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2026 CIFM / interzum guangzhou Ushers in a New Era of Smart Furniture Manufacturing

GUANGZHOU, China, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From 28 to 31 March 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou, co-organized by Koelnmesse GmbH and China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd., will return to Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Under the core theme of “Smart Revolution”, the fair will establish a 180,000 sqm trading platform, bringing together around 1,600 leading global enterprises and expecting to attract more than 220,000 professional visitors.


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Endorsement from Global Leaders

As Asia’s most comprehensive trade fair for woodworking and upholstery machinery, furniture production and interior design, CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026 has garnered significant global attention. Industry leaders have shared their messages, inviting the global furniture community to explore the smart transformation of the furniture sector.

Matthias Pollmann, Vice President of Koelnmesse GmbH, stated: “As a crucial anchor in the interzum brand family, interzum guangzhou is dedicated to reshaping the Asian furniture industry landscape. The 2026 fair will gather the pinnacle of global furniture manufacturing, promoting green, intelligent production and global collaboration to build a more structured industry ecosystem.”

Frederik Meyer, President of the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), extended a warm invitation: “interzum guangzhou is an essential opportunity to discover innovation, build partnerships, and strengthen presence in a market that keeps evolving at great speed. It offers a valuable opportunity to explore the halls, join the forums, and take part in conversations that can inspire new solutions from manufacturing technologies to design trends and next-generation materials.”

Ian Chang, Chairman of the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), also expressed high expectations: “This exhibition is one of the most influential platforms for the Asian woodworking and furniture industry. It will showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions for global furniture production machinery, providing invaluable communication opportunities for suppliers, partners, and professional buyers from around the world.”

Upgraded International Lineup

The international participation at this year’s fair will reach new heights, with five halls covering core furniture manufacturing categories, offering one-stop experience for high-end products and solutions. Reinforced by the participation of international pavilions and industry organizations such as a privately organized German Pavilion, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), American Softwood, Malaysian Timber Council, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters’ Association, and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), premium global furniture industry resources will converge.

Leading international brands across core sectors including hardware and components, interior works, upholstery accessories, wood, adhesives and coatings, woodworking machinery, and upholstery machinery will showcase their latest technologies and innovations. Confirmed participants include Arpico, Ateja, Aydin Tekstil, Bodet & Horst, Boyteks Tekstil, DewertOkin, Earthfoam, Ferrari, Henkel, Hueck, IMA Schelling, Impress, Interprint, LS Lighting, LINAK, LamiGraf, OVVO, Pfleiderer, Rehau, Renolit, Schattdecor, and Wemhöner. Adding fresh dynamism to the fair, brands like Chiyoda from Belgium and DECOR DRUCK LEIPZIG from Germany will make their debut, alongside first-time exhibitors from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and French wood enterprise Eurochene.

A Highlight of Stunning Events

More than a display platform for products and technology, the fair serves as a hub for trendsetting and idea exchange. Driven by authoritative awards and cutting-edge industry forums, it unlocks innovation codes for the furniture industry in the smart era. The 2026 interzum guangzhou Award features an upgraded jury, welcoming internationally renowned architect Naoki Terada to join a distinguished advisory panel including celebrated interior designer Dick Spierenburg, esteemed materials expert Sascha Peters, and product design specialist Kristina Meyer. Together, they have selected standout products for the “interzum guangzhou Exclusive” and “Outstanding Furniture Accessories” awards. The selected products will be showcased prominently at the fair, offering a renewed source of inspiration for the industry.

Two major forums will run concurrently. The Vitality of Sustainable Innovation to Life (VSIL) Forum will focus on “Emotional Smart Manufacturing: Where Emotion Meets Intelligence.” Representatives from companies like Boyteks, byform produktdesign, Henkel, LINAK, MAG-G, Renolit, Schattdecor, SIMALFA®, and WGSN will gather to bridge the path from design and supply chain to brand commercialization. Meanwhile, the “Wood Vision—2026 Wood Veneer Finishing Technology Forum” will concentrate on materials, craftsmanship, and techniques. Industry leaders from ALPI, Mehling & Wiesmann, Sherwin-Williams, and SYGD will share outstanding examples of Sino-European woodworking, providing comprehensive solutions for the development of high-end wood veneer finishing. 

From 28 to 31 March 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou invites the global furniture industry to join this intelligent manufacturing feast. For more information and visitor registration, please visit the official website: www.interzum-guangzhou.com.

About the Organisers
Koelnmesse GmbH

Koelnmesse generated more than 400 million euro in revenue worldwide in 2019 and has a workforce of more than 1,000 people. As a city trade fair location in the heart of Europe, it is home to the third-largest trade fairgrounds in Germany and ranks among the top ten in the world, with approximately 400,000 m² of hall space and outdoor area. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and special events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world.
www.koelnmesse.com

China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd.

The China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd. is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 50 years, it has been organizing the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), the largest trade fair in China. It is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair -Guangzhou), Asia’s biggest furniture trade fair.

Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces

Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces. Leading international trade fairs such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, aquanale and spoga+gafa come together at the Cologne trade fair location to form renowned and established industry meeting points. This strong portfolio is further enhanced by imm cologne and idd cologne, both of which are also held in Cologne. These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries’ supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.

Beyond that, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio in international growth markets. The imm brand family includes imm india and IFFINA+ powered by imm cologne in Indonesia. The ORGATEC brand has established a global footprint with ORGATEC Tokyo, ORGATEC India, and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia. The international presence of the interzum brand extends to interzum guangzhou, interzum bogota, interzum jakarta, and the interzum forum italy. The FSB brand is also internationally active, with the FSB Sports Show Riyadh and the FSB Forum Italy in Bergamo. Furthermore, the portfolio features La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by idd cologne in Colombia.

Further information: https://www.interzum.com/en/trade-fair/our-portfolio-worldwide

The next events:
interzum guangzhou, Guangzhou, China, 28-31 March 2026
interzum bogota, Bogotá, Colombia, 12-15 May 2026
interzum forum italy, Bergamo, Italy, 4-5 June 2026
interzum jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24-27 September 2026
interzum, Cologne, Germany, 11-14 May 2027

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First Mold Releases Technical White Paper Revealing That the Majority of Injection Molding Defects Originate in the Design Phase

ZHONGSHAN, China, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “Common Injection Molding Design Mistakes and Optimization Guide” was not just breaking news within the First Mold, but a major announcement. The company officially announced this publication as a technical white paper showing a milestone in its self-reflection. The publication reveals some of the challenges the company faces and the consequences of assuming them. The publication indicates that most defects in injection molding do not come from the production line but originate in the product’s initial design stages. This means that even before tooling begins, there is already an error that will be transferred to the resulting product.

First Mold has resolved to address the root causes of errors and production challenges, including tooling revisions and project delays. By embracing this approach, the company has positioned itself on the manufacturing supply scale and committed itself to a long-term technical partnership. The goal is to empower the customers with the necessary engineering problem-solving knowledge.

The e-version of this white paper is available at: https://firstmold.com/ebooks/

Addressing a Costly Industry Disconnect

The current manufacturing environment is very competitive, ranging from startups launching new products in months to already established brands stabilizing development cycles to remain competitive. In all cases, the relationship between product design and production execution has become a trade secret for injection molding companies.

The conceptual stage of product development takes place in the design room and involves an interplay between product designers and software engineers. While the designers figure out the functionality and visual appeal of the product, CAD engineers use software to apply complex geometries, surface structures, and other assemblies that need to be integrated into the product. While the digital model of the products may appear perfect with zero errors, the resultant prototype may sometimes fail to capture the perfection of the model, especially in a repeatable injection molding process. The manufacturing environment is likely to change, including temperatures, and the working environment may be characterized by dust, and the materials’ cooling rates may change due to factors such as uneven flow channels. Consequently, designers and CAD engineers are likely to assume an ideal situation in the design room, which varies from the real-world environmental setup.

While designing products in the design room, designers must collaborate with manufacturers to determine available materials in stores, the temperature, pressure, and humidity ranges in manufacturing rooms, and labor availability. On the other hand, manufacturers need to determine and operate with knowledge of the available mold types, the projected shrinkage behavior as predicted by CAD software, the machine capabilities, and the cooling rates. Assuming these manufacturing constraints create room for conflicts, errors, and costly production, characterized by a series of corrections.

After a series of research, First Mold identified that the real cost of late-stage design corrections is significant and drains the company of resources. These corrections arose from;

  • Multiple prototype iterations resulted from design flaws, such as inadequate drafting and uneven wall thickness. These iterations are time-consuming, increasing labor costs.
  • Expensive mold modification, including welding and steel cuttings. These small changes led to high mold costs.
  • Production delays are addressed by correcting issues arising after tooling.
  • Increased injection molding costs due to poor design optimization.

These issues have been persistent at First Mold. According to organizational research, one reason for the persistence is that designers and manufacturers operate differently, in separate production rooms or regions. For instance, a designer may be hired from Mexico to provide services in China. That’s a different working environment, which leads to poor coordination. Second, designers lacked direct exposure to tooling limitations. Lastly, under pressure, the CAD team transferred the quotation with structural analysis, thereby shifting the risks to the production line.

Consequently, First Mold developed on its white paper as a prevention approach. The paper guides offer the engineer an alternative to correcting issues at the initial design stage, rather than waiting until they occur. The paper proposes collaboration between designers and manufacturers to integrate simulation strategies, such as mold flow analysis, before actual production begins.

Inside the White Paper: Five Critical Design Mistakes

The white paper outlines five critical design mistakes experienced by injection mold-making companies, including First Mold. These mistakes include non-uniform wall thickness, insufficient draft angle, stress concentration, improper rib design, and faulty boss design.

While designing the molds, the wall thickness must be uniform. Uneven wall thickness leads to molding defects. The designers offer abrupt transitions in the design. However, on the production floor, the molten thermoplastics behave differently from the proposed design. Inconsistent thickness affects the cooling of materials. Thick areas typically cool more slowly than thin ones, leading to uneven shrinkage. The uneven shrinkage further causes internal stress, leading to warpage and internal voids. Different materials have different recommended wall thicknesses. For example, the wall thickness for ABS is 1.5mm-3.5mm, polycarbonate (PC) is 1.0-3.0mm, while that for silicone is 0.5-4.0 mm. The guide proposes that the manufacturers at First Mold maintain uniform wall thickness, use gradual transitions, avoid leaving solid masses, and avoid increasing wall bulk but design ribs.

A poor draft is unwanted in the mold-making process. Technically, the paper shows that a poor draft results in higher ejection force, leading to ejector wear, surface scratches, deformation of thin features, and part sticking. The white paper provides recommendations for draft angles of different surfaces. For example, the paper proposes 1° per side minimum for a smooth surface and 2°–3° per side for a textured surface.

For stress concentrations, the paper notes that sharp corners must always be avoided in the mold design because they act as stress multipliers. The paper proposes that the internal radius should be at least half the wall thickness. Designers and manufacturers should avoid sharp transitions between ribs and walls.

A Systematic Optimization Framework

The paper presents a structured optimization framework that guides manufacturers in materials selection, simulation and validation tools, cost optimization strategies, and a comprehensive design review checklist.

The paper argues that materials selection is dynamic, involving numerous factors beyond strength and appearance. When choosing materials, designers, engineers, and the manufacturing team should consider factors such as mechanical strength, heat deflection temperature (HDT), melt flow index (MFI), chemical resistance, and cost per kilogram.

Once a design is made, the paper states that engineers must use simulation tools, such as mold flow analysis, to validate the assumptions made by designers. Through mold flow analysis, engineers can evaluate air-trap locations, weld-line formation, shear-stress levels, and predict warpage. The outcome can guide engineers in optimizing runner balance, wall thickness, and cooling channels.

The paper shows that cost control results from early design decisions. It identifies some of the cost drivers as mold cost drivers and production cost drivers. The mold costs include the number of cavities, complex lifters, tolerances, and the cooling channel complex. Production cost drivers are cycle time, scrap rate, energy consumption, and post-processing operations.

Authoritative Insight

The technical director at First Mold, Michael Wang, noted that, “We created this guide after witnessing too many avoidable project setbacks. For instance, a seemingly minor oversight in draft angle can lead to a precision mold sticking, delaying an entire rapid tooling project schedule. This white paper condenses the hands-on experience our team has accumulated while serving clients in aerospace components and consumer electronics manufacturing. It aims to help our industry peers front-load ‘manufacturability’ into the initial design stages.” The director clarified that the paper was designed for product designers, production engineers, procurement teams, startup founders, and anyone in the custom plastic injection molding sector.

It is expected that readers will gain tangible business value from the paper. The first reader will understand how to reduce risks before engaging in prototype development. Second, they will get true insights into cost control through proper mold designs. Readers will also accelerate the introduction of products to market, reducing iteration cycles. Lastly, readers will learn to enhance quality by working within the required manufacturing standards as guided by the design team.

Free Download & Next Steps

To access the white paper, individuals can download it for free from the Resource Center on First Mold’s official website. First Mold welcomes positive interaction with the white paper and has opened a room for individuals to send in their feedback and learn from others’ feedback.

Websitehttps://firstmold.com/ 

PEI Group Acquires Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA) to Accelerate Innovation in Private Markets Analytics

LONDON, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PEI Group, the global business intelligence and analytics provider, today announced its acquisition of Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA), the leading global index, benchmark and rating provider for private infrastructure and private equity markets, developed from more than a decade of academic research at the EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute (EIPA).

SIPA’s market indices, benchmarks and rating solutions, infraMetrics, privateMetrics and privateAlpha, will become part of PEI’s asset-class platforms, significantly strengthening PEI’s ability to offer market references, valuation analytics and advanced research for institutional investors and asset managers.

Expanding PEI’s analytics portfolio

The acquisition reinforces PEI’s commitment to developing data-driven intelligence and analytics to support the need for transparency and alignment within private markets. SIPA produces the only indices and benchmarks that truly reflect the risk and the performance of private markets as an asset class: with one million private asset prices computed each month, SIPA data achieves both robustness and granularity, allowing superior benchmarking to listed proxies or appraisal data.

Together PEI and SIPA will deliver a comprehensive suite of market analysis, fund, firm, deals data together with indices and market benchmarks which will enable strategy, risk, and investment teams to make the most -informed investment decisions, with greater accuracy and transparency.

Global SIPA reach through the PEI platform

SIPA indices and benchmarks are already used by investors representing more than USD1Tr of AUM in private assets as well as prudential frameworks like the International Capital Standard. Through PEI’s global reach, access to SIPA data will expand to the entire private market ecosystem, from institutional investors to consultants and fund managers, private wealth advisors, and retail investors. This integration will allow both PEI and SIPA clients to benefit from a unified granular view of private markets performance and risk reporting, fund and manager selection and private asset valuation.

Continuing scientific excellence through collaboration with EDHEC

SIPA’s origins go back to 2016, when EDHEC established EIPA to advance the scientific understanding of private markets. That led to the creation of new standards including The Infrastructure Company Classification Standard (TICCS), and the Private Company Classification Standard (PECCS), and the development of advanced market valuation and credit risk methodologies for private assets. SIPA was successfully spun out in 2019 to commercialise these innovations. PEI will partner directly with EDHEC and EIPA, ensuring continued academic development of the quantitative methodologies underpinning SIPA’s technology.

Edouard Tavernier, CEO, PEI Group, commented:
“SIPA’s recognised private asset benchmarks are an excellent fit with PEI’s strategy of providing vital intelligence for decision-makers in global private markets. By integrating infraMetrics, privateMetrics and privateAlpha within our platforms and augmenting them with our unique insights and differentiated data sets, we will take a major step forward in our commitment to providing rigorous analytics to investors and fund managers.”

Frédéric Blanc-Brude, CEO, SIPA, added:
“SIPA was created to bring scientific rigour to private markets, and PEI is the ideal partner to scale that mission. With access to PEI’s global intelligence, research network, and client reach, we can accelerate the evolution of our rankings, benchmarks, and analytics — and deliver broader, more actionable insights to our clients. We will also continue working closely with EDHEC to ensure our products remain anchored in world-leading academic research.”

Emmanuel Métais, Dean of EDHEC Business School, commented:
“EDHEC ventures like SIPA are created to transform academic research developed at EDHEC into impactful and relevant science-based solutions for the industry. The acquisition of SIPA by PEI is proof that this strategy continues to work and creates value for both EDHEC and market participants. For EDHEC, the success of SIPA is an encouragement to pursue its important investment in private asset research, whether it involves the question of asset valuation, risk measurement or the evaluation of the performance of investors in this asset class.”

About PEI Group

Established in 2001, PEI Group is a global provider of vital market intelligence, data, analytics and events for the private markets. Through its portfolio of networks and events, information brands, proprietary datasets and research platforms, PEI supports the decision-making of more than 30,000 institutional investors, asset managers, advisors, and other market participants worldwide.
More at: pei.group

About Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA)

SIPA is an index provider and administrator registered with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and delivers quantitative data and analytics solutions for private markets. SIPA applies academically validated methods to produce private market indices and benchmarks. SIPA’s platforms, provide robust and representative asset-level metrics aligned with the PECCS® and TICCS® classifications.
More at: sipametrics.com

About EDHEC Business School and EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute

EDHEC Business School, founded in 1906 and ranked among Europe’s top institutions, is recognised internationally for its impactful research and thought leadership. Its dedicated academic research centre, EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute, advances the scientific understanding of private markets, producing globally used benchmarks, valuation methods and risk frameworks. EDHEC Business School remains committed to supporting businesses, society and students in addressing today’s major challenges. 
More at: EDHEC.edu and edhecinfraprivateassets.com

Sungrow Hydrogen Powers Global Green Transition with New Project Shipments Across Three Continents

HEFEI, China, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow Hydrogen has achieved a major accomplishment in its global engagement with the back-to-back shipment of its flexible green hydrogen systems to Oman, Italy and Brazil—spanning Asia, Europe, and South America. This achievement underscores the company’s technological leadership and strong project delivery capabilities in green hydrogen sector.

Sungrow Hydrogen Equipment Shipped Globally
Sungrow Hydrogen Equipment Shipped Globally

Marking a significant step in Oman’s green energy transition, Sungrow Hydrogen has shipped 160MW of alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) units as the primary supplier for ACME Group’s landmark green ammonia project. As the core technology partner, Sungrow Hydrogen has demonstrated proven expertise in executing complex utility-scale projects, supported by advanced in-house production management and automated electrolyzer assembly lines. This advanced manufacturing ecosystem ensures both scalability and quality assurance for future gigawatt-scale deployments.

Across Europe and South America, Sungrow Hydrogen is driving regional green transition through technological innovation with the same pace. In Italy’s first MW-scale off-grid PV-to-hydrogen project, the company has been shipping a 3MW containerized PEM system, to integrate with PV inverters and battery storage under its powerful HyBrain intelligent hydrogen management system. This integrated “PV-Storage-Hydrogen” solution addresses the challenges of coupling variable renewable energy with electrolysis under off-grid situation, offering a replicable model for Europe’s industrial decarbonization and clean mobility.

Meanwhile, in Brazil, Sungrow Hydrogen has shipped a containerized flexible electrolysis system to a landmark green hydrogen project. Engineered to accommodate wide fluctuations in solar power input, the system complies with rigorous international standards—including ASME and ISO 22734 — alongside Brazil’s local Inmetro and NR certifications. The system is expected to support hydrogen-natural gas blending trials, contributing to Brazil’s energy transition and the advancement of its commercial hydrogen sector in operation.

With proven expertise in concurrent delivery of multiple international projects simultaneously, Sungrow Hydrogen continues to demonstrates strong adaptability to diverse international standards and complex scenarios — a solid achievement that fully validates its project delivery capabilities in the global market. Looking ahead, Sungrow Hydrogen will continue to provide high-performance, highly reliable flexible green hydrogen solutions and work closely with global partners to scale up green hydrogen production worldwide.

 

Fujitsu-developed traffic simulation system utilized in Maebashi City’s public transportation planning

In Japan-first, system combines fixed-route and demand-responsive transport, and contributes to sustainable public transportation as part of a project promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

TOKYO, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu Limited today announced that its comprehensive traffic simulation system, developed under contract for Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)-led regional transportation DX promotion project COMmmmONS, has been adopted for Maebashi City Regional Public Transportation Plan, published by local government on March 23, 2026. Analysis carried out by the system is included in the plan as scientific evidence supporting the policy to increase bus routes, one of the plan’s key measures.

Across municipalities nationwide, addressing the needs of transportation-disadvantaged residents and responding to carbon neutrality in the transportation sector have become urgent challenges, driving the need to advance and modernize public transportation systems.

In Maebashi City, challenges such as demographic changes, increasingly diverse mobility needs, and a shortage of bus drivers have emerged. As city examined optimal bus route reorganization measures under Maebashi City Regional Public Transportation Plan, it required robust and credible scientific evidence to substantiate the effectiveness of these measures.

Fujitsu was selected for COMmmmONS project in April 2025 and developed a system capable of simulating both fixed-route and demand-responsive transportation, a first for Japan. The utility of the simulation results generated by this system was subsequently recognized, leading to its adoption in Maebashi City’s regional public transportation plan.

The comprehensive traffic simulation system leverages Fujitsu’s social digital twin technology to support pre-verification of measures by simulating human and social behavior. It utilizes generally available statistical data on resident attributes, movement, and destinations, as well as ridership data obtainable from MaaS apps.

Fujitsu plans to commercialize this system as a service by fiscal year 2026, developing it into a standard tool applicable across Japan. It will also promote collaboration with partners engaged in optimizing regional transportation, including local governments, consulting firms, and transportation operators. Through these efforts, Fujitsu aims to support the formulation of regional public transportation plans for local governments across Japan.

Fujitsu will continue to train the system using mobility data and other sources to establish it as an AI engine capable of accurately replicating diverse behaviors of local residents so that it can contribute to urban development and community planning nationwide.

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KPM Analytics Expands NexaFlo® Continuous Flow Platform for Seawater Nutrient Analysis

Next-Generation Analyzer Delivers Improved Sensitivity with Proven Marine Chemistry Methods

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KPM Analytics is introducing enhanced seawater nutrient analysis capabilities on its next-generation NexaFlo® Continuous Flow Analyzer, providing marine laboratories with improved sensitivity and expanded analytical flexibility ahead of Analytica 2026 in Munich, Germany.

NexaFlo® 400 (left) & NexaFlo® 450 (right) Continuous Flow Analyzers for Seawater Testing.
NexaFlo® 400 (left) & NexaFlo® 450 (right) Continuous Flow Analyzers for Seawater Testing.

Monitoring nutrients in seawater is essential for understanding ocean productivity, tracking ecosystem health, and supporting environmental and regulatory programs. Analytical challenges are significant: while seawater contains high concentrations of major ions, critical nutrients such as nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate, and ammonium can occur at extremely low concentrations, particularly in open-ocean and deep-water environments. Reliable detection of these trace nutrients requires stable baselines, precise reagent handling, and instrumentation capable of delivering low limits of detection with consistent signal quality.

The NexaFlo® platform, KPM Analytics’ next-generation continuous flow analyzer, addresses these requirements with upgraded electronics and improved signal processing that reduce background noise and improve measurement stability. For marine nutrient applications, NexaFlo® delivers 2–3× better analytical performance compared with the previous-generation Futura platform, enabling laboratories to quantify very low nutrient concentrations with greater confidence.

A major advantage of NexaFlo® is its compatibility with the extensive library of analytical manifolds developed for the Futura platform. Laboratories can continue using established chemistries and validated methods while benefiting from the improved performance of the new instrument architecture. The system supports proven Grasshoff chemistries for nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, and silicate analysis, as well as fluorometric methods for very low ammonium detection.

To simplify implementation for marine laboratories, KPM Analytics is also introducing a dedicated bundle of height seawater analysis manifolds covering the most common nutrient measurements (Nitrates, Nitrites, Silicates, Phosphates, Ammonia with fluorescence, Ammonia with phenol, Total Phosphorus, Total Nitrogen). The bundled configuration provides a ready-to-deploy solution for oceanographic research institutions, government monitoring programs, and commercial laboratories performing routine seawater testing.

KPM Analytics brings decades of experience supporting nutrient analysis in environmental and marine laboratories worldwide. The NexaFlo® platform builds on the proven performance of the company’s continuous flow technology while delivering improved sensitivity and modernized instrumentation for demanding marine applications.

See the NexaFlo® Continuous Flow Analyzer at Analytica 2026

The expanded NexaFlo® seawater analysis capabilities will be showcased at Analytica trade show in Munich, Germany, Hall A1, booth 312, where visitors can learn more about KPM Analytics’ continuous flow solutions for marine and environmental testing.

About KPM Analytics

KPM Analytics is a global leader in scientific instrumentation, providing analytical and vision inspection solutions to laboratories and industrial operators in the food, feed, agriculture, industrial and environmental sectors. KPM products have a long history of helping companies secure product quality, optimize production processes, and make confident, data-driven decisions through reliable solutions, supported by dedicated application expertise and local service. Visit https://www.kpmanalytics.com to learn more. 

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Hankook’s iON Race Supports Competitive Racing at Historic Madrid E-Prix

  • Formula E concluded its inaugural Madrid E-Prix at the Circuito del Jarama, where Hankook’s iON Race operated consistently across the championship’s longest circuit
  • The race marked the first single-header event to feature PIT BOOST, adding a new strategic layer alongside a revised ATTACK MODE
  • Hankook also engaged fans at the Hankook booth in the Fan Village, highlighting its iON EV tire technology

MADRID, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (hereafter Hankook), the exclusive tire supplier to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, equipped all teams as Formula E staged the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix at the historic Circuito del Jarama. The race unfolded as a strategically complex contest shaped by Pit Boost, revised Attack Mode, and the demands of the championship’s longest circuit.

On-track action from Round 6 of Formula E Season 12 at the Madrid E-Prix
On-track action from Round 6 of Formula E Season 12 at the Madrid E-Prix

Round 6 of Season 12 unfolded over 23 laps of the 3.934 km Jarama circuit, where fast-flowing corners and plenty of elevation changes placed a premium on energy management and strategic execution. The first single-header use of PIT BOOST, alongside a revised ATTACK MODE, added an additional strategic dimension for teams.

António Félix Da Costa led Jaguar TCS Racing to victory at the inaugural Madrid E-Prix, securing a 1–2 finish ahead of teammate Mitch Evans, while Pascal Wehrlein completed the podium for Porsche Formula E Team. Strategy and energy management played a key role across the 23-lap race.

Throughout the race, Hankook supplied all teams with its iON Race tire, which delivered stable grip and controlled thermal performance as track conditions evolved across the weekend. Jarama’s fast directional changes and sustained cornering loads demanded predictable warm-up characteristics and consistent traction over the full race distance. Despite limited historical race data at the venue, the tire’s balanced performance window enabled teams to commit to their PIT BOOST and ATTACK MODE strategies with confidence.

“The Madrid E-Prix offered a valuable opportunity to see how teams adapted their strategy on Formula E’s longest circuit,” said Manfred Sandbichler, Senior Director of Hankook Motorsport. “With PIT BOOST and a revised ATTACK MODE influencing race dynamics, tire consistency was an important factor as teams managed energy and race pace across the 23-lap distance. Insights from Jarama will contribute to our ongoing collaboration with the championship as the season continues.”

With Round 6 completed in Madrid, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship now turns to Rounds 7 and 8 in Berlin, where teams will face a contrasting challenge on the championship’s established Tempelhof circuit.

Morphy Richards Wins Award at AWE 2026, Unveils New Kitchen Appliances

SHANGHAI, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Morphy Richards, the British premium small appliance brand established in 1936, proudly commemorated its 90th anniversary with a prominent debut at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE), one of the world’s most influential home electronics exhibitions.

"Time Forged, Vision Forward": Morphy Richards at AWE 2026
“Time Forged, Vision Forward”: Morphy Richards at AWE 2026

Under the theme “Time Forged, Vision Forward”, Morphy Richards was honoured with the AWE 2026 Innovation Award for its Kitchen Master 2-in-1 Mixing Fryer and showcased its latest innovations, including the Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, InfuseChill Flavoured Ice Maker and Fully Automatic High-Speed Blender.

90 Years of Evolution: From British Workshop to Global Brand

For nine decades, Morphy Richards has been a trusted home appliance innovator, combining rigorous engineering with trend-setting design. Drawing on 1940s aircraft component expertise, it built a precision-driven, high-quality foundation, becoming a top UK home appliance brand in the 1970s and spanning over 30 countries by 1990.

Since entering China in 2013, Morphy Richards has grown rapidly by integrating British design with localized innovation. Expanding across five continents, it has over 2,000 retail stores in China and 100 million household users worldwide, winning global accolades from design and appliance industries.

Morphy Richards Immersive Interactive Kitchen Zone at AWE 2026
Morphy Richards Immersive Interactive Kitchen Zone at AWE 2026

New Launches: Innovate for Enlightening Progress

True to its Smart Ideas for Your Life philosophy, Morphy Richards showcased a series of flagship kitchen innovations at AWE 2026, inviting visitors to experience how thoughtful design and reliable performance integrate seamlessly into daily life. Three products garnered particular attention:

The Fully Automatic Coffee Machine features an exclusive hot & cold dual-extraction system, delivering well-balanced espresso and cold brew in one unit. Visitors also highly praised its versatile beverage options and consistent performance. Building on a legacy of reinvention, the InfuseChill Flavoured Ice Maker pioneers a brand-new category that transcends traditional ice making. Supporting customizable multi-flavour ice cubes, it redefines homemade ice and elevates the iced beverage experience with rich, undiluted flavor in a new way. Furthermore, the latest Fully Automatic High-Speed Blender orchestrates every step—from heating and blending to dispensing and sanitizing—at a single touch, quietly elevating everyday nourishment.

Award-Winning: Spatial-Folding Innovation

At AWE 2026, the Kitchen Master 2-in-1 Mixing Fryer was honoured with the AWE 2026 Innovation Award for its organic functional synergy and innovative spatial-folding concept.

Anticipating the growing demand for clutter-free countertops, this revolutionary machine elegantly integrates core daily cooking functions—mixing and frying—into a streamlined workflow. With three interchangeable vessels for seamless prep-to-plate convenience, it frees up valuable space and caters to modern priorities of efficiency, versatility and uncompromising quality.

With this, Morphy Richards pioneers a new paradigm in spatial integration, steering the industry towards a simpler, smarter and more elegant future.

Morphy Richards Kitchen Master 2‑in‑1 Mixing Fryer Wins the AWE 2026 Innovation Award
Morphy Richards Kitchen Master 2‑in‑1 Mixing Fryer Wins the AWE 2026 Innovation Award

From iconic kitchen appliances to diverse lifestyle categories, Morphy Richards is rooted in local life, integrating technology into daily scenarios. At AWE 2026, driven by its More Stylish, Higher Quality, Smarter vision, the brand injects fresh vitality into the industry. On its 90th milestone, it champions consumer-centric innovation, forging a new chapter in its legacy.

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