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SABIC advances thermoplastic solutions for critical EV battery technologies

With automakers accelerating their shift to an all-electric future, SABIC continues developing thermoplastic-based solutions and harnessing its expertise to help the industry optimize the performance of electric vehicles (EVs). Most notably, the company’s automotive business has developed a plastic-intensive EV battery pack concept using a systems-engineering approach, which underscores the value of lightweight plastics to address critical industry needs for flexible design, enhanced performance, greater safety and improved economics.

Devan launches bio-based softener and quick-dry finish to support Circularity programmes

Textile innovator Devan Chemicals recently added two more products to its range of bio-based textile finishes. One being a softener, the other one a quick-dry finish. Both are derived from vegetable oils and are in line with the company’s latest innovations on bio-based chemistry.

Summit Discusses Plant-Based & Organic Foods Market Outlook

The upcoming Sustainable Foods Summit will discuss the future direction of the plant-based and organic food market. There is growing consumer interest in plant- based foods because of their ethical & environmental credentials, whilst organic foods are expected to play a more important role in the European food industry.

Quadpack invests in smart manufacturing

Efficiency, high technology and sustainability are at the core of its operational strategy

Tanzania and IFAD partner to boost productivity, improve food security and build resilience of small-scale farmers in the face of the climate change

A US$77.4 million project signed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will bring much needed help to 260,000 rural households facing the impacts of climate change. The Agriculture and Fisheries Development Programme (AFDP) will provide the means for rural people to boost productivity, improve food security and nutrition, and increase their resilience.

Xerox and State of Victoria (AU) Announce Joint Venture to Solve the Global Problem of Aging Infrastructure

Deploying PARC Developed Technology to Remotely Monitor the Structural Health of Bridges and Optimize Asset Life

Rizek’s ground-breaking partnership with G42 Healthcare delivers modern healthcare in a new and innovative way

Rizek, one of the fastest-growing Abu Dhabi-based start-ups, the first ‘super app’ for on-demand healthcare services in the country, is proud to be partnering with G42 Healthcare, a leading health technology company based in Abu Dhabi, to provide UAE residents with PCR tests.