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  • Cargill reimagines the cocoa journey to cut emissions and reduce waste

    Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, unveiling a series of interconnected investments that reduce carbon emissions, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency from cocoa origin countries in West Africa to processing hubs in Europe. Posted: 1 July 2025 Share this page Cargill has revealed a transformation of its global cocoa supply…


  • New BoVersa enclosure concept from Bopla – innovative design for wireless, embedded and instrumentation systems

    High protection class enables use in outdoor areas The innovative and advanced BoVersa enclosure concept from specialist manufacturer BOPLA offers customers an innovative modern design suitable for a wide range of applications. Flexible and customer-specific design options include a lighting concept, wireless communication and maximised cooling technology. The new enclosure can be used for applications…


  • Greece’s HEDNO taps Itron for grid edge intelligence

    Image courtesy Iskraemeco Itron has signed a contract with Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO), the sole electricity DSO in Greece, for their Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio. HEDNO will deploy Itron’s Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) system, which will manage 7.7 million meters, and Itron’s Utility IQ headend system to manage nearly…


  • Atlas Copco increases oil-free compressor selection to meet food air quality requirements

    The oil-free compressor line from Atlas Copco has grown to include units made especially to satisfy the exacting standards for dependability and air purity found in manufacturing and food processing settings. The latest additions include the ZR/ZT 30-55 FLX dual-speed rotary tooth compressors, the ZR/ZT 30-50 VSD+ rotary tooth compressors, the robust ZT 200-355 VSD+…


  • Ofgem approves £24bn energy networks investment programme

    Image: National Grid Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has given the provisional green light to an initial £24 billion ($33 billion) investment programme to upgrade and maintain the country’s energy networks. Ofgem approved the spending over the RIIO-3 period between 2026/27 and 2030/31. The lion’s share of the investment will see over £15 billion ($20.6 billion)…


  • Almost half of Generation Z Brits believe they would eat cultivated meat, Ipsos poll reveals

    Image: AdobeStock_702831824 Posted: 1 July 2025 Share this page Almost half (47%) of Generation Z Brits think they would consume cultured, or lab grown, meat products, according to recent Ipsos data from the UK. Although only one in five (21%) Baby Boomers believe they would personally eat grown meat, younger generations are far more likely…


  • The first hard honey liqueur in the UK enters the retail sector

    The Honey Thief Original Nectar 70cl (15% ABV) liqueur, produced in Yorkshire by the beverages company Nidhoggr, is fermented from sustainably and ethically sourced European honey and is available in four flavours: Pure Honey, Elderflower Nectar, Sour Cherry, and Blueberry & Blackcurrant. “Honey Thief is all about breaking the rules of traditional liqueurs,” stated Robert…


  • Seika Machinery to Showcase Sayaka CT23S Tabletop Router at SMTA Querétaro Expo

    Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Querétaro Expo, taking place on July 24, 2025, at the Centro de Congresos y Teatro Metropolitano in Querétaro, Mexico. At the event, Seika will highlight the Sayaka SAM-CT23S, a compact tabletop PCB…


  • Magnalytix and Foresite to Host Technical Webinar on SIR Testing and Functional Reliability

    Magnalytix, in collaboration with Foresite Inc., is pleased to announce an upcoming one-hour Webinar Workshop titled “Comparing SIR IPC B-52 to Umpire 41 Functional & SIR Test Method.” This session will be held on July 24, 2025, and is open to professionals in electronics manufacturing, reliability engineering, and process development seeking insights into new testing…


  • Compact design, robust construction, and versatile applications

    When reliable electrical connections are required in the smallest of spaces, binder’s M9 portfolio offers compact circular connector solutions that perform even under demanding conditions. The 702, 711, and 712 series cover a wide range of protection classes, connection types, and technical requirements – from IP40 to IP67, shielded or unshielded, field-wireable or moulded. These…