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Image: Erik Jepsen / UC San Diego DERConnect has been launched as a testbed for the power grid on the University of California San Diego campus. The DERConnect testbed, funded with a $42 million grant from the National Science Foundation, is aimed to help utility, industry and academic researchers to better understand how to integrate…
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Welding is one of the more hazardous processes in manufacturing. Arc flash injuries are particularly concerning, as they arise suddenly and carry severe consequences. Given these risks, many manufacturers have turned to robotic welding solutions, but these systems are not a perfect fix. While automation does reduce welding-related hazards, it does not eliminate them. Robotic…
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Algiers, Algeria. Image courtesy 123rf GE Vernova will supply GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT) high voltage equipment, components and grid automation solutions for 134 substations by 2028 to enhance the country’s grid infrastructure. The order, booked in the second quarter of 2024, was secured with GEAT, the company’s joint venture with the Algerian Electricity and Gas…
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Image: Tauron Dystrybucja Polish DSO Tauron Dystrybucja has secured over PLN173 million ($44 million) for the ongoing purchase and installation of smart meters. The subsidy from Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, the largest the company has received so far and amounting to almost half of the PLN375 million total cost of…
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~ A custom approach is crucial to successfully adopting IIoT technologies ~ As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) rapidly advances, it’s crucial for manufacturers to have the right technology in place to support its implementation. Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) are pivotal enablers — these specialised chips are poised to allow more efficient industrial…
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Nanusens has announced that it has used its pioneering MEMS-within-CMOS™ technology to create a novel solution to the challenge of creating better RF front ends for 6G. Josep Montanyà, Nanusens’ CEO, explained, “This builds on and extends the company’s work of using its unique technology to enable the upper 5G bands to be used cost effectively.…
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ROCKA Solutions has announced the continued expansion of its operations in Brazil. Having expanded into Brazil earlier this year with a location in São Paulo, the company is pleased to announce an upcoming second location in Manaus. This strategic growth marks a significant milestone as ROCKA Brazil experiences unprecedented growth, reinforcing the company’s commitment to…
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Luminovo announces a new partnership with Sluicebox. This partnership will revolutionize the way electronic manufacturers and designers manage new sustainability requirements globally by providing instant carbon footprint estimates not only for individual electronic components, but also printed circuit boards (PCBs), and whole assemblies. New regulations and NetZero goals are increasing the demand for detailed life…
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Sondrel (AIM: SND), a leading provider of ultra-complex custom chips for leading global technology brands, has appointed John Chubb as its CEO. He has over 30 years’ experience in a broad range of board level roles including RPS, Grontmij UK and Sweco Denmark along with senior leadership experience in the nuclear, ICT, waste and energy…
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Hotel Chocolat, a prominent UK-based chocolatier, is set to invest £10 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Royston. This significant investment will facilitate the creation of 50 new jobs, reinforcing the company’s dedication to the UK manufacturing sector. Hotel Chocolat plans to launch 25 new stores across the UK next year, with locations including…
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