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  • “World’s Most Powerful Floating Wind Turbine” Sets Sail

    OceanX, which is reported by its developer MingYang Group to be the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China, a 191-nautical-mile, 50-hour tow. This floating wind turbine platform is arranged in a ‘V’ shape and carries two…


  • International Chamber of Shipping presents revised proposal for emissions fee and green fuel pricing incentivization

    Working with the governments of Bahamas and Liberia, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has presented a comprehensive new proposal to ensure delivery of the UN International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. The latest proposal from Bahamas, Liberia and ICS will be…


  • Researchers make significant progress toward bringing gene-edited cereal crops to farms

    Trial plots of a precision-bred wheat variety, which could lead to a ‘greener’ farming system have now been harvested, marking the start of a ground-breaking new project. Probity – A Platform to Rate Organisms Bred for Improved Traits and Yield – brings farmers, scientists and food manufacturers together to trial the production and processing of…


  • IFF will create nutrient dense products for nutrition-conscious consumers

    Manufacturers can now tap into a world of exciting possibilities with health and weight management through IFF’s range of solutions to support consumers striving to achieve and maintain a healthier weight. With new research indicating a rapidly evolving health and weight management landscape, IFF is now partnering with experts in nutrition, metabolic health, and obesity…


  • First ever AI for Food Global Summit explores transformative potential of artificial intelligence

    The inaugural AI for Food Global Summit, held on August 14-15, 2024, at The Edelman Test Kitchen in Chicago, marked a watershed moment in the food and beverage industry’s technological evolution. This ground-breaking event brought together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across the entire food ecosystem. The…


  • Proper Snacks introduces trio of savoury flavours

    Proper Snacks is looking to shake up the popcorn category by launching a new range of savoury popcorn with three new flavours. The brand says it is “bringing new life” to the traditionally sweet popcorn category through a flavour-intense savoury range on a moreish, light base. First up is Tangy Chilli bringing chilli heat and…


  • Precision lubrication with handheld convenience

    Conveyor lubrication technology specialist RotaLube has launched the RotaLube ECO Lubrication Kit which brings the precision of its patented sprocket-shaped applicator to a handheld, user-friendly format, offering significant benefits in both cost and operational efficiency for a wide range of industries. RotaLube’s original sprocket-shaped applicator was developed to address the issue of inefficient lubrication in…


  • Easy wire organiser

    Easy wire organiser

    CEMBRE has created the EWO series, the innovative generation of split cable entry systems with IP66-rated protective grommets. The EWO cable entry system frame opens and closes, making it easier than ever to insert grommets and install cables. Thanks to the wide range of formats and sizes available, the EWO series cable entry systems are…


  • 120 million smart meters in US in 2022

    Image: SWEPCO In 2022, 77% of households and businesses in the US had smart meters, the Edison Foundation’s Institute for Electric Innovation has reported. The Institute further projects that the number of installed smart meters will reach around 134 million in 2024 and 142 million in 2026. In its latest annual smart meter brief, the…


  • New Relic report highlights AI and IoT driving manufacturing

    New Relic, the intelligent observability platform, has released its “State of Observability for Industrials, Materials, and Manufacturing” report, offering a detailed analysis of observability adoption and its impact on business value. Based on insights from 285 technology professionals and aligned with the 2023 Observability Forecast, the report reveals that manufacturers are increasingly investing in observability…