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  • Amtech Releases Latest Podcast: “Lean Manufacturing and the Value of Less”

    Amtech Electrocircuits, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, to announce the release of its latest podcast episode, “Lean Manufacturing and the Value of Less,” an insightful exploration of Lean Manufacturing principles and their transformative impact on modern industries. Hosted by Jay Patel, CEO of Amtech, the episode dives deep into the origins, core principles, and…


  • Renesas Introduces USB PD EPR Solution Featuring Type-C Port Controller and Buck-Boost Battery Charger

    Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced theRAA489118 buck-boost battery charger and the RAA489400 USB Type-C® port controller. The two new ICs combine to provide a premier Extended Power Range (EPR) USB Power Delivery (PD) solution. Renesas is a worldwide leader in USB-PD solutions, offering a comprehensive range of…


  • National Astronomical Observatory of Japan selects Anritsu 400G Tester and Optical Spectrum Analyzer to evaluate 1.6 Tbps transmission system of ALMA radio telescope

    Anritsu Corporation is pleased to announce that the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has selected the Anritsu 400G Tester and Optical Spectrum Analyzer MS9740B for the evaluation of a new data transmission system (DTS) for the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) located in Chile. The Network Master Pro MT1040A of the 400G Tester was…


  • Hitachi Energy to supply Chubu Electric with SF6-free circuit-breakers

    Image courtesy 123rf Hitachi Energy has received an order for five sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free EconiQ 300 kilovolt (kV) circuit-breaker units from Chubu Electric Power Grid. This is the first project in Japan where SF6-free circuit-breakers will be installed at voltages of 275kV and above. It marks a milestone in achieving sustainable power grids in Japan…


  • Project Mercury kicks off to develop ‘Bluetooth’ for low carbon tech

    Devrim Celal, Chief Marketing and Flexibility Officer, Kraken. Image: Kraken The project Mercury consortium under the management of EPRI has been launched to accelerate the integration of low-carbon technology into the smart grid. The project, conceived by Kraken drawing on inspiration from Ericsson’s role in the development of the Bluetooth connectivity standards, aims to establish…


  • AI subsurface sensor investigated for powerline undergrounding in US

    Hurricane Beryl caused extensive damage to trees and utility poles. Image courtesy UH In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which highlighted the vulnerability of overhead powerlines in the face of extreme weather, researchers in the US are looking to develop a state-of-the-art subsurface sensor system with AI and UAVs to guide safe and efficient underground…


  • Resurrecting Railways: lessons from two Scottish projects

    Listen to this article Peter Heubeck The DfT’s “Restoring Your Railway” initiative has raised hopes of extending England’s rail passenger network. Yet Scotland has led the field in expanding its passenger network. This article describes the two largest completed projects and highlights best practice. Part One – Airdrie to Bathgate Growth and decline South of…


  • New report outlines strategies to achieve a sustainable future in face of climate change

    The food and beverage sector has to transform its supply chains to meet sustainability demands amid global challenges like climate change, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. This is the view of DNV, an independent assurance and risk management provider, whose report ‘The Future of Sustainable Food Supply Chains: Spotlight on Europe’s Food and Beverage…


  • Germany’s 1KOMMA5° to provide frequency control power in Sweden

    Barbara Wittenberg, chief technology officer at 1KOMMA5°. Image courtesy 1KOMMA5°. German energy company 1KOMMA5° has received approval to provide frequency control power (FCR-D) in Sweden. With the approval the company will be able to use their Heartbeat AI tech, which they say is able to unlock flexibility and stabilise the electricity network in real time,…


  • FDEA Export Awards honours UK’s Top food and drink exporters

    Belvoir Farm who scooped FDEA Exporter of the Year and FDEA Drinks Exporter of the Year. Image: FDEA. Posted: 9 December 2024 Share this page The FDEA has announced the winners of the FDEA Export Awards 2024 – celebrating the best UK food and drink exporters and service providers, including the biggest award, the FDEA…