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Researchers Develop 3d Printed Bandage That Delivers Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Researchers Develop 3d Printed Bandage That Delivers Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Researchers Develop 3d Printed Bandage That Delivers Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have designed a new 3D printed bandage, known as a scaffold, which presents an innovative method of treatment to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).

The research is the first of its kind and is a breakthrough for diabetes management. The findings have been published in the journal Biomaterials Advances.

The new discovery combines lipid nanoparticles and hydrogels, which are used to create personalised skin-like 3D printed scaffolds. These scaffolds have the ability to release both a bulk and sustained release of antibiotic loaded molecules to treat diabetic ulcers.

This combination has been shown to greatly improve patient outcomes and has the added benefit of being a more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective method of treatment as these scaffolds in the future can be “easily” produced within the hospital setting.

This approach will also cut time for medical professionals and improve patient care, as the wound dressing can be monitored and provide the treatment needed without the need to be taken on and off repeatedly in order for the medical professionals to check the healing process.

The research team was led by Professor Dimitrios Lamprou from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast, in collaboration with Ms Costanza Fratini (Erasmus Visitor), Mr Edward Weaver (PhD Student from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s), Dr Sofia Moroni (PhD Student between Queen’s University and the University of Urbino Carlo Bo), Ms Robyn Irwin (PhD Student from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s), Dr Yahya Dallal Bashi (Postdoctoral Researcher from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s), Dr Shahid Uddin (Industrial Collaborator), Professor Luca Casettari (University of Urbino Carlo Bo), and Dr Matthew Wylie from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. It is among the top ten causes of deaths worldwide. DFUs are a serious complication of diabetes, affecting approximately 25% of diabetic patients. When identified, over 50% are already infected and over 70% of cases result in lower limb amputation.

Researchers Develop 3d Printed Bandage That Delivers Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

As a strategy to manage DFUs, skin alternatives and wound dressings are successful treatments as they keep the wound environment “under control”, whilst providing bioactive compounds that help to manage infection and inflammation and promote tissue repair.

This is a complex process that requires several combined therapeutic approaches. As a result, there is a significant clinical and economic burden associated in treating DFU. Furthermore, these treatments are often unsuccessful, commonly resulting in lower-limb amputation.

The use of drug-loaded scaffolds to treat DFUs has previously been shown to be successful by the same team. To create this new scaffold, the research team used a 3D bioprinting technique that combines, in one single filament, two different bioinks.

The inner core of the filament is a nanocomposite hydrogel that contains lipid nanoparticles encapsulated with thyme oil. The outer shell of the filament is represented by a hybrid hydrogel and enriched with free thyme oil. Thyme oil and other essential oils, have a promising future as an all-natural antibiotic replacement, helping address the issue of increasing incidences of antimicrobial resistance.

This combination provides two different release ratios of the drug molecule; a bulk release for the first 24 hours and a sustained release for up to 10 days. This enables an initial disease prevention post-administration, which may be the highest-risk time, followed by sustained infection prevention during the following days of antimicrobial efficacy.

Commenting on the importance of this study, Professor Dimitrios Lamprou, lead on the project and Chair of Biofabrication and Advanced Manufacturing from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast, said: “This innovative, personalised, and sustainable approach, provides the healing needed for the diabetic foot ulcers, to avoid any complications, and enables doctors to monitor the healing constantly. This avoids needing to remove dressing constantly, which can provoke infection and delay the healing process. Medical professionals also do not need to change the drug dosage as this double release, supports that need.”

Dr Matthew Wylie, Lecturer from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast and responsible for the in vitro antibacterial activity evaluation of these novel bandages, said: “Diabetic foot ulcers are chronic wounds highly susceptible to infection which can lead to limb- or life-threatening complications. Our natural liposomal antibacterial approach has shown promising initial antibacterial results highlighting the potential of this strategy to prevent bacterial colonisation during the crucial early stages of wound healing, as well as longer term protection of the wound.

“Improved wound management will not only enhance patient quality of life but could reduce the need for traditional antibiotic therapy, a key aim in the fight against antimicrobial resistance development.”

 

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ReNew and Gentari Announce Strategic Collaboration for 5 GW Renewable Capacity in India

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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ReNew and Gentari Announce Strategic Collaboration for 5 GW Renewable Capacity in India

ReNew and Gentari Announce Strategic Collaboration for 5 GW Renewable Capacity in India

ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”) (Nasdaq: RNW, RNWWW), India’s leading decarbonisation solutions company, through its subsidiary ReNew Power Pvt. Ltd. (ReNew) and clean energy solutions provider Gentari, through its subsidiary Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd., have executed key terms to collaborate on a 50:50 joint venture in clean energy solutions. The term sheet was exchanged between Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari and Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew.

As part of this proposed joint venture, Gentari and ReNew will collaborate to explore investments into the development of renewable assets including solar, wind and energy storage, to achieve a target of 5 GW in renewable energy capacity. The collaboration between the parties follows Gentari’s initial investment for a 49% equity stake in ReNew’s 403 MW Peak Power project in May this year.

As partners, Gentari and ReNew can accelerate their decarbonisation objectives, enabling Gentari to make substantial progress in expanding its renewable energy portfolio and achieving its global ambition to build over 30 GW in renewable energy capacity by 2030. For ReNew, this partnership ties in with its strategy of collaborating with long-term partners, accelerating renewable energy transition and meeting its net zero target by 2040.

“We are elated to embark on this strategic collaboration with ReNew, as it holds tremendous potential for accelerating the development of renewable assets in India. With our aligned vision and extensive expertise, we aim to drive rapid progress in expanding India’s renewable energy capacity and fostering sustainable growth,” said Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari.

Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew said, “We are delighted to welcome Gentari as a strategic partner in our goal of accelerating the clean energy transition. This partnership will be crucial in developing innovative solutions which will contribute significantly to India’s 2030 goal of achieving 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.”

www.gentari.com
www.renew.com

 

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FMI’ Analyst view: “Sustainability Superstars: How Advanced Composites Drive Green Innovation”

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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FMI’ Analyst view: “Sustainability Superstars: How Advanced Composites Drive Green Innovation”

FMI’ Analyst view: “Sustainability Superstars: How Advanced Composites Drive Green Innovation”

The advanced composites market is anticipated to flourish at a steady CAGR of 9.1% between 2023 and 2033. The market is expected to hold a market share of US$ 107.30 billion by 2033 while the market is likely to reach a value of US$ 44.91 billion in 2023.

Growing demand for advanced composites in the sports goods, aerospace, and military industries is projected to ramp up the market for advanced composites. The demand for carbon fiber and s-glass fiber composites in the aerospace and defense sector and increased demand for carbon fiber composites in new end-use industries like civil engineering, medicine, and pipes and tanks are key growth drivers for the global advanced composites market.

The industrialization of developing nations like China, India, and Japan also contributes to market expansion. The demand for advanced composites in the construction industry is anticipated to increase, along with the demand for specialist goods that are ecologically safe.

The advanced composites market share suffered greatly during the pandemic. The market has only just begun to recover from the production halts and reductions. To meet the growing demand from multiple end-use sectors, the leading advanced composite key players are closely investing in the production of thermoplastic composites.

What Drives the Advanced Composites Market Growth?

Demand for advanced composites is likely to be high since they are being used in aerospace and defense equipment, which benefits from their increased performance by reducing the weight of the equipment. Also, the advanced composites market is anticipated to benefit from the rising demand for these materials in the production of turbines. Globally expanding wind turbine installations are probably going to help fuel the market expansion further.

Demand for advanced composites is surging due to the industry’s use of sophisticated composites made of carbon and glass. In addition, a cost-benefit resulting from the integration of the manufacturing and distribution channels leads to market size growth.

What Restraints the Advanced Composites Market?

The product’s high price is anticipated to impede market expansion. Owing to the increased costs brought on by automation and the use of pricey high-performance resins, there is less demand for advanced composites.

Developing and marketing advanced composites that are superior and have varied uses at a price point that the majority of people across the world can afford is one of the key problems that the advanced composites market is anticipated to face during the forecast period.

What are the Opportunities Prevailing in the Advanced Composites Market?

Advanced composites market trends are offering immense development and profit possibilities during the forecast period. Due to this, the market participants are making significant investments in research and development.

The goal is to create a new generation of advanced composites that is higher quality, lighter, and has more creative and practical applications than prior generations, creating profitable opportunities for the market.

Country-wise Insights

What is North America’s Outlook for the Advanced Composites Market?

North America dominated the market with a market sales share of more than 36.9% in 2021.

The product’s demand in North America was estimated to be worth over US$ 12.0 billion in 2021 as a result of the expanding demand in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. North America has one of the large automotive industries in the world, with the United States being among the top automakers.

Large markets, large consumer disposable income, mass manufacturing efficiency, and a wide range of products have all contributed to North America’s advanced composites expansion.

How Europe Aids the Advanced Composites Market?

In Europe, the market represented a sizable portion of total revenue in 2021. It is anticipated that the increased demand for sustainable renewable energy might positively affect the installation of wind turbines in Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Onshore and offshore wind energy plant installation is increasing, and this is likely to support advanced composites market growth in the area. After Asia, Europe, and Oceania, North America is the region with the fourth-highest number of wind energy farm installations. Further, the demand for wind turbine manufacturing is anticipated to increase as a result of the expanding wind energy farms and the growing need for renewable energy sources. This is projected to propel the market share.

What is the Competitive Outlook of the Advanced Composites Market?

The advanced composites market is competitive due to the presence of numerous reputable manufacturers and suppliers. Leading advanced composites market participants concentrate on providing clients with customized solutions, which results in a high switching cost for consumer businesses.

Recent Developments:

Toray Advanced Composites reports that it has finished a long-term supply arrangement with Joby Aviation for the composite material used in its aircraft in December 2020. Toray’s carbon fiber composite materials might be used by a California-based aircraft manufacturer to develop quick, inexpensive, and emissions-free aerial ridesharing for global communities.

Impossible Objects and Owens Corning signed a joint development agreement in May 2021 to work on developing new materials for Impossible Objects’ composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) technology.

Momentive Performance Materials Inc., has introduced new composites for multi-industrial usage under its performance materials segment. The focus is to produce solutions for sustainability with enhanced research and development efforts.

www.futuremarketinsights.com

 

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Tailwind for Even More Clean Energy

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Tailwind for Even More Clean Energy

Tailwind for Even More Clean Energy

  • Arburg wind turbines supply electricity for the company’s own use
  • Wind energy provides the electricity equivalent of around 340 households
  • Use of the regional power line expansion

Nature offers sun and wind in abundance and with it, endless possibilities for generating electricity from free resources. Arburg has been doing this for a long time and has now intelligently expanded its sources of clean energy once again. Two wind turbines that have already been in operation since 2001 have been producing electricity for the company’s own use since the end of January 2023.

This increase in regenerative energy was made possible by the expansion of the regional 20 kV power grid and the clever use that Arburg’s forward-looking management team made of the synergy effects that arose when the overhead power lines were laid underground. Michael Hehl, Managing Partner, says: “Connecting the wind turbines to our in-house power grid and using the energy generated for Arburg made perfect sense, especially in the current situation. As part of the 20 kV expansion of the Lossburg power grid, we were able to limit the costs of integration.” The company still had to invest several hundreds of thousands of euros in this 2.4-kilometre-long cable connection, but it was money well spent according to Michael Hehl since by feeding the wind energy generated into the grid, Arburg can use the electricity equivalent of around 340 households in the company itself.

Regional energy and even more CO2 savings
With this move, Arburg is consistently pursuing its goal of becoming even more independent of fossil raw materials through the use of natural resources. Generating and using regional energy is also another step towards increased carbon neutrality. Florian Schmitz, head of the Building Services department, calculates: “The cost of the power line to the wind turbines will have paid for itself in less than five years. With the additional 1.7 megawatts of generator power, we are adding another pillar to our regional regenerative energy concept. The direct connection is only logical: to generate energy directly where it is needed.” He notes that for Arburg, wind energy is the logical complement to its geothermal energy system and the nine photovoltaic plants with a total output of 2.75 MWp.

Power generation at a height of 99 metres
The wind turbines not only provide additional electricity for Arburg, but also offer exciting insights into the technology of these behemoths that tower 99 metres into the Black Forest sky. The simple explanation for this height is that wind must have a certain strength in order to generate electricity at all. So the higher the wind turbine, the stronger the wind blows on top. Under normal conditions, the tips of the 26-metre-long rotor blades, which cover a total of 2,124 square metres, reach a top speed of 200 kilometres per hour. To prevent the turbine from self-destructing through excessive rotation, the blades always rotate in a way that stops them from becoming too fast in the first place. They reach a maximum of 31.4 revolutions per minute. The control technology and generator are located in a nacelle the size of a standard car garage.

Further information about Arburg can be found at www.arburg.com

 

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Asahi Kasei Begins Licensing of Design and Manufacturing Technology for Lith-ium-ion Capacitor as Next-generation Energy Storage Device – Novel Doping Method Enables Enhanced Capacity and Improved Input/output Performance at Lower Manufacturing Cost Using Generally Available Materials and Equipment

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Asahi Kasei Begins Licensing of Design and Manufacturing Technology for Lith-ium-ion Capacitor as Next-generation Energy Storage Device – Novel Doping Method Enables Enhanced Capacity and Improved Input/output Performance at Lower Manufacturing Cost Using Generally Available Materials and Equipment

Asahi Kasei Begins Licensing of Design and Manufacturing Technology for Lith-ium-ion Capacitor as Next-generation Energy Storage Device – Novel Doping Method Enables Enhanced Capacity and Improved Input/output Performance at Lower Manufacturing Cost Using Generally Available Materials and Equipment

Asahi Kasei has begun licensing of technology for the design and manufacture of lithium-ion capacitors (LiCs) based on its proprietary lithium pre-doping technology. The novel proprietary doping method ena-bles LiCs to be manufactured at lower cost with generally available materials and equip-ment which are used for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), while enabling the design and manufacture of LiCs with increased capacity and improved input/output per-formance.

The licensing includes not only Asahi Kasei’s intellectual property related to LiC technology, but also technical expertise such as cell design and manufacturing with pilot equipment. By licensing its technology, Asahi Kasei expects to support licensees around the world to significantly reduce LiC development times and achieve low-cost LiC manufacture utilizing existing equipment.

Demand for energy storage devices is forecasted to continue rising due to the spread of electric mobility and increased use of renewable energy. The LiC is a next-generation energy storage device that uses the same material as an electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) for the cathode and the same material used as a LiB for the anode. As LiCs have higher input/output characteris-tics than LiBs, they are suited to fields where instantaneous power is needed, and can be quickly recharged. Also featuring long cycle life and high safety, LiCs are expected to be used in mobility applications such as electric trams and buses which charge at each stop instead of using power from overhead lines.

In the growing field of energy storage systems (ESS) for renewable energy such as solar and wind, it is possible to extend the service life of LiBs by using LiCs in conjunction to reduce the LiB charge/discharge load. This is expected to reduce both running costs and environmental impact through less frequent replacement of LiBs, generating less waste.

The conventional LiC manufacturing process requires expensive materials for pre-doping, such as perforated foil and lithium metal foil. Furthermore, as lithium metal is highly reactive and hazardous, additional costs are incurred to maintain a safe working environment.

Asahi Kasei developed a low-cost pre-doping method using inexpensive lithium carbonate as the source of lithium ions, eliminating the need for expensive materials such as perforated foil and lithium metal foil. With this novel doping method, lithium carbonate is included in the cathode and pre-doping is performed at initial charging, when nearly all of the lithium carbonate decomposes, and lithium ions transfer to the anode. This not only allows the manufacture of LiCs using materials and equipment similar to those used in the manufacture of LiBs, but also enables capacity and input/output performance to be raised by a factor of 1.3 or more (compared to Asahi Kasei’s con-ventional LiCs).

Asahi Kasei has already licensed this technology, and will continue offering it to other licensees in order to support further adoption and application development of the LiC as a next-generation en-ergy storage device which contributes to the world’s sustainability.

Lithium ions are pre-doped in the anode, keeping the anode potential lower than the electrolytic solution potential, allowing a larger energy density due to improved withstand voltage and in-creased capacitance of the capacitor itself compared to conventional EDLC.

 

 

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Lindner Keeps on Trailblazing: Further Developments in Plastics Recycling Call for All-in-One Solution and Strategic Partnership

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Lindner Keeps on Trailblazing: Further Developments in Plastics Recycling Call for All-in-One Solution and Strategic Partnership

Lindner Keeps on Trailblazing: Further Developments in Plastics Recycling Call for All-in-One Solution and Strategic Partnership

The Lindner family business has been active in the recycling market for many decades and is known for innovative shredding technology, system solutions and washing systems. Of all the sectors, plastics recycling is the most dynamic. To provide the industry with recyclates of the required quality, in the necessary quantities and at low production costs, strategic partnerships and an optimised all-in-one process will be needed in the future, Lindner is certain. Michael Lackner, Managing Director at Lindner, explains this in the following interview:

Q: Plastics recycling is more in demand than ever. Recycling quotas, however, are often not met.

Where do you see the challenges and what will a solution look like, Mr Lackner?

ML: For years, our focus has been on processing material flows in the best possible way to recycle as many potential raw materials as possible. We have been quite successful in plastics recycling. Our Lindner Washtech washing facilities are modular in design and can therefore be optimally adapted to the requirements of the respective plastic or recycling process. The NTCP, National Test Centre for Plastics Recycling, in the Netherlands selected a washing facility from us primarily for this reason. But even if the individual components
of our facilities are perfectly matched, it is still necessary to broaden our perspective.

Q: In what way?

ML: To advance plastics recycling, the entire process chain from preparing the material and washing to the finished recyclate must be considered. Only when we succeed in taking into account the requirements of the downstream processes, such as extrusion including filtration, compounding and odour optimisation, and when we manage to perfectly coordinate all process steps, will it be possible to achieve optimisations and create new industry standards for our clients – as a recycling pioneer, this is also our declared goal.

Q: The future lies in optimising and fine tuning the entire process?

ML: Absolutely. That’s where we see our future, and that’s where we want to advance plastics recycling. In the future, we want to offer our clients all-in-one solutions that cover the entire spectrum from sorting, washing and drying to extrusion and the finished recyclate. This will be possible soon thanks to a strategic partnership with an extrusion industry leader. By fine tuning all process steps, we will be able to process plastics with our solutions in such a way that they can be used again in the food industry and other highly demanding areas.

www.lindner.com

 

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Climate Protection: Krones Clearly Sets Out All Relevant Information

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Climate Protection: Krones Clearly Sets Out All Relevant Information

Climate Protection: Krones Clearly Sets Out All Relevant Information

  • The Krones Public Carbon Transition Plan was published on 26 July 2023.
  • It discloses the group’s actions, interim results and further plans for implementing the measures needed to achieve its climate targets.
  • The Carbon Transition Plan takes the requirements specified by the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure), and those included in the forthcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as its points of reference.

Krones has big plans regarding sustainability, as it demonstrated to striking effect at the drinktec 2022. As a supplier to the international food and beverage industry, the company has a responsibility to help solve three of humankind’s greatest challenges: firstly to supply the growing world population with affordable, sustainably produced food and drink; secondly to make sure that packaging materials are used responsibly, and thirdly to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

“An inspiring and ambitious vision”
Krones’ vision requires far more than simply developing customised solutions – which is what Krones is familiar with and therefore good at. “Our contribution towards achieving the 1.5°C goal laid down in the Paris Agreement will only be fulfilled once we have attained net zero and maintained it on a lasting basis,” to quote from the group’s recently published Carbon Transition Plan. This is no easy matter for a company whose revenue is generated mainly by selling producer goods. Christoph Klenk, the Krones Group’s CEO, is fully aware of that. “What Krones needs is an inspiring and ambitious vision which motivates us to improve and fine-tune our operations and expertise,” he says, adding: “That is precisely why we have adopted our new ‘Solutions beyond tomorrow’ target which is our contribution towards creating a future which is truly liveable, sustainable and successful.”

Anyone delving into the details of the Carbon Transition Plan will find that Christoph Klenk’s aspiring statement is nevertheless well considered and based on an informed assessment. That is because the group has meticulously analysed the climate-relevant opportunities and risks

involved in its activities and is pursuing a sound and detailed action plan in order to reduce its emissions.

Reconciling cost-efficiency and sustainability

The measures taken range from changing over to green power and e-mobility, extending the scope of in-house energy generation from renewable sources (by using geothermic power at the Hungarian facility, for example) right through to developing new machines and lines with lower emissions. The longest chapter in the report deals with reducing emissions during the useful lifetime of the group’s products. “Like everybody else on this planet, our customers face the huge challenge of making a sizeable contribution towards holding back climate change. It is our task to provide them with suitable solutions, so that their company’s commercial success aligns with a sustainable future for all of us,” to quote R&D Head Dr. Sven Fischer.

The complete report is available in the “Sustainability” section on the Krones website and will in future be updated every year. Its contents are modelled on the provisions of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and on the requirements laid down by the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure).

www.krones.com

 

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Adipec 2023 to Accelerate Collective Industry Action to Decarbonise Energy

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Adipec 2023 to Accelerate Collective Industry Action to Decarbonise Energy

Adipec 2023 to Accelerate Collective Industry Action to Decarbonise Energy

  • Under the theme ‘Decarbonising. Faster. Together.’ ADIPEC 2023 will be a platform for industry collaboration and accelerated action on energy and climate challenges ahead of COP28 in the UAE
  • Over 160,000 attendees will convene as Abu Dhabi unites the world of energy, including leading producers, the biggest energy consumers, and enablers in government, finance, and technology
  • Event will inspire innovation, provide leadership, and build momentum on phasing out emissions across the value chain while securing energy for a lower-carbon, high-growth future

ADIPEC 2023 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2-5 October, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to accelerate the practical action and credible solutions needed to tackle the biggest challenges in energy and climate.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and hosted by ADNOC, the theme for ADIPEC 2023 is ‘Decarbonising. Faster. Together.’

Over 160,000 attendees from around the world will join the leading energy producers, the biggest energy consumers, and enablers in government, finance, and technology, to provide thought leadership, foster cross-sector partnerships, and inspire the innovation needed to deliver the clean, affordable, and reliable energy the world requires.

ADIPEC 2023 takes place less than two months before the UAE hosts the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), providing a platform for the energy industry to advance credible solutions and collective action towards eliminating methane emissions, phasing out carbon emissions across the value chain to achieve net zero by 2050, assuring energy security and investment in the global south, as well as scaling-up clean energies and decarbonisation technologies.

Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair of ADIPEC 2023 and CEO of ADNOC Offshore, said: “By 2030, the world will be home to an additional half a billion people, demanding more energy every year. At the same time, the global challenge of climate change calls for urgent, game-changing solutions to eliminate emissions. Every government, industry, business and individual has a role to play in decarbonising quicker, and creating the future of energy, faster, while safeguarding energy security and ensuring nobody is left behind.

“ADIPEC 2023 will be a progressive force for energy transformation and leadership. It will unite the expanding and increasingly diverse world of energy and help us work together to transform, decarbonise and future-proof our industry, by accelerating the innovation and tangible actions needed to enable a lower-carbon and higher-growth future for the world.”

ADIPEC 2023 will host over 350 conference sessions across 10 strategic and technical programmes – including a new Hydrogen Strategic Conference – with more than 1,500 speakers who will explore the strategies and solutions critical to achieving a cleaner, more secure energy future.

Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, organisers of ADIPEC 2023, said: “ADIPEC 2023 will actively support the transformative global energy agenda. As climate challenges intensify, the energy sector’s responsibility to lead the necessary progress on decarbonisation is greater today than ever before. ADIPEC 2023 will bring key industry decision-makers together to accelerate the innovation, collaboration, and investment necessary to drive us towards a lower-carbon future.”

Spread across 140,000 square metres, ADIPEC 2023’s exhibition will host more than 2,200 companies from around the world. The exhibition will include four dedicated industry zones – an expanded Decarbonisation Zone, the Digitalisation in Energy Zone, a Maritime and Logistics Zone, and a dedicated Manufacturing and Industrialisation Exhibition and Conference.

Last year, ADIPEC had record global attendance of more than 160,000 attendees from 164 countries. It also generated an estimated US$8.2 billion in business for exhibiting companies and brought the UAE an estimated US$200 million in business through sectors that supported the four-day event, including tourism and hospitality.

www.adipec.com

 

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Global Companies Increased Focus on Innovation, Climate and Sustainability and Investment in Ai: BCG Report

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Global Companies Increased Focus on Innovation, Climate and Sustainability and Investment in Ai: BCG Report

Global Companies Increased Focus on Innovation, Climate and Sustainability and Investment in Ai: BCG Report

Global companies have increased their prioritisation of innovation and investment in artificial intelligence (AI), while more innovation-ready companies have additionally increased their focus on climate and sustainability, a recent report from BCG has stated.

BCG’s “2023 Most Innovative Companies” report found that innovation rose as a top corporate priority in 2023, with 79% of companies ranking it among their top three goals, above the 75% recorded in 2022 but still below the 82% high of 2019.

“The top areas of innovation emphasis are new products and exploring adjacent business models. Cost is a key driver for 62% of respondents and a top reason for innovation,” the report stated.

The report noted that 61% of surveyed companies reported having invested in artificial intelligence (AI), more than any other technology, but only 45% of those companies translated their use of AI into business impact. Detailing what types of AI use cases have the most impact, the report noted portfolio prioritization decisions (40% of companies implementing AI for that use case achieve impact), identifying players with external innovation potential (38%), and revealing market trends and competitor activities (37%). The sectors that were most effectively leveraging AI were medtech (51%), materials (48%), and chemicals (47%) industries.

“To enable AI, companies must have established digital and data capabilities. Leaders make data and technology accessible across the organization, avoiding siloed and incompatible tech stacks and standalone databases that impede scaling. Our research into AI scaling has shown that companies that make more than 75% of technology and data widely available have a 40% greater likelihood of realizing AI use cases at scale than those that make 25% or less widely available,” the report stated.

Digging deeper into a sub-category of innovation-ready companies, the report noted that two-thirds of such companies ranked innovation as their number one priority, of which 90% expect to increase spending on innovation. BCG defined innovation-ready companies as those that make innovation a priority, commit investment and talent to innovation, and are ready to transform investment into results, making them ready to develop product, process, and business model innovations that can deliver sustainable impact.

Reflecting the growing importance of the global push toward decarbonisation and increasing recognition of the potential for growth and risk climate change presents to companies, 89% of innovation-ready companies also said they prioritise climate and sustainability, compared with 58% of all companies.

The report noted that innovation-ready companies emphasise breakthrough or disruptive innovations, while less sophisticated innovators allocate resources more heavily to “near-in” or sustaining innovation.

 

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Innovative, Sustainable, Service-Oriented: Hubergroup Print Solutions With Versatile Flexo Portfolio at Labelexpo Europe 2023

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Innovative, Sustainable, Service-Oriented: Hubergroup Print Solutions With Versatile Flexo Portfolio at Labelexpo Europe 2023

Innovative, Sustainable, Service-Oriented: Hubergroup Print Solutions With Versatile Flexo Portfolio at Labelexpo Europe 2023

The future of printing – that’s what Labelexpo Europe, which will take place in Brussels (Belgium) from September 11 to 14, 2023, promises. Right in the middle of it is hubergroup Print Solutions (stand 7E39). The international printing ink specialist will present its comprehensive service concept as well as its three innovative series for flexo printing – iray, HYDRO-X and Gecko. For hubergroup, however, the focus will be on direct exchange with visitors.

“We always concentrate on how we can simplify our customers’ work and combine this with sustainability. Personal contact with our customers is therefore very important to us, whether in water-based, solvent-based or UV printing,” says Dirk Bienek, Sales Director UV Flexo Europe. The common features of the three series iray, HYDRO-X and Gecko accordingly are a system approach, a sustainable formulation and a wide range of services.

The UV flexo series iray is the latest series in the ink specialist’s range. It was recently launched on the market and replaces the NewV flex series. The background to this relaunch is the improved performance of the products and the expansion into a complete system that provides all the products necessary for UV flexo printing. The portfolio now also includes primers, lamination adhesives as well as low-migration inks and varnishes to offer customers a perfectly matched product range. The products cover a wide range of food and non-food applications and are characterised by high scratch resistance, good adhesion, low odour values and high-yield inks. With the help of numerous laboratory tests, hubergroup also ensured that the inks and varnishes are deinkable on film and paper.

In addition, hubergroup is presenting its water-based portfolio at Labelexpo. The modular ink mixing system HYDRO-X consists of ink concentrates, blends and additives that are perfectly matched and can be freely combined. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications in flexo and gravure printing – from flexible packaging made of paper, aluminium or plastic film to corrugated board or folding cartons. As part of the HYDRO-X Green Line Premium series, all ink compositions are also available with exclusively Cradle to Cradle certified components. The water-based portfolio is complemented by the water-based coatings of the HYDRO-LAC series. Depending on the requirements, protective properties such as heat and scuff resistance or physical properties such as anti-roll and anti-slip properties are available. A special highlight are the water-based barrier coatings HYDRO-LAC GA Oxygen Barrier Coating and HYDRO-X GA Water Barrier Coating, which improve the oxygen or water and grease resistance of mono-material packaging.

The solvent-based Gecko brand, which stands for maximum reliability and good printability, completes the trio. The careful selection of raw materials and the modular structure of Gecko guarantee a wide range of applications – from food packaging made of polyolefins to aluminium packaging and flexible films for outdoor storage. In line with hubergroup’s system approach, the portfolio also includes varnishes, additives and primers so that customers can obtain all the products they need from a single source. When developing Gecko, the printing ink specialist also paid particular attention to sustainability and recyclability. As part of the Gecko Green Line Premium series, the printing inks are therefore also available with Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze certification.

Dirk Bienek sums up: “At Labelexpo, we offer insights into our holistic, sustainable portfolio and present our comprehensive service concept. Come and see for yourself. We look forward to meeting you!”

www.hubergroup.com

 

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