Jon Hughes
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Atlas Copco has launched a UK nitrogen system for lasers. LC N2 13-50 generates up to 300 bar, high-purity gas on site, bundling generation, boosting, storage, and controls to cut delivered-gas exposure.
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Complete Co-packing selects Nulogy to digitise its Abercynon operations fully. The Shop Floor platform will replace spreadsheets with real-time production, labour, material, and inventory tracking, plus paperless quality checks and live dashboards, with rollout starting early 2026.
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Kongsberg Discovery will launch two systems at Oceanology International 2026. The company will also stream live missions from its Oslofjord protection test bed and run dockside demonstrations on a Fugro training vessel at ExCeL London on 10–12 March.
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Cold Chain Technologies partners with Gobi to expand CGT shippers. CCT will supply the Altai self-cooling container, delivering +2 °C to +8 °C or +15 °C to +25 °C control for 96+ hours without power or PCM conditioning, and integrating with CCT Smart Solutions for visibility.
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UK MPs are tightening cyber rules for critical digital suppliers. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill would expand the NIS regime to include managed service providers and data centres, while shortening incident reporting timelines. Industry voices warn that many providers still lack the monitoring and customer-impact visibility needed to comply.
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LogiPharma 2026 in Vienna shifts sessions to audience-driven debate formats. Town halls, Oxford-style debates, and round tables will use live Q&A, polls, and word clouds to steer discussion on AI, tariffs, and sustainability.
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Testo Saveris will showcase its full food monitoring portfolio at Internorga. From handheld measurement devices to fully networked, cloud-based food safety management systems, the company will demonstrate how digital monitoring tools are reshaping compliance, efficiency, and real-time oversight across professional kitchens and foodservice operations.
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Amcor has supplied integrated packaging to support Inis haircare expansion. The project delivers bottles and flexible tubes for Fragrances of Ireland’s new shampoo, conditioner and spray range, combining colour consistency, lightweight durability and coordinated production across multiple materials to meet brand and launch requirements.
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A swimming facility cut energy use by refurbishing circulation pumps. Applying a ceramic-filled epoxy coating restored hydraulic efficiency, cutting costs and emissions. Three upgraded pumps now save £7,500 annually and reduce CO₂ output by around 12 tonnes, delivering payback without asset replacement.
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Digital resilience has become a core operational requirement for modern manufacturers. Al Kingsley MBE, Group CEO of NetSupport, examines how visibility, secure remote access, and proactive monitoring help manufacturers reduce downtime, manage complex IT estates, and keep production moving as digital dependency deepens.
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