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  Today's KNOWLEDGE Share 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗯? 🇭🇺 With a focused strategy of tax incentives, dedicated infrastructure, and specialized training,the #automotive sector now accounts for 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗗𝗣, 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 +𝟭𝟬.𝟱% 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. 🔋 𝗚𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 #CATL : This Chinese giant is building a €7.3 billion facility in Debrecen. • SK Innovation and Samsung SDI: Already operational, producing battery cells and modules. • #EvePower & Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology: Making large-scale investments to strengthen the Hungarian electric vehicle supply chain. 🏎️ 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘆 • AUDI AG: Historic plant in hashtag #Győr , producing engines and vehicles, bringing vital know-how and expertise. • Mercedes-Benz AG: A f...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share Microwaving cords and cables: A recipe for copper and carbon black: Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves. According to the ever-climbing ticker on the electronic waste (e-waste) monitoring site The World Counts, the amount of electronic waste disposed of in 2024 is over 50 million tonnes (or over 55 million tons). Of that, 76% comes from machines with power cords such as dishwashers, air conditioners, and electric shavers. Now, researchers from Sophia University in Japan and Università di Pavia in Italy have announced a new method that uses an inexpensive microwave process and the scientific principle of pyrolysis to deal with both issues. Pyrolysis refers to using high temperatures to turn solids into a gas and a solid residue.This process typically takes place in an inert, or oxygen-free environment. In their study, the researchers started with d...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share Light is critical to a plethora of applications and processes that govern our everyday life. Mostly, these applications are enabled by making a material by using one colour of light, for example the dental fillings that many of us have - remember the little blue light that the dentist uses? However, many more applications and processes become possible when using two colours of light at the same time. We have introduced a taxonomy of how to classify two-colour photochemical processes, which includes wavelength orthogonal, synergistic and cooperative modes https://lnkd.in/gEPnqbPR. One of these modes is called antagonistic photochemistry. It is perhaps the quirkiest of them all, because in this mode one colour of light starts a photochemical reaction, but when a second colour of light is added, the entire photochemical reaction stops. Quirky, because why not just switch the first colour of light off and you achieve the same effect? Because certain 3D printing ...

The EC is taking another step against dumping prices on fiber optic products from outside EU borders. An anti-dumping investigation has just been closed for fiber optic cables imported from India. After a thorough analysis of cable sales from India and a calculation of possible damages resulting from dumped prices, the EC has decided to set the final tariffs at 6.9 – 11.4 percent (depending on the manufacturer). The level of duties is in line with what the EC proposed as an interim measure in July 2024. The EC's decision is expected to carry indirect positive aspects for customers. A significant increase in the influence of foreign suppliers could lead to a decrease in the innovation and quality of the products of domestic producers, who would have to increasingly reduce costs and adapt with the standard of products to producers from the East. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that cooperation with suppliers who are not affected by further imposed tariffs is a guarantee ...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share PEKK (polyetherketoneketone) in 2024: Here’s a partial list of PEKK’s attributes as a musculoskeletal implant: Antibacterial properties; no biofilm formation A near bio-mechanical twin to cortical bone Hypoallergenic Modifiable for a more precise anatomical fit Better inherent osseointegration than metal Strategically, this combination of features could improve outcomes (fewer periprosthetic infections, reduced rates of stress shielding or allergic reactions, and a better anatomical fit) and reduce revision surgeries saving musculoskeletal care providers hundreds of millions of dollars. If there were a way to meet or exceed metal’s performance and complex design innovation, most surgeons would take a long hard look at polymer constructs. For five major reasons: Metal complicates post-op visualization Metal often leads to stress shielding and loosening Metal implants cannot be modified by the surgeon in the O.R. Some patients have an allergic response to meta...

GEVO AND LG CHEM EXTEND JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR BIO-PROPYLENE TO ACCELERATE COMMERCIALIZATION USING GEVO ETHANOL-TO-OLEFINS TECHNOLOGY GEVO) and LG Chem leading global chemical companies committed to producing sustainable products, are extending their joint development agreement (the “Agreement”). The agreement extension enables LG Chem to assess existing assets for deploying Gevo’s Ethanol-to-Olefins (“ETO”) technology while accelerating commercialization activities, considering project scale and end-product markets. “Gevo’s partnership with LG Chem is a great example of how we intend to accelerate development and commercialization of our patented ETO technology to enable renewable chemicals with our world-class partner,” said Gevo’s Chief Carbon and Innovation Officer, Dr. Paul Bloom. “Our ethanol-to-olefin process holds immense promise to decarbonize a substantial portion of the market for propylene, and LG Chem is starting commercial activities ahead of the timeline we ori...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Wednesday against chemical giants 3M and DuPont, accusing them of decades-long misrepresentations and omissions regarding the safety of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” sold for use in countless consumer products. These products, sold under brand names such as Teflon, Stainmaster, and Scotchgard, have been staples in households across the nation despite mounting evidence that they contain chemicals that are harmful to human health. “These companies knew for decades that PFAS chemicals could cause serious harm to human health yet continued to advertise them as safe for household use around families and children,” Paxton said in a press release.“Texas is taking action to penalize these companies and hold them accountable for deceiving Texans into buying consumer products without vital information.” Daniel Turner, a spokesperson for DuPont, said in an email that the company has never manufactured PFOA and PFOS two ...