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GMP and pharmaceutical innovation: the role of technology centres in the transformation of the sector

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulate all processes relating to the manufacture of medicines to ensure their quality, safety and efficacy. Consequently, any technological innovation must be assessed, validated and documented before being implemented in a pharmaceutical plant.

Critical materials: the hidden landmines we already have…

The energy and digital transition is transforming our economy at an unprecedented rate. Electric vehicles, renewable energy, energy storage, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and smart grids are all technologies set to play a key role in the coming decades. However, they all have one thing...

Electricity versus gas in Europe, what the ratio tells us about decarbonising heat

In recent years, energy prices have become a central variable for industry, thermal networks and, more broadly, for any heat decarbonisation strategy. In this context, a simple but very useful indicator for interpreting market trends is the electricity to gas price ratio, meaning the relationship...

The Northern Lights and neon lights in the lab? This is how cold plasma works

Cold plasma is a technology based on ionised gases that generates reactive species capable of eliminating microorganisms without the use of high temperatures. In the food industry, it is used to decontaminate surfaces and food, improve food safety and reduce product waste

When turning on the heating isn’t an option: real solutions to energy poverty

Energy poverty cannot be solved by technology alone. It requires a combination of energy-efficient refurbishment, passive solutions and a social approach tailored to each specific context. Reducing energy demand is key to improving comfort in vulnerable households.

Data centres: building the invisible infrastructure that powers the world

A data centre is a critical piece of infrastructure designed to store and process large volumes of data. Its energy efficiency, measured by the PUE, and its structural design are key to ensuring availability, sustainability and performance in the digital economy.

Budget or posing: the truth about innovation

Business innovation is not about generating ideas, but about making decisions that turn R&D into tangible results. Without the necessary budget, alignment and buy-in, innovation remains untapped potential.

Predicting congestion and voltage issues in electricity grids: key factors for a smart and flexible grid

Predicting congestion and voltage issues in electricity grids makes it possible to anticipate failures and optimise system operation. Through the use of advanced algorithms and energy flexibility, it is possible to prevent incidents and improve the integration of renewable energy sources.

From Waste to Resource: What the New European Urban Wastewater Directive Brings

The new European Wastewater Directive (EU 2024/3019) is driving a paradigm shift: from traditional wastewater treatment plants to bio-factories capable of recovering resources, energy, and nutrients. This regulation strengthens the circular economy and requires advanced technologies to remove emerging pollutants.

When We Listen to the Laments of Historic Buildings: From Scaffolding to Data, and from Data to Action

Smart heritage monitoring uses sensors, data analysis, and artificial intelligence to predict deterioration in historic buildings. This enables more efficient preventive conservation, reducing costs and preventing irreversible damage before it becomes visible.

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Robot training in virtual worlds?

Robot training in virtual worlds?

Have you ever tried a car racing game? An F1 race, a rally, or if you`ve tried driving Assestto Corsa, maybe you know where I am going with this little reflection. If you have ever done so, you will have experienced a sense of "realism" of behaviour . In fact, if you...

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