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Image: Jason Smith/ORNL, US DOE Major initiatives are under way in the US and Europe, as well as elsewhere to develop supercomputers and quantum computers for advanced computational challenges. With modelling of systems and processes becoming increasingly complex – such as the energy system, with growing numbers of connections and combinations of energy flows –…
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Image courtesy enersis In a move to strengthen its tech and digital competencies in-house, particularly in the area of smart grids, German energy company EnBW has acquired enersis, a provider of digital twins in the energy sector with operations in Germany and Switzerland. enersis offers digital twins for clients in the energy sector as a…
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Wattron’s patented digital heating system offers several key benefits — improved sealing consistency for mono-material recyclable packaging, up to 50% energy savings, and compensation for productivity losses of up to 30% — all with a return on investment in just six months. Germany’s digital heat-sealing start-up, has over the last 12 months won retrofit packaging…
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BlueNav has expanded its international distributor network with the signing of new distribution contracts with Incofin in Italy and with Artı Marin in Turkey. With these new partnerships, BlueNav is now present and established in England (Technical Marine Supplies), the United Arab Emirates (Exalto Emirates), Netherlands (De Stille Boot), Spain (Azimut Marine) as well as…
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Image credit: Minsait, Indra The energy utility sector faces increasing demands for more efficient and sustainable asset management in the power generation, transmission and distribution domains. To reach such targets, operators of complex and distributed infrastructures such as electricity distribution grids are deploying and integrating new technology to enable support for: Preventing and predicting anomalies…
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Wierzejki, one of Poland’s largest meat manufacturers, recently installed a new Ishida multihead weigher, which has considerably improved the company’s production line throughputs when packing its new dumpling range. This investment has resulted in a payback period of approximately 18 months. The Ishida CCW-RVE-214W-1S-30-WP has replaced a laborious and time-consuming hand packing operation, which required…
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SICHARGE D infrastructure. Image courtesy Siemens Smart Infrastructure Siemens Smart Infrastructure and E.ON Drive Infrastructure are collaborating to bring smart and efficient fast-charging infrastructure to millions of EVs across Europe. The two companies have signed a global framework agreement that includes access to the web-based backend service Sifinity Control in addition to DC charging stations.…
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Recent data from Kantar Worldpanel indicates that products from companies affiliated with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) now account for one-third (33%) less salt, a quarter (25%) less sugar, and 24% fewer calories in the GB grocery market compared to 2015. The Food and Drink Federation members’ products now contribute 33% less salt, 25%…
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Precision tool manufacturer strengthens expertise in project business The MAPAL Group has acquired X-Pro S.r.l., an Italian specialist for turnkey projects and fixtures. “X-Pro fits perfectly into the MAPAL Group,” emphasises Dr Jochen Kress, President of the MAPAL Group. “We are a recognised specialist in the development of complete projects, with the focus so far…
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This September sees a seismic brand refresh for RealFoods, who are championing a deliciously fresh, informal yet stylish packaging reboot, which cuts through much of the debilitating fog that has historically stifled organic appreciation in this country by simply reaffirming the business’s unwavering commitment to the Joy of Real Food. RealFoods takes immense pride in…
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