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Best of 2021
Dear readers! Despite the pandemic, this year has been rich in technological innovation, including new food growing methods, new electric cars, new energy sources with hydrogen and new space programs. In this last mailing of the year, we wanted to offer you a recap of what you should remember from 2021. See you in 2022 for new tech insights. Happy holiday season! Have a read through our major articles!
How to Conform to Atex Regulation for Flaw Detection in Explosive Atmospheres
If you work in a potentially explosive setting, then adhering to the stringent requirements of the ATEX directive is probably a time-consuming element of your role. Now, the introduction of flaw detectors that comply with the ATEX directive requirements can help you save time and money as well as keep you safe. Learn more.
Material World: A Greener and Smarter Future for Textile Production
AI and smarter automation processes are increasingly introduced to boost production and control stock levels, which additionally have eco-benefits. Experts believe there are other ways new technologies could also help to lessen the industry's enormous global footprint. We spoke to Dr Claire Lerpiniere, Senior Lecturer in Textile Design, member of the Textiles Engineering and Materials (TEAM) research group at De Montfort University Leicester, UK. Read the full article.
New Technology is Changing Food Growing Methods
Rapid technological developments have allowed companies to grow food via several alternative methods. By 2050, the global population will be approximately nine billion people, but with the reduction of the overall area of farmland available, new means of cultivating food are being investigated. Learn more.
ClearSpace to Tackle the Threat of Space Junk
Using a giant claw to grab abandoned satellites and fling them back to Earth to burn up in the atmosphere sounds like the stuff of science fiction. However, Clearspace intends to tackle the increasing danger of orbiting junk to the space industry. Adam Turner investigates.
Japanese Industry: 2021 and Beyond
An ageing population, a dynamic trend towards digitization, and the continuing impact of COVID-19 pandemic form current Japan's industrial outlook. Read our overview of the Japanese industry focussing on three sectors - automation, healthcare and architecture. Find out more.
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