
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.