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An innovative robot system that is capable of repairing rails and points is set to change the way European rail networks are maintained. Using industrial robots from FANUC, the system has been designed and manufactured by Robel Rail Automation, German specialists in the maintenance of rail infrastructure. The system features a rail-traversing wagon mounted by…
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DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of its new Sustainable Futures video series on innovators driving eco-friendly technology. Sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the series’ first season focuses on companies and individuals leading the way in…
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In an exclusive interview, Sally Jacquemin, VP and General Manager of our Power and Utilities division at AspenTech, expands on how the company focuses on enabling digitalisation journeys for customers, helping them achieve the goals of the future. Jacquemin addresses various challenges customers are facing, including net-zero goals, aging infrastructure, severe weather threats, cybersecurity, and…
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Warehouses serve as critical hubs in supply chains across the UK manufacturing sector. Technological advancement has transformed traditional storage facilities into sophisticated operation centres that require specialised systems to function efficiently. By implementing the right tools, you can reduce errors, speed up order processing, and gain competitive advantages. How Technology Transforms Warehouse Efficiency The warehouse…
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Image courtesy 123rf For France to succeed in its energy transition ambitions, its electricity network workforce will need to recruit 43,000 people over the next six years within key professions. The figure comes from a study titled Job and Skills Needs in the Electricity Networks Sector by French DSO Enedis and TSO RTE, alongside various…
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Percepto’s “Drone in a Box” used by Florida Power & Light (Credit: Percepto) Percepto, a provider of enterprise autonomous inspections, introduced an end-to-end remote inspection solution powered by AI for electric utilities at DISTRIBUTECH. By leveraging autonomous drones and advanced analytics, Percepto argues it enables continuous, high-frequency inspections, shifting grid maintenance from reactive to proactive.…
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Grid operators and utilities need to explore new strategies to meet the imminently growing power demand not only quickly but cost-effectively. One solution? Virtual power plants (VPPs), writes Hannah Bascom, chief market innovation officer at Uplight. Everywhere you turn, it’s clear that AI is the topic du jour in technology and business circles. The opportunities…
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its 2025 Annual Science Review, showcasing the work it has delivered in support of the five strategic objectives outlined in its 10-year strategy ‘Protecting People and Places’. The 2025 review features more than 20 case studies from HSE’s science division demonstrating how HSE’s scientists, engineers, physicians and…
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Industrial machinery manufacturers saw sales and purchasing falling and lead times starting to creep up in the last quarter of 2024 according to a report from inventory management software provider Unleashed. The report says small and mid-sized firms saw their average sales revenue drop by 45% in the final quarter of last year, from just…
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The new UK Innovation Report 2025 from Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) highlights that the UK is at a defining moment for its industrial competitiveness and manufacturing, although in decline, is still vital to the future. The report is intended to provide a critical analysis of the innovation landscape, benchmarking the UK’s industrial sectors against…
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