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  • E.ON uses drones as ‘Google Maps of thermal efficiency’

    Coventry in West Midlands, England. Image courtesy 123rf E.ON and the Coventry City Council in the UK are using their strategic energy partnership to collaborate with the technology startup Kestrix to obtain large-scale data on thermal efficiency, particularly heat losses, and thereby improve energy efficiency on a large scale. The so-called ‘Google Maps of Thermal…


  • Significant flexible load potential for US grid finds Duke study

    Image courtesy 123rf At a time of increasing power demand concerns in the US, a new study from Duke University has found significant potential for load integration onto the power grid, should flexibility measures be taken. This is according to Rethinking Load Growth: Assessing the Potential for Integration of Large Flexible Loads in US Power…


  • Australia gets a bidirectional charging roadmap

    Image courtesy 123rf ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency) has published a roadmap for policy settings and strategy initiatives to realise the benefits offered by bidirectional charging in Australia. The National Roadmap for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging, was commissioned by ARENA in partnership with energy research centre RACE for 2030 and delivered by enX Consulting. The…


  • Delvitech Expands Presence in India, Strengthening Commitment to Innovation with AI-Based AOI and SPI Systems

    Delvitech’s presence in India has been growing rapidly, demonstrating its continued commitment to providing world-class solutions and services tailored to the unique needs of the Indian market. The company’s Bangalore office serves as a strategic hub, enabling it to offer superior support to clients across the region. With this expanded facility, Delvitech is well-positioned to…


  • Sealed ultra subminiature switch range expands with addition of UL approved variants

    Omron Electronic Components Europe has significantly widened its D2EW range of sealed ultra subminiature basic switches with the introduction of 14 new UL models. The UL certification confirms that the new variants have been thoroughly tested by an independent third party, and meet or exceed all applicable safety requirements. The D2EW switch range has been…


  • SHENMAO America Achieves UL ECVP 2809 Validation for Recycled Content in Solder Materials

    SHENMAO America, Inc. is proud to announce that its solder materials have received UL ECVP 2809 (UL Environmental Claim Validation Procedure) certification for recycled content. This prestigious validation now includes auditing of social responsibility procedures. Under its vision of becoming a resource-saving and environmentally friendly global leader in solder manufacturing, SHENMAO has prioritized recycling tin…


  • ViTrox Americas Expands U.S. Operations with New Technical Support Role in Austin, Texas

    ViTrox Americas Inc. is expanding its U.S. operations to further strengthen customer service and localized support. As part of this growth, ViTrox is actively hiring a Technical Support Engineer in Austin, Texas, to enhance its service capabilities and responsiveness for customers across North America. This announcement follows the grand opening of ViTrox’s new office and…


  • Customer satisfaction holds the key to success with tethered closures, Berry Global reveals

    Full consumer support for tethered closures for plastic bottles – which are now required across the European Union and are becoming more and more popular in the UK – will depend on excellent performance, reliable solutions, and user-friendly functionality, says leading packaging solutions provider Berry Global. Consumer research firm Watch Me Think independently asked consumers…


  • Vilsa claims German beverage sector first with the sustainable Nix-Pack

    Vilsa-Brunnen says it is redefining sustainability with the launch of the Vilsa Nix-Pack, which is a modern take on the traditional six-pack. One of the leading German mineral water springs, is the first German beverage manufacturer to replace the shrink wrap on all of its disposable bottles with adhesive dots. The move makes Vilsa the…


  • To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February), Yamazaki Mazak has announced plans to hire 19 new apprentices at its European Manufacturing Plant in Worcester this year. The new roles, which will begin in September and run for between three and four years, will cover a variety of technical Level 3…