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  • SSEN seeks flexibility providers for Scottish islands

    Shetland. Image courtesy SSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the electricity DNO for the north of Scotland, has issued a request for information (RFI) in a bid to increase the use of flexibility services on Scotland’s islands. The RFI aims to identify new flexibility participants in a selection of SSEN island communities and establish…


  • Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas Announces Distribution Partnership with Neotel Technology in the Americas

    Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, Hanwha Precision Machinery’s North America branch office, and a leader in precision manufacturing and technology solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Neotel Technology, a global leader in intelligent automation technology for smart material handling. Under this agreement, Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas will be the primary distributor for Neotel…


  • Absolute EMS Sets a New Standard in Fast Turnaround Electronics Manufacturing with Touchless Manufacturing Line

     Absolute EMS, Inc., a four-time award-winning EMS provider of fast turnaround, turnkey electronic contract manufacturing services, is proud to offer a state-of-the-art touchless manufacturing line with automated quality checks built into the process. This fully automated, continuous production line, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers the highest levels of precision and efficiency, ensuring…


  • Libra Industries Celebrates Opening of New Manufacturing Clean Room in Dayton, OH

    Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is excited to announce the opening of its new manufacturing clean room at the Dayton facility. This state-of-the-art clean room is set to enhance their capabilities, reflecting their commitment to technological advancement and operational excellence. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was held on August…


  • BioPak’s new line of Beer BioCups offers sustainable alternatives for outdoor venues 

    Global sustainable packaging company BioPak has launched a brand new compostable Beer BioCup range for the outdoor venue and events sector. Designed specifically for outdoor venues, stadiums, events, clubs, and pubs where reusable cup systems have not yet been implemented, BioPak’s Beer BioCups provide a “better alternative to the large volume of disposable cups made…


  • Young’s builds on success of Taste of Asia range

    Young’s Gastro is expanding its global range with the launch of three products inspired by Indian cuisine. Taste of India is being introduced under Young’s ‘restaurant inspired’ Gastro brand and includes three new products: Masala – Garam Masala, Chilli & Coriander Breaded Fish Fillets, Kerala – Coconut, Garlic & Coriander Breaded Fish Fillets and Amritsari…


  • Midwest grid operators in the US have a .7bn plan to fix the interconnection backlog

    (Image by Couleur from Pixabay) Interconnection backlogs are creating headaches for just about everyone involved. So how much is being done about it? If two Midwest grid operators get their say, about $1.7 billion worth, at least. The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) have requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory…


  • GB’s Wales & West leads green hydrogen development

    Image: HydroStar British gas operator Wales & West Utilities is leading the development of green hydrogen production from wastewater sources. The project, which is being undertaken with hydrogen technology developer HydroStar and Cardiff University, is aimed to further develop an electrolyser for green hydrogen production utilising wastewater such as rainwater or water high in microplastic…


  • Brazil’s Copel sets safety standards for working at height

    Image: Copel Brazil utility Copel reports becoming a reference for Latin American countries for its approach to working at height. Copel reports having a longstanding interest in the development of techniques and equipment for working at height. While working as a civil maintenance supervisor, Sidnei Garcia, a Copel technician who instructs in the topic, was…


  • Fachpack 2024: GEA presents new thermoforming packaging machine for SMEs

    The new GEA PowerPak 1000 thermoformer packaging machine is specially designed for small companies and can be tested at the GEA XLAB Technology Center in Biedenkopf-Wallau, Germany. (Source: GEA) Posted: 30 August 2024 Related core topics: Equipment, Packaging Related topics: Cheese, fresh, frozen, fruit, meat, meat substitutes, potatoes, pouches, poultry, sealing, thermoformer, traysealer, vegetables Related…