
Research is highlighting the benefits of recent trade talks for food and drink producers and indicates that there are chances to increase the amount of UK exports. In Q1, the value of food and drink exports to non-EU nations increased by 10.5% as food producers benefited from easier access to expanding international markets. For example,…

GEA launches new high-speed bake extruder, GEA Bake Extruder. Source: GEA Posted: 16 June 2025 Share this page GEA has introduced a precision-engineered system for high-volume and high-speed applications in the baking industry. Designed to meet the evolving demands of medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers, the extruder delivers high flexibility, productivity, and hygienic operation, whether…

This map is a visualization for the cost of running the grid as measured by a score which calculates the cost in terms of thousands of euros per Gigawatt Hour (K€/GWh) where a lower cost per GWh, indicated by a light blue colouring, indicates a better score. Grey indicates insufficient publicly available data to derive…

Hive Mind has taken a second significant step for “classic drinks rethought” with the highly anticipated launch of its Sparkling Meads in Marks & Spencer. This comes right after the company’s recent four-strong Honeyade launch, which aimed to put its weight behind the all-natural soft drinks debate while putting best-in-class British honey back on the…

Results of a new survey of UK timber frame manufacturers, published today by MEDITE SMARTPLY and the Structural Timber Association, reveal a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders — and diminishing clarity about how to meet it. The full report of results, Framing the future: The state of timber frame construction, is available now…

Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is excited to announce the release of the Sayaka SAM-CT34XZ Twin-Table Router, the newest addition to its lineup of high-precision PCB depaneling solutions. This next-generation system stands out from conventional routers with its innovative bottom-side cutting capability, making it ideal for complex…

While Surface Mount Technology (SMT) dominates today’s electronics manufacturing headlines, Robotas Technologies Ltd. continues to lead the charge in advancing Through-Hole Technology (THT) assembly. With decades of experience and innovation behind it, Robotas offers intelligent solutions that meet modern production challenges, including its flagship Mascot System and advanced VERIFY inspection module. As many manufacturers phase…

Semi-Kinetics, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services, is proud to announce it has won the Emerging Growth Award at the 30th Annual ACG Orange County Awards, held May 29, 2025 at the Irvine Marriott. Selected from more than 100 nominated companies, Semi-Kinetics stood out in the Emerging Growth category, which honors middle-market businesses that…

Techcon, part of OK International and Dover, and a global leader in precision fluid dispensing technologies, today announced the world-wide launch of their new line of Techcon Side-by-Side (SBS) Dispensing Cartridges. The Techcon Side-by-Side Cartridge is a precise metering container for packaging and dispensing 2-component (2K) adhesives and sealants. Techcon SBS line is initially offered…

Image credit: Polar Night Energy Finnish energy storage developer Polar Night Energy has built an industrial-scale sand battery in the municipality of Pornainen for the Loviisan Lämpö’s district heating network. The new sand battery, claimed to be the world’s largest, delivers 1MW of thermal power and offers a storage capacity of 100MWh. The project is…