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  • Seika Machinery Presents Webinar on Mechanical Stress Measurement for PCB Assembly and Mounting Process

    Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, will host an insightful webinar titled “Importance of Mechanical Stress Measurement for PCB Assembly and Mounting Process” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. The event will be presented by James Hara of Kyowa Americas, an expert in strain gage…


  • Ishida multihead weighers key to Aviko’s boost in production output

    Aviko Germany has been working at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from retailers and food service after replacing weighing systems with Ishida’s multihead weighers. Aviko Germany produces frozen potato products from fresh potatoes at its site in Rain, Bavaria. Around 40t of the yellow tubers are processed every hour, the vast…


  • Spike in recorded food supply chain thefts

    Despite inflation and growing food costs in many major nations, food, beverages, and agricultural items remain the most vulnerable commodities in the global supply chain to theft, accounting for nearly a third (32%) of all cases last year. The analysis, from global provider of supply chain intelligence BSI Consulting, finds that nearly all sectors in…


  • Mars and Berry Global unveil packaging made entirely of recyclable materials

    Berry Global Group has partnered with Mars to switch all of its pantry jars for the M&M’S, Skittles, and Starburst brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, with the exception of jar lids. This achievement advances the ongoing collaboration between Berry and Mars to develop packaging made with recycled content, and builds on a previous launch…


  • Aptar Closures’ SureSnap solution provides leak-free dispensing for reusable hydration devices

    Aptar Closures’ flow control valve and retaining ring combo solution is aimed at the expanding market for reusable drinking containers. Distinguished by contactless, leak-free dispensing, Aptar’s SureSnap two-in-one pre-assembled valve and retaining ring is an attractive option for reusable beverage container brand owners – including those offering water bottles, thermoses and children’s sip cups –…


  • IEA’s Fatih Birol says grid limbo of renewables is ‘economically criminal’

    Dr Fatih Birol The executive director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, yesterday said it is “economically criminal” that so many renewable energy projects are stuck in limbo because of grid limitations. Speaking at the opening of International Energy Week in London, Birol said that grids were “a major bottleneck to the age of…


  • sureCore PowerMiser IP enables KU Leuven chip for AI applications to achieve dynamic power saving of greater than 40%

    SureCore, the ultra-low power memory specialist, has enabled KU Leuven, Belgium’s renowned research university, to develop a neural processing accelerator chip for AI applications that boasts dynamic power savings in excess of 40%, compared to solutions using the industry standard SRAM. Already demonstrated in more mature nodes, the 16nm FinFET variant of sureCore’s PowerMiser™ IP…


  • Bacardi marks the beginning of a new era for Martini

    Building on the premium credentials of Martini, one of the most iconic brands in its portfolio and in the drink industry, Bacardi is satisfying customer demand for lighter, more premium drinks and changing drinking situations. “With the rise of daytime drinking occasions, aperitivo has evolved into a more modern and stylish experience. Our Martini vermouth range,…


  • National Grid sells US renewables arm in networks pivot

    Image by malp on 123rf Utility giant National Grid has sold its Renewables US onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management and its partners as part of its strategy to focus on the power network. The deal is valued at $1.735 billion, with the final cash consideration subject to customary completion adjustments. According to National…


  • Panasonic Industry announces significant capacity increase in compact case hybrid capacitors production

    Panasonic Industry Europe has announced substantial improvements in its hybrid capacitor production capacity, further solidifying its leadership position, particularly in the high-volume commodity segment of 6x6mm and larger, as well as in the more specialized 10x10mm and above range. Hybrid capacitor technology Panasonic recognizes that hybrid capacitors represent a significant future trend and growing market…