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A new report provides insights into tech use among cities including potential implications for equity, security, privacy and financial sustainability
Serious regulatory gaps in cities of all sizes, geographies and levels of development were identified
Technology can help address mounting urban challenges and budget deficits, but most cities need to close governance gaps first
Authors are bringing together cities worldwide to leverage the power of new technologies in a safe manner

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The smart home market in Europe accounted for almost 23 million units in the first quarter of 2021 — growth of 25.6% over the same quarter last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC).

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"How? Printed food? That's way in the future, isn't the industry that far along yet..." Yes it is - the industry is even further ahead. Printed steaks, roasts, but also salmon and tuna are already on the supermarket shelves of various shops, also here in Austria. You don't believe that? Read here which products are already being additively manufactured from plant-based raw materials. By Sabine Slaughter

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Advanced Material Development Ltd (AMD) is set to add £2 million to the University of Sussex Materials Physics Group research budget.

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4-sided silicone structural glazing applications have helped to change the face of urban landscapes

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Multiple Dow technologies for coatings and wiring will optimize and protect this uniquely designed structure during the Games and beyond

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New technologies advance electric/hybrid vehicles

New DOWSIL™ products offer excellent thermal conductivity, easy processing and controlled volatility for demanding automotive electronics applications

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By Fanis Papakostas, chairman, European Tissue Symposium

With bars and restaurants opening up across Europe, it feels like life is finally returning to some semblance of normality. The HORECA sector has been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is now crucial to explore what needs to be done in order to restore the confidence of consumers and – to quote the recent G7 communique – “build back better”.

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Whether you are planning a vacation or a staycation, be sure to practice sound holiday hygiene

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With the desire to improve the circularity of large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, and Local Motors, a next-generation vehicle manufacturer, completed a joint study on the feasibility of recycling scrap thermoplastic parts and shavings from the 3D printing process.

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