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  • Enartis acquires Winegrid to help wineries increase efficiency

    Enartis, an Italian multinational company and part of the Esseco Group, which operates in the alcoholic beverage sector and wine products and services market, has finalised the acquisition of Watgrid (brand name: Winegrid). Watgrid is a Portuguese company that has developed and patented cutting-edge technology for monitoring wine production using sensors. Enartis sees the acquisition as an…


  • Zumtobel Group inaugurates its London Light Centre

    Zumtobel Group has inaugurated its new London Light Centre at the esteemed Business Design Centre. The exclusive private view event welcomed 50 VIP clients, marking a significant milestone for the company. Tom Lobak, Regional Director for London Specification at Zumtobel Group, kicked off the evening with a warm welcome, setting the stage for an unforgettable…


  • Żubrówka vodka launches new Bison grass beer

    Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has announced the launch of the first-ever craft beer to feature famed Bison Grass, recognised for its unique and enigmatic taste, available exclusively in collaboration with craft beer subscription service Beer52. Żubrówka, the world’s third largest vodka brand, boasts a rich heritage spanning 500 years and is instantly recognisable for the…


  • Industry Wearables Are Leading the Way to Collaborative Automation Environments

    International study of warehousing & logistics leaders finds 56% currently utilizing industry wearables. Over half (56%) of warehouse and logistics leaders are currently utilizing industry wearables to improve efficiency in the warehouse, according to new research from ProGlove. The study from the wearable tech pioneer also discovered that 42% of respondents are certain they will…


  • Grid digitalization and smart meters the keys for European grids future

    Image credit: Gridspertise As this year’s Eurelectric ‘Powerbarometer’ points out, Europe might reach carbon neutrality around 2040, marking another sustainable goal for the continent. However, in order to meet its decarbonization targets, Europe needs to overcome the bottleneck in expanding grid digitalization. As the recent IEA report ‘Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions’ underlines, investments…


  • ABB YuMi cobots aid aluminum supplier with workforce shortages

    ABB’s YuMi collaborative robots (cobots) are playing a pivotal role in reshoring production and addressing workforce shortages for SUS Corporation, a key provider of aluminum frames and die-cast aluminum components to the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Joerg Reger, Managing Director of ABB Robotics Automotive Business Line, comments on the trend of reshoring as a response…


  • Emerson Launches Compact Valve Position Indicator Engineered for Quick and Easy Commissioning

    TopWorx DVR Switchbox is a compact, high quality and durable valve positioner that provides reliable open/close valve position feedback. United Kingdom, (Nov. 21, 2023) – Emerson: Today Emerson announced its new TopWorx™ DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size and a…


  • Poland’s Tauron shifts gear for Wrocław smart meter replacements

    Wroclaw View at Tumski island and Cathedral of St John the Baptist. Poland. Image courtesy 123rf Poland’s distribution system operator Tauron Distribution has announced new efforts to install batches of replacement smart meters across their operating areas in the city of Wrocław. Mass installations of smart meters were initiated by Tauron earlier this year and…


  • UK Power Networks releases open data on capacity visibility

    Image: National Grid ESO UK Power Networks has launched a new open data portal on capacity at the interface with the national transmission network. The new portal, aimed primarily at renewable energy developers, should enable them to see how much spare capacity is available at each grid supply point and how many projects are ahead…


  • BV Gives Design Approval for Enerocean’s W2Power Floating Wind Solution

    Nov 22, 2023 (Photo: Bureau Veritas) Certification body Bureau Veritas (BV) presented Enerocean S.L. with the definite issue of its Certificate of Basic Design Approval of the W2Power floating wind solution. The certification represents the completion of a comprehensive assessment of critical elements of the W2Power design, which is currently at the stage of moving…