Microscan’s AutoVISION? 2.0 a winner at 2013 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards

AutoVISION is touted as the easiest machine vision software available for basic to mid-range vision applications

Invista develops bio-derived raw materials

Invista and SilicoLife collaborate for the development of new technologies to produce bio-derived butadiene.

Eastern India is next plastics hub - AIPMA

The eastern Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odish and Assam mark the entry of potential markets for growth of plastic Industry of India.

Sustainable source of plastics ingredients

A new process can convert a wide variety of vegetable and animal fats and oils, including lard and waste cooking oil, into ingredient for making plastics that currently comes from petroleum.

Magnum Venus Plastech ceases operations

Due to reorganization within the company, Magnum Venus Plastech Ltd. (MVP), a UK subsidiary, has ceased the operations in the U.K.

MENA mining sector sees bonanza in coming years

The mining sector of the Middle East and North Africa is projected to see a strong growth over the coming years, Business Monitor International said in its MENA Mining Report Q3 2013.

Rising demand for renewable energy in Mena

Steady economic and population growth,associated with rapid urbanisation, has led to an increase in energy demand to meet rising electricity and desalinated water needs in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

Saudi's US$22.5B rail project heats up MENA metro race

The Middle East has seen a surge in metro project contracts over the past year as governments realize the benefits of mass transit in supporting their public transportation initiatives and carbon reduction program.

Iran installs solar power plants in 5 countries

Iranian engineers have managed to design, manufacture, and install solar power plants in five countries, the Mehr News Agency reported

Siemens wins US$967M order from Saudi Aramco

German engineering group Siemens said on Tuesday it won a $966.8 million order for power plant components from oil firm Saudi Aramco

Best-selling celeb fragrance of all time

The Beyonce Heat collection of fragrances has been named the best-selling celebrity fragrance brand around the world.

Unilever to divest Wish-Bone

The salad days are over for Unilever in the US. The company will sell its Wish-Bone and Western dressings brands to Pinnacle Foods Inc.