Toyota has announced that it is developing a high-precision map generation system to generate road maps that cover a wide area. The system will use data from on-board cameras and GPS devices installed in production vehicles that will ...
Crystal IS Inc of Green Island, NY, USA, an Asahi Kasei company that makes proprietary ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UVC LEDs), is now ISO 9001:2008 certified. The firm's UVC LEDs are based on Crystal IS' proprietary native aluminium ...
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South African brewery Kruger Brau has installed a semi-automatic canning system machine from Cask Brewing Systems to package its beers in aluminum cans. The new micro-canning equipment will be capable of producing more than 40 cases per ...
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UK-based dairy processing company Dairy Crest has acquired the remaining 50% shares in Promovita Ingredients Limited held by Fayrefield Foods Limited for £6m cash. Promovita was established as 50:50 joint venture between Dairy Crest ...
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Finland-based consumer and specialty packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki is expanding manufacturing capacity at its molded fiber packaging plant in Lurgan, Northern Ireland to better serve the growing egg market in the UK and Ireland. Work ...
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The Iraqi Prime Minister has spoken highly of China's effort in helping the development of Iraq. Haider al-Abadi made the comment ahead of his first visit to Beijing, starting from today. "The relationship of China and Iraq has lasted ...
British clothing and food retailer Marks & Spencer has opened its first store in Beijing, located in the CBD area. Costas Antimissaris, International Director of the retailer, says their strategy is to focus on big cities. "Our strategy ...
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A Chinese leasing firm has signed a deal worth 78 billion yuan (12 billion U.S. dollars) with a Chinese-owned Swedish vehicle company, according to National Modern Energy Holdings (NMEH) on Monday. NMEH is jointly invested and founded by ...
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MGP,a leading producer of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, announced that Dave Rindom has been named to serve as vice president and chief administrative officer of the company effective immediately. ...
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Visible and infrared LED sensor product maker Marktech Optoelectronics of Latham, NY, USA, whose capabilities span wafer growth through finished packaging and custom solutions, has introduced the latest in its series of high-power 950nm LED ...
Tags: Marktech Optoelectronics, Optimized for optical switches and sensors
Ford has teamed up with the world’s leading mobile glass supplier to help build its next supercar. The new Ford GT will feature a Corning-made Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield, pegged as 30% lighter than normal glass. Corning is, ...
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Facebook is rolling out an update for its iOS app, which aims to better inform users what’s going on in their area. The update to the Events section allows users to search for events in their location, rather than wait for ...
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Graphic consumer packaging and corrugated packaging specialist Menasha Packaging has installed a new large-format flatbed die cutter and litho labeler/laminator in a bid to increase production efficiency and capacity in Canada. The ...
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Starting today, logistics employees at Audi will no longer have to fetch the required goods from the material shelves. Instead, the goods will come to them fully automatically on driverless transport systems (DTS). Audi is currently ...
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Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has created new Christmas packaging for Cadbury’s Mini Rolls. The Cracker design is the latest example of GPI's highly creative packaging for Premier Foods, coming hot on the heels of their ...
Tags: Graphic Packaging International, Cadbury's Mini Rolls, Food