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  • HV switchgear in the digital age: Advancements and opportunities

    Image courtesy PTR Inc. via Wikimedia Commons High voltage switchgear is an integral part of the electricity grid which is used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment in a power system. Saifa Khalid, Analyst-II at PTR Inc. explores the critical technology and how it has evolved in the digital age of energy. Recently, it…


  • DEWA and ESA partner on space-based applications for utilities

    Image: ESA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the European Space Agency have signed an agreement on the development of space applications. The Memorandum of Intent between DEWA and ESA is intended to pursue joint space-based activities to advance innovation and sustainability in the energy and water utilities sector. Specifically the objective of the…


  • A wave of tool theft expected over winter – how to protect vehicles

    Tradespeople are being warned to take extra security measures over the winter to protect the tools they store in their van. Motoring experts at Lease Van have warned vehicle owners that January is a prime time for criminals to strike and have offered advice on how to protect their equipment. A Freedom of Information request found that…


  • £1.8bn of contracts awarded to deliver the UK’s first high-capacity east coast cable project

    Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1), a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Transmission, part of SP Energy Networks, will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW HVDC subsea transmission cable from Torness in East Lothian, Scotland to Hawthorn Pit in County Durham, England, enabling the transmission of renewable green energy to power more…


  • Westmorland and Furness Council enhance resident safety with Aico’s 3000 Series

    Westmorland and Furness Council recently commenced a programme of works to install Aico’s 3000 Series, equipped with the Ei3000MRF module for wireless interconnection, across its housing stock, as part of its vision to be ‘a great place to live, work and thrive’. The Ei3000MRF module facilitates a sound-mimicking feature across the range of Aico’s 3000…


  • Cutting-edge protein screening tool a potential game-changer for food safety

    An EFSA working group has developed a mathematical model and an application to predict how gluten from food binds. Investigating the causes of celiac disease helped the group develop a tool for screening proteins in food and food ingredients that might cause symptoms in patients. According to the group, “the tool allows us to evaluate…


  • Sweet success as apple juice concentrate sales projected to hit bn by 2034

    According to market insights provided by Fact.MR, the global apple juice concentrate market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 4.67 billion in 2024. The market is poised to witness a steady growth with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2024 and 2034. Apple juice concentrates, known for their versatility,…


  • Food industry urged to lay robust foundations for technology integration to enhance food safety

    The food industry has been warned that AI technology is no magic bullet to ensure food safety and that developing the right culture must be the first step. While AI presents opportunities to improve the overall efficiency within global food supply chains, LRQA believes that the industry needs to foster a culture in which food…


  • The KNIPEX range of tool cases and backpacks

    According to recent figures, the average distance travelled by construction workers to the site they are working on is 17 miles. Tradespeople often find themselves on the move across various job sites, meaning they need to transport their tools comfortably and securely. Recognising this, KNIPEX has developed a range of tool cases and backpacks which do the…


  • Trioworld to acquire Wentus

    On December 30, Trioworld Group signed an agreement to acquire the German company Wentus, a leading player in solutions for high-performance food-, consumer- and hygiene packaging, from Egeria Group. “We are very pleased and excited to welcome Wentus into the Trioworld group. The acquisition will give us the opportunity to grow an even stronger position…