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  • Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality

    Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality, with one in two Brits saying HSE training is skipped due to time pressure. One in ten employees fund their own health and safety training Government data reveals construction workers are most likely to suffer a work fatality Half of employees say that health and safety training…


  • Nudibranchs (sea slugs) emerge as a promising source of cancer drugs

    Brightly colored sea slugs could hold the key to tomorrow’s cancer treatments, with their diet-derived and self-made chemicals showing potent tumor-killing abilities. ​​​​​​​Review: Nudibranchs as Sources of Marine Natural Products with Antitumor Activity: A Comprehensive Review. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Sakis Lazarides / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Marine Drugs, researchers in Spain reviewed the…


  • FDF unveils toolkits as part of next phase of Ambitions 2030

    The next phase of the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Ambition 2030 initiative intends to assist cut emissions in half by 2030 throughout the agri-food supply chain. The stakes are high when it comes to sustainability because food consumption is responsible for more than 5% of the UK’s total carbon emissions, half of the Plastic…


  • FDF’s toolkits form part of next phase of Ambitions 2030

    The next phase of the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Ambition 2030 initiative intends to assist cut emissions in half by 2030 throughout the agri-food supply chain. The stakes are high when it comes to sustainability because food consumption is responsible for more than 5% of the UK’s total carbon emissions, half of the Plastic…


  • Loma Systems officially launches UK Loma Online Training Academy

    In the UK, Loma Systems has formally opened its Loma Online Training Academy, which gives clients an intelligent and sustainable approach to team training. Companies can now upskill employees while maintaining compliance and maximising the effectiveness of their inspection systems. The online academy offers a wide selection of operator, supervisor, and quality assurance courses, developed…


  • Defect of the Month – Dendrites: A Hidden Threat to PCB Reliability

    Dendrites can cause failure of printed circuit board assemblies. Dendrites can form on printed circuits, on components underneath solder mask or under conformal coating. [embedded content] Hello my name is Bob Willis and welcome to Defect of the Month. Every month I create a video guide featuring one particular type of defect hopefully explain how…


  • Drinktec 2025: GNT to present plant-based Exberry shades

    At Drinktec 2025 (September 15-19, Munich, Germany), GNT will showcase the versatility of its plant-based Exberry hues with a variety of visually striking beverages. Exberry hues are derived from non-GMO plants, fruits, and vegetables. They can be utilised to satisfy customer expectations for natural ingredient lists while producing a full range of vivid hues in…


  • Wangen Pumps enhances design of TWIN NG pump

    The dependable TWIN NG pump from Wangen Pumps has been improved in design, greatly increasing its performance and lowering maintenance needs. For clients in food manufacturing industries, Wangen Pump said the outcome is a tested sanitary pumping solution that works better for longer periods of time, increasing uptime and lowering lifecycle costs. Martin Stümpfle, product…


  • Brady launches barcode readers with 99.995% accuracy

    Brady Corporation, a worldwide specialist in industrial identification, launches a range of new industrial barcode readers that achieve 99.995% reading accuracy. Brady´s new barcode readers are designed to improve data accuracy and can share data via most prominent industrial protocols. 99.995% accuracy All 3 barcode readers, the V4500, V3200 and V2200, offer extremely high barcode…


  • Inovaxe to Demo Intelligent Material Handling Solutions at FIEE Brazil 2025 in Partnership with Plottec

    Inovaxe, a global leader in innovative material handling and inventory control systems, is excited to announce its participation in FIEE Brazil 2025, taking place September 9–12 at the São Paulo Expo. Inovaxe will be exhibiting at booth L40 alongside its new Brazilian sales partner, Plottec, showcasing its cutting-edge intelligent storage solutions. FIEE Brazil marks Inovaxe’s…