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  • Intellihub receives AUm loan for smart meter tech in Australia

    Image: Intellihub Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has made an AU$50 million (US$34 million) loan commitment to Intellihub for smart meters and smart behind the meter devices. The loan is aimed for Intellihub to ramp up the deployment of its smart meters and also lift investment in smart behind the meter devices and thereby…


  • TenneT and Liander announce grid reliability package for Gelderland

    Image courtesy 123rf Dutch grid operators TenneT and Liander and the province of Gelderland have announced a package of measures to boost reliable electricity supply in the Gelderland province as power demand from consumers and businesses rises, risking an overload of the power grid. The measures range from grid-aware charging of EVs to new-build homes…


  • SSE and TotalEnergies partner on EV charging joint venture

    Image courtesy 123rf Scottish energy supplier SSE and French petroleum, oil and gas company TotalEnergies have signed a binding agreement to create an EV charging joint venture in the UK and Ireland, known as Source. The new business will deploy in both countries up to 3000 high power charge points, meeting demand from EV and…


  • Upgrades to the GS 20 belt cutting machine

    Kronen has made improvements to its GS 20 belt cutting machine to achieve better hygiene, improved operational safety and reduced costs for customers when it comes to purchasing important spare parts. The well-established machine is classed as a classic product in Kronen’s machine portfolio and processes fruit, vegetables, salad leaves and a multitude of other…


  • German TSOs partner with tech leaders on innovative multiterminal hubs

    The DC switchgear is the centrepiece of the multiterminal hub. This is where the direct current lines are directly connected to each other in order to channel energy flexibly and as required. Image courtesy TenneT Germany’s four TSOs are partnering with Siemens Energy, GE Vernova and Hitachi Energy to develop multiterminal hubs with direct current…


  • Leprino Foods and Fooditive Group sign exclusive agreement to commercialise non-animal-derived casein globally

    Fooditive Non-Animal Casein – Image Credit – Fooditive Group Posted: 16 July 2024 Share this page Leprino Foods Company and Fooditive Group have announced a transformative global partnership. The world’s largest mozzarella cheese manufacturer and plant-based ingredient innovators and leading fermentation specialists said the agreement marks a significant step towards a sustainable food future with…


  • Leprino Foods and Fooditive Group sign exclusive agreement

    Fooditive Non-Animal Casein – Image Credit – Fooditive Group Posted: 16 July 2024 Share this page Leprino Foods Company and Fooditive Group have announced a transformative global partnership. The world’s largest mozzarella cheese manufacturer and plant-based ingredient innovators and leading fermentation specialists said the agreement marks a significant step towards a sustainable food future with…


  • AR data visualisation and error analysis in your pocket

    SICK UK has officially launched its SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA), providing limitless data visibility and information via augmented reality at the exact location it is needed through handheld digital devices. In June, SICK UK unveiled its SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024. The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualisation…


  • In-furnace thermal imaging

    AMETEK Land, a manufacturer of high-end instruments for industrial infrared temperature measurement, has supplied a 28-camera system for one of the world’s largest ethylene producers. Ethylene is produced via gas and liquid crackers that react steam and hydrocarbons (usually either ethane or naphtha) in coils designed to withstand high temperatures. The temperatures are measured, often…


  • Amcor and Lorenz Snacks establish new benchmarks for sustainable snack packaging

    Amcor has collaborated with snack manufacturer, Lorenz Snacks, to launch new recycle-ready packaging for its Lentil Coated Peanuts product. With Lorenz producing snack products for a global audience for four generations, its responsibility to the planet has not been overlooked. The business is committed to improving sustainability and has already achieved a “good” rating for…