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  • Heraeus Electronics Showcases Sustainable Semiconductor Materials at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025

    Heraeus Electronics, a leading global supplier of semiconductor materials, will exhibit at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, spotlighting its sustainable and high-performance solutions for advanced packaging. This year’s participation is especially meaningful as Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd celebrates 40 years of operations—marking four decades of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer collaboration in the region. As…


  • SP Manufacturing Honored with 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award Highlighting Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

    SP Manufacturing (SPM), a leader in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), is proud to announce that it has been honored with the 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award. This award highlights the company’s focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across its operations. Presented by one of SP Manufacturing’s valued customers, the award recognizes consistent performance…


  • Stannol Welcomes James Wertin as Director of Technical Sales and Solutions – North America

    Stannol, a leader in soldering technology, is proud to announce the appointment of James Wertin as Director of Technical Sales and Solutions – North America. With more than 40 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, James brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, process engineering expertise, and a proven track record in…


  • Amcor and the Metsä Group collaborate to create a bio-based tray for demanding food packaging

    Amcor Metsa packaging with steak in tray. Image credit: Amcor Posted: 12 May 2025 Share this page A partnership combining Metsä Group’s three-dimensional moulded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto, with Amcor’s advanced film liners aims to create laminated bio-based trays suitable for various food packaging, including modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Combining Metsä Group’s wood-based moulded fibre…


  • Ishida Europe introduces QX-800 tray sealer for high-volume production lines

    The QX-800 is a new tray sealer from Ishida Europe that uses the most recent technology to address performance and efficiency issues in tray sealing applications. Specifically developed for high-volume production lines and increased throughput, the Ishida QX-800 tray sealer puts efficiency, smart intelligence and sustainability at the core of its compact design. The machine…


  • Advantech Showcases Hardware and Software IoT Portfolio to Optimize BESS Performance and Security at Battery Forum Poland 2025

    Industrial IoT pioneer Advantech will exhibit at Battery Forum Poland, using the event to highlight how its extensive IIoT and edge solutions portfolio enables smarter, more reliable, and secure energy systems. With a complete ecosystem of industrial hardware and software, Advantech empowers energy solution providers to build future-ready systems with minimal integration risks. At stand D1.20b,…


  • Dash Water unveils newest flavour

    DASH Water – the makers of simple, real fruit-infused soft drinks – is excited to launch its latest flavour that’s sure to be the pick of the bunch: Cherry. Landing with a splash this May, DASH Cherry is bursting with the natural, sweet-tart taste of ripe cherries in every sip. And with no sugar, sweeteners or calories, this charming cherry fizz is twice as nice.…


  • Construction underway on 765MW BESS in Georgia, US

    Georgia Power breaks ground at the McGrau Ford Battery Facility in Cherokee County on April 4, 2025. This 530MW battery energy storage system will consist of two phases, approved in the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and 2023 IRP Update. Courtesy: Georgia Power In the US, Georgia Power has started construction on new battery energy…


  • Electric boat bidirectional charging showcased in UK

    Image courtesy Aqua superPower EV charging network company Aqua superPower has unveiled bidirectional charging technology in the UK for electric boats. Demonstrated at the University of Plymouth, the company is calling their Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) a pioneering showcase and important step towards the adoption of electric boats, supported by Vessel-to-Grid infrastructure. Bidirectional…


  • Universities partner with Made Smarter to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers

    University of Salford joins Manchester Metropolitan University to empower and inspire 40 new companies The University of Salford has joined forces with Manchester Metropolitan University to equip more SME manufacturers with the strategies and skills needed to thrive in the digital age. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital…