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  • US Reliability Commission warns of bulk EV charging’s grid impact

    Imag courtesy 123rf The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has cautioned against the impacts of electric vehicle (EV) charging on bulk power system reliability, calling for cross-sector coordination to bolster and ensure the reliability of the power grid. In NERC’s Potential Bulk Power System Impact of Electric Vehicle Chargers white paper, the Corporation calls…


  • Weller’s New ZeroSmog Shield Pro: Revolutionizing Clean Air in Electronics Manufacturing


    Weller Tools, a leader in hand soldering solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new ZeroSmog Shield Pro Fume Extraction System. Designed to prioritize clean air as a fundamental right for workers in the electronics manufacturing industry, the ZeroSmog Shield Pro sets a new standard for workplace health and safety.  Welcome to a New Era…


  • KIC to Discuss Revolutionary Contact-less Thermal Analysis at SMTA Dallas Expo and Tech Forum

    KIC, a renowned pioneer in thermal process and temperature measurement solutions for electronics manufacturing, will exhibit its latest breakthrough technology, Contact-less Thermal Analysis, at the SMTA Dallas Expo and Tech Forum. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Plano Event Center. In response to the ever-evolving challenges faced by today’s…


  • ‘Insight into Electronics Manufacturing’ Workshop & Job Fair

    First-of-its-kind event addresses skills shortage at electronics manufacturing technician level March 7th, 2024, Grinsty Rail, Redditch, UK.  Organised by global association and leading industrial companies:  ● IPC: recognised as the worldwide standards authority for electronics manufacturing ● Advanced Rework Technology Ltd (A.R.T.):leading independent provider of IPC-certified and bespoke training services for the electronics assembly industry…


  • Tyrrhenian Link interconnection secures final financing

    Image courtesy Terna The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Roman transmission system operator Terna have signed a contract for the final tranche of €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) financing of the Tyrrhenian Link. The Tyrrhenian Link, a 970km, 1,000MW double submarine cable, is a new electricity corridor at the centre of the Mediterranean connecting the Italian…


  • Kerafol and X2F Partner to Revolutionize Thermal Solutions for Electronic Devices

    Kerafol and X2F are teaming up to develop state-of-the-art thermal management solutions for electronic devices by leveraging the advantages of Kerafol’s thermally conductive materials and X2F’s patented controlled-viscosity molding technologies. The partnership aims to provide advanced thermal management solutions that meet the ever-increasing high-performance demands of the electronics industry. Combining Kerafol’s high-performance thermoplastic elastomeric materials…


  • New 10A Relays Deliver High Dielectric Strength with Extended Safety Certification

    Omron Electronic Components Europe has extended its relay portfolio with the introduction of its G6RN-E, for heat pumps, smart building, factory automation and energy applications. The latest model provides current load to 10A, with extended dielectric strength to 6000VAC, high sensitivity with 220mW coil power consumption.  The new G6RN-E relays provide greater safety, conforming glow-wire…


  • Cobalt Systems Expands Horizons with Dedicated New Manufacturing Facility

    Cobalt Systems, an innovative leader in barcode labelling automation, is set to embark on an exciting journey of expansion and development, as the company shifts its focus towards robust growth strategies with the opening of a dedicated manufacturing facility and Visitor Centre. The spotlight is now on the company’s overall growth and evolution, as Managing…


  • Select Global Events Forges Strategic Partnership with Rubber Division, ACS (American Chemical Society) to Co-Locate Silicone Expo USA with the International Elastomer Conference in 2024.

     Select Global Events (SGE), a prominent UK-based exhibitions organizer, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Rubber Division, ACS. This collaboration will see Silicone Expo USA join forces with the International Elastomer Conference, aligning their events to run concurrently during their respective 2024 editions. The event is scheduled to take place September 9-12, 2024,…


  • ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo International Inc. join forces to accelerate global adoption of flexible lab automation

    Companies will accelerate adoption of robotic lab technology, redefining the limits of robotics in laboratories to accelerate innovation and address labor shortages  The collaboration seamlessly integrates ABB robots with METTLER TOLEDO’s LabX™ management software and its connected instruments ABB Robotics and METTLER TOLEDO, a global supplier of precision instruments and services, have signed a Memorandum…