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  • Norwegian DSO Lede to use GridEyes for AI-based vegetation management

    StormGeo and Lede leadership meeting, June 2025. From left to right: David Nordberg (StormGeo), Espen Martinsen (StormGeo), Morten Gøytil (Lede), Gaute Gjerpen (Lede), Carsten Torbergsen (StormGeo), and Christer Hansen Eriksen (StormGeo). Image courtesy StormGeo Norwegian grid operator Lede will use GridEyes, an AI-powered and satellite-based solution, to modernise vegetation management and strengthen grid resilience. The…


  • PaperSeal Pressed MAP tray joins award-winning Graphic Packaging line

    PaperSeal Pressed is a novel invention from Graphic Packaging International that combines the high performance advantages of a secure hermetic seal for modified atmosphere packaging applications with the affordability of a pressed paperboard tray. This breakthrough expands the company’s award-winning PaperSeal tray portfolio, complementing existing solutions like PaperSeal Original and PaperSeal Shape to offer a…


  • New governance for energy sector digitalisation in GB

    Image: 123RF The UK national standards body BSI has been appointed to take on the role of governing essential standards to digitalise the country’s energy sector. With its appointment by regulator Ofgem, BSI will act as the governance body for the Common Information Model (CIM), which is required to be adopted by all network companies…


  • One-stage hybrid operation improves safety in treating hypervascular brain and spinal tumors

    Hypervascular tumors of the brain and spinal cord pose serious challenges for neurosurgeons due to their dense blood vessel networks, which can lead to heavy bleeding and increased surgical risk. In a new decade-long study, researchers at Beijing Tiantan Hospital demonstrated that performing endovascular embolization and microsurgical removal in a single session known as a…


  • Government moves in on Liberty Steel’s South Yorkshire plants

    The government has stepped in to take control of Liberty Steel’s speciality steel operations in South Yorkshire after the High Court ruled the business insolvent. Around 1,450 jobs at Rotherham and Stocksbridge have been placed under the oversight of the Official Receiver and restructuring firm Teneo, who have been appointed to manage the sites and…


  • Grote Company’s servo depositor marries precision and speed

    Grote Company, a manufacturer of top–quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced its Servo Depositor machine, designed to accurately and consistently deposit all types of condiments, liquids and particulates on prepared food lines. Easy to maintain and operate, the depositor provides precise volume and placement control, with deposit rates of up to 100 per minute…


  • It’s The Dog’s Sub-brand launches a second gut health treat

    Buoyed by the far-reaching appetite for its dog treat It’s The Dog’s offering over an extensive nine-month trial, The Protein Ball company has decided to go all in establishing its pioneering peanut butter protein-rich treats, It’s The Dog’s as a leading voice within the pet’s functional treats fixture. Making its PATS debut this September, It’s…


  • Energy Vault and Astor Enerji sign global BESS and transformer supply chain agreement

    Image courtesy Energy Vault (via Business Wire) Energy Vault and Astor Enerji have signed an agreement to deploy battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions for projects in Romania and for the provision of transformer and high-voltage tech for projects in the US, Australia and Europe. Under the agreement, Energy Vault will supply B-VAULT BESS solutions…


  • Drinktec 2025: Sidel’s ground-breaking solutions for PET, can, and glass

    With the launch of revolutionary laser blowing technology and an array of new PET, can, and glass packaging options, Sidel will usher in a new era of packaging at drinktec 2025. Visitors to this premier event in Munich September 15-19 (Hall A6 – booth 361), will discover new ways to tackle the most pressing challenges…


  • Iberdrola backs quantum computing in Basque Country

    Image credit: Iberdrola Iberdrola’s Spanish subsidiary, Iberdrola España, and the Basque government have sealed a partnership to drive quantum technology in the Basque Country. The long-term agreement between Iberdrola España and the Basque government’s Department of Science, Universities and Innovation is focused on carrying out research into the application of quantum computing in different areas…