Health market still a growth market

MEGATRENDS such as increasing life expectancy, global population growth, a general increase in health awareness, medical progress, and a surge in demand for health care services in emerging countries have resulted in constant growth for vendors. Even now, about 10% of the worldwide gross domestic product is accounted for by the health sector, on average, thus making it one of the most important branches of the economy.

Ultra low-dose CT imaging system

New technology provides high-quality CT images with 70-80 per cent less radiation

Soft x-ray detector

Green light for new generation cardiac CT scanners

New scan tells if bypass is needed

Advanced CT scans match the accuracy of stress tests and catheterization to assess coronary blockages

2012 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for the Plastics Industry Winners announced

More than 120 delegates from winning companies participated in the grand ceremony for the 2012 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for the Plastics Industry

Marel exhibits at AquaSur

Live demonstrations at stand B135 in Puerto Montt, Chile, 10-13 October 2012

Phytoestrogens vary in estrogenic profiles

New review sheds light on the different mechanisms and bioavailability of this class of isoflavonoids

Biggest wine competition in Greater China

Sacmi at Emballage 2012: Integrated solutions for the beverage industry

From preform production to stretch-blowing, from filling to labelling as well as turnkey plants at the 19-22 November packaging fair in Paris

New Zealand wines triumph at IWC

New Do?hler ginger flavours

Fresh spiciness of the flavours means they can be combined with a huge variety of fruit notes to give beverages a unique taste twist