Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D software, simplifying the simulation and validation of electrical systems. Engineers can now efficiently model, test, and optimize systems virtually, enhancing design accuracy and reducing project timelines.