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  • Impulse Embedded releases Neousys SEMIL-2200GC AI platform

    Impulse Embedded unveils rugged AI platform for harsh environments. The Neousys SEMIL-2200GC Series delivers high-performance AI and extreme durability, meeting the demands of defence, security, and industrial applications. Equipped with NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU, it offers real-time intelligence in the toughest conditions.


  • Cannabis compounds demonstrate potential anti-cancer effects

    Cannabis compounds show promise in ovarian cancer treatment. Scientists have identified potential anti-cancer effects of CBD and THC on ovarian cancer cells, with both compounds inhibiting cell proliferation. This research could pave the way for new therapies, although further studies are needed to confirm clinical applications.


  • Naked Energy launches solar thermal system design service

    Naked Energy launches solar thermal system design service. The service aids businesses in planning and deploying integrated solar thermal systems. Naked Energy’s Virtu collectors boast the highest energy density in the industry, offering significant efficiency over conventional PV panels. The service aims to optimise renewable heating systems for commercial applications.


  • Aggreko supports commissioning of 500MW BESS system

    Aggreko supports BESS commissioning at Europe’s largest battery farm. The company provided a critical load bank and generator package for a 500 MW Battery Energy Storage System in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This system ensures seamless grid balancing by storing and discharging renewable energy. The project aligns with sustainability goals and reduces emissions.


  • Amcor collaborates with industry leaders for Danish food packaging recycling project

    Amcor has joined a Danish consortium targeting circular food packaging. The CRISP project aims to deliver full-scale recycling of PE and PP food packaging from household waste, aligning with EU recyclability targets and Denmark’s EPR framework while advancing traceable, food-grade recycled materials.


  • Corplex demonstrates environmental leadership with Carbon Neutral Certification

    Corplex has achieved carbon neutral certification across its global operations. Covering the 2024 calendar year, the independently verified accreditation spans Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, underlining the manufacturer’s structured approach to measurement, reduction, and high-quality offsetting across its international footprint.


  • ICS Cool Energy supplies emergency chiller for hospital

    A central England hospital upgraded its infrastructure systems. To ensure uninterrupted healthcare, ICS Cool Energy provided a temporary cooling solution, maintaining system redundancy amid summer upgrades. This approach minimised operational risks and ensured continuity of services during critical infrastructure improvements.


  • Founteyn receives phase 2 funding to expand beverage system

    Founteyn advances sustainable beverage technology with new funding round. The investment, led by APG Asset Management, aims to accelerate the commercial rollout of Founteyn’s patented system, which replaces traditional beverage packaging with a decentralised alternative. This technology reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for single-use packaging and long-haul logistics.


  • ABB acquires UK diagnostics firm IPEC

    ABB acquires UK technology firm IPEC for electrical diagnostics. ABB aims to enhance early failure warnings in high-dependency sites, leveraging IPEC’s expertise in data centres to improve predictive maintenance and minimise downtime across critical industries.


  • Co-packing community builds on strength and unity to meet the challenges ahead

    BCMPA reports continued growth and sets out plans through 2026. New members, expanded associate partnerships, and a full programme of exhibitions and events are positioning the Association to support contract manufacturing, packing, and fulfilment businesses amid rising cost pressures and regulatory change.