Science and technology in France

PMB and CEA Announce the Commissioning of iMiGiNE at Frederic Joliot Hospital (Orsay), Paving the Way for Next Generation Molecular Imaging Diagnostics

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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b'PEYNIER, France, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An automated radiopharmaceutical production system iMiGiNE has been installed in Frederic Joliot Hospital (CEA) in Orsay, France and commissioned in December 2020.

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b'PEYNIER, France, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An automated radiopharmaceutical production system iMiGiNE has been installed in Frederic Joliot Hospital (CEA) in Orsay, France and commissioned in December 2020.
Among others, an automated system that produces in-house PET radiopharmaceuticals and linear accelerators for non-destructive testing (high-energy radiography), and radiotherapy.
In 2019, nearly 3,800 scientific papers were published by CEA researchers, three-quarters of which were the result of international collaboration.
The CEA draws on all this knowledge to carry out its other activities.\nFor more information about PMB and CEA, please visit www.pmb-alcen.com / www.cea.fr\nAdditional information about iMiGiNE can be found at www.imigine.com or follow PMB-Alcen on LinkedIn.\n'

PMB and CEA Announce the Commissioning of iMiGiNE at Frederic Joliot Hospital (Orsay), Paving the Way for Next Generation Molecular Imaging Diagnostics

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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b'PEYNIER, France, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An automated radiopharmaceutical production system iMiGiNE has been installed in Frederic Joliot Hospital (CEA) in Orsay, France and commissioned in December 2020.

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b'PEYNIER, France, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An automated radiopharmaceutical production system iMiGiNE has been installed in Frederic Joliot Hospital (CEA) in Orsay, France and commissioned in December 2020.
Among others, an automated system that produces in-house PET radiopharmaceuticals and linear accelerators for non-destructive testing (high-energy radiography), and radiotherapy.
In 2019, nearly 3,800 scientific papers were published by CEA researchers, three-quarters of which were the result of international collaboration.
The CEA draws on all this knowledge to carry out its other activities.\nFor more information about PMB and CEA, please visit www.pmb-alcen.com / www.cea.fr\nAdditional information about iMiGiNE can be found at www.imigine.com or follow PMB-Alcen on LinkedIn.\n'

Lightbridge Corporation and Framatome Announce Settlement Agreement to Dissolve Enfission Joint Venture

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Monday, March 22, 2021

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RESTON, Va. and PARIS, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, and Framatome, a leader in nuclear fuel, components and reactor services, today announced that they have reached a Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) that dissolves the Enfission joint venture.

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RESTON, Va. and PARIS, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, and Framatome, a leader in nuclear fuel, components and reactor services, today announced that they have reached a Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) that dissolves the Enfission joint venture.
As per the terms of the Agreement, Lightbridge and Framatome are each free to pursue their ongoing technology development without any constraints.
Lightbridge has agreed to pay approximately $4.2 million, consisting of unpaid invoices and certain other costs incurred by Framatome.
The Agreement resolves all disputes between the companies and terminates all agreements pertaining to the joint venture.

SATT Paris-Saclay and Valent BioSciences Sign Joint Agreement to Develop Breakthrough Sustainable Biopesticide Technologies

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

In a first of its kind international partnership, SATT Paris-Saclay, the Technology Transfer Accelerator Office of one of the worlds leading innovation clusters, and Valent BioSciences LLC, the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products, signed a joint agreement to develop breakthrough sustainable biopesticide technologies for agricultural applications.

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In a first of its kind international partnership, SATT Paris-Saclay, the Technology Transfer Accelerator Office of one of the worlds leading innovation clusters, and Valent BioSciences LLC, the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products, signed a joint agreement to develop breakthrough sustainable biopesticide technologies for agricultural applications.
Valent BioSciences offers deep experience, state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, a global distribution network, and a longstanding track record of developing innovative technologies.
For its first international collaboration, SATT Paris-Saclay very much looks forward to this partnership with the premier biocontrols company, said Xavier Apolinarski, Chairman of SATT Paris-Saclay.
Valent BioSciences shares our vision of supporting sustainable practices for food production now and in the future.

University of Tokyo Maintains Top 50 Position as Kyoto University Climbs to Joint 54th in Latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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This achievement is an indicator of the wider positive movements in higher education for mainland China, and the rest of Asia in recent years.

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This achievement is an indicator of the wider positive movements in higher education for mainland China, and the rest of Asia in recent years.
It has also doubled its representation in the top 100 since last year, gaining 3 additional places (6 in total).
In total, there are 16 Asian universities in the top 100, the highest total for Asia since the rankings began.
Furthermore, Paris-Saclay University (joint 178th), formerly Paris-Sud University, is the highest ranked new entrant in the 2021 ranking.

Sena Technologies Aggressively Targets Industrial Sectors With Launch of New Marketing Initiative, Sena Industrial Website

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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No matter what the work environment, Sena Industrial solutions address peer-to-peer and wireless team communications in manufacturing, construction, outdoor maintenance, and other industrial work settings.

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No matter what the work environment, Sena Industrial solutions address peer-to-peer and wireless team communications in manufacturing, construction, outdoor maintenance, and other industrial work settings.
Sena's solutions are proven and trusted, easy to use and deploy, reliable and efficient, and offer secure and safe operation.
Leader in nuclear energy, Framatome outfits its teams with Sena Industrial solutions for better communications when working deep inside nuclear reactors.
Established in 1998, Sena Technologies, Inc. is the leading innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor sports communication market.

BWXT Divests U.S. Nuclear Services Portfolio

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today it has completed the process to divest its United States-based commercial nuclear services business to Framatome.

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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today it has completed the process to divest its United States-based commercial nuclear services business to Framatome.
In a cashless transaction, BWXT will receive a 118,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and the associated 11 acres of land from Framatome.
BWXTs Canadian-based nuclear manufacturing and services business is not part of this transaction and will continue its work in North America and overseas.
Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration.

Paris-Saclay University and the Franco-American Fulbright Commission have concluded an agreement to set up a new mobility scholarship program for doctoral students

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Candidates from all fields of research are eligible for a scholarship and the first exchanges are expected at the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Candidates from all fields of research are eligible for a scholarship and the first exchanges are expected at the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year.
As part of Paris-Saclay Universitys strategy to strengthen doctoral mobility with the United States, this new scheme aims to intensify Franco-American scientific and academic cooperation.
Paris-Saclay University is one of only a few French universities to have such a program with the Franco-American Fulbright Commission.
There are currently 65,000 students in the founding and associate institutions, including 9,000 masters students, 4,600 doctoral candidates.

Arcure Signs a New Industrial Partnership to Manufacture Blaxtair in France

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

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Through this partnership, Arcure will increase its Blaxtair production capacity, to over 500 a month.

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Through this partnership, Arcure will increase its Blaxtair production capacity, to over 500 a month.
Blaxtair is an onboard people detection system developed in collaboration with the CEA (the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission).
As with the Grossuvre factory in Normandy, all production resources, product inspection and quality tests will be managed by Arcure.
In 2018 Arcure, listed on Euronext Growth (ISIN: FR0013398997 - Code: ALCUR), posted sales of 7.4 M (54% through export) and nearly 50% growth.

Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau Partner with Aqua Lung as Global Ocean Ambassadors

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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The brand will take advantage of this occasion to unveil an exceptional partnership with Philippe Cousteau (grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau) and his wife Ashlan Gorse Cousteau as the company's Global Ocean Ambassadors.

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The brand will take advantage of this occasion to unveil an exceptional partnership with Philippe Cousteau (grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau) and his wife Ashlan Gorse Cousteau as the company's Global Ocean Ambassadors.
2019 sees the adventurous duo, Philippe Cousteau and his wife Ashlan Gorse Cousteau, become the official Aqua Lung Global Ocean Ambassadors.
This partnership will enable Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau to collaborate with Aqua Lung and provide their expertise, vision and inspiration to the company.
Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau will also be involved in developing special products while working with Aqua Lung to gradually eliminate virgin plastic from the company's different product and packaging ranges.