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  • FALLING PROFITABILITY A ‘SILENT KILLER’ FOR UK ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURERS, NEW DATA REVEALS

    Small and mid-sized electronics manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability has dropped, despite strong sales. Electronics and telecommunications manufacturers faced a drop of 11% in profitability this fiscal year, despite a mighty 31% increase in revenue. On the other hand, electrical and electronic components manufacturers saw profitability…


  • KYZEN Announces Partnership with Added-Value Distributor ADTOOL Corporation

     KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, proudly announces its strategic partnership with ADTOOL Corporation. While KYZEN is committed to improving precision cleaning processes, ADTOOL Corporation provides manufacturing tools and equipment to improve processes across an array of sectors. ADTOOL Corporation is a highly respected supplier in the electronics industry. Today, ADTOOL…


  • RWE breaks ground on inertia-capable battery system in the Netherlands

    Image courtesy RWE German energy company RWE has begun construction of an ultra-fast battery storage system with an installed capacity of 7.5MW and a storage capacity of 11MWh on the site of its power plant in Moerdijk in the Netherlands, calling it an ‘innovative technology for grid stability.’ According to RWE in a release, with…


  • Tate & Lyle’s renewable electricity agreement reduces carbon footprint of sucralose production

    Tate & Lyle’s agreement with Alabama Power means 100% of its sucralose facility’s purchased electricity in McIntosh, US, will come from renewable sources and the carbon footprint of its sucralose will be reduced by more than 20%. The ingredient solutions provider for healthier food and beverages, announced that it has signed an agreement with Alabama…


  • Nomo designs for indulgence market with Coconut chocolate bar

    Nimi has announced the launch of its newest innovation: the Nomi Coconut Chocolate Bar. This brand-new addition to the Nomo family offers a combination of creamy chocolate and flaky coconut. Nomo’s Coconut Chocolate Bar is designed for those who “crave a moment of pure bliss”. With a rich blend of premium ingredients, including Rainforest Alliance…


  • Prinova’s research indicates that health claims significantly sway younger consumers

    Research shows that health claims significantly influence the purchasing decisions of most consumers, particularly among younger demographics. Global ingredient supplier Prinova surveyed over 1,500 adult consumers in Europe and the US. Thesurvey of 1,582 consumers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US was conducted online in June 2024. Seventy-two per cent said…


  • NREL-led lab to look into next gen power electronics

    Image courtesy 123rf A new NREL-led research centre will conduct research into next generation power electronics, aiming to drive understanding of and advanced manufacturing for transformative materials that will be needed to power the grid, electrified transport and industrial decarbonisation. NREL was selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Basic Energy…


  • Hitachi Energy invests 0m in Brazilian transformer operations

    Hitachi Energy Guarulhos transformer factory in Brazil. Image courtesy Hitachi Energy Swiss tech giant Hitachi Energy has announced an investment of over $200 million to enhance its operations in Brazil and ramp up global transformer manufacturing capacity. The investment, announced during the celebration of Hitachi Energy’s 70th anniversary in the country, will include the expansion…


  • Bentec to Provide Free Servicing for All UK/Ireland Mirtec Customers until September 2026

    Bentec, the exclusive partner for Mirtec in the UK and Ireland, is proud to announce that as of September 1, 2024, the company is offering free service on all Mirtec equipment for the next two years. This includes all models and ages of equipment in 2D or 3D formats. Bentec will use 3D calibration tools,…


  • Conductivity, Costs, and Applications – IDTechEx Explores Conductive Inks

    Conductive inks are a diverse and versatile technology, with differing price points to suit various applications. Conductivity, stretchability, cost, and durability are just some of the factors of consideration for manufacturers when selecting ink types and materials, and IDTechEx’s latest report, Conductive Inks Market 2024-2034: Technologies, Applications, Players, deep dives into the many combinations available.…