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  • British and Italian renewable companies partner on 1GW battery storage pipeline

    Image courtesy Aurora Energy research London-based renewables company Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Italian renewables developer Altea Green Power have entered a development partnership for 1GW of battery energy storage in Italy. The partnership aims to achieve ready-to-build status for the battery storage pipeline over the next two to four years. The partnership marks RPC’s…


  • Q Source: Your Premier Destination for ACL Staticide Static Control Products

    Q Source is proud to offer an extensive selection of ACL Staticide® products designed to address all static control needs. As a leading distributor of ACL Staticide since 2003, Q Source is committed to providing customers with reliable solutions that enhance workplace safety and productivity.  ACL Staticide is synonymous with dependable static control solutions at…


  • Jonny Nichols of Hanwha Techwin to Discuss Maximizing Operational Efficiency at IPC APEX EXPO 2024

     Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas is excited to announce that Jonny Nichols, Vice President of Marketing, is set to share his profound insights on enhancing overall operational efficiency (OOE) during a highly anticipated panel discussion at IPC APEX EXPO 2024. Titled “How to Maximize Overall Operational Efficiency,” this engaging panel will be hosted by Global SMT…


  • Bpacks launches first 100% bio packaging technology targeting plastic market

    Bpacks, a sustainable packaging startup, announced the launch of the world’s first bark-based packaging technology. The new materials seamlessly integrate with current equipment used for all kinds of plastic rigid packaging production, facilitating the shift to eco-packaging. This is especially important, as the European Union’s policy directives have mandated the transition to biodegradable packaging within…


  • Revolutionizing Precision Soldering: Introducing the iBot-i1/2s by Sasinno Americas

     Sasinno Americas is pleased to introduce its latest advancement in soldering technology – the iBot-i1/2s. This cutting-edge system redefines precision soldering with groundbreaking features designed to elevate efficiency and performance in electronics manufacturing processes. The system will be on display for the first time during the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO. Key Competitive Edges: PC Control…


  • Carbon dioxide to be raw material for future plastic production

    A new collaboration, UC-DC, between industry and research will be able to convert captured CO2 into biodegradable plastic using gas fermentation, where bacteria convert CO2 into a raw material for basic chemicals used in, among other things, plastic production. “We envision a future where CO2 is transformed from a harmful greenhouse gas into an inexhaustible…


  • ESCATEC deploys smart material handling robots in latest automation project

    Electronics manufacturing services provider, ESCATEC, is using material handling robots on the production floor of its Malaysian factories in the latest example of the Group’s ongoing commitment to optimise operational efficiency by integrating the latest automation and technology. PUDU Robotics material handling robots have been deployed at ESCATEC’s Malaysian plants in Penang and Johor Bahru.…


  • Vicor to present modular power conversion solutions for 48V Zonal Architectures at WCX 2024

    High-density, 800V and 48V scalable power modules solve electrification power conversion challenges As the automotive industry moves toward 48V zonal architectures, power system design engineers are looking for new high voltage power conversion solutions that have leading power density, weight and scalability attributes.  Vicor will be presenting five papers at World Congress Experience 2024 (WCX™)…


  • Food industry must prepare for new era of risk management, warns LRQA

    Ahead of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference 2024 in April, leading global assurance partner, LRQA, is warning that food businesses need to uphold regulatory obligations and meet consumer expectations of safe, authentic, high-quality products and demonstrate integrity across their supply chain. In the age of Assurance 4.0 – the new era of risk…


  • The Sidemen and New World Foods launch Sides Strips

    New World Foods, the healthy snacking company of Valeo Foods Group, has announced Sides, its first in a series of product collaborations with YouTube sensation the Sidemen. The high-protein, low-calorie meat snacks come in three flavours; Buffalo Chicken, Chipotle Steak and Korean BBQ Steak – and are inspired by the Sidemen chicken shops (of the…