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Global collagen casings manufacturer Devro has embarked on a £2.9 million capital investment project to reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity at its Scottish site in Moodiesburn, North Lanarkshire. Installation of heat pump technology at the facility will help the company meet its ambition of achieving net zero by 2045, improve efficiency per employee and…
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It may sound like science fiction, but thanks to pladis, you may soon see more popcorn produced from waterlilies, legumes that imitate the effects of weight reduction medications, and enzymes that convert sugar into fibre in our bodies. The snacking behemoth with its headquarters in London has announced 12 start-ups selected for its 2025 Accelerator…
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Image courtesy 123rf Dublin-based TSO EirGrid has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TU Dublin Enterprise Academy to collaboratively design accredited talent development solutions aimed at upskilling EirGrid’s workforce. The collaboration will support EirGrid’s objectives to develop internal expertise, facilitate knowledge-sharing, equip highly skilled employees with teaching tools, and build scalable training programmes to…
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Stefan Zschiegner From smart meters to predictive analytics, the grid of tomorrow will be built on real-time decision-making at the edge, writes Stefan Zschiegner of Itron. As the saying goes, “the only constant in life is change,” and that is certainly true when we consider the technological advances being made in utility power management. The…
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In an effort to reduce chronic diseases and raise vital public funds, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on nations to implement health taxes that would increase the real prices of alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035. The “3 by 35” Initiative comes at a time when, according to…
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The UK is going through a quiet but important change in its industries, from logistics and warehousing to precision manufacturing. The sun is powering this change. Solar panels are no longer just a way to be more environmentally friendly; they are now an operational asset because energy costs are going up, carbon reduction commitments are…
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Lesley O’Connor, founder SupergridEurope. Image: SupergridEurope SupergridEurope is a new, independent Brussels-based think tank dedicated to accelerating the realisation of a pan-European electricity supergrid. Founded and launched by the Irish think tank Trifecta Energy, SupergridEurope seeks to advocate for coordinated EU grid policies, including reforms of governance, grid planning and market mechanisms, to deliver a…
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Inland waterway shipping company HGK Shipping has held an official naming ceremony for the Blue Marlin diesel-electric dry goods vessel it has added to its fleet. Diesel-electric canal vessel The vessel, which will be used to transport steel and bulk materials for steel production company Salzgitter, combines a diesel-electric, future-fuel-ready drive concept with the ability…
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Alpro has introduced a new Alpro Kids product line to provide kids with scrumptious and nourishing plant-based options in response to parents’ worries about healthy eating The plant-based company said the new range includes an oat-based drink available in chocolate flavour, a strawberry-flavoured soya drink, and soya-based alternatives to yogurt available in vanilla and strawberry flavours.…
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Competition winner MTC student Grace Peckett, sees trophy design come to life at Enginuity Skills Awards. Pictured with Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for FANUC UK. A competition run by FANUC UK for students to design and manufacture trophies for the Enginuity Skills Awards has been won by MTC student Grace Peckett. Celebrating the best…
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