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In Germany, MAGNOTHERM has developed magnetocaloric refrigeration, using magnetic fields to produce cooling. In the United States, Pascal is developing barocaloric refrigeration, based on pressure-induced changes in solid materials. Two different technological approaches, both offering alternatives to conventional gaseous refrigerants. ➡️ Yet both companies have…

Deux événements très différents, survenus presque simultanément en France et en Allemagne, m'ont amené à m'interroger sur un aspect que je n'avais pas abordé dans mes deux récentes publications. ✔️ D'un côté, les cyberattaques contre les installations frigorifiques de plusieurs supermarchés français. ✔️ De l'autre, les procédures…

Throughout 2026, China has made its technological progress increasingly visible. It began with the extraordinary humanoid robot performances during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in February. Then came the World Humanoid Robot Games in August, with 100-metre sprint records, alongside numerous demonstrations of progress…

to jointly develop new refrigerants, refrigeration lubricants and cooling technologies. LG is not simply selecting an existing refrigerant and designing equipment around it. It is participating directly in developing the fluids and technologies that could shape its future products. Over the years, from R410A to…

Two different forms of illegality coexist in the European refrigerant market. ➡️ The first is familiar. ✔️ Refrigerants enter the EU outside the authorised F-Gas quota system, often through channels with limited traceability. Customs authorities are on the front line. Lower prices create a competitive…