AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAerospace Engineering: Edgewing has opened its first engineering hub outside the UK in Turin, where Italian, British and Japanese teams will develop systems for their next-generation combat aircraft. Medical Technology: China’s Midea completed its acquisition of Italian medical-imaging firm Esaote, bringing a major Italian health-tech company under new ownership. Sustainable Construction: Researchers in Bari built a 3D-printed bridge prototype using stone and marble waste, drawing on a design by Leonardo da Vinci. Environmental Science: A fungus found at a former oil refinery in Trieste significantly reduced petroleum pollution in soil during experiments, pointing to a possible cleanup tool. AI and Regulation: At a Turin technology event, former Vodafone chief Vittorio Colao argued that some EU rules complicate AI development, while defending copyright protections and the Digital Services Act. EU Funding: Ireland’s proposed €141 billion cut to the bloc’s next budget would scale back its competitiveness fund, raising questions about support for innovation.
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