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  • M.E.A. Tec Enhances Quality and Efficiency with Arcadia Galileo Incoming System

    M.E.A. Tec Inc., a family-owned electronic contract manufacturer based in Montreal, Canada, has built its reputation on craftsmanship, quality, and highly personalized service. Since 1995, the company has provided a complete range of EMS solutions, from PCB prototyping and programming to turnkey system assembly, mechanical builds, cable harness production, and functional PCB testing. Whether delivering…


  • See Every Detail: Aven Brings New Inspector UV Magnifying Lamp to SMTA Utah Expo & Tech Forum

    Aven will showcase its new Inspector™ UV Magnifying Lamp at the upcoming SMTA Utah Expo & Tech Forum, taking place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park. Designed for today’s high-reliability manufacturing environments, the Inspector™ UV brings together magnification, illumination, and digital imaging in one streamlined system. It combines a…


  • European workers embrace automation as cobot optimism rises

    Automation sentiment is shifting across Europe. New research shows 84 percent of employees view robotics positively, as collaborative robots (cobots) become central to workforce and productivity strategies.


  • Jameson, Ginger Ale & Lime returns to RTD shelves with larger format

    Jameson Irish Whiskey is making a strategic re-entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) market, bringing back its popular Jameson, Ginger Ale & Lime cans. This time, however, the brand is scaling up, rolling out the fan-favourite mixed drink in a larger 330ml format, replacing the previous 250ml size. The move, driven by parent company Pernod Ricard,…


  • ABB to sell robotics division to SoftBank for .4 billion

    ABB will sell its global robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group for $5.4 billion. The transaction, expected to close in 2026, marks one of the largest robotics takeovers in history and signals ABB’s strategic exit from advanced automation manufacturing.


  • Flagship Ulster University capital build project procurement opportunity now live

    Supported by a wider €44.5m investment from the Government of Ireland, through the Shared Island Fund, the landmark campus building project will expand teaching and student services in Derry~Londonderry. Ulster University is committed to advancing educational excellence through centres of excellence that will expand access to education by creating vibrant and innovative spaces that enhance…


  • UCSF team uncovers breakthrough immunotherapy for colon cancer liver metastases

    Advanced colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in young American men and the second highest worldwide. In the majority of these patients, as the cancer advances it metastasizes to the liver. Despite progress in surgical therapies aimed at eradicating the cancer, many of these patients will have tumor recurrence in the liver.…


  • New national specification for local infrastructure and energy planning in GB

    Image: Buro Happold The National Energy and Environmental Data Specification (NEEDS) project aims to provide a standardised approach to digitising of energy and environmental masterplanning in GB. The project, which was commissioned by the five local net zero hubs in England and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, is planned to…


  • Arduino UNO Q combines a powerful microprocessor with a dedicated microcontroller for innovative development capabilities DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, announces the just-released Arduino® UNO Q is available for preorder through the DigiKey website. The cutting-edge new generation of development boards combines a powerful microprocessor with graphic acceleration and a…


  • Security is dominant driver of energy transition says DNV

    Image credit: Seagul – Pixabay Security is one of the dominant drivers of energy transition, with emissions forecast to be 1-2% lower per year due to the implementation of energy security policy. This is according to DNV’s latest iteration of its Energy Transition Outlook, which highlights that despite policy reversals in the US, the global…