
Acetaminophen is one of the most common painkillers and is found in hundreds of different medications. While safe at recommended doses, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver injury in the U.S. Now, researchers propose that a new molecule has the potential to treat acetaminophen-induced liver injury (AILI) and other inflammatory conditions. They…
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is calling for experienced pipefitters and mechanical technicians to help shape the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for pipefitting and mechanical disciplines. The review of the Installing Plant and Systems – Mechanical and Pipefitting NOS will inform all training, tests and qualifications in those disciplines. As the standard-setting organisation…

Image courtesy 123rf The number of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) is forecast to increase from 4.5 million at the end of 2024 to 12.3 million in 2029, Berg Insight concludes in a new report. According to the market research provider in their report, The Home Energy Management Systems Market, 4.5 million systems were installed…

OMC, a pioneer in optoelectronics design & manufacture, is investing to introduce innovative cobot technology onto its fibre optic production line in Cornwall. Following a research project with a local robotics lab and trials at its production facility, OMC is now deploying the first of several collaborative robots (cobots), designed to work safely alongside human…

Ruggedised for use in extreme industrial applications Conventional threaded or hydraulic-style staple coupling Weald Electronics, a major UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories, announces the availability of the LMG Heavy Duty range of circular connectors. The connectors are designed for use in harsh or hazardous environments such as geophysical, mining, marine and petrochemical applications…

BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, will exhibit at the upcoming SMTA Michigan Expo & Tech Forum on Tuesday, August 19 in Livonia, MI, and the SMTA Ohio Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, August 21 in Independence, OH. BTU will discuss its Aurora reflow…

Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, will exhibit at the SMTA Long Island Expo & Tech Forum on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Marriott Melville Long Island in Melville, NY. Attendees are invited to visit the CE3S booth to learn how the company’s tailored supply chain…

In a world of shrinking batch sizes, ever-changing designs, and increasing product complexity, electronics manufacturers face unprecedented pressure to stay agile without sacrificing quality or throughput. Essemtec’s PUMA Ultra All-in-One platform is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By combining high-speed dispensing, component placement, inspection, and smart material management within a single compact system, our…

Brutons the Bakers, in Cardiff, has installed a Berto VMI mixer from European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) to replace a 25-year-old mixer with an efficient new solution. Through its seven retail shops and online storefront, Brutons the Bakers has been serving a vast range of bread, pastry products and cakes to the region since 1898.…

As food brands navigate the regulatory shift and consumer demand for healthier products, Lionel Hitchen is offering its miso flavour, which supports salt reduction targets, boosts flavour perception, and aligns with the umami trend dominating new product development. Lionel Hitchen’s miso flavour stands out as a key component in the context of modern flavour development…