
Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of SMarTsol Technologies as its new exclusive representative in Mexico. This strategic partnership is designed to enhance customer support and expand market presence throughout the region, offering customers access to Kurtz Ersa’s cutting-edge solutions and expertise. SMarTsol Technologies is…

Proper Snacks is looking to shake up the popcorn category by launching a new range of savoury popcorn with three new flavours. The brand says it is “bringing new life” to the traditionally sweet popcorn category through a flavour-intense savoury range on a moreish, light base. First up is Tangy Chilli bringing chilli heat and…

Conveyor lubrication technology specialist RotaLube has launched the RotaLube ECO Lubrication Kit which brings the precision of its patented sprocket-shaped applicator to a handheld, user-friendly format, offering significant benefits in both cost and operational efficiency for a wide range of industries. RotaLube’s original sprocket-shaped applicator was developed to address the issue of inefficient lubrication in…

Selectronic Assembly, a leader in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) in Mexico, is excited to announce its participation in the Binational Electronics Show, scheduled to take place Aug. 28-29, 2024 at the Expo Chihuahua. As an industry expert in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), Selectronic Assembly will showcase its extensive capabilities in delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions…

CEMBRE has created the EWO series, the innovative generation of split cable entry systems with IP66-rated protective grommets. The EWO cable entry system frame opens and closes, making it easier than ever to insert grommets and install cables. Thanks to the wide range of formats and sizes available, the EWO series cable entry systems are…

Image: SWEPCO In 2022, 77% of households and businesses in the US had smart meters, the Edison Foundation’s Institute for Electric Innovation has reported. The Institute further projects that the number of installed smart meters will reach around 134 million in 2024 and 142 million in 2026. In its latest annual smart meter brief, the…

Image: E.ON E.ON is pioneering the use of virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR) to train engineers at its English West Midlands net zero training academy. To deliver this training E.ON has teamed with Liverpool-headquartered immersive learning specialist FocusXR for training in areas from heat pump installations to smart metering, all without leaving the academy.…

20 MW Energy Storage Project in Franklin County (Courtesy: New York Power Authority) The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) announced a new high-tech facility at the Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) in Richland, Washington, where researchers can test energy storage capabilities in a realistic environment. OE joined PNNL in opening the 93,000-square-foot Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL),…

Image courtesy Porsche A battery energy storage system (BESS) the size of almost two basketball courts, consisting of 4,400 second-life battery modules, is being used to supply the Porsche Plant Leipzig with power. According to the Stuttgart-based luxury car brand, the batteries were taken from pre-series and works vehicles and are now being put to…

International visitors will once again be given a 360° view of the industry’s future prospects at drinktec 2025, which will offer a complete portfolio of products and services ranging from raw materials and ingredients for all beverage sectors to process technology, filling and packaging technology and all related logistics topics. Many exhibitors are already in…