The technological consolidation of Industry 4.0 can be seen very clearly in the areas in which most of the processes that make up its activity come together: smart industrial parks. These specific areas not only involve a combination of services, but also a cultural...
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Biomimetics, the alternative for more sustainable construction
In a world increasingly concerned with improving production processes as part of industrial sustainability, Biomimetics is emerging as a promising solution for improving the energy efficiency of infrastructure. Inspired by structures found in nature to produce...
The market reaction to COVID-19 and its reflection in insurance and reinsurance clauses
The COVID-19 crisis is creating a unique situation for large corporations throughout the world. At present, making any type of prediction regarding what will happen in the coming months is exceedingly difficult in the medium and long term, as there is no similar or...
International Sanctions
In this article, Laura González, deputy director of the Legal Department of MAPFRE Global Risks, looks at international sanctions and their impact on the (re)insurance sector. Causes and effects of international sanctions When we talk about international sanctions,...
Latin America Faces Challenge of Relaunching Steel Industry
The steel industry in Latin America has been fighting for years to stay competitive in a context of commercial uncertainty and economic slowdown in the region’s leading economies. The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has opened a new gap that the line hopes to...
Aeronautical Technology for More Efficient Aircraft
The aeronautical industry is facing a future marked by the development of disruptive aircraft to fulfill the objectives of reducing polluting emissions, maintaining the levels of operability, and controlling costs. To meet these challenges, research today is focusing...
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What is the future of green hydrogen in Latin America?
Green hydrogen is a key element in transforming the global energy landscape. In Latin America, a territory that has abundant natural resources, many countries are implementing development strategies and planning for large infrastructures. Hydrogen produced in a...
The future of fusion energy goes through Granada
Nuclear fusion could become a key energy source and DEMO, an ambitious international research project, seeks to consolidate its commercial viability. An essential part of its work will be carried out on a particle accelerator built in Spain. Society’s energy demands –...
Vulnerability of coasts to climate change
Changing human behaviour has meant a change in the earth’s coastline, with exploitation methods that can alter its essential characteristics. This situation puts this final frontier at risk of denaturing, placing it on the brink of a climate emergency. One of the most...