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  • SP Energy Networks to harness AI for weather-related fault prediction

    Image: SP Energy Networks GB network operator SP Energy Networks is leading the Predict4Resilience project to predict the occurrence of weather-related faults up to a week ahead. The £5 million ($6.14 million) project, which has received support from the government’s Strategic Innovation Fund, is aiming to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence to predict where…


  • Tosca report reveals the hidden costs of pallet ownership

    Tosca has released a valuable and insightful report highlighting the hidden costs associated with pallet ownership. The comprehensive report aims to identify the financial implications of pallet usage and provide strategies for businesses to reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO) in a sustainable way. Pallets are a critical component of the global supply chain.…


  • Embracing sustainability in manufacturing: the IoT imperative

    In an era where environmental concerns are as pressing as economic ones, the manufacturing sector stands at a crossroads. The industry, historically known for its substantial environmental footprint, is now witnessing a paradigm shift towards sustainability, thanks in no small part to the Internet of Things (IoT). This convergence of ecological mindfulness and technological advancement…


  • Cloud service helps Shepherd Neame gain valuable insights into bottling line

    RS has helped a leading brewer avoid downtime that could have cost the firm £60,000, as well as a potential £4,000 bill for asset replacement. RS Industria, a  cloud service and part of the RS Group, was utilised by the UK’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, to help the company gain valuable insight into a key asset:…


  • Power Transferred Successfully to Crew Transfer Vessel Using Oasis Power Buoy

    Oasis Marine, a company specializing in marine charging solutions, said Tuesday it had successfully transferred power through the Oasis Power Buoy to a Crew Transfer Vessel.   “This pioneering achievement paves the way for hybrid and fully electric vessels in offshore wind farms, as well as reducing maritime emissions by expanding vessel charging beyond ports…


  • DNV Concludes First Phase of Floating Offshore Wind Substation Standard JIP

    Energy expert and assurance provider DNV said Tuesday it had concluded Phase 1 of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing offshore substation standards…


  • Grids for Renewables project addresses need for collaboration to push energy transition in Spain

    Spain in red at night as seen from Earth’s orbit in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA., courtesy 123rf Red Eléctrica, Fundación Renovables and RGI (Renewables Grid Initiative) are joining forces on the Grids for Renewables project, aiming to address the energy transition in a holistic way, secure societal support for the construction…


  • Data centre waste heat for home heating in UK

    Image: Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation Waste heat from large computer data centres is to be used to supply heating and hot water to homes and businesses in a local community spanning three boroughs in west and northwest London. The project, a first of its kind in the UK and one of five…


  • Technology Trending: Cyber protection for space data, battery passport, battery for hot climates

    Image: Thales Alenia Space Protecting satellite imagery from fraud, Citopia network for a global battery passport and a high performance non-flammable battery option for warm climates are on the week’s technology radar. Protecting satellite imagery from fraud Satellite imagery is becoming increasingly important as a source of data for energy and water utilities, as for…


  • Contrinex SMART Sensors and PocketCodr Stop Assembly Going Nuts

    Weld nuts are an essential element of many metal assemblies, providing threaded mounting points in sheet-metal parts. They are also a source of frustration for production engineers as missing weld nuts are a frequent cause of scrap parts, and potential customer complaints, which for example in the automotive industry could include substantial penalties. The innovative…