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  • Young’s Seafood goes big on flavour to rejuvenate breaded fish

    Young’s, Britain’s leading seafood brand, is expanding its core range with the launch of two flavour-packed breaded frozen fish products, as it looks to reinvigorate and drive growth in the breaded fish category. The breaded fish category has been in decline over the past year, with value down 11.6% and volume down 10.7% (source: Nielsen,…


  • Unconform launces three cold brew coffees with nootropic upsides

    Unconform, a pioneering disruptor within the UK’s burgeoning cold brew movement is broadening its flavour horizons this May with three stylish, vegan brews that blend the sublime taste of meticulously soaked, top drawer Arabica beans with healthier living nootropics. Flat White with Ashwagandha, Ginkgo Bilboa & Vitamin 12 Salted Caramel Latte with Inulin and Turmeric…


  • Can an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy approach help meet projected record demand in the US?

    Data centre photo. Courtesy Microsoft. Energy demand in the US is projected to increase 50% over the next 25 years, according to a new study conducted by PA Consulting and released by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). The study, A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future, found that “record” growth in data centre demand…


  • Smarter tooling with sensors

    The benefit of ASICs in intelligent tooling applications ~ From detecting tool wear to enabling automatic tool changes, sensors play a vital role in the implementation of smart tooling methodologies for CNC machines. But how can manufacturers ensure that these sensors are up to scratch? In this article, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and…


  • Advanced PMIC for High-Performance AI, Industrial Computing and Data Center Applications

    The rapid integration of AI into industrial, computing and data center applications is fueling a growing demand for more efficient and advanced power management solutions. Microchip Technology announces the MCP16701, a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) designed to meet the needs of high-performance MPU and FPGA designers. The MCP16701 integrates eight 1.5A buck converters that…


  • E-Tronix to Host BTU Webinar on Solder Reflow Oven Fundamentals and Thermal Profiling Approaches

    E-tronix, a Stromberg Company, is excited to announce an upcoming webinar in collaboration withBTU. The “Solder Reflow Oven Fundamentals and Thermal Profiling Approaches” session will take place on Thursday, April 17, at 1:00 PM CDT and will be presented by industry expert Bob Bouchard. This comprehensive webinar will provide valuable insights into reflow oven technology.…


  • KOA Speer Introduces High Power, Wide Termination, High Precision, Metal Thin Film Chip Resistors – WN73H Series

    KOA Speer Electronics newest offering is the high power-precision WN73H series metal thin film chip resistor, designed to meet the demanding requirements of high heat and high moisture applications. These reverse geometry resistors pack power ratings of 0.3W in a 0306 package and 1W in a 0612. Resistance values range from 10Ω ~ 100kΩ, with…


  • Greek energy supplier Optimus Energy taps emsys for virtual power plant

    Image courtesy emsys Greek aggregate energy supplier Optimus Energy has contracted emsys VPP, a German service provider, to supply its virtual power plant (VPP) for trading renewable energy in Greece’s wholesale electricity and balancing market. With a portfolio of nearly 4GW of solar and wind power, Optimus Energy holds a leading market position in Greece,…


  • AI in the energy sector – growing energy demand but potential to transform it

    Image couresy 123rf The wide range of potential impacts of AI in the energy sector, both its growing energy consumption and its ability to transform the sector, are the focus of a new report from the IEA. The challenge for AI is essentially two-fold – one its fast growing energy consumption as data centres burgeon…


  • Cetec ERP to Exhibit at Del Mar Electronics Show, Showcasing Its All-in-One ERP Solution for Electronics Assemblers

    Cetec ERP is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at Booth 524 during the Del Mar Electronics Show, taking place April 23-24, 2025 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, CA. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore how Cetec ERP’s all-in-one platform is transforming the way electronics manufacturers (PCBA & cable/wire harness assemblers)…