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Prototype Megawatt Charging System [MCS] from Siemens successfully delivered a 1MW charge. Image courtesy Siemens Smart Infrastructure Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the first successful 1MW charge, in a pilot which brought together a prototype MCS charging station from Siemens and a long-haul prototype eTruck. Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging can successfully contribute towards sustainable…
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Harry Fenn has joined Arundel-based Sprint Electric as supply chain manager, a key appointment for the company as they implement a global growth strategy following a wave of investment. Harry joins with an impressive track record in supply chain management. A qualified electrical engineer, Harry started out in project engineering for a satellite antennae manufacturer,…
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With less than two months to go until Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2024 gets underway in Amsterdam, the shortlisted nominations for this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards have been revealed. Following the expansion of the categories in 2023, the 2024 awards retain a strong focus on environmentally conscious technologies and initiatives, as…
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Hitachi Energy transformer factory in Quebec. Image courtesy Hitachi Energy Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has announced an upgrade and modernisation of its power transformer factory in Varennes, and other facilities in Montreal, Canada, to address fast-growing customer demand for sustainable energy in North America. The Varennes facility is Hitachi Energy’s premier manufacturing location for…
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SIG has launched a new aseptic spouted pouch filling system, the SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic filling equipment for pre-made spouted pouch features in-line pouch sterilisation, removing the need for third-party pre-sterilisation of spouted pouches. The resulting system reduces supply chain complexity and improves the overall costs to produce aseptically packaged products in spouted pouches.…
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Skills shortages, sustainability and women’s PPE cited by health and safety professionals as key areas of focus by a number of industries in manufacturing including food and beverage in RS’ 2024 Health & Safety report Striving for Excellence. The report is based on findings from a survey that aimed to gain a snapshot of the environment, health and…
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The phrase, twice the joy, four times the flavour applies to The Delicious Dessert Company as it has unveiled new Pot O’Licious and cheesecake range. The Delicious Dessert Company is adding four times the deliciousness to its product range with the launch of the new Pot ‘O’Licious pots and decadent cheesecakes. The Pot O’Licious range…
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Image credit: 123rf.com Three key focus areas need to be prioritised to ensure the mass market adoption of grid-beneficial programmes, explains Erin Keys of Uplight. Smart thermostats are now in nearly 20% of WiFi-enabled homes, with many of the customers who adopt them doing so with an eye on their ability to improve comfort and…
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Jason Li of Huawei at the World Energy Congress. Image: WEC Artificial intelligence was a central theme of the discussion among participants in the ‘transformative technologies’ panel at the World Energy Council’s 26th Congress in Rotterdam. Jason Li, Global President of Huawei’s Electric Power Digitalisation Business Unit, now in its third year, opened the proceedings.…
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Photo: 123rf Of the four ‘Ds’ democratisation appears to be the key one to focus on for shaping public support for smart grids at local and national levels. With the energy transition focussed on what has become known as the four ‘Ds’ – i.e. decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation and democratisation – and public support critical for…
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