MP Liam Fox has claimed that "exploiting and unleashing the potential of big data is a massive economic opportunity". Fox was speaking at the SAS Careers Fair at Brunel University today which was attended by Computing. Further reading ...
Tags: Big Data, economy, Computer Products, software
UK-based printing presses manufacturer Edale has partnered with the technology provider FFEI to develop a new digital printing press Graphium. Based on Edale's FL-3 conventional platform, the new printing technology incorporates ...
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Otto Energy Limited ("Otto") (ASX: OEL) has executed a letter of intent with BHP Billiton Petroleum (Philippines) Corporation (BHPB) (ASX: BHP), proposing to terminate the farm-out agreement between the two parties over Service Contract 55 ...
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ecorpStim welcomes the conclusions of OPECST* which considers propane stimulation a genuine alternative to hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of shale oil and gas. French parliamentary office OPECST today released its report on ...
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US-based Bruker has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MALDI Biotyper CA system to identify Gram negative bacterial colonies cultured from human specimens. Bruker's MALDI Biotyper CA system ...
A research paper published in the scientific journal Tobacco Control shows that graphic warning labels on cigarette packs led to a decrease in smoking rates in Canada of between 12% and 20% from 2000 to 2009. The authors estimate that if ...
The UK Government is set to introduce new legislation forcing the tobacco companies to use plain packaging for cigarettes. The new rule, which aims at reducing the appeal of the cigarettes to the youngsters, has been delayed by the ...
Tags: Tobacco Packaging, Packaging
LANXESS, a leading manufacturer of synthetic iron oxide pigments, kicked off its first Pigments Symposium under the topic "Sustainable Technology for a Clean Environment" in Shanghai [Nov 22]. More than 140 participants including ...
Tags: LANXESS, Eco-Friendly Red Pigments, Pigments Symposium
Nissan Leaf customers in the UK can now borrow a new petrol- or diesel-powered vehicle for up to two weeks for free as part of a new customer commitment scheme to encourage more motorists to consider the all-electric hatchback. The free ...
European paint manufacturers seeking the latest in convenience packaging now have access to the Easylid closure from CROWN Aerosols and Speciality Packaging Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. Designed to make the opening and ...
Tags: Crown, EasyLid Paint Cans, European Market
China's LED luminaire market faces serious copying issues, Chinese-language China Building Materials quoted a man in charge of a famous luminaire store in China. Some small enterprises dumping of fake LED luminares on the market has ...
Tags: LED, luminaire market, LED Lighting
Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Car Group is set to introduce its new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar for sale on four continents around the world in 2014. Initially, S60 and V60 Polestar will be introduced in Canada, the Netherlands, ...
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Honda Automoveis do Brasil (HAB), an automobile production and sales subsidiary of Honda in Brazil, has commenced the construction of its new BRL1bn ($435.8m) automobile production plant in Itirapina in the state of Sao Paulo. The ...
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The Government of Canada is continuing its efforts to further strengthen food safety in the country, and has started implementing its actions to address auditor general recommendations. Minister of Health Rona Ambrose has highlighted ...
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Lexus has confirmed it will aim for its forthcoming 2.0-litre turbocharged engine to beat the same-capacity BMW engine for torque and match the company's current 380Nm 3.5-litre V6. Speaking at the Tokyo motor show following the reveal of ...
Tags: Lexus, Turbo-Four, Larger and Smaller Turbos