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  • NXD makes aluminium more resistant and durable NORD-NXDtupH.jpg: NORD can supply complete drive systems with food-safe NXD tupH® surface treatment from a single source Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSWith NXD, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the latest generation of its surface treatment. The system manufacturer equips its aluminium drive solutions with two variants of effective surface protection. This makes them more…


  • Leading HVAC specialist, Jet Environmental, has appointed Chris Ludwig as their new technical manager. Bringing nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the HVAC industry, Chris will help further strengthen Jet Environmental’s expertise in innovative and sustainable design. His appointment started on 2 January. With a mechanical engineering degree and a career spanning roles at…


  • BPI to facilitate the sale of Major Sheet Metals Ltd. assets

    BPI Asset Advisory is managing the online auction of premium sheet metal machinery and commercial vehicles following the liquidation of Major Sheet Metals Ltd. For over 30 years, Major Sheet Metals Ltd. specialised in fabricating bespoke industrial and domestic products, operating from Batley, West Yorkshire, and supplying customers across the UK. As part of the…


  • Krones hails success of Sleevematic labellers as 1,000 built to-date

    Pictured from left to right: Heinz Hennek, head of labelling and decoration technology at Krones, Marco Bal-biano, plant manager at Acqua Sant’Anna, and Judith Forstner of Krones’ Italian sales team, with the 1,000th Krones Sleevematic. This very special machine for Acqua Sant’Anna is configured in a block solution together with a Contiroll wrap-around labeller. Posted:…


  • Lidl and ProVeg join forces to find innovative cheese alternatives in new startup competition

    Lidl in Germany has partnered with the ProVeg Incubator to launch a new competition to find exceptional plant-based cheese alternatives across Europe and a selection of other countries. The market for cheese alternatives is continuously growing and evolving, and Lidl is on a mission to discover something truly innovative to offer its customers. The retailer…


  • Vybey enters the healthy snacking fray

    Glasgow-based vybey is advancing its mission to spread positive vibes via the eagerly anticipated launch of its 3-strong range of plant-based, Complete Nutrition bars that takes all its invaluable plant protein learnings into on-the-go snacking bars. vybey’s 3- strong bar offer includes: an indulgent, rich & fudgy Chocolate Brownie, a sweet yet tart Raspberry White…


  • Northvolt goes bankrupt as Europe releases Automotive Action Plan

    Image courtesy Northvolt One week following the release of Europe’s Automotive Action Plan, Northvolt – widely called the continent’s best hope at sector competitiveness – filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. According to the company in a release, the move came following an ‘exhaustive effort’ to secure the company’s financial future. Northvolt aimed to capture 25%…


  • Magnalytix Unveils Redesigned Website to Showcase Growth and Innovation

    Magnalytix, providing real-time reliability solutions for electronics manufacturing, is excited to announce the launch of its redesigned website, Magnalytix.com, just in time for 2025 IPC APEX EXPO. The new site reflects Magnalytix’s evolution since its founding in 2020 and serves as a comprehensive resource for customers seeking cutting-edge reliability solutions. “Magnalytix has grown significantly as…


  • Data I/O to Demonstrate New Unified Programming Platform Strategy at the Upcoming IPC APEX Expo

    Newly refreshed manual programmers engineered to seamlessly support design through production and beyond on a single platform Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), the leading global provider of advanced security and data deployment solutions for microcontrollers, security ICs and memory devices, announced the Company will demonstrate Data I/O’s new Unified Programming Platform Strategy with a suite…


  • Renesas Unveils Complete Lithium-Ion Battery Management Platform with Pre-Validated Firmware

    Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in a wide range of battery-powered consumer products, such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics and drones. With pre-validated firmware provided, the R-BMS F (Ready Battery Management System with Fixed Firmware) will significantly reduce the learning…