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  • Millions without power as Beryl batters Texas

    Image courtesy 123rf Hurricane Beryl, now downgraded to a tropical depression, made landfall in Texas early Monday as a powerful Category 1 hurricane (119 to 153km/h), carrying with it significant sustained winds, storm surges and torrential rain. Approximately 2.4 million people are still without power. According to PowerOutage, up to 2.4 million electricity customers are…


  • Automation UK 2024 heralded a massive success after bringing automation and robotics to life

    Automation UK has once again proved a hugely successful show, with a large number of visitors gathering at the CBS Arena in Coventry for the two-day show in June, the exhibition’s organisers have said. The show was filled with exhibitors showcasing their latest state-of-the-art automation and robotics technologies and solutions as well as captivating demonstrations…


  • Report puts forward recommendations for Dutch alternative protein ecosystem

    Foodvalley NL and Invest-NL have identified the challenges and made recommendations for developing a Dutch ecosystem for alternative proteins. The report ‘Enhancing the ecosystem for alternative protein innovation: Strategies for scaling success’ highlights that limitedaccess to facilities, high operational costs, complex regulations, and funding shortages hinder scaling efforts. With national collaboration, targeted infrastructure, and innovative…


  • Rum is a favoured tipple for Gen Zers

    Latest data by leading drinks importer-distributor, Paragon Brands, has revealed Gen Z are driving a popularity surge of rum, with almost four in ten (38%) young adults drinking the spirit at least once a week. This figure is nearly three times higher than the national average (13%) with one in seven rum-loving young adults drinking…


  • RTI Connext Drive Achieves ASPICE Capability Level 1 to Improve Development Processes for the Automotive Industry

    ASPICE will help suppliers meet OEM requirements, incorporate best practices, identify defects early, and address the automotive industry’s evolving needs Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, announced that RTI Connext Drive 3.1 has achieved APISCE CL1 to provide OEMs with more confidence and flexibility when building next generation vehicles. Based…


  • CE3S and Desco Announce Joint Training Opportunity on Advanced ESD Control

    Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, in collaboration with Desco, is thrilled to offer an advanced training opportunity on Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control. The course is tailored for engineering and quality management professionals. This comprehensive course is designed to provide a deep understanding of ESD principles and…


  • The Antenna Company Appoints Rick Stuby as Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing

    The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance antennas, today announced it has appointed Rick Stuby as Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing.  In this role, Rick will define and launch innovative solutions to the market, with an emphasis on IoT and 5G market segments. Rick brings extensive industry experience and product leadership…


  • Adrian Radu from Scienscope at SMTconnect 2024

    Bob Willis talks to Adrian Radu from Scienscope at SMTconnect in Nuremberg, Germany. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Koh Young Technology, ART, Kyzen, EVS International, Scienscope, Adaptsys, Viscom and ASYS Group.


  • Anritsu Collaborates with LITEON to Verify 5G O-RAN Performance Testing

    Anritsu and LITEON Technology have jointly announced the collaboration to verify performance testing for the 5G New Radio (NR) Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN). By integrating Anritsu’s MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station and MX773000PC Open Distributed Unit (O-DU) Emulator Platform Software Solution, assisting LITEON in verifying their Open Radio Units (O-RUs), working together to advance…


  • V2G backs up Australia’s grid during extreme weather emergency

    Image courtesy 123rf During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of EVs was able to feed power back into Australia’s electricity grid via a V2G system, according to research from The Australian National University (ANU). According to Dr Bjorn Sturmberg, lead author of the study…