
Image courtesy 123rf The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant to the Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP) to rehabilitate damaged transmission lines and transformer substations. With the financing, SEEP will rehabilitate critical power infrastructure such as damaged transmission lines and transformer substations, while assisting with the development of the electricity sector and building…

Investment in industrial automation is growing strongly in Europe with the automotive industry still leading the way, according to findings from the International Federation of Robotics. The total number of industrial robots installed in the industry in 2024 was 23,000, the second-best result in five years. “The European automotive sector is the region’s strongest customer…

ABB has launched a new LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor platform that it says will is transform industrial operations worldwide by offering a forward-thinking solution that meets current needs and also anticipates future industry demands. The platform is said to have groundbreaking efficiency, versatility, robustness, and compact design, delivering he benefits of a high-efficiency motor…

Food Matters Live, the UK’s premier event connecting the food and nutrition ingredients industry with the innovators shaping the future of food and drink, will return to Central London on 3-4 June 2026. It will be one of the first major events held at Olympia’s newly redeveloped International Convention Centre, marking the start of a…

Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant, is about to turn dessert as we know it on its head with the launch of a brand-new, boundary-breaking Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Landing on menus across all Banana Tree restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June), this limited-edition dish is set to spark serious debate, delight curious diners, and…

Scienscope International is pleased to announce the appointment of FHP Reps as its new manufacturers’ representative. FHP Reps will cover Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, providing regional sales and support for Scienscope’s full line of innovative inspection solutions. FHP Reps brings decades of experience in the electronics assembly industry, with a strong reputation for…

SMarTsol, a company founded in 2012 and dedicated to providing high-tech equipment and services for industries such as electronics, automotive, and renewable energy, announces a strategic alliance with HIKMICRO, a commercial leader in thermal imaging cameras. Formalized in May, this collaboration strengthens SMarTsol’s portfolio by integrating comprehensive solutions in advanced inspection technologies. Through this alliance,…

Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a leading provider of custom electronics manufacturing solutions, today announced the recent implementation of the Vorne XL real-time production monitoring system. This strategic move is designed to improve job time tracking, identify bottlenecks in real time, and increase overall production efficiency on the factory floor. By enhancing process control and operational…

PINC, the venture arm of global food corporation Paulig, together with The Food Tech Lab and PolarVentures, has spearheaded a €2.73 million investment round in Swedish AgriTech startup BlueRedGold. With the help of cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence, the business will expedite the creation of the first scalable indoor saffron farming system in history. The investment…

Sensient Flavours & Extracts has announced the release of BioSymphony, a line of natural flavours made using only the best ingredients found in nature. According to Sensient Flavours & Extracts, BioSymphony provides genuine, powerful flavour solutions to satisfy the changing demands of beverage and food producers. “We like to call it ‘complexification’,” says Steve Morris, president…