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Sanofi has named Paulo Fontoura as its new Executive Vice President and Global Head of Research & Development Pharma. Effective September 1, 2026, the experienced physician-scientist will oversee the company’s global R&D activities and join the Executive Committee. With more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical innovation, clinical development and translational science, Fontoura is expected to play a key role in advancing Sanofi’s pipeline and accelerating the development of new medicines.Read more
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PV hybrid systems are considered a key component of the next phase of solar energy expansion. By combining photovoltaics with battery storage, surplus electricity can be stored, the strain on the grid can be reduced, and the power supply can be made more flexible. In light of rising electricity demand and the growing share of renewable energy, hybrid systems are increasingly becoming a focus of the energy industry. The role they may play in the future will also be highlighted at Intersolar Europe 2026, which will...Read more
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Korrosion zählt zu den größten Risiken für industrielle Anlagen, Rohrleitungen und Behälter. Die Schäden entstehen oft schleichend, bleiben lange unentdeckt und führen im Ernstfall zu hohen Kosten, Produktionsausfällen oder sicherheitskritischen Situationen. Gerade in der Chemie-, Pharma- und Lebensmittelindustrie gewinnt der Korrosionsschutz deshalb zunehmend an Bedeutung. Werkstoffprüflabore unterstützen Unternehmen dabei, Korrosionsrisiken frühzeitig zu erkennen und geeignete Gegenmaßnahmen einzuleiten, von...Read more
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Interpack 2026 has impressively reaffirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the processing and packaging industry. With a record number of exhibitors, Düsseldorf once again became the international hub for the packaging industry. The focus was on sustainable packaging solutions, smart manufacturing, digital processes, and new regulatory requirements. The trade show demonstrated how intensively companies are currently working on new technologies, materials, and networked production concepts, and...Read more
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The 2026 Hannover Messe showcased how industrial companies are responding to economic and technological challenges. The focus was on applications related to artificial intelligence, automation, and energy infrastructure. The trade fair demonstrated that many technologies are already ready for use and are increasingly being integrated into real-world production environments. At the same time, it highlighted the role that international cooperation and industrial policy frameworks play in further development.Read more
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For many packaging machines, the real-world test begins only after commissioning. Operator behavior, material variations, wear and tear, or changes in production conditions can cause the performance originally achieved to gradually decline. In an interview, Tobias Brütsch, Director of Services Food Horizontal at Syntegon, explains why service today encompasses much more than just maintenance and replacement parts, how performance losses can be detected early on, and what role digital tools play in proactive plant...Read more
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Direct Air Capture is increasingly seen as a key technology for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries while providing sustainable CO2 as an industrial feedstock. Siemens and Berlin-based climate technology company Ucaneo have partnered to scale electrochemical Direct Air Capture technology from pilot operation to commercial deployment. By combining Siemens’ automation and digitalization portfolio with Ucaneo’s carbon capture process, the partners aim to create a standardized platform that enables the rapid global...Read more
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SPS Smart Production Solutions will take place in Nuremberg from November 24 to 26, 2026. The trade fair is aimed at professionals and executives in the industrial automation sector and showcases solutions for digital and connected production. The focus is on technologies in the fields of control and drive technology, industrial communication, and software. In addition, the event offers a program of presentations on current developments in industrial automation.
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