
Image: LineVision US energy company AES is demonstrating the largest dynamic line ratings deployment on its transmission towers in Indiana and Ohio. The deployment by grid technology company LineVision includes 42 LUX non-contact sensors and forms part of a joint project to assess how grid-enhancing technologies may increase the transmission capacity on the existing power…

Tom Lambert, Machine Vision Specialist EMEA, Zebra Technologies The world of machine vision needs a new vision for how deep learning machine vision solutions can help manufacturers and machine builders like Bosch and MOSAIC increase and improve their operations, visual inspection, and quality and compliance processes. Globally, manufacturers are also seeking to address labour challenges…

Introducing a product range of plant-based fish alternatives, Nestlé says its fish fillets, nuggets, and fingers stand out for their strong nutrition credentials, as well their great taste and texture that is close to white fish. They are also certified vegan. As people are increasingly looking for fish alternatives, Torsten Pohl, global head of R&D…

Image courtesy 123rf The Polish electricity distribution system operator will create an Industry Skills Center (BCU) in Wrocław, Poland, to help engineers develop their qualifications in the field of measurement and diagnostics of electrical devices and installations, as well as protection against electric shock. Tauron Dystrybucja will open the centre thanks to funding from the…

Image: 123RF.com The European Commission’s review of the competitiveness of clean energy technologies finds that while remaining highly cost competitive, market shares are falling. While there are positive trends, such as the 50% increase in the roll-out rate of wind and solar in the EU in 2022 compared to 2021, from raw materials to key…

A fully integrated ERP solution from CSB-System is delivering a complete overview of operations at Van Dijk Bakery, one of the Netherlands’ leading bakeries. The baking company said the ERP provides a single source of valuable data, full traceability, and a high level of flexibility, all of which are helping to maximise production efficiencies. Based…

The Fresh Produce Consortium, the trade association uniting the fresh produce industry, has announced the winners of its 2023 Fresh Produce Consortium Awards. The FPC Fresh Awards 2023, widely known as the Oscars of the fresh produce industry, took place at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday, September 29. Hosted by celebrity…

A snapshot poll has shown that most female tradespeople say buying workwear is difficult due to poor sizing and lack of available sizes. Screwfix has carried out a sample survey with 40 female tradespeople to uncover the challenges they face when buying clothing for their job. More than eight in ten said buying workwear is…

Image courtesy Elewit Software startup Barbara IoT is developing a tool based on edge computing to characterise the state of electrical substation elements when a trip occurs. The startup’s solution, a project in collaboration with Spanish TSO Red Eléctrica and tech platform Elewit, aims to improve insights into how and why trips occur in substations…

Baxi has launched a full suite of air source heat pump (ASHP) training courses to support heating engineers and installers, as they look to become more familiar with and qualified to install the increasingly popular technology. From understanding how air source heat pumps work to designing, installing and commissioning them, Baxi’s new courses have been…