Jon Hughes
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Medium-voltage switchgear is undergoing a major transformation. Once viewed as static mechanical assets, switchgear is now being reshaped by automation demands and tightening sustainability regulation. ABB’s recent survey highlights a market under pressure: decision-makers want digitalization and SF6-free technologies, yet adoption lags behind regulatory momentum.
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The US Department of Energy has cancelled $7.6 billion in project funding. The move affects more than 300 awards and has triggered criticism.
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Cold Chain Technologies has launched its Smart Chain, Clear Gain campaign. The initiative promotes its Smart Solutions platform, a service-led approach to pharmaceutical cold chain logistics that emphasises planning, monitoring, and optimisation while incorporating digital tools, customer support, and sustainability measures to improve compliance, efficiency, and shipment reliability.
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Amcor’s new Sava Flip Top closure selected for Polish ketchup. The recyclable TPE valve supports sustainability goals, while the closure delivers consumer convenience, material savings, and efficiency on existing filling lines. Local production ensures short lead times for supply.
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Jaguar Land Rover’s prolonged shutdown after a cyber incident highlights the fragility of modern manufacturing. With IT and OT systems converging, legacy control networks are now prime targets. Experts warn that production resilience depends on treating OT security as a board-level priority.
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A new clinical study links whey protein isolate to reduced post-meal glucose peaks in gestational diabetes. Researchers tested pre-meal supplementation, finding consistent effects in both controlled and home settings.
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The US has opened national security probes into robotics imports. The Commerce Department is examining foreign reliance in medical devices, industrial machinery, and automation systems under Section 232 rules.
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Two UK energy storage projects gain Ofgem support pathway. Each 3.2GWh plant is designed to deliver long-duration renewable storage capacity.
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Conroe expands water infrastructure using Schneider Electric’s open automation. The city is deploying EcoStruxure Automation Expert across 19 facilities to cut costs, accelerate scaling, and build resilience into one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the United States.
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Digital pressure transmitters are reshaping how industries manage measurement. These devices reduce wiring complexity, enable remote monitoring, and adapt to diverse applications across manufacturing, energy, and heavy machinery. With protocols like CANopen and IO-Link, they bring reliability and flexibility to systems where precision and safety are paramount.
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