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  • EC’s ‘pact for engagement’ on grids gains support

    Image: E.DSO European energy sector stakeholders have signed the EC’s ‘Pact for engagement’ on the development of the region’s grids. The signing by TSOs, DSOs and sector associations among others at the 5th PCI Energy Days on 4 November adds growing support across the region for the need for “early, regular and meaningful stakeholder engagement…


  • Libra Industries Expands Powder Coating Capabilities at Guaymas Facility

    Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is excited to announce the expansion of its state-of-the-art Powder Coat paint line at its Guaymas, Mexico facility. This addition significantly enhances the company’s surface finishing capabilities, complementing its extensive manufacturing services. Andrew Williams, CEO of Libra Industries, commented on the expansion: “We…


  • Sondrel announces that it is opening up its library of IP for licensing

    Sondrel, a leading provider of ultra-complex custom chips, has announced the availability of its in-house IP for licensing. This starts with a suite of IP blocks for general SoC management to control start-up of devices, clock and reset control and power domain handling. The SoC Management Suite has three components – the PMU (Power Management…


  • Cyber risk assessment methodologies for Europe proposed

    Image: beebright © 123RF.com Cyber risk assessment methodologies developed by European TSOs with the assistance of ENTSO-E and cooperation of the DSO Entity have been released for public consultation. The methodologies are proposed for Union, regional and member state levels and specify how to perform cybersecurity risk assessments at these levels. At each level the…


  • GE Vernova launches HVDC competence centre in Berlin

    Image: GE Vernova GE Vernova’s new HVDC competence centre is planned to position Berlin as a key hub in its European and global electrification business. The new centre forms part of an expansion of the Berlin electrification facility and will be used for the development and testing of new leading edge HVDC technologies. HVDC (high…


  • Green Bay approves its first utility-scale battery energy storage system

    Image: 123rf Green Bay in Wisconsin, US, has approved plans to develop the city’s first standalone utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). In a meeting Monday, the City of Green Bay Plan Commission authorised a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow Tern Energy Storage LLC to establish a BESS on 8.1 acres of land. The…


  • New £5.5 Million Manufacturing Centre Aims to Make an Impact on UK’s Net Zero Ambitions and Drive Economic Growth

    A new £5.5 million centre in the Glasgow region aims to support the transition to net zero while driving substantial UK economic impact. By promoting circular economy practices to reduce waste and emissions, the centre could help reshore supply chains and unlock new opportunities for manufacturers. The ReMake Value Retention Centre (RVRC) will be located…


  • Defect of the Month – Misplaced Surface Mount Component

    By Bob Willis Hello, my name is Bob Willis and welcome to Defect of the Month with WNIE. Here is another video to watch and short article with photographic examples to add to your collection of training material and help your team understand process and product failures [embedded content] Now, it’s not uncommon to have…


  • Fi Europe 2024: Roquette unveils vision for a new era of nutritious and sustainable food products

    Roquette is inviting Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) delegates to taste the future of sustainable, health-focused food at booth G60, hall 3.1 to a showcase of its nutritious and delicious plant-based alternatives. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with virtual consumer personas, explore new food concepts cooked up by Roquette’s application experts and gain insights…


  • Too Good To Go launches Parcels programme to revolutionise the management of surplus food

    Too Good To Go Parcels provides a reliable and sustainable retail outlet for brands to sell their surplus items directly, reducing the logistical challenges of handling excess food. Brands simply ship their products to Too Good To Go’s new packing facility in the Midlands, and the rest is managed by Too Good To Go’s logistics…