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Microsoft unveils its Maia 200 AI inference accelerator. Microsoft’s Maia 200 is designed for low-precision inference workloads, featuring 216GB HBM3e memory with a 7 TB/s bandwidth. The accelerator is part of Azure’s US Central deployment, with an SDK preview integrating PyTorch and a Triton compiler.
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Chicopee and Sontara will exhibit sustainable wiping innovations in Manchester. Appearing together for the first time since joining Magnera, the brands will showcase recycled, low-carbon, and high-performance wipes for professional, industrial, and specialist cleaning applications.
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Tubex has launched Nature Easysleeve for biodegradable hedge planting protection. Designed for small-scale and hard-to-retrieve planting schemes, the new shelter delivers up to three years of early-stage protection while biodegrading naturally in situ using bio-based, non-toxic materials.
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Amcor is showcasing multiple packaging options for de-icing markets applications. Combining rigid containers, trigger sprays, jerry cans, and flexible bags, the company is positioning itself as a one-stop supplier for durable, recyclable, and PCR-enabled packaging suited to harsh winter operating conditions.
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Vertical GaN technology could transform high-voltage power electronics. CSA Catapult’s new white paper highlights vertical GaN-on-GaN devices’ potential, emphasising improved efficiency and thermal management. The report outlines applications in EV charging, renewable energy, and data centres. It urges UK supply chain readiness to capitalise on these opportunities.
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LogiPharma has unveiled its 2026 agenda, signalling scale and ambition. Set in Vienna, the event will bring together 2,500 life sciences leaders for three days of interactive sessions spanning agentic AI, resilience, geopolitics, leadership, and global health impact.
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OMRON Robotics expands its collaborative robot range significantly. The introduction of the TM30S, TM20S, and TM6S models enhances payload and reach capacities for various applications. Coupled with the TMflow 2.22 software update, these advancements address the growing demand for flexible, high-mix production in manufacturing sectors.
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Kayentis and Ametris are integrating eCOA with wearable adherence tools. The partners say real-time compliance prompts inside Kayentis’ Clin’form App will help reduce wearable drop-off and data variability in trials using Ametris’ ActiGraph LEAP multi-sensor device.
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Nulogy has launched new QMS and EHS software solutions. The additions embed quality, safety, and compliance directly into manufacturing operations, helping regulated manufacturers improve audit readiness, reduce risk, and standardise processes across sites and partners.
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Bridgnorth Aluminium invests £600,000 in new equipment. The installation of a refurbished Schmutz line enhances its capabilities, facilitating the production of thinner gauge materials. This strategic move supports the company’s expansion in underfloor heating, cooling applications, and positions it as a leader in flat rolled aluminium coils.
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