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  • Rubix Launches New Industry Health Indicator for the European Manufacturing Sector

    Rubix, Europe’s leading distributor of industrial products and services, has announced the launch of the Uptime Index – a new indicator assessing the health of European manufacturing. The Uptime Index was developed in response to ongoing conversations with customers across Europe, who expressed a growing need for greater visibility into the factors affecting factory uptime…


  • National Grid constructs substation to connect data centres to power network

    Image courtesy National Grid National Grid is starting work on its new Uxbridge Moor substation in Buckinghamshire, UK, which will connect over a dozen new data centres to its network. The new site forms part of National Grid’s upgrade to its transmission network to meet growing demand for electricity, ensuring it can continue to support…


  • IFF’s game-changing research outlines how manufacturers can support the impact of GLP-1s

    Recent analysis from IFF describes how food and beverage producers can better cater to the fast expanding GLP-1 consumer market by offering goods that suit their changing tastes. According to the global leader in food, beverage and health wellness, its research shows how nutritional requirements and sensory experience of eating and drinking changing. “IFF is empowering…


  • Finnebrogue uses RELEX AI planning to reduce food waste

    To maximise supply chain planning across its four production facilities, Finnebrogue has chosen RELEX Solutions to increase production efficiency and maintain ideal inventory levels. Through demand sensing and planning, master planning, and production scheduling, the family-owned company hopes  Supply Chain Company, a RELEX partner, will provide implementation services to assist the project. Renowned for its…


  • New ZVU series for Panasonic’s range of Hybrid Caps

    Latest Hybrid Capacitor series features high Ripple Current and low ESR with high endurance rating / double specification ratings of 125°C and 135°C at 4,000 hours. Panasonic Industry Europe announces the launch of the ZVU Series Hybrid Capacitors, a cutting-edge solution tailored to meet the escalating demands of advanced electronic systems. The ZVU Series is…


  • CalcuQuote Enhances Automated Volume Price Negotiation Feature to Streamline Forecast-Based Sourcing

    CalcuQuote, a leading supply chain solutions provider for the electronics industry, is excited to announce that it has improved its automated volume price negotiation capability. This innovative feature helps electronics OEMs and EMS providers efficiently negotiate and secure pricing based on forecasted demand, dramatically simplifying one of the most time-consuming and critical aspects of strategic…


  • Garvey’s 3D Infinity Accumulation Table streamlines frozen food production

    Garvey has developed a 3D Infinity Accumulation Table to streamline food production processes and transition to the next packaging stage. Whether companies want to apply branded cardboard sleeves or load items into multipack containers, Garvey’s solution is crafted to enhance efficiency. One of the standout features of the 3D Infinity system is the 3D Chute,…


  • Essemtec USA Welcomes Frank Hart as Head of Sales for North America

    Essemtec USA is proud to announce the appointment of Frank Hart as Head of Sales for North America, effective immediately. With over 30 years of experience in the SMT industry, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a strong track record of success to our team. Frank joins Essemtec after an impressive tenure at…


  • Anritsu Introduces Simultaneous Sweep on MS46131A VNAs, Enabling Efficient four 1-Port Simultaneous Measurements

    Anritsu is announcing the launch of a new Simultaneous Sweep capability for its ShockLine™ MS46131A Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) —the world’s first 1-port VNA supporting frequencies up to 43.5 GHz. This advanced capability enables simultaneous 1-port S-parameter measurements across up to four MS46131A units. Each unit can be independently configured with custom test settings—such as…


  • Myprotein asks the public to name its newest high-protein snack bar

    Myprotein is inviting consumers to help brand its new protein bar, available to buy on myprotein.com from today and in selected branches of WH Smith Travel from next week. In a bold move that reflects the growing trend of consumer-driven brand building, Myprotein is unveiling the “incredible to eat, impossible to name” bar and inviting…