Author: Andrew
3D Systems [(NYSE:DDD) announced today the addition of a new Simbionix (TM) ultrasound training module for the practice of transvaginal ultrasound exams (GYN TVS) at the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power today announces the signing of an agreement with Swiss wind farm developer NEK Umwelttechnik to purchase the 225 megawatt (MW) Ayitepa Wind Farm, located 40 kilometres from Accra on the east coast of Ghana. The project, which represents a total investment of USD525 million, is expected to reach financial close next year and start generating power early in 2016.
Business of Design Week, has been Asia’s leading annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002. Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre, BODW partners with a different country every year to bring the brightest creative minds to Hong Kong and discuss the design logic behind their innovative products and services. BODW is the first time to team up with a previous partner country, Sweden which was the partner country back in 2004. This ever-progressive country is yet again invited this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BODW’s partnership and further showcase their designers and innovators’ great achievements.
Danaher Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding AG, the world leader in implant dentistry. Over the past 40 years, Nobel Biocare has established itself as a pioneer in nearly every aspect of implant dentistry – from PI Branemark’s discovery of osseointegration, to Procera digital prosthetic solutions and treating fully edentulous patients. In doing so, Nobel Biocare has dramatically changed the lives of millions of patients. Implants and prosthetics are one of the most exciting categories in dentistry today, offering a unique opportunity for dental professionals to deliver long-term solutions…
Cooksongold, part of the Heimerle + Meule Group together with strategic partner EOS, the Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology and market leader, today launches the PRECIOUS M 080 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2014. Dr. Adrian Keppler, Chief Marketing Officer at EOS states: “This AM process introduces an innovative, paradigm shifting technology to the luxury goods industry. With Cooksongold we found the perfect partner for the extension of our technology into this industry. Additive Manufacturing paves the way for a completely new approach towards design and manufacturing, enabling design-driven manufacturing the industry…
Merck announced today that its biopharmaceutical division Merck Serono will discontinue the clinical development program of its investigational MUC1 antigen-specific cancer immunotherapy tecemotide (also known as L-BLP25) as a monotherapy in Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
In the motorcycle business, Yamaha Motor will expand the range of global models and next-generation platform models, and reveal newly-developed engines based on the BLUE CORE concept which strives to take riding enjoyment, fuel efficiency and environmental performance to new levels. The aim is to reach an annual production of 5 million units with three BLUE CORE engines utilized in platform models by 2020. They further intend to accomplish a 40% platform model aggregation by 2015. The reduction of parts suppliers from 400 in 2012 to 195 has already been accomplished.
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced today that World No. 1 and US Open champion, Serena Williams, and World No. 4, Maria Sharapova, have qualified for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, staged at the Singapore SportsHub from October 17-26.
Huawei today showcased its innovative video business solutions and shared its vision for a dynamic video ecosystem at IBC 2014 in Amsterdam. Huawei believes that the growing demand for video traffic will be a key driver of telecom business growth, and that operators should embrace an innovative video business ecosystem to capitalize on the video traffic growth, in particular the mobile traffic growth.
Kind Consumer today announced that it has received a product licence for the Company’s proprietary nicotine inhaler (Voke Inhaler 0.45mg) for General Sale from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This is a key milestone in the journey towards bringing this important innovation to consumers. The next step will be to submit a variation to the licence to support full-scale commercialisation by our commercial partner, Nicoventures Limited.