AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI and Materials: Dutch company polySCOUT, launched by TNO, uses AI to design polymers to specification and says it can identify lab-validated candidates in weeks rather than years. The technology could help manufacturers find replacements as chemical regulations tighten. Infrastructure: BAM agreed to acquire Dutch contractor A.Hak for €504 million, adding underground pipeline and cable expertise as it targets expansion in the UK. Industry: Dutch manufacturing output rose 12% year on year in August, its strongest growth since April 2022. Online Retail: Dutch retailers are launching a scam-monitoring service after 1.2 million people were reportedly defrauded by fake webshops last year.
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