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In an effort to reduce chronic diseases and raise vital public funds, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on nations to implement health taxes that would increase the real prices of alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035. The “3 by 35” Initiative comes at a time when, according to…
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The UK is going through a quiet but important change in its industries, from logistics and warehousing to precision manufacturing. The sun is powering this change. Solar panels are no longer just a way to be more environmentally friendly; they are now an operational asset because energy costs are going up, carbon reduction commitments are…
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Lesley O’Connor, founder SupergridEurope. Image: SupergridEurope SupergridEurope is a new, independent Brussels-based think tank dedicated to accelerating the realisation of a pan-European electricity supergrid. Founded and launched by the Irish think tank Trifecta Energy, SupergridEurope seeks to advocate for coordinated EU grid policies, including reforms of governance, grid planning and market mechanisms, to deliver a…
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Alpro has introduced a new Alpro Kids product line to provide kids with scrumptious and nourishing plant-based options in response to parents’ worries about healthy eating The plant-based company said the new range includes an oat-based drink available in chocolate flavour, a strawberry-flavoured soya drink, and soya-based alternatives to yogurt available in vanilla and strawberry flavours.…
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In response to evolving manufacturing environments—from PCBA lines to cleanrooms, service centers, and educational labs—Renex Group has significantly upgraded its REECO industrial furniture configurator. This digital tool, integral to Renex’s modular furniture ecosystem, now includes new components, refined visual capabilities, and enhanced localization for North American users, simplifying the design of purpose-built workspaces. Renex has…
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ViTrox, which aims to be the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company, is proud to announce the appointment of Maxim SMT as its new Sales Channel Partner in India, effective 1st June 2025. Under this partnership, Maxim SMT will represent ViTrox’s comprehensive portfolio in India, covering SMT PCBA and Semiconductor Vision Inspection Solutions. Founded in 2008,…
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Panasonic Industry has recently introduced the ASQD1 series of Seal Type Sliding Switches, a new state-of-the-art line of micro switches designed for enhanced reliability and efficiency across various applications. The durable ASQD1 series components benefit from dual internal circuits, allowing for failure detection, redundant circuit design, and two-step detection due to its flexible circuit setup.…
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Naprotek, LLC, a leading provider of mission-critical electronics technology solutions, today announced that James Eisenhaure has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30. Eisenhaure has been serving as interim CFO since earlier this year and now formally steps into the role. During his interim tenure, Eisenhaure played a key role in leading the company through the successful closeout of its…
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Anglia Components has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Winslow Adaptics, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of IC sockets, adapters and semiconductor hardware. The product range includes fully customised adapters for obsolescence management, test and development tools and many industry-standard interconnect devices. Comments David Pearson, Anglia’s Technical Director: “Winslow…
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Competition winner MTC student Grace Peckett, sees trophy design come to life at Enginuity Skills Awards. Pictured with Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for FANUC UK. A competition run by FANUC UK for students to design and manufacture trophies for the Enginuity Skills Awards has been won by MTC student Grace Peckett. Celebrating the best…
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