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Nestlé India Expands NESPRESSO’s Footprint with New Boutique at Ambience Mall, Gurugram

Bengaluru, Mar 13: Nestlé continues to strengthen NESPRESSO’S presence in India with the launch of a new boutique at Ambience Mall, Gurugram. Marking a significant milestone in the brand’s India expansion journey, the immersion store builds on the successful debut of NESPRESSO’S store at Saket’s Select City Walk, which opened in 2025. With this, the brand aims to bring India’s coffee connoisseurs closer to Nespresso’s signature coffee culture, premium machines and innovative blends.

 With rising demand for premium, in-home coffee experiences and an increasingly discerning consumer base, Gurugram represents a key market for the brand’s next phase of growth. The expansion into Ambience Mall enhances accessibility, allowing a wider audience to experience NESPRESSO’S distinctive craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability-led approach firsthand.

Mr. Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India, said:

“Indian consumers have long appreciated premium coffee experiences, and that affinity continues to grow. When we launched our flagship store in Saket, we recognised the potential of this evolving relationship. With NESPRESSO’s presence in Gurugram now, we are one step closer to extending that experience further, whether it is through an everyday household ritual or part of a larger cultural narrative.”

Designed as an immersive experiential touchpoint, the new boutique offers consumers the opportunity to discover and engage with NESPRESSO’s range of iconic coffee machines and exclusive blends across its Original and Professional systems. The space invites coffee enthusiasts to explore flavour profiles, receive personalised consultations, and experience curated tastings further elevating at-home and workplace coffee rituals. M/s Thakral Innovations Pvt. Ltd is official distribution partner of NESPRESSO and Nestlé India, covering the full range of Nespresso coffee products across all channels.

Coffee lovers are invited to visit and discover the world of NESPRESSO and embark on a journey of exceptional taste by visiting the new Nespresso boutique at Ambience Mall Gurugram and can also visit the online boutique.

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Australian Fashion Council and R.M.Williams Deliver First-Ever Industry-Backed Plan to Scale Australia’s Fashion & Textile Manufacturing Sector

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams have launched the National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026 – 2036 at Parliament House in Canberra – the first coordinated national roadmap to rebuild targeted domestic manufacturing capability across Australia’s textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector.

The National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026 – 2036 launch at Parliament House in Canberra

As the official print and projection partner of the Australian Fashion Council, Epson are fully supporting this national manufacturing strategy, its strategic outcomes and strategic pillars, as detailed below, that that firmly promote Australia’s onshore manufacturing capabilities.

(l-r) Epson Australia Managing Director Craig Heckenberg, Samantha Delgos, General Manager, Australian Fashion Council, Marianne Perkovic, Executive Chair, Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia Corporate Marketing Manager, Priscilla Dickason

The ten-year Strategy is the result of almost a year of industry consultation led by the AFC and R.M.Williams, including 14 national consultations with manufacturers, brands, educators and policymakers across the country. More than 300 stakeholders contributed to the process, generating over 1,000 proposed initiatives and nearly 900 votes on strategic priorities to shape the sector’s long-term manufacturing future.

The Strategy was unveiled at a breakfast symposium and AFC member showcase in Mural Hall attended by over 90 industry and parliamentary guests, including members of the Parliamentary Friends of Australian Fashion & Textiles, and its Co-Chairs, Matt Burnell MP, Dai Le MP and Zoe McKenzie MP.

The Strategy comes at a critical time for the industry. With 97 per cent of Australia’s clothing and textile products manufactured offshore, the sector remains vulnerable to ongoing global supply disruptions and trade volatility. Rather than compete against high-volume offshore manufacturing markets, the Strategy is focussed on closing structural gaps and accelerating advanced manufacturing to scale the sector’s comparative advantage, aiming to position Australia to compete globally in premium, technology-enabled and traceable production, built on the country’s natural fibre strengths.

Table 1: Strategy Outcomes & Australia’s Comparative Advantage

Outcome

Comparative Advantage

1. Capture more value from Australian fibre

Australia is one of the world’s leading producers of premium natural fibres, including wool and cotton. Expanding domestic processing and spinning enables more of that value to be captured onshore.

2. Strengthen sovereign manufacturing capability

Australia has capability in specialised textile products where quality, compliance and supply security matter, including defence, healthcare and emergency service applications.

3. Build a globally competitive premium sector

Australia’s strength lies in high-quality, traceable and sustainably produced textiles and apparel, supported by natural fibres, strong design capability and advanced manufacturing.

The Strategy outlines three strategic pillars underpinned by industry and government coordination as the levers required to deliver these outcomes by 2036.

Table 2: Strategy Pillars & Coordination

Strategic Pillar

Focus

1. Activate and drive demand

Demand is the critical enabler. Strategic public procurement (federal and state) can anchor it, while Australian-made identification and coordinated national promotion can extend it through to consumer sectors. 

2. Secure the workforce of the future

Create new skilled pathways for advanced manufacturing roles, enable skills transfer (median age of manufacturer is 57), protect women’s contribution and participation (58% of TCF manufacturers are women) and support the diverse communities in the sector (41% are from CALD communities). 

3. Accelerate advanced manufacturing

Co-invest in modern machinery, new technologies and advanced manufacturing, rebuild early-stage fibre processing and yarn spinning – the sector’s ‘missing middle’ – and enable innovation in circular manufacturing and fibre-to-fibre recycling.

AN ECONOMIC CASE FOR ACTION

Independent modelling by RMIT University that full implementation of the Strategy’s coordinated policy platform will grow TCF manufacturing value added from $2.6 billion to $2.9 billion by 2030/31, delivering a cumulative $1.4 billion economic dividend over five years. The Strategy is also projected to create more than 1,000 new skilled jobs and $864 million in additional wages, with approximately half of those jobs are projected to be filled by women.

At present, TCF manufacturing already employs more than 27,000 Australians – 58 per cent women (compared to 28 per cent in other manufacturing industries) and 41 per cent from culturally and linguistically diverse communities – and pays over $1.4 billion in wages annually. Strengthening this base will increase the competitiveness of Australia’s $28 billion fashion and textile industry, which employs nearly 500,000 Australians across the broader value chain.

SPOKESPERSON QUOTES

“This Strategy sets out a clear roadmap for rebuilding a globally competitive Australian fashion and textile manufacturing sector. Australia already has exceptional design talent, advanced manufacturing capability and globally recognised brands. With the right coordination across industry, skills and procurement policy, we have a real opportunity to strengthen sovereign capability, create skilled jobs and position Australia as a leader in premium manufacturing.”
Marianne Perkovic, Executive Chair, Australian Fashion Council

“Australia is the world’s largest exporter of greasy wool and a globally significant cotton producer. Yet we export raw fibre and import finished goods at multiples of the original value. Re-establishing fibre processing and spinning capability restores the missing link in our value chain. Building the next generation of capability to capture this value – capability that is advanced, technology-enabled and circular – will also require stronger demand signals. Strategic public procurement can help anchor that demand and support the growth of Australia’s domestic manufacturing capability.”
Samantha Delgos, General Manager, Australian Fashion Council

“R.M.Williams has manufactured in Adelaide for more than 90 years. We employ skilled craftspeople, invest in apprentices and continue to modernise production while competing globally. What’s needed now is to activate a flywheel: demand enables investment in skills, skills enable advanced manufacturing, and technology allows Australian manufacturers to scale while maintaining quality.”
Tara Moses, Chief Operating Officer, R.M.Williams

“This Strategy is a serious economic blueprint for communities, supporting skilled jobs, strengthening regional manufacturing, and creating clearer pathways for women into trades and long-term manufacturing careers. It presents a coordinated, cross-portfolio agenda that connects procurement, skills and industry capability. As Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends group, I’m committed to supporting the sector to turn this plan into long-term coordinated action.”
Matt Burnell MP, Co-Chair, Parliamentary Friends of Australian Fashion & Textiles

“Epson is firmly committed to our partnership with the Australian Fashion Council and our joint goals around improving local manufacturing, furthering innovation and developing digital transformation. To that end Epson are also working closely with the AFC on a feasibility study for a ‘smart factory’ and shared manufacturing hubs similar to those we have already developed and implemented with The Social Outfit and Citizen Wolf where Epson’s direct-to-fabric digital printing technologies play a part in the overall production workflow. This National Manufacturing Strategy represents an important step forward for Australia’s fashion and textile industry. Epson is proud to support this initiative and help accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies that can drive greater sustainability, unlock new opportunities, and create the jobs of the future.”

Craig Heckenberg, Managing Director, Epson Australia

The Strategy’s launch at Parliament House marked an important moment for Australia’s fashion and textile industry. To showcase the capability already operating in Australia, AFC members from across the manufacturing sector presented a cross-section of domestic production. The showcase featured R.M.Williams, Bianca Spender, Bond-Eye Australia, Clothing the Gaps, ABMT, Sylvia P, Waverley Mills, Silver Fleece and Stewart & Heaton. 

The National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026 – 2036 launch at Parliament House in Canberra

The AFC and R.M.Williams also produced a short film titled ‘Made Here, Worn Everywhere’ profiling AFC members including Australian Defence Apparel, The Social Outfit, Maara Collective, Citizen Wolf, Waverley Mills and Silver Fleece highlighting the diversity of manufacturing already taking place across Australia.

WHAT’S NEXT: FOUNDATION TO 2029

The Strategy will be led by the Australian Fashion Council as the peak body for the sector. Progress will be measured through a two-stage assessment framework.

1. Implementation review (to 2029): This phase will assess progress in establishing the core architecture underpinning the Strategy, including procurement reform, national capability mapping, skills recognition pilots, shared manufacturing infrastructure and governance arrangements to coordinate delivery.
2. Strategic outcomes review (to 2036): This phase will assess progress against the Strategy’s long-term ambition – a competitive, technology-enabled and domestically anchored manufacturing sector with a sustainable workforce pipeline and globally recognised market position.

The National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion & Textiles is supported by the Parliamentary Friends of Australian Fashion & Textiles group, co-chaired by Matt Burnell MP, Dai Le MP and Zoe McKenzie MP, with more than 60 bipartisan members across Parliament. 

Godrej Consumer Products Named World’s leading Sustainable FMCG Company on Dow Jones Best in Class Index 2025

Bangalore, Mar 13: Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), a leading emerging markets FMCG company has been leading globally in the FMCG category on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025, marking the first time the company has secured the top position on the globally respected benchmark.

GCPL secured a score of 89 out of 100 in the Personal Products category in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), which evaluated more than 3500 companies globally, placing it among the world’s leading consumer goods companies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The recognition reflects the company’s consistent progress across key sustainability priorities. Within the FMCG sector, the DJSI evaluates a wide range of criteria — from emission reductions to raw material sourcing to product disposal, packaging management, water management, sustainable sourcing, labour practices and many more.

In addition to the top ranking, S&P Global has recognised GCPL for completing 10 years of active participation in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This milestone reflects a decade-long commitment to transparency, continuous improvement and leadership in embedding sustainability into core business strategy.

Commenting on the achievement, Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, said,

 “Being ranked #1 globally on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index is a defining milestone for GCPL and a moment of immense pride for all of us. Sustainability is deeply embedded in our purpose of bringing the goodness of health and beauty to consumers in emerging markets. Our focus on creating value for people and the planet alongside profit shapes how we build our brands, design our products and run our operations. This recognition reflects the progress we have made in areas such as greener products, water positivity, climate action and energy efficiency, and strengthens our commitment to keep raising the bar for ourselves and for the FMCG industry globally.”

Pakzan Dastoor, Head – Sustainability & CSR, Godrej Industries Group, added,

“This recognition is built on a decade of consistency, discipline, and purpose. Ten years of participation in the CSA reflects our commitment to measurable action, transparency, and continuous improvement. Guided by the Godrej Group’s Good & Green philosophy, we have embedded priorities such as emission reduction, sustainable sourcing, and water and waste management, including ecosystem issues like plastics into our business strategy and everyday operations. Being ranked the world’s leading company on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index 2025 reinforces our belief that sustainability is not a parallel agenda, but integral to how we operate and grow. This recognition encourages us to keep raising the bar and driving meaningful progress for people and the planet.”

Acknowledging the milestone, Robert Dornau Senior Director, Head of Corporate Solutions & Engagements S&P Global Sustainable, said

“Reaching 10 years of participation in the S&P Global CSA is a testament to your company’s long-standing commitment to meaningful sustainability action. We are proud to have accompanied you on this journey and look forward to supporting your continued progress in the years ahead.”

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index, based on the S&P Global CSA, is one of the world’s most respected benchmarks for evaluating corporate sustainability performance across economic, environmental and social dimensions.

BIScience Launches TV Intelligence Suite, Expanding AdClarity Into Cross-Media Ad Coverage

With linear TV data now live alongside digital and CTV, the born-digital platform tracks more than $174 billion in U.S. digital ad spend and $51 billion in U.S. linear TV spend from a single cross-media view

New York, NY — March 13 — BIScience, the company behind AdClarity, the world’s leading AI-driven ad intelligence platform, today announced the launch of its TV Intelligence Suite, bringing U.S. linear TV coverage into AdClarity’s existing digital, social, video, and CTV capabilities. The platform now delivers cross-media intelligence using one consistent methodology and consistent performance metrics.

Most legacy ad intelligence providers were built around linear TV and have gradually expanded into digital. AdClarity took the opposite path: born digital, the platform built best-in-class digital coverage before adding television, addressing a need that has intensified since digital ad spend surpassed linear TV around 2019.

As advertising budgets continue migrating from linear television to digital channels, organizations that lack cross-media visibility cannot determine whether they are overspending or underspending relative to the market. For senior marketing leaders, media planners, analysts, and operations teams, this gap creates significant operational overhead and an inability to set strategy with confidence. AdClarity covers more than 250 leading categories and industries in the U.S., including top spending sectors such as CPG, financial services, news and media, technology, and others. 

According to AdClarity data, total tracked U.S. digital advertising spend reached $174.4 billion in 2025, up 5.5 percent year over year, with CTV the fastest-growing channel at $38 billion (up 8.1 percent). Adding approximately $51 billion in U.S. linear television spend gives customers visibility into how budgets shift across the full media mix.

AdClarity’s Linear TV coverage spans more than 100 U.S. networks and local affiliates, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and leading cable, news, and sports channels, with breakdowns by Designated Market Area (DMA), daypart, program, and creative execution. By pairing DMA-specific digital insights with local TV data, the platform delivers what BIScience describes as the most granular picture of U.S. local advertising available. 

The platform is powered by AdClarity’s proprietary data infrastructure, spanning 52 global markets and 30 million opt-in panelists. Data is updated daily, with point-in-time data available from 2018 onward.

AdClarity offers capabilities no other solution provides, including real CTR analysis for each ad and campaign and Ad Objective attribution that classifies ads as performance or brand awareness. The platform also provides DMA-level spend analysis and AI-driven insights with a chatbot for automated competitive and media mix analysis.

“Until now, understanding where advertising budgets are moving between digital and television required stitching together disconnected tools with incompatible metrics,” said Dorit Kaplan, VP Product and Strategy at BIScience. “With the TV Intelligence Suite, AdClarity delivers what the market has been waiting for: a single cross-media view, built on consistent methodology, that enables teams to see the complete picture and make decisions with confidence. Our digital-first foundation gives us a distinct advantage as we bring every major advertising channel into one platform.”

AdClarity serves more than 2,000 customers worldwide, including 27% of the Fortune 500. The platform is used by global brands such as Adidas, Amazon, Booking.com, Disney, Shell, Sony, and Wix, and is trusted by partners including Nielsen, Kantar, WPP, and MediaRadar.

The TV Intelligence Suite is available now for enterprise customers in the United States. CTV coverage is currently available in the U.S., Germany, Canada, the U.K., and Australia.

With March 15 CA/Browser Forum Deadline Looming Total Economic Impact Study Quantifies Benefits of Automating Certificate Lifecycle Management

Organizations Reduced Certificate-Related Incident Costs by $2.4M and Cut Renewal Effort from 30 Minutes to Seconds with the AppViewX Platform

NEW YORK, March 12 — AppViewX, a leader in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) software, today released findings from a commissioned February 2026 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study quantifying the operational and financial impact of lifecycle automation as SSL/TLS validity periods begin shrinking March 15 under the CA/Browser Forum schedule.

The study, available here, found that a composite organization representative of interviewed customers using the AppViewX platform achieved:

• 302% return on investment (ROI)
• $3.9 million in total three-year, risk-adjusted benefits
• $2.4 million reduction in certificate-related incident costs (three-year, risk-adjusted present value)
• Less than six months payback

“There were 15 major outages the year before, which dropped to three the next year after implementing AppViewX. In fact, these three outages were caused by certificates that we had decided not to migrate to AppViewX,” said a Senior Vice President of Data Protection at a financial services organization interviewed for the study.

As certificate lifespans compress and renewal frequency increases, the study highlights the operational risk of manual processes and fragmented tooling. Forrester found that manual certificate renewals required approximately 30 minutes per certificate, while automated renewals through AppViewX reduced that effort to approximately 0.25 minutes.

“The March 15 milestone signals more than a compliance change, it marks the beginning of a structural workload shift,” said Stephen Tarleton, Chief Operations Officer at AppViewX. “As validity periods shrink, renewal frequency accelerates and fundamentally changes the operating model for certificate management. Without centralized automation, enterprises risk diverting skilled engineers from higher-value security initiatives just to prevent certificate expirations.”

Operational Impact of Shorter Validity Periods

Under the CA/Browser Forum’s phased reduction schedule, certificate lifespans will continue to shorten in stages, increasing renewal frequency across hybrid, cloud, and machine identity environments. The Forrester study found that enterprises adopting centralized lifecycle automation materially reduced both the frequency and cost of certificate-related incidents while scaling certificate management without proportional staffing increases.

Organizations that adopt modern certificate lifecycle management benefit from:

• Greater protection against certificate-related outages
• Faster mean time to resolution
• Reduced application deployment cycles
• Improved audit and regulatory compliance

To address this complexity, the AppViewX platform centralizes and automates certificate lifecycle management through:

• Automated certificate discovery and inventory
• Policy-driven renewal and re-enrollment workflows
• Centralized governance and compliance reporting
• API-driven integration with DevOps and infrastructure pipelines

See 47-Day Readiness at RSA Conference 2026

AppViewX will demonstrate how enterprises are preparing for accelerated certificate renewal cycles at RSA Conference 2026, North Expo Booth #4236. Attendees can see how centralized lifecycle automation reduces renewal effort, mitigates outage risk, and strengthens governance as validity periods shrink.

New Office Bearers Elected For Cii Kerala: 2026-27

Kochi, Mar 12th: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has elected its new office bearers for the Kerala State Council for the year 2026-2027.

Joseph Michael Kallivayalil, Managing Director of Glenrock Rubber Products Pvt Ltd, has been elected as the Chairman of CII Kerala. Joining him in leadership is Mr. Santosh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer & Whole Time Director of Harrisons Malayalam Limited (RPSG), who has been elected as the Vice Chairman.

The newly elected leadership team aims to drive economic growth, foster industry collaboration, and promote sustainable development across Kerala. 

Profile of the Newly Elected Office Bearers

Joseph M Kallivayalil

With over three decades of rich experience, Joseph M Kallivayalil is a seasoned industry leader known for his entrepreneurial vision. He began his career in 1984 with Heveacrumb Rubber Pvt Ltd, a family-owned enterprise, and in the mid-1990s, co-founded Glenrock Rubber Products Pvt Ltd with two other partners. Today, Glenrock group has grown into the flagship company of a diversified group with interests spanning rubber processing, rubber products manufacturing and exports, tourism, tea production, rubber machinery manufacturing, and education. Under his dynamic leadership, the Glenrock Group has established a strong footprint in both domestic and international markets.  

Joseph Michael Kallivayalil served as the Vice Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Kerala for the past year and previously held the position of Chairman of the CII Kottayam Zonal Council.

Santosh Kumar

Santhosh Kumar has been a recipient of numerous scholarships and awards  in his career and has been credited with developing and deploying new innovative technologies in the field of Agriculture and plantations.

Santhosh Kumar served as the CII Co-Convenor for the Agri, Food, Spices and Plantation Panel   for the past year. Presently Industry advisory Member from India to International Rubber Study Group, Singapore, director at Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), Bangalore, Indian representative to international standards organisation (ISO/TC 45) and director Board member of the Agricultural skill council of India. Executive committee member of Association of planters of Kerala and UPASI as chairman of its Rubber Committee. Has a work experience of almost 35 Years in the Industry at various positions. Actively involved in various Research, academic and Policy Forums and has published papers on plantations, plant protection, climate change and ecology and is also a well-known speaker in various national and international conferences on Agriculture, Ecology, Crop science, Polymers and Plantation Industry.

Andrea Lucille Pooler Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds and S.N.J Creations

New York, NY, March 12 — Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J. Creations are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Lucille Pooler as Chief Operating Officer for the group’s divisions.

With more than 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Pooler combines strategic leadership with a deep understanding of both the artistry and business of fine jewelry. Her expertise spans manufacturing, retail, and wholesale channels, bridging creative direction with data-driven execution to help jewelry companies grow with structure and purpose.

Andrea began her career as a bench jeweler and designer and later owned her own retail jewelry store, gaining firsthand insight into craftsmanship, design, and customer experience. She went on to hold senior operations roles for one of the world’s largest B2C e-commerce jewelry brands, overseeing production, logistics, customer success, and process optimization for high-volume operations. Most recently, as Principal Consultant at Hill & Co., she led end-to-end business transformation and strategy projects for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and designers, spanning operations and process improvement, financial strategy, branding, merchandising, technology implementation, and team development.

Beyond her executive work, Pooler remains an active voice in the industry. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of THE SOURCE for the Community for Ethical Jewelry, Chair-head of the Women’s Jewelry Association NY Metro Chapter, resident volunteer jewelry appraiser for a retail hospice store, and Business Coach. A passionate advocate for education, mentorship, networking, and leadership, she is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive within a more connected and transparent jewelry ecosystem.

A frequent writer for industry publications, speaker, and educator.  Pooler has presented at JCK Las Vegas, international jewelry trade shows, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a range of entrepreneurship and networking associations. Andrea will be presenting two talks at the upcoming JA NY  show, titled “AI without the Overwhelm” on March 15th at 1 pm, and “Curate Less, Run Lean: Why Merchandising and Operations Must Move Together” on March 16th at 1 pm.

“Modani Jewels is pleased to welcome Andrea Lucille Pooler as its new Chief Operating Officer, strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to scale operations and accelerate growth,” said Sumit Modani, CEO. “Pooler brings extensive operational and strategic experience and will play a key role in driving Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J Creations next chapter of expansion.”

“I’m thrilled to join Sumit and the incredible team at Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J. Creations,” said Pooler. “This company has an inspiring heritage and a vision for the future that honors both tradition and innovation. I look forward to helping scale our operations, strengthen global systems, and expand our presence in key markets.”

Led by Sumit Modani, Soham Diamonds is a third-generation family enterprise known for its craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Over the past several decades, the company has evolved from a traditional gemstone and diamond business into a vertically integrated jewelry manufacturer and global organization through its three core divisions: Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J. Creations, with offices in New York, Ohio, Mumbai, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

Taiwanese Researchers Develop Gentle Afterglow Plasma Device to Improve Healing of Chronic Wounds

Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores affect millions of patients worldwide, often healing slowly or not at all. These wounds are painful, prone to infection, and frequently lead to prolonged hospitalization or even limb amputation. Despite advances in wound care, many existing treatments remain invasive, uncomfortable, or unsuitable for fragile tissue, underscoring the need for safer, more accessible solutions.

Researchers at National Sun Yat-sen University have addressed this challenge by developing a large-area, low-temperature afterglow plasma medical device designed specifically for gentle wound healing. Unlike conventional approaches that rely on heat, lasers, or chemical agents, this system uses atmospheric-pressure afterglow plasma that operates below 40°C. The system allows the plasma to be applied directly to skin and open wounds without burning or damaging healthy tissue.

The novelty of the device lies not only in its low operating temperature but also in how it delivers its therapeutic effects. When applied to a wound, the afterglow plasma generates short-lived reactive molecules that help suppress harmful bacteria while activating biological processes linked to tissue repair. This dual action: disinfection and healing stimulation, occurs without physical contact or invasive intervention, making the treatment particularly suitable for sensitive or hard-to-heal wounds.

Another key advancement is the large treatment area and the device’s practical design. Many existing plasma systems are limited to small surface areas or require specialized infrastructure. In contrast, this device is designed to be compact, easy to operate, and capable of treating wider wound surfaces efficiently, with short treatment times. These features make it well-suited not only for hospitals, but also for clinics, long-term care facilities, and other care environments where complex equipment is impractical.

Beyond wound healing, the same plasma technology has been extended to a low-temperature sterilization system for medical instruments, capable of achieving effective disinfection in under ten minutes without high heat or vacuum systems. Together, these developments demonstrate how advanced plasma science can be translated into practical healthcare tools that reduce treatment burden while improving patient safety and comfort.