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  • SMTXTRA Partners with Quantum Systems to Expand Representation in Key Territories

    SMTXTRA, a renowned leader in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment services, is pleased to announce its partnership with Quantum Systems, a premier sales and marketing organization covering Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora Mexico, and Baja Mexico territories. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in SMTXTRA’s efforts to enhance its presence and accessibility to top-tier suppliers in…


  • Matt Kershinke from Comet Yxlon at IPC Apex EXPO 2024

    Claire Saunders speaks to Matt Kershinke from Comet Yxlon at IPC Apex EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, USA. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Hanwha, Koh Young Technology, Essemtec, Kyzen, Nordson Test and Inspection, PVA, ROCKA Solutions, Adaptsys, Viscom, BTU and Scienscope.


  • Siemens and Mercedes-Benz collaborate on Digital Energy Twin

    Digital Energy Twin co-created by Siemens and Mercedes-Benz for sustainable factory planning. Image courtesy Siemens Siemens and Mercedes-Benz have collaboratively developed a Digital Energy Twin to improve the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades. Part of Siemens’ Xcelerator business platform, the digital twin is designed to support the ambition…


  • WEC warned renewables at risk of ‘resource nationalism’ over critical minerals

    (Carole Nakhle at World Energy Congress. Photo: WEC) ‘When a commodity becomes strategic we see a trend towards resource nationalism’ says Carole Nakhle The World Energy Council was issued a warning about the impacts of ‘resource nationalism’ on energy security yesterday. And not in relation to oil and gas… but to renewables. Carole Nakhle, chief…


  • WEC hears how to unlock energy investments in Africa

    (Monique Motty and Professor Skea at the opening of the World Energy Congress. Image: WEC) The importance of energy investment in Africa is not up for debate. However, the question of how to convince the public and private sectors to invest does not lead to straightforward answers. Africa may be the home of one-fifth of the global…


  • Puerto Rican solar and battery project to boost grid reliability

    Image courtesy 123rf Solar renewables company Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners have announced a power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico to provide supportive flexibility and reliability to the power grid. A 15MW storage project will be paired with a 32MW solar project in the Yabucoa municipality of Puerto Rico. To bring the…


  • Octopus Energy and Enphase Energy announce strategic integration

    Image courtesy 123rf Energy technology supplier Enphase Energy and Octopus Energy have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their platforms, allowing UK retail customers to access low-cost residential energy rates, Octopus Energy clients to create VPPs, and support battery management to ease congestion on the power grid. The partners will focus on the UK deployment…


  • Oil and gas is ‘innovation-poor and that needs to change’ WEC is told

    (Ann Mettler. Photo: WEC) Ann Mettler says energy majors must embrace innovation as their expertise is vital for scaling clean technologies Innovation is the key to unlocking energy security, climate action and regional competitiveness – and the oil and gas majors should not be running scared of start-ups. That was the message yesterday at the World…


  • I.T.S acquires second facility to work directly with customers 

    I.TS celebrates new building. Posted: 23 April 2024 Share this page I.T.S has acquired a second facility, complete with a state-of-the-art flavour laboratory, close to its existing premises in Newbury, Berkshire following rapid year on year business growth. The flavour experts’ new site will feature a modern innovation centre as well as customer product development…


  • Namaqua Wines partners with SIG as preferred carton packaging supplier for low alcohol wine

    Namaqua Wines, one of the largest wine producers in the Southern Hemisphere, has chosen to partner with SIG as its preferred carton packaging supplier for its low alcohol wine selection. The company has already started filling its wide range of low alcohol wines into SIG SlimlineBloc 1,000 ml carton packs. Posted: 23 April 2024 Share…