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Europe’s semiconductor expansion faces significant talent shortages. The European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA) is addressing this with a summer school in Italy, focusing on microelectronics. Applications close on 29 March 2026, offering students a chance to advance their skills in a critical industry sector.
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Danisense expands its DN1000ID range with a new model. The DN1000ID-CP02 offers a creepage and clearance distance of 38mm. It supports system voltages up to 3200V, enhancing its application in EV chargers, power inverters, and energy storage systems.
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Oxford Flow partners with VENN to enter the Japanese market. The collaboration will see VENN distribute Oxford Flow’s full valve portfolio in Japan, focusing initially on gas and water pressure regulators. This strategic move aligns with Japan’s drive for advanced flow control solutions amid infrastructure modernisation efforts.
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Panasonic Industry Europe to showcase advanced technology at embedded world. From IoT solutions to smart home innovations, Panasonic Industry Europe will present cutting-edge components at embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg. Highlights include the Grid-EYE thermopile sensor, transparent conductive film FineX, and the latest motion sensors and wireless modules.
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BorgWarner advances its battery management systems for global OEMs. The company extends its existing battery management system architecture to additional lines, marking a significant expansion. This move reflects the growing demand for scalable, modular solutions in the electrified vehicle sector, focusing on efficiency, durability, and safety.
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In-Comm Training survey reveals a decline in vocational learning interest. The In-Comm Training Annual Barometer highlights a 9% drop in apprenticeship consideration among 16 to 21-year-olds. With over half unaware of available schemes, the report urges schools, employers, and government to enhance vocational education awareness.
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Siemens Healthineers inaugurates advanced R&D centre in Ireland. The new Centre of Excellence for Immunoassay Instrument Research & Development in Swords, Ireland, represents a €10 million investment. It aims to pioneer laboratory instruments for detecting infectious diseases, cancer, and blood disorders. The facility strengthens Ireland’s medtech sector and enhances global diagnostic capabilities.
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Sachets face scrutiny, yet their market is growing steadily. Despite legislative and consumer challenges, sachets remain pivotal in flexible packaging, with innovations showcased at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026. The event highlights advancements in recyclability and sustainability, essential for meeting future market demands.
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Nulogy unveils new software solutions for manufacturing operations. The launch of Nulogy QMS and EHS aims to integrate quality, safety, and compliance management into daily manufacturing workflows, enhancing audit efficiency and operational consistency across regulated sectors.
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University of Missouri pioneers radiopharmaceutical trial in cancer care. The School of Medicine and MU Health Care have initiated a clinical trial using Eye90 microspheres at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. This marks a milestone in radiopharmaceutical research, showcasing the university’s capacity to bring advanced therapies from development to clinical application.
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