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  • Albany and Connecticut Universities to collaborate in grid resilience projects

    Image courtesy 123rf Researchers from UAlbany and UConn in the Northeast US will work together to provide risk assessments and grid resilience investment guidance to several states in the region. The researchers are coming together under two Department of Energy (DoE) financed projects to conduct grid resilience analysis and modelling to strengthen and modernise the…


  • PEMTRON to Exhibit a Benchmark in AOI & SPI Technology at SMTA Chihuahua Expo

    PEMTRON, an inspection equipment developer and supplier, is excited to announce its participation in the SMTA Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum. The event is scheduled to take place Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at the Hotel Sheraton Soberano Barranca Del Cobre in Chihuahua, Mexico. PEMTRON will be focusing on its revolutionary D2 (Dual Lane & Dual…


  • Early Access to MPLAB® Extensions for VS Code® Provides Designers with the Ability to Utilize Microchip’s Development Tools Inside of the Popular IDE

    Extensions are the company’s first steps in a longer-term plan to expand its portfolio and better serve developers working within the VS Code ecosystem Leveraging the versatility of Microsoft® Visual Studio® Code (VS Code®), Microchip Technology has released an early access version of MPLAB® Extensions for VS Code. This launch provides embedded designers with tools…


  • Kurtz Ersa Announces Upcoming VERSAFLOW 3 – Level II Training Opportunities in Plymouth, WI

    Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is excited to announce its upcoming training opportunities at its state-of-the-art facility in Plymouth, WI. Professionals working with the Ersa VERSAFLOW 3 machine are invited to enhance their skills and knowledge through the Application Training and Maintenance Training Courses scheduled for August 2024.  Ersa VERSAFLOW…


  • ViTrox Americas Opens New State-of-the-Art Demo Lab in Hutto, Texas

    ViTrox Americas Inc. is proud to announce the opening of its new demo lab in Hutto, Texas. This cutting-edge facility is now ready for demonstrations and evaluations, showcasing ViTrox’s latest innovations in 3D inspection technology. The demo lab is designed to offer an immersive and hands-on experience, allowing customers to interact with ViTrox’s latest innovations…


  • Financing closed for 500MWh Uzbek battery system

    Image credit: ACWA Power Saudi-listed ACWA Power has announced completion of the dry financial close for the $533 million Tashkent Riverside project in Uzbekistan, which includes a 500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 200MW solar PV plant. According to the company in a release, the BESS will be the largest in Central Asia…


  • AES partners with startup group for AI-powered energy solutions

    Image courtesy 123rf The AES Corporation (AES) announced a strategic partnership with AI Fund, a venture studio, through which the companies will collaborate on co-building companies that leverage AI for energy transition solutions. “AES has a history of partnering with industry leaders to bring innovation to the energy sector,” said Andrés Gluski, AES President and CEO.…


  • Ravenwood’s VXR Seal Contamination Detection System protects brand against recalls

    Ravenwood has developed innovative seal detection software for its VXR vision pack inspection system. This technology guarantees 100% accuracy, and protects brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and hefty fines. The new detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new machines. With the…


  • Survey reveals lowest cereals and oilseed rape area in more than 20 years

    AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey, conducted from 15 April to 14 June 2024, shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape (OSR) planted in Great Britain (GB) this year – down by five per cent in 2024 to the lowest level for over two decades. A modest rise in the barley (six per…


  • Trade bodies welcome new PM but urge focus on industry challenges

    Trade bodies have welcomed the arrival of a new Prime Minister with optimism but have warned Keir Starmer and his newly appointed government that there’s plenty to do to keep the industry productive. Karen Betts, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation issued congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer MP and Labour on the decisive…