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A Day in the Life: SPD Technician
Sterile processing departments (SPD) can be found anywhere reusable surgical instrumentation is used, from quiet ambulatory centers to bustling trauma centers. Departments vary in size and hours, but their mission is identical: to deliver...

California Energy Company Launches World’s Largest Industrial Heat Battery
California-based Rondo Energy said its 100-MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) has entered daily automatic operation, with energy provided by a solar photovoltaic array. The system is delivering continuous high-pressure industrial heat and steam to an...

DLG−Agrifuture Concept Winners 2025 announced – Visionary Ideas in agricultural technology recognized
Five winners selected from a shortlist of eight candidates – Experts from DLG committees, academia, and international representatives determine the winners – Award ceremony on 12 November 2025 at Agritechnica – agritechnica.com. The DLG (German...

Bausch + Lomb commissions TGW Logistics
In the Dutch municipality of Aalsmeer, roughly 13 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam, TGW Logistics is erecting a highly automated distribution centre for Bausch + Lomb to be completed by the fall of 2027. Among other benefits, the high-performance...

U.S. Int'l Development Finance Corporation Officials, Finance Minister Discuss about Strengthening Partnership on Strategic Investments
Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and senior U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) officials have held discussion about exploring and advancing financial cooperation for Ethiopia's new...

Dalmia Bharat Q2 Results: Profit soars fivefold to Rs 239 crore on higher sales
Dalmia Bharat’s consolidated profit for the September quarter surged nearly five times compared to the year-ago quarter to Rs 239 crore on improvement in operating performance and a low base last year. The cement maker had reported a consolidated...

Global FinTech Resilience: Building Financial Systems For Climate Shocks And Crises
The 21st century is characterized by both rapid technological advancement and a concerning increase in global shocks. Climate disasters are happening more often and with more force, pandemics are still showing how weak systems are, and...

US-led alliance wins a year’s delay in adoption of green shipping deal
A landmark deal to clean up the global shipping industry’s emissions has been postponed for at least a year, after a successful campaign by the US and Saudi Arabia to delay its adoption. In April 2025, governments provisionally agreed the...

EV batteries could retain 96% capacity after 1,300 cycles with new silver-ion tech
Researchers in Korea have unveiled a groundbreaking silver-ion coating that could make next-generation lithium-metal batteries safer, longer-lasting, and easier to commercialize. The ultrathin layer, developed by researchers led by Cho Jin-han,...

SCT Logistics invests $45 million in new temperature-controlled facility
SCT Logistics has invested $45 million in a new Temperature Controlled cross dock and storage facility at its Forrestfield site in Western Australia. Opened by the Hon Rita Saffioti, Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport, the facility is...

International deal to cut shipping emissions falters under U.S. pressure
The United States has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world's largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations...
Monsson and Prime Batteries Technology prepare 1,070 MWh of storage in Romania and Europe
Thursday, September 18, 2025 At the conference “RES market towards maturity”, organized by Energynomics on September 10, Sebastian Enache, Business Development Manager of Monsson, announced a new partnership with Prime Batteries Technology for the...

Global and regional tech giants are investing nearly $1 billion in Nigeria’s data centers to power AI-driven growth
A new wave of global and regional investments into advanced data centers in Nigeria may be the catalyst that propels the nation to become a leader in the artificial intelligence infrastructure space in Africa. Equinix Inc., Microsoft Corp., MTN...

U.S. blocks plan to charge ‘carbon tax’ on global shipping emissions
The U.S. succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world’s largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the...

Building future-ready graduates: A roadmap for India’s digital leadership
India stands at a defining moment. With one of the world’s youngest populations, our demographic advantage is undeniable. Yet, the world around us is being reshaped by technologies that evolve faster than most education systems can adapt....

Segen opens Dublin warehouse, partners with Tesla
Segen has broadened its presence in the Republic of Ireland by establishing a new warehouse in Dublin. This facility, operated by Crane Worldwide Logistics, enables Segen to distribute the Tesla Powerwall exclusively across both the Republic and...
Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant ends contract with plant logistics provider with 200 workers: ‘This chapter is ending’
A trucking and logistics company is ending a nearly 30-year relationship with Mercedes-Benz in Vance. Averitt has announced it will conclude its contract with the automaker on Dec. 31, affecting nearly 200 jobs ranging from drivers to...

G E Shipping to sell 2005-built Jag Pooja tanker as part of fleet restructuring
Following the sale of Jag Pooja, G E Shipping will continue to operate a fleet of 40 vessels. The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (G E Shipping) on Friday said that it has signed a contract to sell its 2005-built Medium Range Product...

Are You Losing the Food Safety Battle at the Receiving Door?
Although restaurant personnel have technologies to track incoming shipments throughout supply chains, spoilage can sometimes occur closer to the destination than expected, such as at a restaurant’s receiving door. How does this issue impact food...