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Machine builders no longer need to choose between a stepper or servo drive, thanks to the CMMT-ST, an extra low voltage servo drive being showcased by Festo at Engineering & Manufacturing Week. The CMMT-ST is capable of open or closed loop positioning, which effectively bridges the gap between stepper and servo drives. This means the…
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Image: Pipelife A new modular sensor-based solution for water leakage detection from cracked water pipes has been launched by Austrian pipe solution provider Pipelife. The solution, SmartProbe, which was developed with water suppliers in the Netherlands, is designed to be easily installed in any non-trafficable and hard-to-reach points in the water network and can be…
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At around 34 grams, a length of 220 millimetres and a wingspan of 240 millimetres, the BionicBee is the smallest flying object created by the Bionic Learning Network to date. For the first time, the developers used the method of generative design: after entering just a few parameters, a software application uses defined design principles…
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Image: Northern Powergrid Britain’s smart meter rollout is lagging those of its European counterparts, new analysis from LCP Delta has indicated. The analysis indicates that while progress has been made in the installation of electricity smart meters in domestic properties in GB, compared to some other European countries, there is still a long way to…
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“Nobody could offer us a route to market so we created our own distribution channel,” Craig Allen tells Food & Drink Technology. “We provide healthy eating to 1,000s of people in spaces you typically wouldn’t find a healthy option including NHS Hospitals, Royal Marine barracks, coffee shops and garage forecourts. We’ve built a network of…
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(Neodymium is a critical mineral for the energy transition. Image: 123RF) Falling prices, increased demand and concentration of supply characterise the critical minerals panorama as energy transitions advance, the IEA has reported. In an updated ‘outlook’ on critical minerals that are key for the energy transition, including lithium, copper, cobalt and graphite among others that…
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Sappi Europe has taken a lead in functional paper development with an investment in a new barrier coating machine. René Köhler, director Paper & Packaging Solutions at Sappi Europe spelt out the importance of the technology when he said Sappi’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is embodied by its continuous investment in technology and product…
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Squeaky Bean is launching a range, to add even more delicious choice to the plant-based category. The new products include a Hoisin Duck Style Pancakes Meal Kit and a dinky snacks range, including Southern Fried Straws, Duck and Hoisin Style Bites and BBQ Pork Style Rolls, which provide tasty alternatives to traditional meat-based snacks. Both…
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Image Credit: Zum Zūm, a transportation solutions provider, announced that Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) will be the first major school district in the US to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Zum is providing a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers in Oakland, managed through its…
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Q Source is proud to announce its longstanding partnership with Ergomat, a leading manufacturer of ergonomic and safety matting solutions. With nearly 20 years of collaboration, Q Source represents Ergomat’s full product line, offering tailored solutions designed to enhance worker safety, productivity, and well-being across various industries. Ergomat, with more than 30 years of industry…
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