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  • Weald Electronics LMR Series Rack and Panel Connectors offer alternative to now obsolete ITW RED range

    Robust connector system specifically designed for demanding environments Form, fit and function replacement for ITW McMurdo RED range  The LMR Series of rack and panel connectors from Weald Electronics provide a form, fit and function alternative to the ITW McMurdo Connectors RED Range which was made obsolete in 2024. Most residual stock of this widely…


  • Pulsiv announced as winner of the PSMA’s first Global Energy Efficiency Award

    Pulsiv Limited, the Cambridge (UK) innovator of power electronics technology, have won the PSMA’s (Power Sources Manufacturers Association) first Global Energy Efficiency Award. First announced on 22nd April 2024 (Earth Day), the goal of the award was to recognize a “world achievement in system design to improve energy efficiency”. Nominations were collected until 9th September…


  • Siemens to embed blockchain for energy device security

    Image: 123RF Siemens Cre8Ventures is partnering with Minima blockchain for its digital twin marketplace for security and sovereignty goals for energy sector startups. Minima is a decentralised layer 1 blockchain for embedded systems that enables IoT equipment to run a full node to provide fully decentralised security and trustless verification for a range of markets.…


  • US storage installations increased 33% in 2024 finds Wood Mackenzie

    Image courtesy 123rf The US energy storage market set a new record in 2024 with 12.3GW of installations across all segments, according to the US Energy Storage Monitor report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. The report shows a total of 12,314MW and 37,143MWh deployed, representing increases of 33% and…


  • Lamb Weston reimagines classic fry to help operators stand out

    Lamb Weston has announced the debut of its newest product, Frenzy Fries, in a move that redefines the traditional fry and help operators stand out in a congested UK market. The 3-sided, skin-on fries were developed to help operators create a point of difference, and satisfy a growing demand for sensory dining experiences and sustainably-minded,…


  • BSI releases new guidelines to combat food fraud and improve food authenticity

    Image: Shutterstock/Andrey_Popov Posted: 20 March 2025 Share this page New guidance providing clear technical definitions related to authenticity and fraud in feed and food products has been published, with the aim of enabling a more transparent and trustworthy food system that will benefit consumer safety. The guidance, published by BSI in its capacity as the…


  • DTM Print achieves efficient labelling of unfilled pouches

    DTM Print has unveiled the new PL400e Pouch Labeller, an advanced semi-automatic labelling machine that is engineered to provide businesses with a fast and reliable solution for applying labels to unfilled pouches, envelopes and flat bags with precision and ease. With its user-friendly design, the PL400e streamlines the labelling process, allowing operators to set up…


  • SSEN trials dynamic load averaging to connect more low carbon tech

    Image: 123rf British network operator SSEN is trialling ‘Community Smart Access’, using dynamic load averaging to support increased takeup of low carbon tech, such as EVs, solar panels and heat pumps in new-build housing developments. Together with the Local Energy Markets Alliance (LEMA), the Community Smart Access option aims to manage electricity demand locally, while…


  • dsm-firmenich’s MaxirenEvo improves texture, flavour, yield, and functioning of cheese

    dsm-firmenich has introduced new coagulant enzymes to revolutionise the cheese-making process. With a single solution, MaxirenEvo assists cheesemakers in overcoming contemporary obstacles such as the need for improved texture, changing quality standards, and sliceability issues. MaxirenEvo is engineered with fermentation technology and targets alpha s-1 (αs1) casein via a highly specific mode of action to…


  • TÜV Rheinland expands testing capacity to meet growing global demand for PFAS

    In view of increasing demand for PFAS testing services, TÜV Rheinland is expanding its testing capacities worldwide. Image: TÜV Rheinland Posted: 20 March 2025 Share this page TÜV Rheinland is expanding its testing capacity worldwide to meet the growing global demand for testing services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The testing services provider has…