As global sustainability mandates push the flexographic industry toward liquid platemaking, Anderson & Vreeland has opened a dedicated AVantage resin laboratory in Bryan, Ohio. This facility marks the culmination of twenty years of investment, aiming to refine resin formulations and optimize integrated consumables for high-volume printing sectors.
Shenzhen-based fintech firm X Financial reported a 56.3% year-over-year drop in total net revenue for the second quarter of 2026, reaching RMB 993.6 million. The company struggled against a 70.2% collapse in loan facilitation volumes, reflecting a broader contraction in borrower activity and a tightening regulatory environment in China.
Shareholders of BlueNord ASA have officially cleared the path for a merger with Vår Energi, voting to approve the proposed statutory combination during an extraordinary general meeting held on August 24, 2026. The move marks a definitive step toward integrating BlueNord into Vår Energi’s corporate structure.
Born in 1425 to honor a multi-generational military household, the Haiyang Big Yangko Dance has evolved from a Ming Dynasty tribute into a cornerstone of Shandong cultural identity. A new micro-documentary now spotlights the history and local reverence behind this celebrated folk art, recently honored with the prestigious Shanhua Award.
Language barriers often prevent patients from understanding complex diagnoses and treatment options, leaving many without essential care. To address this gap, the American Parkinson Disease Association has launched a dedicated Spanish-language microsite, centralizing vital resources for the estimated one million Americans currently living with the disease.
The European Commission has granted orphan medicinal product designation to asedebart, an investigational monoclonal antibody developed by Lundbeck. The drug targets adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to treat endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, a rare endocrine disorder characterized by chronic cortisol excess and significant, often life-threatening, metabolic and cardiovascular complications.
A multimillion-dollar contract for operations and maintenance services offshore Côte d'Ivoire has been awarded to CB&I’s Asset Solutions business. The three-year agreement, valued between $50 million and $100 million, tasks the firm with the integrity management and regulatory compliance of a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel.
The European Commission has granted orphan drug designation to asedebart, a novel anti-ACTH monoclonal antibody developed by Lundbeck. The regulatory status marks a significant step in the clinical advancement of the experimental therapy, which aims to address the persistent challenges of treating endogenous Cushing's syndrome.
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Chinese firm Galileo Robotics introduced the Galileo X, a platform designed to collapse the distinctions between wheeled transport, off-road vehicles, and legged robots. The machine utilizes a unified control framework to manage movement across environments previously requiring multiple specialized devices.
A Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire will soon come under the management of CB&I. The firm secured a three-year contract valued between $50 million and $100 million to oversee operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for the offshore asset.
As homeowners increasingly seek reliable whole-home backup, the complexity of traditional installation often presents a barrier. Hoymiles is addressing this gap by launching the HiSwitch and HiBox gateway, two new components designed to integrate with the company’s HiOne All-in-One Battery Energy Storage System for seamless off-grid switching.
TCL has secured six EISA awards for the 2026–2027 season, reinforcing its position in the European audio-visual market. The recognition spans both flagship display technology and home theater audio, highlighting the company’s push to bring cinematic performance into domestic living spaces through hardware refinement and advanced dimming systems.
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Chinese robotics firm Galileo unveiled the Galileo X, a machine that collapses the distinction between wheeled transporters, off-road vehicles, and legged robots. The platform represents a shift toward unified ground mobility, merging indoor precision with the ability to navigate rugged, complex terrain.
For over 1,500 years, the 110,000 Buddhist statues of China’s Longmen Grottoes have weathered wind, water, and human interference. Today, researchers at the Longmen Grottoes Academy are shifting from reactive conservation to high-precision digital preservation, using 3D scanning and virtual restoration to effectively undo centuries of decay.
A $65 million deal for electronic packaging products will keep Israel-based PCB Technologies busy through 2028. The company, which specializes in complex circuit board assemblies, confirmed the award on August 23, cementing a multi-year partnership with an unnamed global leader in the medical device sector.
Investors who purchased Hertz Global Holdings common stock between May 7 and June 23, 2026, have until September 22 to move the court for lead plaintiff status. The deadline arrives as a class action lawsuit moves forward, alleging the company misled shareholders regarding its liquidity and market stability.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has tapped Ramco Systems to overhaul its technical operations, choosing the provider’s aviation software suite to manage engineering, maintenance, and supply chain logistics. The partnership marks a strategic push by the Amman-based carrier to digitize its fleet management as it expands its international network and modernizes its aircraft portfolio.
A major European automotive manufacturer has selected Camel Group to supply 12V sodium-ion batteries for a new pre-development project. This partnership integrates the Chinese firm’s battery technology into the OEM’s validation process for next-generation low-voltage vehicle architectures, marking a significant expansion of the company’s overseas research and development footprint.
KPMG Performance Registrar Inc. has become the first verification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board to certify fuel production data under the U.S. Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. This milestone allows the firm to independently validate carbon-intensity metrics for producers seeking federal tax incentives.
A transaction initiated on the Argus Open Markets platform this week marks the first electronic trade of German greenhouse gas (THG) quota reductions. This shift moves the market away from traditional, opaque over-the-counter bilateral negotiations toward a model defined by greater price discovery and institutional transparency.
Jungbunzlauer has climbed to 85 points in the latest EcoVadis assessment, securing a Gold Medal and cementing its position among the top 2% of companies evaluated worldwide. The Basel-based ingredient manufacturer achieved these gains by bolstering its performance in ethical business practices and sustainable procurement processes.
Offshore crews can now move between independently moving ships at sea, as MacGregor’s Horizon gangway secures DNV certification for floating-to-floating personnel transfers. The upgrade removes the requirement for fixed landing points, allowing operators to bypass port-call scheduling for routine crew changes and service operations.
By adapting proven maritime technology to the volatile demands of carbon capture, MacGregor has introduced a transfer system that connects LCO2 carriers directly to offshore injection wells. The design aims to bypass the need for expensive onshore storage facilities, streamlining the logistics of carbon sequestration projects.
From September 1–4, Scania will showcase its latest marine power solutions at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. The exhibition highlights the company’s push into hybrid technology and advanced combustion engines, aiming to assist the maritime sector in balancing immediate operational efficiency with long-term sustainability goals.
Vancouver-based Corinex has introduced the Grid Intelligence Node, a hardware solution designed to provide near-real-time monitoring for low-voltage power feeders. By integrating high-precision measurement with existing broadband powerline communication infrastructure, the device allows distribution system operators to identify grid constraints and verify the effectiveness of their operational interventions.
A thirteen-year frame agreement between Emerson and Equinor signals a deepening of their long-standing industrial ties, as the energy giant looks to modernize its global onshore and offshore assets. The deal focuses on deploying advanced measurement instrumentation to boost recovery rates and streamline production standards across Equinor's infrastructure.
Vancouver-based Corinex has introduced the Grid Intelligence Node, a hardware solution designed to provide near-real-time visibility into low-voltage power distribution. By integrating high-performance broadband powerline communications with precision monitoring, the device allows utility operators to detect network constraints and verify grid performance without installing extensive new infrastructure.
When climate data sits buried in technical reports, it rarely moves the needle for residents. Kim Lundgren Associates, a consultancy recently featured on the series All Access with Andy Garcia, is shifting this dynamic by helping local governments translate complex sustainability metrics into accessible, community-focused digital narratives.
With a mandate to overcome the blood-brain barrier, Seoul-based biotech ImmunoForge has been selected for the South Korean government's Global TIPS R&D program. The venture will receive KRW 5 billion over four years to scale its proprietary platform, which combines receptor-mediated transcytosis with long-acting sustained-release formulations.
Between August 17 and August 21, 2026, Ericsson repurchased approximately 2.99 million Class B shares, committing 290 million SEK to the effort. Executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, these acquisitions form part of the company's broader 15-billion-SEK buyback program slated to run through March 2027.
