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August 14, 2024

DS Smith has partnered with home appliance company Versuni to create a recycled, fibre-based packaging solution for the Philips Baristina coffee machine. The solution is made from recycled materials and features corrugated buffers treated with an anti-scratch coating, that has been applied to prevent external blemishes.

The concept was expertly designed by the experienced teams at DS Smith and Versuni to create a captivating ‘unboxing’ experience.

August 14, 2024

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €99.5 million (RON 495.2 million) Romanian measure in favor of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea. The measure will contribute to the EU's strategic objectives relating to job creation, regional development and to the green transition of the regional economy.

August 9, 2024

Mercedes-Benz got the green light to test self-driving cars in China. The German automaker will run Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roads, making it the first foreign company to do so in the country.

Some of the moves to be tested include parking, reversing and turning left in busy traffic without driver intervention.

August 7, 2024

BMW Group Plant Spartanburg and California robotics company Figure test the use of humanoid robots in production. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.

August 7, 2024

Nissan has been trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

The paint is developed in partnership with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative cooling products and it incorporates metamaterial, synthetic composite materials with structures that exhibit properties not usually found in nature.

August 5, 2024

Energy prices gained 2.1% in July, led by crude oil (+2.5%). Non-energy prices decreased by 2.3%.

Metal prices dropped by 3.4%, led by nickel (-6.6%), aluminum (-5.9%), and copper (-2.7%). Precious metals went up by 2.7%.

July 30, 2024

Ford is investing $3 billion to expand production capacity for one of its most popular and profitable vehicles. The investment in Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada includes installing new assembly and stamping equipment to initially boost heavy duty truck production by 100,000 vehicles a year. Ford’s expansion at the Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario supports its Ford+ plan for growth, aiming to maximize manufacturing footprint, extend global truck leadership, and grow its Ford Pro commercial business.