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CoreSpin: Creating Better Heat Exchangers – One Protein at a Time

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Blending biology with engineering, CoreSpin is developing a spider-silk–based coating that binds to copper, prevents biofouling, and restores heat exchanger efficiency. By applying a monolayer of engineered spider silk protein to copper surfaces, this solution reduces energy loss in air-cooling systems like HVAC units and data centers while maintaining optimal heat conductivity.

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Building the EM-05: Our Journey to EUSS Motorsport’s Most Innovative Electric Race Car

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2026 Manufacturing Outlook: European Edition

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Manufacturing is at a defining moment. From AI to agility and sourcing, key trends are transforming the industry worldwide, with dedicated insights based on surveys of executives from manufacturing companies both in the U.S. and Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom). Explore the 2026 outlook to uncover the strategies shaping the future of manufacturing.

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