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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…

Chinese manufacturers are increasingly visible in product development, technological adaptation and European market entry. But when we look at the recent wave of aggregation, acquisitions and consolidation across the sector, their presence is much more limited. ➡️ That difference deserves attention. The first level of…

It is less visible than the new products and technologies presented at recent exhibitions. But strategically, I think it may be more important. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿. ➡️ I see two movements. The first is relatively familiar. Manufacturers are investing more in…