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  • Grid bottlenecks keeping 1700GW of renewables ‘in the queue’

    IEA executive director Fatih Birol. This year will see 750GW of new renewable energy capacity installed globally – but 1700GW remains “in the queue, waiting to be connected to the grid”. And that, according to Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, is one of the biggest barriers to the world tripling renewable…


  • Jim Beam unveils two new SKU’s for the UK market

    Jim Beam is set to re-launch Jim Beam Black in the UK. Featuring a seven-year-aged liquid aged in white oak barrels, Jim Beam Black offers a smoother drinking experience with notes of caramel, vanilla and rich oak, making it a versatile serve that’s equally enjoyable neat, over ice, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned.…


  • Helen Duncan, CEO, Blueshift Memory, at Microelectronics UK

    Helen Duncan, CEO, Blueshift Memory, at Microelectronics UK


  • Elmotec by E-Tronix to Showcase SolderSmart® TOP Robotic Soldering at The Assembly Show 2025

    E-tronix, a Stromberg Company, is pleased to announce its participation at The Assembly Show 2025 in Rosemont, IL, October 21st through 23rd. Exhibiting under Elmotec by E-Tronix, Booth #448, the team will highlight the SolderSmart® TOP robotic soldering system, featuring live demonstrations throughout the show. The SolderSmart® TOP robot delivers unmatched precision and repeatability for…


  • Europlacer Names Craig Brown Sales Director – Americas

    Europlacer, the global leader in flexible SMT assembly solutions, has appointed Craig Brown as Sales Director for Europlacer Americas, effective October 6, 2025. Brown brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and leadership roles within the electronics manufacturing industry. Most recently, he served as General Manager at SAKI North America, where he oversaw…


  • Industry-first 20kV customizable reed relays on show at Kyushu Semiconductor Industry Exhibition

    Pickering Electronics, the leading manufacturer of high-performance reed relays, will showcase its comprehensive range of relays for semiconductor test, including its new Series 600 customizable high voltage reed relays, offering up to 20kV stand-off across the switch contacts and up to 25kV stand-off switch to coil – at Kyushu Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2025. Pickering will…


  • Anuga showcase highlights British red meat and dairy

    Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit a combined value of £2 billion (€2.3bn) in the first half of 2025. In the first half of this year, UK red meat exports were worth £966m (€1.1bn) – up nearly 10% on the same…


  • Researchers create 5 minute test to prevent Listeria outbreaks

    University of Strathclyde research associates have developed a revolutionary food safety device that can detect deadly Listeria contamination in just five minutes, potentially preventing outbreaks of one of the world’s most lethal foodborne pathogens. Biosers, founded by research associates Hayleigh May and Andrew Callandar, secured the top Converge Challenge prize at this year’s Converge Awards, earning…


  • Deputy first minister visits Germany in support of Welsh food and drink

    Deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, has visited the world’s largest food and drink trade show in Anuga, Germany, as the industry bids to continue its growth on a global stage. The latest figures show that the value of Welsh food and drink exports has grown…


  • Industry First—Anritsu Launches Evaluation Solution for “Hybrid eCall” Automotive Emergency Call System

    ANRITSU CORPORATION has launched an evaluation solution for the “Hybrid eCall”, advanced automotive emergency call system, marking an industry first*1. Hybrid eCall seamlessly integrates high-speed 4G (LTE) communications with conventional 2G (GSM/GPRS) and 3G (W-CDMA) networks, ensuring uninterrupted emergency connectivity regardless of location. This solution facilitates the efficient and reliable development of Hybrid eCall compatible…