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Recent data indicates a continued decline in European plastics manufacturing, while recycled plastics production has now dropped for the first time. Plastics Europe’s latest data on the health of the European plastics system highlights a steeper-than-expected downturn in the production of plastics and, for the first time, in mechanically recycled plastics production in 2023 in…
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Amcor has launched a recycle-ready mono-material solution specifically engineered to help bakery sector move away from non-recyclable packaging. Amcor noted that it is also the first recycle-ready flexible packaging solution with no EVOH and PVDC, available on the market for flatbread. The AmPrima Flowpack Pro helps bakery brands move closer to their environmental goals. It…
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Image courtesy 123rf A fresh Russian wave of air strikes, including 120 missiles and 90 drones, hit Odesa yesterday killing at least 11 people and causing severe damage to power plants and grid operations. According to Ukraine energy company DTEK, the attacks in part targeted energy infrastructure, causing significant damage. DTEK had to initiate an…
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Nuisance Drinks has expanded its line of low-calorie botanical beverages with the addition of a stunning Damson & Dandelion tonic. Fresh on the heels of joining The Scottish Bee Company under a Natural Larder umbrella (Autumn ’24), adult soft drinks evangelist Nuisance Drinks is putting the final touches to a New Year launch of Damson…
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Advantech, a leading provider of AIoT platforms and services, announces the launch of the IEC 62443 Certification Service, tailored to the certification needs of edge computing equipment in accordance with IEC 62443 and related standards. Advantech offers a comprehensive solution to enhance software protection and significantly improve the efficiency of testing and certification. Advantech joins…
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Image courtesy EIB The European Investment Bank (EIB) and De Watergroep have signed a €200 million ($210.9 million) loan to expand the latter’s network of water supply infrastructure. De Watergroep will use the financing from the EIB to thoroughly renew drinking water infrastructure in Flanders, to ensure the sustainable management of the water cycle. By…
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Andy Pratt on behalf of What’s New in Electronics TV talks to Harald Eppinger from Koh Young Technology at electronica 2024. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Astute, Koh Young Technology, Adaptsys, International, CCL, Softei, ART, and Scienscope..
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Image: National Grid National Grid has announced its intention to start the smart meter deployment for customers in western New York in January 2025. National Grid expects to instal approximately 4,100 smart meters in western New York over the next two years, as replacement for meters that are nearing their end of life. Areas to…
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New NTN wireless comms module from SIMCom enables IoT deployment where terrestrial networks struggle
SIMCom, a leading provider of cellular wireless modules and solutions for IoT and M2M applications, has developed a new NTN (non-terrestrial network) satellite communications module. SIM7070G-HP-S supports 3GPP Rel-17 at L-band (B255) and S-band (B23/ B256) frequencies, enabling IoT systems to be deployed in regions where terrestrial networks are unreliable or unavailable. Able to establish connectivity…
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From left to right: Ambroise Fayolle (Vice President in charge of climate action, EIB), Ditte Juul Jørgensen (DG of Energy, EU Commission), Bertrand Piccard (Founder, Solar Impulse Foundation), Elina Roine (Deputy DG, Operations, EIB) . Image courtesy Solar Impulse Foundation The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), the European Commission and the Solar Impulse Foundation (SIF)…
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