
The Portuguese government has pledged to create a national action plan centred on plants as part of its climate strategy, The Government initiative has been welcomed by ProVeg Portugal who sees it as a meaningful step towards transforming the country’s food system. Portugal’s Ministry of Environment and Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability…

Berry Global has partnered with Brookfield Drinks for the launch of a new spring water range in a first-to-market bottle made completely from Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP). It is estimated, that every 500ml bottle of NEO WTR, made using discarded plastic that has been collected along coastlines at risk of ocean plastic pollution, stops the…

As more people embrace mindful drinking and plant-based choices, Savoia and Italicus are vegan-friendly options for those looking to enjoy the art of the aperitivo without compromise. The rich flavours, versatility and stunning presentation make them ideal for Veganuary celebrations, from evening aperitivo moments to home cocktail creations. This Veganuary, explore the elegance and heritage…

With DBG Technology, the 16th largest EMS globally, poised to acquire ALL Circuits, the largest EMS in France, they will create a global footprint that truly reflects the needs of OEMs in a geopolitically challenged world. ALL Circuits is delighted to announce this strategic partnership that not just adds China to their manufacturing footprint, but…

Once again, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) organized the 2024 European EtherCAT Plug Fest, this time hosted by ETG member Panasonic Industry Europe at their Customer Experience Center in Ottobrunn near Munich. EtherCAT invited all vendors of controllers, devices, codes, and tools to participate in the event and share their experience working with the technology.…

bitsensing, a leading provider of advanced radar solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NXP® Semiconductors, the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. The collaboration aims to offer high-performance, scalable radar systems across automotive, smart cities, robotics, healthcare, and beyond by combining NXP’s…

Entrepix, Inc., a globally recognized expert in CMP and wafer cleaning, and a subsidiary of Amtech Systems, Inc., is pleased to introduce its latest product, the LK Prime pad conditioner gimbal flexure. Designed to reduce downtime of Applied Materials Reflexion LK Prime CMP systems, this enhanced conditioner gimbal flexure reduces breakage through optimized geometry and…

Image credit: esi-africa As electrification increases and more intermittent renewables are incorporated into the grid, ensuring sufficient dispatchable capacity is front of mind for system operators across Europe. This urgent issue initiated a candid discussion that took place at Enlit Europe, where panellists answered tough questions about practical strategies to secure system flexibility and dispatchable…

Listen to this article Between 1994, when the railway was privatised, and the pre-Covid year of 2019, railway passenger numbers more than doubled. Yet over the same period the railway’s cost to the taxpayer increased by 270%. With high fixed infrastructure costs, increasing passenger numbers should have decreased its cost to the taxpayer. Thus, as…

Listen to this article At around 19:26 on the evening of 21 October 2024, train 1J25, the 18:31 Transport for Wales (TfW) passenger service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth, collided with train 1S71, the 19:09 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury passenger service, also operated by TfW. The trains collided approximately 800 metres west of the passing loop located…