“For his invention and development of innovative biomaterials for controlled drug release and tissue regeneration that have significantly improved human health.” Professor Robert Langer Institute Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT, Massachusetts, USA Born August 1948 in Albany, New York, USA

“For their outstanding contributions to telecommunications through the invention and development of the erbium-doped fibre amplifier (EDFA) which enabled the global high-capacity optical fibre network.”

Modern design is a key word in the newest generation of biowaste management, water purification and biofuel plants. For example, Preseco Oy has engaged an industrial design company to develop a new, sleek product line that also is more efficient and environmentally friendly than conventional facilities.

The retail environment is fast paced, competitive and fluid. Facilitating Information flow, channeling and distributing it to the right points across this highly changeable and dynamic environment is the key challenge for improving business in the retail sector. Nordic ID meets the challenge with solutions that bridge the gap between people and information.

Alstom has now used polyethylene piping instead of concrete in a power station’s cooling water intake for the first time. The advantages of polyethylene piping are that it is easy to install on the sea floor and has a life expectancy of at least 50 years in salt water compared to about -25 years for certain concrete pipes. The gas-powered combined cycle power plant was built in Fos-sur-Mer in southern France by CyCoFos, a power company that is a subsidiary of Gaz de France.

A new handheld terminal by Nordic ID, targeted at mobile generation, combines fast wireless collection of product data from different sources with voice communication. The new product makes data collecting easier than ever and removes the need for users to carry several devices at the same time.

* system slashes potential arc flash incident energy levels to safeguard operators An electrical arc protection system that employs both light and current sensing has helped Shell Canada to improve operator safety at its petrochemical refinery in Sarnia, while also protecting the continuous-processing plant against costly nuisance trips.

The restructuring programme launched at M-real in the autumn of 2006 has improved the company’s financial situation and operational efficiency considerably.

West Bromwich, Konecranes UK - Customised cranes and hoists from Konecranes are playing a key role in boosting productivity at Wärtsilä's Italian engine manufacturing plant. During the last two years this facility — Delivery Centre Trieste — which produces engines for large ships and power plants, has been transformed to dramatically increase production levels and speed of throughput. The upgraded plant is now well positioned to serve the high growth opportunities opening up globally in these markets.

Avanta Prima, have been upgraded, and now offer superior printability combined with a more generous yield. The virgin fibre Avanta grades are especially designed for demanding end uses such as beautycare packaging, while Avanta Prima is also ideal for healthcare end uses.