
Immensa joins Shell’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam, enhancing innovation. The collaboration will establish Immensa’s European Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing, leveraging a Factory-as-a-Service model to optimise digital supply chains. This strategic move aims to reduce inventory, improve lead times, and bolster supply-chain resilience through localised production.

Weetabix launches a major packaging overhaul to address nutritional deficiencies. The UK cereal leader’s redesign highlights key nutrients like Vitamin D, fibre, and iron on the front of the box. This strategic move targets public health issues and positions Weetabix as a dietary solution, enhancing brand loyalty through health transparency.

OMRON launches S8AS2 smart power supply for industrial automation. The compact unit integrates DC power supply, circuit protection, and monitoring, reducing panel space and wiring complexity. It targets automation engineers and system integrators seeking efficient power distribution solutions across industries such as automotive manufacturing.

Groundbreaking technique simplifies peptide synthesis, enhancing drug development. A team at UC Santa Barbara has innovated a method to synthesise non-natural amino acids efficiently. This advancement promises to expand peptide research, offering scientists access to a broader array of amino acids beyond the naturally occurring 22.

Johnson Controls to acquire Alloy Enterprises for strategic growth. The acquisition enhances Johnson Controls’ position in data centre cooling, integrating Alloy’s liquid cooling technology to boost thermal management efficiency. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to advanced cooling solutions in mission-critical applications.

Scientists develop a groundbreaking multicolor electron microscopy technique. This innovation merges electron and fluorescence microscopy, enabling researchers to view cellular architecture and protein locations simultaneously. The method promises advancements in studying cell signalling and molecular organisation, with initial demonstrations showing success in mammalian cells.

Fans and Blowers named as UK distributor for HW Ventilation. This strategic partnership unites Italian engineering prowess with British operational efficiency, enhancing the UK air-movement sector. By integrating HasconWing® technology with Fans and Blowers’ expertise, the collaboration promises unrivalled fluid dynamics and swift delivery to British industries.

Amcor is expanding its thermoforming capacity amid sector growth. Backed by steady 5% market expansion, the company is targeting ready meals and dairy applications with recycle-ready, lightweight mono-material packs, EVOH barrier options, and premium in-mould labelling to combine extended shelf-life with enhanced on-shelf impact.