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  • DigiKey and Schneider Electric to Host Webinar on Wireless Pushbutton Technology in Manufacturing

     DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, will partner with Schneider Electric to host a webinar on wireless pushbutton technology on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. CDT titled “Experience Mobility in Manufacturing with Wireless Pushbuttons.” DigiKey’s upcoming webinar with Schneider Electric will provide an…


  • LEM invests in additional R&D capabilities in Europe and Asia

    To satisfy the growing global demand for current and voltage sensing driven by the push towards decarbonization and greater electrification, electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has opened new research and development facilities in Munich and Shanghai. The two new sites will enable LEM to build greater intelligence into its sensors and to have development bases…


  • Amprion awards engineering contracts for 1,300km underground cabling

    Signing Korridor B South. Amprion CFO Peter Rüth (2nd from right) and Amprion CTO Dr. Hendrik Neumann (3rd from right) with representatives of the contractors Max Streicher and Leonhard Weiss. Image courtesy Amprion German TSO Amprion has awarded civil engineering contracts for more than 1,300km of underground cable route. The engineering contracts, awarded by Amprion…


  • Circular innovation made easy: olive stone powders as versatile packaging additives

    BioPowder is an innovative manufacturer of powders made exclusively from upcycled by-products such as olive stones. The company makes functional fillers, texturizers and reinforcing particles that have proven effective in biodegradable packaging compounds. Bio-sourced resins as well as protein films are examples of possible applications. The powder particles, marketed under the name Olea FP (Functional…


  • KPM Analytics releases an advanced, AI-powered 2D and 3D vision inspection system

    KPM Analytics has introduced the TheiaVu WD-300, the first AI-enabled at-line vision inspection system designed specifically for meat and poultry. Recognising that meat and poultry processors face ongoing challenges with quality control, consistency, and labour shortages, the AI-powered TheiaVu WD-300 includes advanced features and capabilities from previous system generations to answer specific demands from users…


  • Taylors Snacks secures first UK-wide retail distribution deal

    James Taylor, MD at Taylors Snacks. Photo credit: Julie Howden Posted: 23 August 2024 Share this page Taylors Snacks products are now available in all Aldi stores across the UK, marking the Scottish snack brand’s first supermarket listing outside of Scotland. The move meets the UK expansion ambitions of the firms which has been hugely…


  • 20 million second-gen smart meters connected to DCC network in Britain

    Image: DCC The Data Communications Company (DCC) has reported 20 million second-generation (SMETS2) smart meters are now connected to its national smart meter network. The 20 million milestone was reached on 15 August with a connection by British Gas in the southern England city of Chichester. The smart meter network is considered a critical part…


  • UK food-to-go market to grow by 40%

    Food-to-go has seen continued growth in 2024, and recent research from AHDB shared that more than £48.2 billion was spent on food in the out-of-home market, an increase of 14% year-on-year (Kantar Out-of-home, 52 w/e 9 June 2024). The UK food-to-go market is anticipated to see positive market growth over the next few years and by 2028…


  • Compact Bookshelf Design Three Phase EMC Filter from EMIS Offers High Performance

    Dual Stage EMC filters provide superior attenuation The MF423-4-3D-BS Three Phase EMI Filter Series from global EMC solutions provider EMIS provides superior performance at significant interference levels, essential for reducing electrical noise and ensuring clean supply of power in a wide range of applications from renewable energy to industrial machinery. The high-performance, dual stage EMI…


  • Libra Industries Appoints Robert Hermann as Chief Operating Officer

    Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert “Bob” Hermann as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Hermann will oversee all aspects of Libra’s manufacturing operations, driving the company’s efforts to achieve its business goals through operational excellence…