
Image courtesy Elewit Project ViSynC combines the two forms of energy storage systems and will be connected to the Spanish transmission grid to enable ‘synchronous grid-forming’ services. Electric services company Redeia, Spanish electric utility Red Eléctrica and Redeia’s tech platform Elewit announced the project, which combines and optimises lithium-ion and supercapacitor technologies, to provide multiple…

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the launch of its new MedTech Beyond video series. Sponsored by NXP® Semiconductors and RECOM Power, the three-part video series dives into how medical devices are evolving and allowing for faster and more…

Image courtesy 123rf According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, energy efficiency actions, such as the use of smart building energy management systems, switching to EV fleets and using heat pumps, can result in global cost savings of approximately $437 billion. According to the Movement – a global forum of more than 400 organisations, such as…

Image: 123rf The European Commission has recommended revisions to the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) plan to enable it to make a greater contribution to the European Green Deal, REPowerEU and Green Deal Industrial Plan goals. In particular, there needs to be revisions to the objectives and the governance and working group structures and countries need…

Workflow automation specialist, Intoware, has launched a new industry podcast to aid businesses embarking on a digital transformation journey. ‘Digital Transformation Bytes’ is available via Spotify and explores the benefits of digitalisation across sectors including manufacturing, engineering and MRO. It will also include exclusive interviews with companies who’ve already undertaken steps towards digital systems and…

Ulma Packaging has recently supplied East London-based sausage manufacturer, Delenco Foods, with its third Super Chik stretch wrapper. The investment came after the family-run business experienced downtime with one of its older machines. Established in 1957, Delenco Foods is known for supplying high-quality lamb, poultry, and beef products in natural or collagen casings to retail…

Image: 123RF.com E.ON is collaborating with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) on planning applications for emobility and space exploration with quantum computing. As applications become increasingly complex they can soon reach the limits of classical computers necessitating a switch to quantum computing. Such is the case with E.ON’s investigations into vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems to enable…

Hello, my name’s Bob Willis, and welcome to Defect of the Month. Every month I take the opportunity of looking at process defects as I have for the last few years, and provide a video explaining one of those defects. Hopefully you’ll find it useful and interesting, and of course, pass on information to some…

VDMA special show on sensors in electronics manufacturing and quantum technology in power electronics Three forums as a platform for exchange and discourse Presentation of the productronica innovation award in six categories productronica – the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production – will start in Munich in a few weeks’ time. From…

Image courtesy 123rf The British energy company Centrica has found in a commissioned report that queues for new energy projects seeking to connect to the transmission grid are being blocked by ‘phantom’ project developers – those who may not have land rights and haven’t applied for planning consents. According to the report by Charles River…