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Disruptive Innovation
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Avery Dennison announces second cohort of startups in its AD Stretch Accelerator Program, which addresses significant issues facing labels, packaging sector, including linked packaging, material innovation, sustainability
Textile Value Chain (India) (06/06)
FINAT label competition recognizes Schreiner Group's Film-Based Cover with two awards, including overall group award for Innovation & Electronic Printing, Smart Blister Card receives award in Electronic Devices category
Féderation Internationale des Fabricants et Transformateurs d'Adhésifs et Thermocollants sur Papiers et Autres Supports (FINAT) (06/05)
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Smart Manufacturing / Smart Factory
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PTC, Rockwell Automation extend relationship focused on adoption of IoT, AR software by manufacturing firms; Rockwell will continue to resell PTC's ThingWorx IoT software, including Digital Performance Management solution, and Vuforia AR software
PR Newswire (06/08)
Scientists make shapeshifting humanoid robots that can reversibly become liquid, solid; robots can jump moats, climb walls, split in half to cooperatively move objects before fusing back together, can be used for surgery, smart manufacturing, repair
Cell Press (06/08)
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, Schneider Electric sign MoU to create New Age Makers Institute of Technology campus in Gujarat for higher education with a focus on smart manufacturing and sustainability
Weekly Blitz (Bangladesh) (06/06)
SCA using more than 10 Voith digitalization, automation solutions to optimize production efficiency of its new XcelLine PM 2 at Obbola site that was commissioned last year; PM produces 725,000 tons/year of kraftliner with basis weights between 100-200 gsm
Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA (06/06)
Unilever Vietnam recognized as Industry 4.0 Enterprise at Industrie 4.0 Awards for successful digital transformation, building smart factories and supply chain management
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) (05/30)
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Bioeconomy
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Covestro highlights use of its transparent and lightweight Makrolon AG RE polycarbonate in award-winning concept car design by Technical University of Munich students; material contributes to sustainability with alternative mass-balanced raw materials
Covestro LLC (05/31)
LyondellBasell delays exit from refining business from end 2023 to Q1 2025; after ceasing oil refining, company to repurpose Houston site for options including recycled and renewable-based feedstocks, green and blue hydrogen
LyondellBasell Industries NV (05/31)
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Transformation - Market
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The Week in Chemistry: US PE, PP spot prices down slightly amid slower trading activity for week of May 22; India to incentivize petrochemicals and green hydrogen, driving refining firms such as Bharat Petroleum to shift focus as energy landscape changes
Industry Intelligence Inc. (06/02)
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Transformation - Company
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Ence accelerates its diversification, creates Magnon Energy Services subsidiary to sell biomass renewable thermal energy to industry; pulp producer says it is betting on alternative businesses as part of strategy to become less dependent on cellulose
CE Noticias Financieras (Latin America) (06/01)
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Digital
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning
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Artificial Intelligence collective FruitPunch directly detects toxic clouds at Tata Steel plant in Netherlands in Spot The Poison Cloud initiative
Innovation Origins (Netherlands) (06/12)
Perfect Corp.'s collaboration with Parfums Christian Dior, Bambuser is a makeup AR virtual try-on for remote consultations; the live streaming online consultation combines Perfect Corp's virtual try-on technology and Bambuser's live shopping technology
Perfect Corp. USA (06/12)
Bambuser, Parfums Christian Dior and Perfect Corp unveil new Virtual Try-On in Video Commerce at Viva Tech 2023; new AR video commerce technology brings the in-store try-on experience into video commerce and online beauty shopping
Modular Finance Nordic Press Releases (06/12)
Volvo invests in Spanish firm Truckster, which manages corridors to Europe, UK, to support relay-based transport to lower long-distance road transit time up to 50%; AI-based service boasts 20% more cost-efficiency compared to trucks running continuously
Business Day (06/12)
GlobalData: Cyberattacks on major companies highlight AI and supply chain vulnerabilities, as ingenuity behind attacks is beyond capability of most enterprises to prevent them; battle seemingly lost, as security specialists race to limit AI use by hackers
GlobalData Plc (06/12)
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Augmented / Virtual Reality / Visualization
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Nvidia Corporation - NVIDIA and Hexagon Deliver Suite of Solutions for Accelerating Industrial Digitalization
U.S. Regulated Equity Markets (Alternative Disclosure) via PUBT (06/12)
Patent Issued for Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content (USPTO 11657564)
Electronic Business Daily (06/09)
Perfect Corp. Partners with Parfums Christian Dior to Launch Online Consultation with AR Makeup Virtual Try-On Experience at Viva Technology 2023
Business Wire (06/08)
Patent Issued for Haptic gloves for virtual reality systems and methods of controlling the same (USPTO 11656684)
Electronic Business Daily (06/08)
Global Connected Packaging Summit, a free virtual event, to take place July 5-6; experts from Tetra Pak, Kellogg, Amazon, AB InBev, SIG, The Pack Hub, Seaman Paper, Plastic Bank, Takeda to discuss QR codes, NFC, AR, AI, ad technology, packaging, marketing
Appetite Creative (06/07)
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Digitalization
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Sabert to boost production equipment efficiency using Innovapptive’s connected worker solutions; Sabert will use mWorkOrder and RACE Dynamic Forms mobile applications for gathering, sharing accurate operational data to take corrective maintenance action
EIN Presswire (06/05)
Stephen Gould, a US$1B packaging and product design supplier, sees productivity and efficiencies across its business by working with Slingshot, a digital workplace that brings together projects, content, chats and data
Grit Daily (06/02)
World's Leading Electronics Manufacturers Adopt NVIDIA Generative AI and Omniverse to Digitalize State-of-the-Art Factories
ENP Newswire (05/30)
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Blockchain / Distributed Ledger
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Minerva announces US$2M investment in Bluebell Index, a Brazilian climate-tech company specializing in developing environmental assets known as Bluebells; the digital assets are tokenized and 100% traceable through blockchain technology
O Estado do São Paulo (06/01)
Warehouse management system AutoScheduler.AI joins SAP.iO Foundry program to develop next-gen tech for sustainable supply chain management using AI, blockchain and IoT; company to have access to SAP executives and customers
GlobeNewswire (05/31)
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Cloud Computing
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SpotCam launches new pet camera with AI pet detection and tracking functions and optional cloud AI services including pet sound detection and video diary function; camera allows pet owners to monitor and soothe their pets remotely
Pet Insight Magazine (06/01)
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Data Management / Analytics / Privacy
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Remark Holdings, Inc. joins NVIDIA Metropolis to transform cities around the world
Associated Press (06/02)
ATA, ISAAC Instruments Renew ATA Featured Product Program Provider
American Trucking Associations (06/02)
GP enters agreement with C3 AI for its C3 Generative AI solution, with application to go live in fiscal Q1 2024; C3 Generative AI solution allows companies to access all their enterprise data, open source data, enforce access controls, security protocols
C3 AI Inc. (06/01)
Konica Minolta partners with Texas-based Scylla AI to strengthen its business in monitoring, video security solutions market with deployment of Visible Weapon Detection module within its REACT platform; REACT helps companies analyze situations, behaviors
Globe Newswire (06/01)
Strategies to strengthen cybersecurity in the packaging industry include implementing robust endpoint protection, conducting regular security audits, providing employee training, implementing secure data management, collaborating with industry partners
MarketLine (05/31)
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Cybersecurity & Cyberspace Operations
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Coca-Cola FEMSA announces that the person responsible for the cybersecurity incident it experienced at the end of April stole data from some of its servers in Latin America
CE Noticias Financieras (Latin America) (06/12)
Canon Europe announces refresh to its imageRUNNER, imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX multifunction and single function devices, including enhanced security features, lower energy consumption, reduced polystyrene packaging waste, collaboration tools for hybrid work
Canon Inc. (06/09)
New SEC rule changes are expected to require public companies to formally disclose cybersecurity expertise of the board; research finds only 14% of CISOs stand out as potential board director candidates
Traders Magazine (06/08)
CISA and partners release Guide to Securing Remote Access Software; guide informs organizations how to detect and defend against malicious actors abusing this software by providing common exploitations and associated tactics, techniques, procedures
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (06/08)
Patent Issued for Systems and methods for detecting cybersecurity threats (USPTO 11658990)
Defense & Aerospace Daily (06/08)
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Digital / Telecommunications Infrastructure
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Roshan Packages to employ business solutions from Pakistan-based digital company Zong 4G to optimize efficacy, reliability of its daily operations; Roshan aims to achieve increased operational efficiency and reliability in day-to-day activities
Pakistan Press International (06/01)
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Manufacturing
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Process Improvement / Operational Design
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Pretium Packaging names FactoryOps platform provider Guidewheel as 2022 Sustainable Supplier of the Year; Guidewheel clips onto machines and serves as a connected learning software system so teams can reduce lost production time, increase efficiency
Business Wire (06/07)
Fraunhofer ITWM, Italy's Bematic and Switzerland's Siriotek to develop next-gen airlay machines to increase production speed, improve nonwoven uniformity, reduce energy use, emissions; Bematic to design systems, with Siriotek, Fraunhofer to optimize
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM (06/02)
Ahlstrom taps Valmet to supply Valmet IQ Web Inspection System for pulp dirt count covering full width of production at Ahlstrom’s Aspa mill in Sweden, with delivery in October; system to improve line efficiency of pulp drying, achieve high pulp quality
Valmet Corp. (06/01)
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Efficiency
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Daimler AG Files Patent Application for a High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter Assembly for a Vehicle
Indian Patents News (06/10)
Bain: Airlines can eliminate up to 70% of emissions by 2050 by improving aircraft efficiency and broadly adopting sustainable aviation fuel, but many will miss their net-zero goals if air traffic continues to grow faster than GDP
Bain & Co. Inc. (06/09)
US senator introduces Safe Routes Act of 2023, which would allow logging trucks meeting state requirements to drive up to 150 miles on federal highways; bill aims to reduce use of dangerous routes, improve efficiency for forestry and timber industry
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (06/08)
INTERNATIONAL PATENT: SOLENIS TECHNOLOGIES CAYMAN, L.P., SOLENIS TECHNOLOGIES, L.P. FILES APPLICATION FOR "PROCESS FOR INCREASING DIGESTION EFFICIENCY OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL IN A TREATMENT VESSEL"
U.S. Fed News (06/07)
US Patent Issued to GENERAL ELECTRIC on June 6 for "Apparatus and method for high efficiency operation of fuel cell systems" (New York Inventors)
U.S. Fed News (06/07)
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Production, Output & Shipments
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Walmart to invest US$350M into Cullman, Alabama, distribution center as part of broader renovation of company's 42 regional distribution centers; investment will leverage robotics, AI to nearly double the number of products it can ship to stores
Alabama Media Group (06/06)
TSMC Preparing for 2nm Trial Production with Advanced AI System
Indian Technology News (06/06)
DS Smith taps Voith to rebuild PM 4 at Viana mill in Portugal to increase production capacity, improve efficiency, with start-up set for Q4; rebuild will increase kraftliner production to around 428,000 tons/year, with machine design speed of 1,100 m/min
Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA (06/05)
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Energy Efficiency / Energy Management
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Commentary: AI presents potential opportunities in food production, such as optimizing crop cultivation with fewer natural resources, reducing energy use and labor costs; AI can also train robots to operate within autonomous farms or greenhouses
FoodNavigator.com (06/06)
Germany's Dieffenbacher spotlights its TailoredPress series; technology uses variable-speed pump drives to minimize unnecessary energy consumption and save up to 70% of energy in metal forming applications with short cycle times
Dieffenbacher GmbH (06/06)
Patent Issued for Vehicle running mode control method and hybrid electric vehicle for improving MHSG efficiency (USPTO 11648931)
Energy Business Daily (06/06)
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Supply Chain Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Infoplus Commerce and eHub to offer complete logistics and supply chain solution, with integrated shipping rates, warehouse management system; move streamlines operations, increases efficiency and provides customers with data for supply chain management
PR Newswire (05/31)
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Logistics / Transportation Management
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ABB opens new Robotics Packaging and Logistics Headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia; facility will provide customers with latest AI-enabled robotic solutions that improve their flexibility and productivity, strengthen ability to operate more sustainably
ABB Ltd. (06/09)
Thetius releases report on maritime industry decarbonization targeting ship performance, operations and human element, including voyage optimization; Wallenius Wilhelmsen's intention to adopt AI-based optimization system across 120-vessel fleet is example
Contify Telecom News (06/05)
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Logistics, Shipping & Delivery
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Patent Issued for Automatically predicting shipper behavior using machine learning models (USPTO 11651326)
Information Technology Business Daily (06/01)
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Sustainability/Social Responsibility
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Sustainability / ESG Goals & Targets
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UK Research and Innovation Council awards £2M to 'AI for Net Zero' project; University of Exeter-led project will design new AI technologies to aid crucial decisions about land use changes, with a focus on initiatives to create new woodlands and forests
ENP Newswire (06/02)
US Patent Issued to SAUDI ARABIAN OIL on May 30 for "Reduction of internal combustion engine emissions with improvement of soot filtration efficiency" (French Inventors)
U.S. Fed News (05/31)
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Environmental / Ecological / Carbon Footprint
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AI aids in early detection and management of costly bark beetle outbreaks, preserving forest health and mitigating climate change: CollectiveCrunch
CollectiveCrunch Oy (06/07)
Unilever, Arzeda develop cleaning and laundry enzymes with increased performance and sustainability benefits using Arzeda's Intelligent Protein Design Technology; enzymes to further reduce Unilever Home Care's carbon footprint by using less water, energy
PR Newswire (05/31)
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Renewable / Green / Clean Energy
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Essar plans to focus on clean energy business for turnaround effort and seeks to attract private equity and sovereign wealth funds specializing in ESG-friendly businesses; firm's clean energy ventures follows successful resolution of its US$25B debt
Mint (New Delhi) (06/05)
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