AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBiopharma Investment: Vertex plans a 155,000-square-foot advanced-medicines centre at Oxfordshire’s Harwell campus, adding to a cluster of more than 75 life-sciences organisations. Heart Valve Trial: Anteris reported promising 30-day results for its DurAVR valve in 22 patients, including a sharp drop in pressure gradients and no valve-related deaths; longer follow-up will be needed. Cleaner Semiconductor Cooling: South Korea’s KIMM has tested an industrial chiller delivering 15 kW of cooling at −120°C or below, using nitrogen with zero global-warming potential, and says it is nearing commercial use. AI and Computing: South Korea’s new Hangang supercomputer is now operating, with a quantum-computing link planned for next year; the government also plans to nearly double 2027 spending on AI and chips. Textile Chemistry: Dow launched a silicone-based treatment designed to provide durable water and oil repellency without conventional fluorinated chemistry.
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