Here is Read Magazine’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Aerospace News this week…
Aphelion Aerospace Secures Contract of up to $10M in CubeSat Products for Global STEM Project
Aphelion Aerospace has been awarded a Master Service Agreement (MSA) of up to $10M for CubeSat products from One Voice 4 Change of Colorado. This MSA is a 5-year contract for CubeSat simulators, balloon launched CubeSats, and rocket launched CubeSats that can operate in space.
Limitless Space Institute announces Release of the Short film “Go Incredibly Fast”
Former NASA-scientist and current LSI Director of Advanced R&D Dr. Harold “Sonny” White worked with Mr. Erik Wernquist to co-create this short film. The purpose of this video is to identify the perennial time-distance problem of human space exploration beyond Mars and to identify a few propulsion approaches we might utilize to send humans to all the worlds in our solar system and reach out across the vast distances between stars.
In Agritech News this week…
The winners of the 12th DBN Science and Technology Award will be conferred at a ceremony slated to be held on May 28 and 29 in Beijing. Inaugurated in 1999, DBN Science and Technology Award was established to recognize and reward individuals and organizations who have made extraordinary technological discoveries that have translated into real-world outcomes that reshape the future of the global agricultural industry
Anuvia Plant Nutrients announced it has raised $65.5 million in Series D funding co-led by Riverstone Holdings LLC and Piva Capital. Anuvia will use the financing to increase production capacity at its U.S.-based eco-friendly manufacturing facility and expand commercialization of its SymTRX™ XP line of field-ready bio-based fertilizers for large-scale agriculture.
In Automotive News this week…
Hyundai Partners with One Tree Planted to Restore Forests Nationwide
Hyundai Motor America announced a partnership with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit organization that focuses on global reforestation. Hyundai’s donation will assist in the planting of 150,000 trees across the country throughout 2022, with the partnership kicking off on April 23 during a tree planting event at the iconic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Anyline Launches Tire Size Scanning for Websites to Simplify Online Tire Sales
Anyline, a market leader in mobile data capture, launched a new capability to scan size and dimension information from the side of any vehicle tire.
In news from the Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance sector this week…
Leyline Renewable Capital Investment Brings Landfill Gas Facilities to North Carolina
Leyline Renewable Capital, the leading provider of development stage capital for renewable energy projects, announced its role in funding the development of two facilities in North Carolina to convert landfill gas to renewable natural gas.
Enervee, the pioneer and leading provider of marketplaces for energy-efficient products, announced that it has received a total of $35 million from Kerogen Capital and J.P. Morgan in conjunction with its Series B financing round.
In Energy and Power Sector News this week…
Talen Energy and Cumulus Data Join iMasons Climate Accord
Talen Energy Corporation (“Talen Energy”), together with its Cumulus Data subsidiary, announced that they have joined the Infrastructure Masons (“iMasons”) Climate Accord (“ICA”). ICA is a historic cooperative of over 70 companies committed to a cleaner energy future that reduces carbon emissions across the digital infrastructure sector.
S&P Global Commodity Insights Launches Low-Carbon Ammonia Price Assessments
S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, analysis and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, will begin publishing daily values for low-carbon (“blue”) ammonia and premiums for blue ammonia versus conventional (“gray”) ammonia, effective April 22, 2022.
In Chemicals News this week…
As part of a multiyear strategic partnership with Eastman, Maip Group, a leading international plastics formulator and compound producer, announces innovative compounds for new resins in the automotive market.
Orion Announces Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Orion Engineered Carbons , a specialty chemicals company, announced it aspires to align its sustainability objectives with the Paris Climate Agreement and strive to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050.
In IT news this week…
RECUR announces users will have the ability to withdraw their NFTs to multiple blockchains, enabling true ownership & interoperability.
Fincons Group, a leading international system integrator with key experience in the media & broadcast sector in the US and Europe, launches its new comprehensive rights management solution at the NAB Show 2022.