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  • New grid lab coming in Germany

    Visualization of the HPGL (Graphic: Nadine Rönnau) A new €32.8 million ($35.5 million) ‘High Power Grid Lab’ is to be developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in southern Germany. The intent of the new grid lab is to investigate new grid technologies such as power converters for MV grids in a test environment…


  • UK taps OpenADR 3.0 for interoperable flexibility

    Image courtesy ENA ENA, Elexon, NESO and the OpenADR Alliance have signed a letter of intent to collaborate and further develop an internationally accepted standard, called OpenADR 3.0. The new standard will be used for interoperable flexibility dispatch systems in the GB flexibility market. Launched in 2023, OpenADR 3.0 is a common standardised language that…


  • TE Connectivity and CNIguard partner on smart solutions for grid monitoring

    Image courtesy 123rf TE Connectivity, which develops connectors and sensors, and IoT company CNIguard are integrating their smart solutions for overhead and underground grid infrastructure monitoring. Together, the companies’ sensing and data visualisation technologies offer grid monitoring solutions to enhance grid reliability by providing real-time situational awareness, enabling predictive maintenance and rapid response when faults…


  • Lucky Saint launches alcohol-free lemon lager

    Lucky Saint has announced the release of its newest offering, the Alcohol-Free Superior Lemon Lager. With the goal of making Lemon Lager the summertime beverage of choice, the drink combines the crisp notes of Lucky Saint’s original Superior Unfiltered Lager with a squeeze of lemon juice. Remaining true to Lucky Saint’s brewing values and fulfilling…


  • Vemag pushes for growth with new production hall

    Groundbreaking ceremony: from left – Sven Köhler, Lutz Brockmann (Mayor Verden/Aller), Andreas Bruns (CEO), Ralf Preuß, Christoph Thelen. Posted: 28 March 2025 Share this page Vemag is strategically furthering its growth with the opening of a new production hall, marking a major turning point for the company. The 4,600-square-metre building represents a substantial investment in…


  • LineVision unveils enhancements to situational awareness platform

    Image: LineVision LineVision, a provider of advanced grid monitoring solutions, announced enhancements to its situational awareness platform, LineAware, at DISTRIBUTECH 2025. In addition to monitoring conditions like conductor sag, blowout, and icing, these new features will equip utility operators with “hyper-local” transmission line wind forecast data, powered by continuous sensor data and computational fluid dynamics…


  • Robot welding system set to fast-track rail and road maintenance

    An innovative robot system that is capable of repairing rails and points is set to change the way European rail networks are maintained. Using industrial robots from FANUC, the system has been designed and manufactured by Robel Rail Automation, German specialists in the maintenance of rail infrastructure.   The system features a rail-traversing wagon mounted by…


  • DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of its new Sustainable Futures video series on innovators driving eco-friendly technology. Sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the series’ first season focuses on companies and individuals leading the way in…


  • Astute Group Strengthens Interconnects Division with Copper & Optic Acquisition

    Global electronics distributor and supply chain partner, Astute Group, today announced the acquisition of Copper & Optic. This UK-based expert in cable and harness assemblies brings significant bespoke and turnkey custom-design capabilities to the group, benefiting key sectors, especially aerospace and defence. Copper & Optic’s deep knowledge in complex cabling, fibre optics, and electromechanical assembly…


  • PEMTRON Honored with 2025 EM Innovation Award for TROI 8800 CI Series Conformal Coating Inspection System

    PEMTRON, an inspection equipment developer and supplier, proudly announces that its TROI 8800 CI Series Conformal Coating Inspection System has been awarded the prestigious 2025 EM Innovation Award. The award ceremony took place on March 27, 2025 during productronica China at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The TROI 8800 CI Series is distinguished by…