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  • Europe’s energy infrastructure investment needs – €2 trillion to 2040

    Image: 123rf The planned investment needs in EU’s energy infrastructure are expected to grow significantly, new analysis indicates. With the estimated amount totalling over €2 trillion ($2.1 trillion) from 2024 to 2040, the vast majority is due to be directed towards electricity infrastructure, especially at the national level, the analysis prepared for the European Commission…


  • GDT introduces circular catch basin for 10,000 Series FoodSafe Slot Drain

    Global Drain Technologies (GDT) has launched its new Circular Catch Basin for the 10,000 Series FoodSafe Slot Drain. Designed specifically for the food and beverage industries, this addition to GDT’s FoodSafe product line offers enhanced cleaning efficiency and superior water flow, catering to the stringent hygiene requirements of food production facilities. The new Circular Catch…


  • ABB expands in US and China

    Selmer rendering. Image courtesy ABB Zurich-based energy tech manufacturer ABB has announced two separate initiatives to expand operations in the US and in China: $120 million to expand transformer manufacturing and an acquisition of Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business respectively. ABB announced both the financing and acquisition today. The $120 million investment will go into two…


  • Electricity North West dispatches real-time flexibility on ElectronConnect

    Image courtesy 123rf Iberdrola-owned Electricity North West (ENW) has successfully dispatched flexibility in real time through Electron’s market platform, ElectronConnect. A fleet of energy assets operated by Flexibility Service Provider (FSP), Axle Energy, responded to the real-time dispatch instruction, adjusting electricity output within a 15 minute response time to help maintain distribution network stability and…


  • Collaborative thermal imaging project enhances fire safety at meat plant

    When Dovecote Park, a major food processing plant in Yorkshire, UK, wanted to enhance its levels of fire safety, the company turned to the experience of its long-standing system integration partner WRS Solutions. Following a thorough review and analysis of Dovecote Park´s premises and equipment, WRS identified a number of concerns, the rectification of which…


  • Arch Systems’ CEO to Host Webinar on AI-Powered Language Translation for Global Manufacturing Collaboration

    Arch Systems, a leader in machine data, AI, and analytics for manufacturers, is excited to announce an upcoming webinar: “Breaking Language Barriers: AI-Powered Translation and Reasoning for Global Insight and Guidance.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10 AM PST and will explore how artificial intelligence enables seamless collaboration across…


  • Explore Innovative Rework, X-ray Inspection, and Component Counting from VJ Electronix at APEX

    VJ Electronix, Inc., the leader in rework technologies and global provider of advanced X-ray inspection and component counting systems, today announced plans to exhibit at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Booth #2513, attendees will experience firsthand the Summit 2200i Rework System, XQuik III Component…


  • Naprotek Secures Over M in FY24 Contracts for SDA Tracking Programs

    Naprotek, LLC, a leading provider of mission-critical electronics technology solutions, proudly announces securing over $9 million in contract value in FY24, supporting the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TL) and Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TL) programs through our customer. These awards highlight our commitment to advancing space technology and our growing presence…


  • Rising living expenses and climate change dominating consumers’ concerns – Pro Carton survey

    The cost of living is now the top factor influencing consumer behaviour, followed closely by climate change, reveals new research commissioned by Pro Carton. The 2025 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions Survey, conducted among over 5,000 consumers across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, explores shifting attitudes towards sustainability, packaging preferences, and the role of businesses…


  • Agile Analog extends leadership in customizable analog security IP with new clock attack monitor

    Agile Analog, the customizable analog IP company, has announced the successful delivery of a comprehensive anti-tamper solution to a major fabless company in Taiwan. The Agile Analog team has delivered a selection of highly configurable multi-process analog security IP, including its new Clock Attack Monitor (agileCAM) and enhanced Voltage Glitch Detector (agileVGLITCH), as well as…