
Carl Kammerling International are sad to announce that Arnold Kammerling, former Chairman and Managing Director of Carl Kammerling International (CKI), passed away on 29th January 2024 at 88 years of age. He was the last surviving family member of his generation. Arnold joined CKI, the home of C.K Tools, in 1956 and played a pivotal…

Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation Section gathered its European network of agents to the branch headquarters in Germany for the annual distributor meeting on February 8, to discuss strategy, sales, and successes. This year’s program included presentations by distributors and technical partners, invited to share their insights and experiences into specific aspects of the product range…

How X-ray inspection systems increase food safety The use of X-ray inspection systems in the food industry has increased significantly in recent years. These systems have proven to be a worthwhile investment in product safety, integrity and quality. Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, offers innovative x-ray systems to…

Image: SCE Limited visibility and understanding of distributed energy resource (DER) behaviour is creating operational challenges, Siemens has found in a new study with utilities in the US and Canada. At least half of the utilities reported increases in solar panels and electric vehicles over the past three years and just over a third an…

Image: ULC Technologies Con Edison of New York has partnered with robotics engineering company ULC Technologies to develop the new MV cable splicing machine. The new machine is designed to automate the termination of medium voltage cables with improved repeatability and consistency while improving the safety of field workers by minimising exposure to high voltages.…

Planteneers is now offering plant-based alternatives for a wide range of fermented milk products whether yogurt, quark, cream cheese, or crème fraîche. These alternative products are based on a variety of protein sources and ingredients, closely resemble animal products in taste and texture, and are just as versatile in use, the company says. For yogurt…

The anniversary block goes to the Philippine bottler Philippine Spring Water Resources Inc (PSWRI). Posted: 15 February 2024 Share this page Krones has sold its 500th ErgoBloc L to a bottler in the Phillippines as the German packaging and bottling machine manufacturer celebrates the success of the block technology. Ever since the first ErgoBloc L…

Inspection, certification and engineering consultancy RINA has signed an agreement with Gas and Heat, a manufacturer of cargo handling systems, for the development of a cargo and fuel gas system for an ammonia-fueled bunker vessel. Gas and Heat will develop the basic design of the system and RINA will carry out the compliance assessment of…

Cavotec has signed a contract to retrofit vessels with shore power solutions for a major European shipping line. The order value is US$5.7m and deliveries are scheduled throughout 2024. The agreement covers the complete retrofit of container vessels, from the installation of Cavotec’s cable management system to modifications of the switchboards. The work will be…

Romania map vector illustration. Courtesy 123rf The Ministry of Energy in Romania has announced the signing of 21 financing contracts, valuing a total of €646 million ($693 million) from the Modernisation Fund for the expansion and modernisation of the electricity distribution network. The 21 projects follow the prior financing of 28 projects by the country’s…