Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH of Regensburg, Germany has succeeded in reducing the typical forward voltage by about 600mV to 2.6V (at a power density of 45A/cm2) in its indium gallium nitride (InGaN)-based green direct-emitting LEDs. With ...
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Sky Group has launched a new investment vehicle to support ideas and businesses in resolving oceans plastic crisis. Sky Ocean Ventures is a new investment vehicle that will work with businesses and innovators to solve routine plastic ...
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Pairwise Plants has closed a $25m Series A funding round co-led by Deerfield Management and Monsanto Growth Ventures (MGV), the venture capital arm of Monsanto to accelerate crop innovation. Pairwise is an agricultural company focused on ...
The UK consistently overestimates the amount of plastic packaging that gets recycled, a report by waste consultancy Eunomia has claimed. A new Eunomia report reveals how the UK consistently overestimates how much of the plastic packaging ...
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Water UK has launched a new scheme in the UK to allow consumers to refill plastic water bottles in public places to help reduce the plastic use. People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in ...
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Constantia Flexibles has delivered the packaging decoration for chocolate Santa Claus, with its Tepro2 method. Every year, Constantia Flexibles manufactures packaging for more than 50 percent of the 150 million chocolate Santa Clauses ...
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Despite revolutionizing illumination, even top-of-the-line nitride LEDs are far from their maximum efficiency when operating at the high power needed for lighting applications. Logan Williams and Emmanouil Kioupakis at the University of ...
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Frutarom Industries has signed an agreement with AB Biotics of Spain for the acquisition of the activity of AB-Fortis with its patent-protected micro-encapsulation technology that facilitates delivery of iron with increased biological ...
India-based Alpha Plastomers has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of new flexible packaging materials and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Alpha provides rigid and flexible plastic packaging solutions for the ...
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Aurora Plastics has acquired US-based S&E Specialty Polymers for an undisclosed sum. Based in Lunenburg of Massachusetts, S&E Specialty Polymers produces polymers, custom plastics and compounds for use in various applications, including ...
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Toys R Us is harnessing the power of augmented reality to help bring the ailing retailer from the brink of bankruptcy, it has been revealed. In the midst of its ongoing financial struggles, CEO Dave Brandon has detailed the ...
Skanem Interlabels India has deployed Esko’s ArtPro and Automation Engine software solutions at its Vasai facility, as part of its digitalization strategy. The company has implemented the software solutions to support a fleet of ...
Speciality packaging solutions provider Parkside has deployed Hamillroad Software’s new screening technology, as part of its efforts to enhance the print quality. The company is using Hamillroad Software’s Bellissima digitally ...
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DS Smith’s plastics and extruded products division has showcased its polypropylene solutions at the Empack Porto event in Portugal. The event was scheduled between 20 and 21 September in Porto. At the event, the company has ...
ITT Enidine will demonstrate a range of custom motion control solutions for the packaging industry at Pack Expo to be held in Las Vegas from September 25 to 27, 2017. The Enidine’s products have been designed for demanding packaging ...
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