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DISTRON CORPORATION, a leading U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturer, has installed a new fully integrated conformal coating and curing line. The production cell combines three state-of-the-art SCS systems — the PrecisionCoat VI, PrecisionCure TC (IR), and PrecisionCure UVC (MUV) — creating a streamlined, automated solution that improves quality, efficiency, and consistency across the coating process. The…
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Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTI), a leading IPC training group, is excited to announce the launch of its new Introduction to X-ray Inspection course. This three-hour class is designed to give students a clear understanding of X-ray inspection technology and its critical role in electronics manufacturing. The course covers X-ray fundamentals, system operation, and common…
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Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA8T2 microcontroller (MCU) group for high-end motor control. Based on a 1 GHz Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor with an optional 250 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, the RA8T2 devices deliver an unmatched level of performance to address real-time control of high-end motors in…
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Image courtesy 123rf Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) judges that the country’s energy system is well-protected against the sequence of events that led to April’s blackout in Iberia. In a new paper reflecting on the April 28 blackout in Spain and Portugal, the NESO states that it has worked with the energy sector to…
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Homes England and Vistry Group have announced a new long-term joint venture to accelerate the delivery of large-scale housing developments across England. The venture, named Hestia, will be backed by a combined £150 million of capital investment from Homes England and Vistry. Its focus will be on bringing forward major mixed-tenure communities at pace and…
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Two of Europe’s leading beverage industry associations, Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, have jointly launched the Deposit Return System (DRS) Playbook, a strategic guide designed to help drink producers, bottlers, and retailers navigate upcoming EU-wide packaging legislation. With mandatory DRS implementation deadlines approaching across multiple member states, the Playbook offers…
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As global leaders gather for Climate Week, a new development is set to redefine how the food industry approaches its sustainability goals. LRQA is urging food businesses to prepare for the introduction of ISO 14060, the world’s first international standard for net-zero emissions. This new voluntary standard will establish a clear, globally accepted definition for…
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In a major step forward for sustainable food packaging, Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, has announced the industrial testing of its new Muoto Laminated Fibre series — a hybrid moulded fibre tray designed to meet the rigorous demands of meat, poultry, and ready meal applications. Developed in partnership with Amcor, the solution…
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Solar Foods’ microbial protein Solein is emerging as one of the most disruptive ingredient innovations in the food industry — and its latest application in mayonnaise production could reshape how manufacturers think about cost, functionality, and sustainability. The company has filed a patent for a novel use of Solein in mayonnaise, demonstrating its ability to…
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Amcor has stated that one of the best-selling Polish ketchup brands, Kotlin, chose its Sava Flip Top closure because of its lightweight and easy-to-use design. Produced by Maspex, one of the biggest food and beverage producers in Central and Eastern Europe, Kotlin is a contemporary brand with a long history that is well-known for its…
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