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  • China sets up 30 large-scale vehicle-to-grid pilot projects

    Urban traffic in Shanghai City, China. Courtesy 123rf The General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in China has announced the first batch of large-scale application pilot projects for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interaction. The NDRC announced 30 projects to boost vehicle-to-grid interaction across nine cities in China, aiming to support the construction of…


  • National Grid taps Siemens Energy for Sea Link converter stations

    Image courtesy Sea Link. National Grid has selected Siemens Energy as the preferred bidder for the Sea Link project’s two HVDC converter stations. According to National Grid, the selection of Siemens Energy represents a significant milestone for Sea Link following an extensive competitive procurement process. The two companies can now begin the planning needed for…


  • Direct Insight partners with QNX to discuss CRA readiness at Hardware Pioneers Max

    Visit booth #K9 at the Business Design Centre in London from April 23-24 & attend seminar: ‘Will the EU CRA disrupt OS & hardware choices?’ Oxfordshire, UK, April 2025: Direct Insight, the UK-based technical systems integrator & value-added reseller of system-on-module (SoM) & other embedded systems, will partner with QNX, a division of BlackBerry and…


  • ETRI Develops Indoor-Penetrable RIS Technology Verified with Anritsu 2-Port VNA

    Accurate and flexible measurement environments are becoming essential in the research of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) technology, which is gaining attention as a next-generation high-frequency communication solution. RIS technology enables high-frequency signals to penetrate indoor environments, offering great potential in overcoming signal attenuation issues, especially in millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications through building windows. In a recent…


  • Florette introduces more choice to fresh salads

    With the introduction of two new salad bowls, Florette Spicy Salad and Florette Caesar Salad, the UK’s prepared salad brand is giving consumers more options in the £634 million fresh salad market. Florette Spicy Salad (200g; RRP £2.50) includes a selection of crisp, mixed leaves, peppers and tomatoes, with a Peri-Peri dressing for a spicy…


  • Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation Releases Next-generation AQ2300 Series Optical Power Meter Modules

    Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the launch on April 14 of the AQ23211A and AQ23212A optical power meter modules (OPMs) as additions to the AQ2300 Series – a multi-application test system for manufacturers of semiconductor devices and optical components such as optical fibers. Available in both 1-channel and 2-channel variations, these modules inherit the…


  • ‘Utilities for net zero’ set out a plan of action

    Image by Sabine Zierer from Pixabay. The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) has issued its plan of action for 2025 focussed on building up resilient grid infrastructure and building out clean power. UNEZA members and partners have committed to supporting the tripling of renewable energy capacity by 2030 agenda, with annual tracking of their…


  • Independent beer appeals more to younger consumers – SIBA

    New research released shows almost a third (31%) of young beer drinkers surveyed now recognise the Indie Beer campaign, which has set out to promote beer from genuinely independent breweries and help people make an informed choice when purchasing a beer in pubs, bars or retailers. The YouGov research of over two thousand consumers, commissioned…


  • Semi-Kinetics Invests in Advanced Cleaning Technology with Aqua Klean T-15 Typhoon and AAT X Series Stencil Cleaner

    Semi-Kinetics, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services, has enhanced its production capabilities with the acquisition of an Aqua Klean Systems (AKS) T-15 Typhoon closed-loop wash system and an Austin American Technology (AAT) X Series Stencil Cleaner. Semi-Kinetics maintains the highest standards in PCB assembly, and implementing these advanced cleaning solutions helps to further improve…


  • IFFA 2025: MHM Automation brings handling and freezing solutions

    MHM Automation will showcase its latest advances in materials handling, chilling and freezing solutions at IFFA 2025, highlighting innovations aimed squarely at boosting efficiency and safety for meat processors. The New Zealand-founded automation specialist, now part of Houston-based Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, will exhibit several breakthrough technologies at its stand (Hall 11.0, Stand A01). Visitors…