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A Dr. Beckmann bottle with Coveris sleeve
4. September 2026

Coveris delivers innovative monomaterial sleeve for Dr. Beckmann

Coveris has successfully developed and delivered an innovative monomaterial sleeve solution for Dr. Beckmann’s first liquid fabric softener launch in France, taking the project from concept to market in just six months. Combining sustainability, operational efficiency and strong shelf appeal, the new SleeveFlex Ultra Stretch solution uses around 30% less material than conventional shrink sleeves […]

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Neuenhauser Vorwald – Comprehensive solutions for winding technology

Neuenhauser Vorwald Wickeltechnik, a division of Neuenhauser Maschinenbau GmbH, has been renowned for decades for its tensioning shafts, tensioning heads and other components used in winding processes. Oliver Funk joined the team at the end of 2025 as a technical adviser and in sales. In an interview with PRO Flexconvert, he explains the company’s strategic […]

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From left: Oliver Funk (Neuenhauser Vorwald), Alessandro Arosio (Renova), Gerd Bouwer (Neuenhauser Vorwald), Andrea Fantasia (Renova) and Artur Breitkreuz (Neuenhauser Vorwald).
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3. September 2026 |

CSEM and Miromico reduce industrial IoT data traffic

CSEM and Miromico have developed a compact wireless node that analyses industrial sensor data at the source. Combining CSEM’s ultra-low-power Fibonacci AI chip with Miromico’s modular radio technology, the platform activates its LoRa or mioty connection only when relevant information needs to be transmitted. This reduces data traffic and supports long-term, battery-powered monitoring in remote […]

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2. September 2026 |

Fraunhofer ISE develops semi-transparent PV modules

Organic solar modules score points for their flexibility, transparency, and a particularly good environmental footprint. Wavelength-dependent transparency, in particular, is a major strength of organic photovoltaics. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have now succeeded in building 14.5 by 14.5- centimetre organic PV modules with an […]

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22. June 2026 |

A chain reaction for growth – VTT launches its new strategy

VTT’s new strategy seeks to significantly increase the commercialisation of research. The research centre aims to double both the number of startups emerging from VTT and its commercial revenue by 2030. This is expected to set off a chain reaction of growth: research becomes technology, technology becomes business, and business becomes jobs, exports and competitiveness. […]

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21. May 2026 |

Imec expands global footprint of imec.ventures with US presence

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, has unveiled a dedicated imec.ventures presence in the United States, with teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast. This step supports imec’s ambition to drive the creation and scaling of semiconductor deep-tech ventures worldwide – by further strengthening its engagement with the […]

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27. April 2026 |

Fraunhofer IPMS develops innovative 2K OLED microdisplay

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed an innovative 2K OLED microdisplay. They will present initial results at SID Display Week 2026 in Los Angeles, USA, from 5-7 May 2026, at Booth 1146. OLED microdisplays are a mature technology for generating high-resolution images for a wide range of optical applications. Recently, […]

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