US Navy patent first: award-winning automation goes commercial
The US Navy has announced that its award-winning Metrology Bench Top (METBENCH) automation system has been licensed to industry for the first time, marking the Navy's first cross-licensing patent agreement of its type.
€63M EU boost for climate innovation initiative
The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, the public-private partnership partially funded by the European Commission through its European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is to receive an initial €63 million grant for 2014.
United Utilities opts for energy-efficient aeration technology
United Utilities, the UK‘s largest listed water company supplying around 7 million homes in the North West of England, is the latest water utility to discover the merits of floating fine bubble aeration technology.
WTO rules against China on rare earths restrictions
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has ruled that China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths break WTO trade rules.
Technology Strategy Board unveils new £2m shale gas competition
The Technology Strategy Board and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) are to invest up to £2m in feasibility studies to encourage the development of innovative technologies for the safe and responsible exploitation of the UK's shale gas resources.
Thames Water partners in key EU SmartH2O project
The European Commission-funded SmartH2O project, in which Thames Water will play a key role, is now getting under way.
Europe-wide hunt for top tech startups
The European Commission is looking for Europe's best startups in this year's Tech All Stars competition.
Low carbon EU energy projects to benefit from €2bn funding
Innovative renewable energy demonstration projects and carbon capture schemes across Europe will benefit from more than €2 billion raised by sales of 300 million emission allowances.
EU approves new rules for pressure equipment
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a Commission proposal to streamline and simplify the rules for pressure equipment products.
i2O Water launches Smart Pressure Management technology
i2O Water has announced the launch of Smart Pressure Management, the first technology platform that provides all levels of pressure management within one unified solution.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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