
TAGARNO, a renowned Danish manufacturer of high-quality digital microscopes, is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its line of FHD microscopes, originally launched in 2016. The new upgrade centers around the integration of the state-of-the-art FCB-EV9520L camera, powered by the innovative STARVIS 2 imaging technology, delivering unprecedented image quality and improved operational performance. The…

Europlacer, a global leader in flexible SMT assembly solutions, is pleased to announce that Matt Armitage has joined the company as Western Regional Sales Manager. In this role, Matt will oversee sales operations in the Western United States, focusing on driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding the reach of Europlacer’s award-winning solutions in SMT…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced new 100V high-power N-Channel MOSFETs that deliver industry-leading high-current switching performance for applications such as motor control, battery management systems, power management and charging. End products include electric vehicles, e-bikes, charging stations, power tools, data centers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and more. Renesas…

Norfolk’s artisanal chocolate maker, Gnaw Chocolate, is introducing a new product called Mocha Melts. These are big cubes with a soft gooey centre that can turn a regular homemade coffee into a fancy mocha treat. Although coffee has resolutely established itself as the nation’s hot beverage of choice it’s now facing resistance from nostalgic, feel-good…

Image: TwinEU A review of Europe’s energy sector digitalisation landscape by the Horizon Europe supported TwinEU project has identified challenges hindering the further adoption of digital tools. Drawing on input from stakeholders as well as reviews of EU funded initiatives and the literature and how these align to EU policy directives including the energy sector…

Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) has released the groundbreaking keynote presentation from PCB West 2024, “AI Roadmap for PCB Layout: New Opportunities for PCB Designers.” Presented by electronics computer-aided design software (ECAD) architect Charles Pfeil, the roadmap highlights current limitations of artificial intelligence and necessary steps to address them to overcome these challenges. It illustrates…

Image: British Gas British Gas is partnering with home builder Strata and heat pump manufacturer Daikin to launch a low carbon, low energy bill homes pilot. The trial, which will launch at Strata’s ‘Breathe’ development site in Kiveton, Rotherham in south Yorkshire, will see customers moving into new build homes that have been fitted with…

Image: Intellihub New South Wales water utility Hunter Water is to trial smart water meters at 500 homes and businesses in targeted parts of its supply area. The aim is to explore how detailed and frequent consumption data can help customers save water and improve network management, and in particular to identify leaks. The meters…

Preliminary figures compiled by the Mecs – Ucima Research Centre reveal 3.5% sales growth for the Italian packaging technology sector. According to the body, the Italian packaging technology sector is set to close 2024 with impressive results, indicating a total turnover of €9.5 billion, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2023. This achievement represents the…

Admix Inc has named Jonas Öberg as the new leader of its European office in Fredensborg, Denmark. The company, that specialises in mixing and blending various materials, said Mr Öberg, a native of Sweden, brings a wealth of international industrial experience, having lived and worked in multiple countries throughout his distinguished career. Currently residing in the Boston area of…