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Bringing together both transport and energy, Clean and Smart Mobility is the convergence of two vital sectors within the energy transition, and wider climate response. Fast-paced innovation, enabled by technology, will be critical to accelerating... Read more

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Circular economy principles are at the heart of tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution. Rethinking how we design, make, use and dispose of the products we consume and the packaging we create is a must for any future-focused... Read more

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Scale-up and implementation of clean energy technologies and rapid digitisation of new products, services and processes will be critical to achieving our climate and sustainability goals. While the technology solutions may exist, innovation at scale... Read more

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Necessity is the mother of invention. Never has that old phrase meant more than in these new and unprecedented times as the world battles to deal with the coronavirus. But it’s inspiring to see some businesses taking up the challenge. Read more

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As customers demand more personalised, sustainable products, manufacturers must re-examine their process controls and measures, and bring in machine learning to automate manufacturing process optimisation. Read more

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Automation is key to enabling the economies of scale that large industrial manufacturers must achieve. And private 5G networks can make this possible. Read more

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Jeffrey Philippson and Tom Kemp, drug delivery experts at PA Consulting, look at the challenges for autoinjector developers at the interface between the device and the prefilled syringe. Read more

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It’s time to get serious about plastics. Our new research shows the likes of Coca Cola and Mondelēz are acting, but we all need to innovate for sustainability. Read more

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