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  • Endesa harnesses AI and 5G for smart grid worker safety

    Image: Endesa Endesa has tested 5G technology combined with AI to improve the safety of workers in the Smart5Grid project. The Smart5Grid project, which wrapped up at the end of December 2023, was aimed to demonstrate the potential of 5G in future smart grids, with Endesa’s demonstration in Spain focussed on its use to prevent…


  • Dawn Foods’ concentrated Yuzu liquid compound perfect for adding citrus flavour to bakery

    The next new product to be launched in Dawn Foods’ Total Cake Solutions programme, is a concentrated Yuzu liquid compound for adding an intense, distinctive citrus flavour to neutral creams, fonds, frostings and fondants, as well as other sweet bakery applications. One of 2024’s hottest flavours, Dawn Exceptional Compound Yuzu is easy- to-use and adds…


  • Energinet taps Siemens Energy in transmission expansion tender

    Image courtesy Energinet Danish TSO Energinet has signed an agreement with Siemens Energy on a comprehensive expansion of the power grid in Western Denmark. The framework agreement with Energinet runs for up to eight years and will see Siemens Energy responsible for construction and reinforcement of approximately 50 new 150kV high-voltage substations in Jutland and…


  • New report emphasises rethinking maintenance to boost commercial resilience

    Production, process, and plant managers operating across various industries have been urged to rethink their approach to heat exchanger maintenance following updated insight from a new industry whitepaper. The message comes at a pivotal point for industry, as increasing energy costs, aggressive competition from overseas, and decarbonisation targets risk limiting industry recovery. In particular, high-energy…


  • Australia’s SA Power Networks pioneers satellite connectivity for remote workers

    Image: SA Power Networks South Australia utility SA Power Networks has become the first in the country to utilise low earth orbit satellite technology for field worker connectivity. SA Power Networks is utilising the SpaceX Starlink system to provide internet connectivity for field crews working in regional and remote areas where internet was previously unavailable.…


  • The UK National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference heads to Liverpool this June

    The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) announces its upcoming annual industry conference for the UK semiconductor sector. This year’s event is titled ‘Manufacturing the Future’ and will be held at the Liverpool Crown Plaza Hotel in the heart of the iconic city on June 5th. This important event will bring chip industry experts and entrepreneurs together…


  • UK manufactured high reliability connectors and backshells from Weald Electronics

    Applications include industrial, defence and motorsport Weald Electronics is a major UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories for defence and demanding industrial applications and leads the way in high performance interconnection solutions based on MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015 and MIL-DTL-26482 specifications. Weald Electronics manufactures a very wide range of circular bayonet and screw coupling connectors, available…


  • £175,000 order boost signs off a record-breaking MACH for Carfulan Group

    Carfulan Group has heralded MACH 2024 as its best yet after sealing more than £175,000 of orders and securing over 800 more leads to explore after the event. Sales Director Rob Thompson believes the firm’s ability to offer a single-source solution for advanced measurement, 3D printing and software technologies made all the difference with customers…


  • Iberdrola sweeps remaining Avangrid shares in .6bn deal

    Image courtesy 123rf US energy company Avangrid is set to be fully acquired by Spain’s utility giant Iberdrola in a deal valuing $2.55 billion. Iberdrola already owns 81.6% of the company. Iberdrola will acquire the remaining 18.4% of issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Avangrid that it does not currently own for $35.75…


  • Suedpack Kamakshi awarded the BRCGS recommended ‘A’ Grade Certification

    Suedpack Kamakshi, the Indian arm of the renowned German packaging leader Suedpack, has received the coveted BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) recommended ‘A’ Grade certification in flexible packaging for food and agri-industry. This certification, which is the highest global standard for packaging materials, solidifies Suedpack Kamakshi’s position as a frontrunner in quality, safety,…