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TAG: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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Manufacturing December 16, 2016

Space agency raises international competitiveness of commercial partners

The commercialization of JAXA’s in-house developed technologies from its R&D holds huge potential for adding value to a massive range of applications and inject further vigor into the Japanese...
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Others December 08, 2016

New initiatives boost agri-aquaculture

Having been at the helm since the ministry’s creation in 2003, Dr Lino Barañao discusses with Nicolas Carver how the Argentine government dedicates its resources to encourage its scientists...
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Others November 23, 2016

MCST inspires R&I in Malta

An international ambassador for Maltese research and innovation, Malta’s Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is strengthening its bonds with its foreign counterparts and high-level institutions...
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Manufacturing October 10, 2016

Diversification calls for energy reducing innovator

A leader in the life science and semiconductor markets, Japan’s JSR Corporation has in-depth expertise in polymer science and is an ideal partner for innovation-focused US businesses looking to...
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Manufacturing October 06, 2016

Breakthroughs & innovations distinguish global research leader

Japan’s top research institute RIKEN has a long-term approach to research and development and produced significant findings over the past century that have helped make it the number one in the...
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Medical September 09, 2016

Korea to become leader in Asian precision medicine

Biotechnology has been identified as a potential new growth engine for the Korean economy, as the government grapples with a decline in traditional exports. The country has one of the most advanced...
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Manufacturing August 25, 2016

All-purpose robotics trials record ‘awesome’ results and success

Japan’s Robotic Biology Institute Inc. (RBI) has developed a robotic system that allows scientists to transfer their own skills and expertise to robots in an instant. Its easy-to-use GUI (graphical...
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Manufacturing August 25, 2016

“The US market could well be at least 10x bigger, and Europe 5x”

Corporations are continually searching for ways to cut labor costs and the result is a greater global embrace of robotic technology, particularly in light of aging populations putting more pressure...
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Manufacturing June 30, 2016

The beauty of unique ostrich antibody technology is more than skin deep

Pioneering a new approach to treating problem skin conditions and researching wider healthcare applications for its unique ostrich antibody technology, in just five years Zeal Cosmetics has fast risen...
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Chemicals June 02, 2016

Niche chemicals add value worldwide

Osaka Soda manufactures specialty chemicals for an extensive range of purposes around the world and has a reputation for high quality products for niche applications in particular. President Tamotsu...
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Manufacturing May 31, 2016

Biotech leader sharpens Japan’s edge with R&D and new facilities

Successfully developing revolutionary biotechnologies such as gene and cell therapy products and regenerative medicines, Takara Bio, Inc., has recently been ranked by Fortune as one of the world’s...
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Others March 29, 2016

2020 Olympics to showcase Japanese innovation

Former teacher and professional wrestler Hiroshi Hase, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, discusses the impact the 2020 Olympics is having on the country’s...
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Education March 29, 2016

QU team pioneers environmentally friendly desalination technology

A research project conducted by faculty and students at Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG), in collaboration with a team from ConocoPhillips Global Water Sustainability Center, and in...