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Image courtesy 123RF.com US utility Xcel Energy wants to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota to optimise the state’s energy grid. The pioneering plan called CapacityConnect will see the utility, together with Sparkfund, deploy up to 200MW of distributed battery storage by 2028. The batteries will be located at various strategic locations, such…
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Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, and Connect Tech, a hardware design and manufacturing company specializing in rugged, small form factor solutions, recently partnered to host an Advanced Selective Soldering Training Course from September 23–24 at Connect Tech’s facility in Ontario, Canada. The two-day program drew participants from across the United…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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.
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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