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Industrial automation specialists FANUC UK have announced that YMT are now their official UK partner for the ROBODRILL range of CNC compact machining centres. Serving customers across the Midlands and south of England in sectors such as medical, aerospace, automotive and electronics, YMT’s offering now encompasses the full range of ROBODRILL machining centres, noted for…
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Kellanova is using cutting-edge technology to produce Fibre Plus All-Bran more quickly and sustainably by using less energy. All-Bran has been produced at Wrexham since the factory first opened in 1978. New All-Bran Fibre Plus is being made following enhancements to the production line at Wrexham, which is now powered by renewable electricity. It will deliver…
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Altopack has introduced a new model of the AOD machine, one of its best-selling models, for the packaging of long pasta. Unveiled in preview at the IPACK-IMA 2025 fair, the new AOD Ultra was showcased as an integral part of a complete long pasta packaging line, fully operational and running in real production conditions. This…
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Businesses will be allowed to comply with the standard of making the average shopping basket of goods sold slightly healthier however best suits them, according to the Department of Health and Social Care’s target to to tackle obesity epidemic. In measures that may include reworking recipes and product formulations, altering store designs, providing discounts on…
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Image courtesy UNIGRID Battery / Blue Whale Energy Blue Whale Energy and UNIGRID, Inc. have partnered to deploy rooftop solar-linked battery energy storage systems (BESS) in support of a virtual power plant (VPP) network across Southeast Asia. According to the partners, a Southeast Asia-based VPP energy developer and an advanced sodium-ion battery innovator, respectively, the…
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The latest yesteryear treat rethought by Stockley’s is Treacle Toffee, otherwise known as Bonfire toffee, on account of its cult popularity during Victorian Guy Fawkes celebrations. The re-emergence of this altogether more involving, adult-leaning treat with a rich, earthier taste ties in perfectly with Stockley’s ongoing commitment to giving fresh impetus to yesteryear, nostalgic classics…
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A bulldozer at TVA’s Bull Run Fossil Plant (Credit: TVA) Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) plans to repurpose its retired Bull Run coal-fired plant with synchronous condensers for grid stability. As more electricity comes from intermittent renewable energy, maintaining grid stability becomes more challenging as coal plants retire. Synchronous condensers help balance grid inertia by replacing…
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Compact design, robust construction, and versatile applications When reliable electrical connections are required in the smallest of spaces, binder’s M9 portfolio offers compact circular connector solutions that perform even under demanding conditions. The 702, 711, and 712 series cover a wide range of protection classes, connection types, and technical requirements – from IP40 to IP67,…
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Econowind has successfully installed four 16m VentoFoils on board the chemical tanker M/T Jutlandia Swan, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers. The units were installed in four days in the Port of Rotterdam. The installation marks another important step in the growing adoption of wind-assisted ship propulsion technology for tankers. With over 130…
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UK motor and inverter specialist Helix has developed technology for the newly launched Magic Carpet e high-performance sailing yacht – a series hybrid vessel powered by a 101kWh battery. Helix partnered with Persico Marine, the architects behind the Magic Carpet e, to deliver three high-performance motors to drive the yacht. The Magic Carpet e features…
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