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  • Curbing cooperative consumer costs with DLR

    Image courtesy 123rf With transmission system operators facing the growing challenges of a changing electricity system, the heat is on to find smarter ways of operating their grid assets. A key breakthrough is the use of real-time data to optimise transmission capacity and make big savings for even the smallest cooperatives and their customers, writes…


  • GNT offers algae-based Exberry Carotenes for natural yellows

    GNT is offering algae-based Exberry Carotenes that can be used to deliver natural yellow colours a wide range of food applications. The carotenes are available in liquid, powder and oil-soluble formats and can provide bright, stable shades in confectionery, snacks, baked goods, cheese, sauces, ice cream, yogurt, margarine and more. They support low dosages and…


  • IGD launches allergen risk assessment template

    IGD today announces the launch of its new allergen risk assessment template and accompanying guidance. This significant initiative is set to bring greater consistency in allergen procedures and support improved food safety for allergy sufferers nationwide, IGD says. With food allergies and intolerances rising across all UK demographics, the need for a consistent and effective…


  • Fettercairn’s Vanguard Series redefines flavour boundaries

    Fettercairn Distillery has launched The Vanguard Series, an extraordinary set of boundary-pushing whiskies which explore what is possible in flavour. The Vanguard Series, a collection of whiskies that push the boundaries of flavour, was introduced by Fettercairn Distillery. Inspired by Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass’ unique synaesthesic tasting notes and how he “tastes in colour”,…


  • EDF optimises battery tech at former coal power plant in Wales

    Image courtesy 123rf EDF has signed a long-term agreement with sustainable energy developer, owner and operator, Ampeak Energy, to optimise the AW1 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a former coal power plant at Uskmouth in South Wales. The 120MW/240MWh battery facility will store electricity and release it to the grid during periods of high…


  • McLaren Packaging Group restructures

    Building on the excellent market familiarity of the McLaren name, the Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging Group, a specialised manufacturer of paper and cardboard packaging, has restructured to simplify and unify how its family of businesses is presented to the market. The reorganisation marks the introduction of two new brands, McLaren Presentation and McLaren Divisions, which,…


  • Cyberhawk to inspect T&D networks under ESB’s resilience plan

    Image courtesy 123rf As part of a resilience plan to bolster the power system following extreme weather impacts on the power grid, Ireland’s ESB selected Cyberhawk to perform critical inspections across its transmission and distribution network. Cyberhawk was selected under a five-year agreement to support Electricity Supply Board’s (ESB’s) Winter Resilience Programme. The programme, launched…


  • Arksen and RAD Propulsion partner on next-generation electric vessels

    Arksen and RAD Propulsion have announced a strategic commercial partnership to co-develop a series of advanced vessel–propulsion platforms, combining Arksen’s vessel architecture with RAD Propulsion’s electric drive and autonomy systems. Arksen and RAD Propulsion will create integrated solutions that are not only environmentally responsible, but are also designed to offer superior performance, reliability, and mission-specific…


  • New season “Behind the Robot” explores the unseen tech, infrastructure and innovation that powers modern automation DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, has released the fifth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series titled “Behind the Robot.” This new season taps into experts to explore the infrastructure and innovation that make…


  • Global EMC solutions provider EMIS introduces advanced filter technology to safeguard motors, extend equipment lifetime, and improve energy efficiency. EMIS, a global leader in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and power quality solutions, has announced the release of its TPQS3113 Three-Phase Sinewave Filter, designed to improve power quality, protect connected equipment, and extend operating lifetimes in demanding…