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The article focuses on the demand dynamics of refined oil products in China amidst evolving environmental regulations and the shift towards low-carbon energy sources. Topics include the persistent demand for low-carbon olefins, the mismatch between the supply of low-sulfur heavy ship fuel and port development in China, and the development of a catalytic cracking process and catalysts to produce low-carbon olefins and low-sulfur fuel oil components efficiently.

The article focuses on Mozambique's potential as a valuable source of revenue through the commercialization of its offshore gas reserves, particularly in the Rovuma basin. It discusses that the start of production from the Coral Sul floating LNG vessel marks a significant milestone for Mozambique's ocean economy, with expectations of becoming one of the world's top LNG exporters and driving industrialization, socio-economic growth and job creation.

The article focuses on South Africa's strategy for reaching its net zero target through a just transition, highlighting the country's efforts to shift from a coal-fired economy to renewable energy, address social justice aspects, attract international funding and partnerships, mobilize capital for green sectors and create new livelihoods while ensuring inclusive industrial growth.

The article discusses the opportunities and challenges in Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) industry, which is an important flexible packaging material. Topics include domestic producers have changed their business models from producing generalpurpose films to focusing on developing and producing high-end functional films; and the operating rates have been on a decline due to the intensified supply and demand imbalance with the implementation of environmental protection policies.

China has launched a new state-backed semiconductor fund worth $47 billion in an effort to boost its chip industry and counter US efforts to limit China's access to advanced chip technology. The fund, known as the China Integrated Circuit Investment Fund Phase III or "Big Fund," is the largest investment phase yet and aims to support AI-related semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, and R&D projects. By minimizing China's reliance on foreign suppliers, this move could potentially weaken the effectiveness of future US restrictions. This comes as the US tightens export controls on advanced chips and fabrication tools to hinder China's tech advancements. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the WEX 2021, the Web Exhibition presented in June 2021 by ST BlowMoulding which presented machine developments and advances in productivity, energy efficiency, ergonomics and safety. Topics include background of ST BlowMoulding, the model ISIT 1320 Duo machine as the highlight of the Exhibition, and key focus of virtual presentations by ST BlowMoulding experts.

Huawei applies graphene technology to mobile phone batteries to improve the fast charging and heat dissipation functions of mobile phone batteries. (6) Solid state battery Solid state battery is a hotspot in the new energy battery industry. Compared with polymer flexible substrate electrodes, graphene films have better electrical conductivity; graphenebased flexible batteries are the mainstream development direction of high energy density and lightweight flexible batteries in the future. In March 2018, China's first fully automated mass-produced graphene organic solar optoelectronic device production line was launched in Heze, Shandong, to produce graphene organic solar cells that generate electricity under low light. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on measures of engineering plastics mainly include nylon, polycarbonate and polyphenylene ether which is expanding on industrial scale and the export is increasing. It mentions industrialization development of special engineering plastics such as polyphenylene sulfide, polyimide, polyether ether ketone and downstream products has been accelerated. It also mentions China's engineering plastics market will continue to develop.

The article discusses the development of megacities and civilisation such as the city of London, citing the food supply for the population. It cites on the effect to cost of food and food consumption of climate change, deforestation and soil degradation. The article also discusses the damage of global activity to the industrial agriculture in which modern urbanity depends on it.

The article offers information about Virtual Reality for education, training and dose reduction. Topics discussed include increasing use of Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in industries; talks about work of Virtual Education and Research Laboratory in nuclear field; and mentions development of 3D model of a TRIGA reactor facility through VR models.

The article offers information about different aspects of American Manufacturing. Topics discussed include manufacturing jobs and reversal of manufacturing trade deficit offered by Boston consulting group; views of William Strauss, economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on importance and statics of manufacturing; and focuses on requirement of machine tools in manufacturing development.

The article offers information about American manufacturing companies. Topics discussed include digital transformation in manufacturing sector of the country since the end of World War II; talks about busies statics for industrial growth and acceleration in investment; and views of Krzysztof Bledowski, council director and senior economist of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation on global economy.

The article focuses on Europe's CARMENTA program, which aims to design a new self-protection suite for aircraft. Topics include the organization of the CARMENTA program, the funding provided by the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), and the broader goals of the European Defence Fund (EDF) in fostering industry collaboration and developing next-generation defense technologies.

The article informs that Polyimide (PI) fiber has the properties of high strength and modulus, low dielectric, high/low temperature resistance, radiation resistance, flame retardancy and low water absorption. Topics include PI fiber has good chemical stability and can withstand strong acid corrosion; and the progress of synthesis technology and spinning technology.

The article explores how a relatively complete industrial chain from raw material lithium ore, positive and negative electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, to power battery recycling was formed in China. It mentions that the Lithium battery prices have been on an upward path, as demand has been outweighing supply. It also informs that the Margins of lithium ore will remain large as the advancement of lithium mining technology and the expansion of scale will bring down the costs.

The article reports on the expansion projects launched by Intel Corp. to expand its chip manufacturing capacity in Europe, including the expansion of its facility in Leixlip, Ireland.

The article offers information on an MoU signed for the facilitation of a green hydrogen hub in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, between Sasol, a gas company, and Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ), a government economic program in Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa.

The article offers information on an agreement being signed by carmaker Stellantis and South African government, for development of industrial, after sales and spare parts activities for Stellantis' Fiat brand including the local production of vehicles in Algeria.

Measures, such as increasing number of the Common Facility Centres (CFCs), will be actualised to enable the SMEs improve quality and value-addition, and provide incentives to get formalised. The industrial development will be stimulated by making the Pakistani firms part of the global value chain through an enhanced competitiveness and reduction in the cost of doing business. By: Haroon Ali Mehtab, The services sector contributes more than 58 per cent to the GDP, and has emerged as major driver of the economic growth in the recent past. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on challenges faced by the water-treatment industry such as lack of infrastructure, industrialization and climate change leading to demand for water exceeding supply for drinking and for industrial processes. It mentions trends driving demand and innovation in the industry such as scarcity of supply, increasing level of regulation and environmental aspects. It also presents views of Nanette Hermsen, marketing director at Dow Water Solutions, on water treatment need.

The article focuses on the need for industrial treatment to manage the rivers polluted by industrial and municipal effluents in Brazil. It focuses on Suez Environment focused on developing its municipal market in Brazil. According to chief executive officer, Gabriel Toffani, we have no significant industrial development.

The article discusses how large-scale manufacturers are leaving the traditional method of Research and Development (R&D) to harness the power and energy of the maker movement. Topics discussed include significant gap both in terms of capital and skillsets between makers and manufacturers, open-source electronics platforms which enable the maker community to become more powerful in providing solutions and need to create links between makers and manufacturing to automate industrialization

The article explores the increasing culture of coffee in the Middle East. It notes the growth of the coffee industry in the region as indicated in the number of its coffee shops and the variety of roast and ground coffees offered in the supermarkets. It presents statistics showing the consumption and imports of coffee in the region.

The article emphasizes the importance of professional development to the defense industrial base. Topics include how expanding employees' skillsets and core competencies will contribute to the strength of the defense industrial base, how the health of the defense industrial base depends on diversity and the partnerships that the National Defense Industrial Association's Business Institute has forged to achieve its goals in providing training and development for defense industry professionals.

The article explores the chemical industry in South Korea as of April 2014. Topics discussed include the Heavy and Chemical Industrialization Five-Year Plan initiated by General Park Chung-Hee in 1973, the growth of the specialty chemical sector between 1960 and 1990, and the pitfalls and benefits for foreign companies in Korea.

The article announces the 20th anniversary of the magazine "High-Performance Composites" (HPC) in September 2013 and reflects on its developments. It says that the periodical was founded by Ray Publishing Inc. in 1993 for the composites manufacturing industry. It explores several articles which showed the changes in the industry within 20 years which include the design of composite structures, Cytec Industries Inc.'s acquisition deal, and the diversification in aerospace and composites markets. INSETS: HPC's senior technical editor looks back;HPC: Not just a magazine, but a mission.

The article reports that cargo carriers are expanding despite the decline in airfreight volumes worldwide. Topics covered include the reasons behind the expansion which include the economic development of Asian countries and industrial development in the region and the expansion projects launched by cargo carriers including Changi Airport in Singapore, Seoul Incheon International Airport in South Korea and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd in China.

The article offers information on the industrialization of three-dimensional (3-D) printing. It says that the manufacturers transform their process into flexible and quick systems by adopting tools such as sand printers, electron beam melting (EBM), and direct laser metal sintering (DLMS). Ford Motor executive vice president John Fleming states that the addition of 3-D sand printing laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan plant helps to define the future of the company which save millions every year. INSET: The History of 3-D Printing.

The article offers an overview on Mexico as a key regional manufacturing hub in the energy sector. According to the figures by the Secretary of Energy (SENER) the energy demand will increase about 4% within the next ten years with potentials for private sector growth. Gaston Aragon of Caterpillar Latin America says that Mexico, other than Brazil is also considered as a key strategic country with the largest growth potential and opportunity in Latin America.

The article presents information on the High-Throughput soil analysis using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. It informs that the populations and the subsequent increased demand for housing have resulted in the need to reclaim land previously designated for industrial development. It further informs that the regulation of this type of analysis is performed by different environmental bodies.

The article reports on the potential of the non-gold mining sector to counterbalance reduced production levels of gold in South Africa. It notes that utility company Eskom has helped pave the way for the country's coal industry to develop. It contends that although a decline in production of mature gold mining sector is to be projected, the country should be well positioned to develop other minerals.

The article reflects on the intellectual leadership role of engineers in the U.S.' technological reindustralization. It cites the capability of engineering professionals in the U.S.' reindustrialization, stating that engineers can motivate the public and the policymakers to treat reindustrialization and technological innovations as a goal of the state. It encourages engineers to gather into the intellectual life of the U.S. instead of focusing on the technical advisory role. It states the need to review the intellectual evolution, philosophy, and purpose of the engineering profession to attain 21st industrial productivity. It also mentions the remarkable contributions of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the engineering profession.

The article focuses on the evolution of the incentives plans, which motivate employees and improve productivity. Topics discussed include the origin of incentive plans and the importance of incentivizing the workforce due to labor intensive manufacturing during industrialization, the relevance of incentive plans in meeting productivity goals, and changes in incentives plans designed to promote cooperation, teamwork and encourage employee participation.

The article focuses on the development of the chemical industry in 2008. It notes that demand in key chemical-consuming industries declined and chemical makers cut back. This could be attributed to the global economic crisis, making the chemical companies worried on meeting payroll. Survey shows that chemical makers' earnings become fairly strong as the year starts. The industry had to contend with bad weather on top of everything else in the third quarter of the year.

The article offers information cost-effective and efficient power consumption in transporting slurries. It is mentioned that the best way in slurry transport through long pipelines involve full automation. Details related to several methods to minimize power consumption of slurry transport are presented.

The article focuses on the topic of food plant commercialization. According to the author, learning how to lead a commercialization effort and how to make a contribution to the team is best realized by engagement in multiple teams with growing levels of responsibility. The five stages of a facility project are feasibility study, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

The article informs that Hog Island Oyster Co. has signed deal with the Marin Agricultural Land Trust that will preserve the natural character of its farmland in Marin County, where it processes and packs its harvests. Topics include conservation easements for the private sector to address problem of disappearing natural habitats due to industrial development; and the protect Marin County's unique landscape and the food it generates through agricultural conservation easements.

The article discusses the development of the pharmaceutical industry in India. It states that the pharmaceutical companies in the country have been known primarily as the generic drug makers in the world. Companies such as Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. and Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. are joining the drug discovery and development race. In addition, the two firms are banking on their tenacity and ability to quickly adapt to new markets to edge their way in among the more established pacesetters.

The article reports on the berths and skills shortage that is affecting the growth of the Australian boating industry. According to a report by IBISWorld, the growth of the industry, evidenced by its $1.35 billion revenue increase in 2005 to 2006, is stunned by infrastructure problems. Meanwhile, reports on the most in demand and luxurious private yachts are provided.

The article discusses trends in the nitrile rubber (NBR) industry in China as of 2020. Topics covered include a steeper competition due to a continuous oversupply of NBR, China's importation of hydrogenated NBR and carboxylated NBR, and the development of high-end products in recent years by some domestic producers. Also mentioned is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.