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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation seeking views on reforms to modernise the environmental permitting framework for the industry and energy sectors. The consultation which runs until 21 October 2025 sets out a number of regulatory reforms to support innovation in emerging technologies, streamline permitting and provide the…
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Fluke Corporation has launched a new addition to its 55XX multi-product calibrator series with the Fluke 5530A Basic Multi-Product Calibrator. The 5530A is designed for calibration and metrology technicians, targeting industrial calibration workloads at what is said to be a more affordable price point. A new Null Meter option has also been added to the…
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Amtech Electrocircuits, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, today announced the introduction of its proprietary automation model designed specifically for high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production environments. This breakthrough approach integrates modular robotics, intelligent process design, and in-house software platforms to deliver the flexibility and speed that traditional automation systems lack. Unlike rigid, high-volume automation lines, Amtech’s…
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Impulse Embedded Ltd, a leading provider of industrial computing and networking solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website: www.impulse-embedded.co.uk. The site improvement offers a cleaner, more intuitive experience for customers exploring and specifying industrial devices. Impulse Embedded worked closely with Venditan, a UK-based eCommerce platform and development agency, to create…
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Available through Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, are micro-circular connectors from Omnetics featuring a 0.050 inches pitch. The components are QPL approved for MIL-DTL-32139 and MIL-DTL-83513 and have been designed for new-generation electronic systems focusing on rugged performance while being highly portable and light…
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Visit Pickering Electronics in the UK Pavilion, Booth I3022/J3034, at Semicon Taiwan 2025, September 10–12, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center 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 customisable high voltage reed relays offering up to 20kV stand-off across…
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With its commitment to innovation and growth through employee development, Indium Corporation announces the promotion of Jingya Huang to Senior Manager, Marketing Communications, to continue to lead the company’s branding and promotional efforts. In her new role, Huang is responsible for the strategic direction of Indium Corporation’s global marketing communications initiatives, focusing on innovation and…
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Image: Octupus Energy Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy Group, has been appointed as a non-executive member of the UK’s Cabinet Office Board for a period of three years. Appointed by UK prime minister Keir Starmer, Jackson’s term started on 21st July 2025, less than two weeks after the UK rejected zonal pricing, opting to…
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The government has set out proposals requiring offshore wind developers to contribute directly to skills training in local communities, in a move intended to strengthen the workforce needed for the UK’s transition to clean energy. Under the plans, developers will be expected either to pay into a central skills fund or invest directly in training…
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Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have identified two specific types of brain cells that are altered in people with depression. The study, published in Nature Genetics, opens the door to developing new treatments that target these cells and deepens our understanding of depression, a leading cause of disability worldwide that affects more than 264…
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