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  • Iberdrola appoints US business chief Pedro Azagra as group CEO

    Pedro Azagra. Image courtesy Iberdrola Electric utility giant Iberdrola has appointed Pedro Azagra as its group chief executive officer (CEO), who until now has held the position of CEO of Avangrid, the Group’s US subsidiary. With the appointment, Azagra becomes second-in-command of the group behind executive chairman Ignacio Sanchez Galan, who has led the company…


  • Electricity networks a ‘frontier’ sector in UK Industrial Strategy

    Image courtesy 123rf Electricity networks in the UK have been listed as one of many ‘frontier’ sectors that the UK government is prioritising in their new Industrial Strategy. The landmark plan, developed by the UK government alongside industry, trade unions, and workers across the UK, aims to create a policy roadmap that will drive economic…


  • Mouser Electronics Awarded Distributor of the Year Honours from OMRON Electronic Components for Fifth Consecutive Year

    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has announced it has been named 2024 E-Catalog Distributor of the Year by OMRON Electronic Components. This is the fifth consecutive year that Mouser has been named the digital award winner. As part of the recognition package of the…


  • Arch and Jabil Build on Past Success and Expand Strategic Collaboration to Deliver AI-Guided Actions Across Global Factory Operations

    Arch Systems, a leader in manufacturing data and AI solutions, today announced an expanded and unique strategic collaboration with Jabil Inc., a leading engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider. Building on prior success in global connectivity and advanced analytics in surface mount technology (SMT), the expansion brings AI-guided action systems more broadly across Jabil’s…


  • Silanna Semiconductor SL2002 Laser Driver ICs Enable Smaller, More-Efficient Rangefinders That Run Off 3 V Coin Cell Batteries

    Silanna Semiconductor, a global leader in analog innovation, has announced the release of the SL2002, the second breakthrough product in its FirePower™ family of laser driver ICs. The SL2002 has been optimized for low-voltage operation in small-form-factor systems, enabling powerful laser performance from a standard 3V battery supply. In doing so, the SL2002 sets a…


  • Manufacturing World Tokyo 2025 Conference Program is Now Live

    The much-anticipated Manufacturing World Tokyo Conference Programis now live for the three-day event at Makuhari Messe from July 9–11, 2025, offering expert insights, world-class innovations, and real-world case studies that delve into the future of manufacturing. 150+ Sessions, Infinite Insights   The 2025 program is bigger and bolder, featuring over 150 lectures that cover every…


  • Have your say and WIN a Raspberry Pi!

    For a new report, Microelectronics UK is gathering insights from engineers  like you at the cutting edge of electronics. Your input is vital, and you’ll be given a complimentary VIP pass to Microelectronics UK Expo in September, plus a chance to win the latest Raspberry Pi computer. 📝 Take the 3-minute survey here »


  • Global cuisine and ‘wow’ moments on show at the 2025 British Frozen Food Awards

    Marks & Spencer, Destiny Foods, Daregal Gourmet Ltd and itsu [grocery] were among the biggest winners at the 37th annual British Frozen Food Awards, held last in Thursday 19 June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Hosted by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the awards celebrate the very best in frozen food innovation, quality…


  • Portions and mindful snacking are priorities for global consumers

    According to new results from Mondelēz International’s sixth annual State of Snacking survey, consumers worldwide are making the most of their snacking moments by savouring flavour, taste, and texture while making sure they are completely present. Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the State of Snacking survey tracks snacking behaviours among thousands of consumers…


  • GBR needs an engineering strategy

    Listen to this article The creation of Great British Railways (GBR) to eliminate industry fragmentation by bringing track and train together has been universally welcomed. Yet it is taking some time to achieve this. Following problems implementing the 2018 timetable, Keith Williams was tasked with recommending a new industry structure. His report recommended the creation…