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  • Creating Value in Machine Building Through Robotics: An OEM Perspective

    The highly competitive world of machine building requires constant innovation to meet the ever-changing needs of end users.  By Jocelyn Golding, OEM Industrial SI & IAD Channel Manager, Schneider Electric. The world of machine building is fiercely competitive, demanding perpetual innovation to cater to the ever-evolving requirements of end users. End users are coming from…


  • Statnett to tap CERN for grid innovation

    Image: Statnett Norwegian TSO Statnett is to collaborate with the European particle physics lab CERN on sustainable solutions for the operation of future power grids. Under a memorandum of cooperation Statnett and CERN intend to explore collaborative opportunities across a range of areas that can address the challenges and opportunities for managing highly complex systems,…


  • Litgrid completes ‘most important’ project for grid synchronisation with continental Europe

    Image courtesy 123rf Lithuanian transmission system operator Litgrid has installed an Automative Generation Management System, which they are calling one of the most important projects to prepare for grid synchronisation with continental European networks. The system marks the completion of the 8th synchronisation project by the TSO, aiming to strengthen the country’s transmission network. According…


  • Dublin battery system to support the Irish power grid

    Image courtesy 123rf In a bid to support Irish grid stability, Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has opened a major battery plant at its Poolbeg site in Dublin, which will add 75MW/150MWh of fast-acting energy storage. According to the Dublin-based, state-owned energy company, the battery energy storage system (BESS) is currently the largest site of its…


  • Tetra Pak recognised with ‘A’ score for transparency on forests for the eighth year running

    Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on forests by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Forests questionnaires, Tetra Pak is among the 2% of companies that achieved an ‘A’ score out of over 21,000 companies assessed.…


  • US Department of Energy to deploy .2bn for transmission buildout

    Image courtes 123rf North America’s DOE is soliciting proposals through round two of the Transmission Facilitiation Program, anticipating deployment of up to $1.2 billion to accelerate transmission buildout. The Department has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the second round of the Transmission Facilitation Program, a revolving fund supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law…


  • Romania’s Electrica harnesses AI to map its HQ’s energy footprint

    Image: Electrica Romanian distribution company Electrica is developing an artificial intelligence-based system for real-time monitoring of its headquarters’ energy use. The system, a first for Romania, involves the development of a set of AI-based algorithms that draw on data from sensors throughout the building to develop energy consumption patterns. With the project driven by sustainability…


  • Fairfood partners with Sonoco to package powdered oat drink

    German vegan food brand, Fairfood, has selected Sonoco’s paper end Greencan packaging solution for its powdered oat drink. The company manufactures and distributes Fairtrade, healthy, vegan and nut-based foods and snacks. Its products include: hand-roasted organic nuts; vegan nut bolognese; nut-based vegan organic hot chocolate creams; and organic oat powder drinks. Fairfood’s brand messaging pillars…


  • South Arfon Creameries achieves record-breaking fundraising success

    Dr Peter Henley, Cancer Research Wales’s research development officer with SCC’s flagship Dragon cheese. Posted: 9 February 2024 Share this page South Caernarfon Creameries in Wales has raised £1,000 for Cancer Research Wales in a record-breaking Christmas raffle Committed to community well-being, the farmers’ co-operative is delighted at the amount raised. SCC’s managing director, Alan…


  • London Essence reveals striking new pack design and retail format

    Premium mixer brand, The London Essence Co. is presenting its full brand portfolio refresh created in collaboration with BrandOpus. The rollout of the new packaging across the brand’s full range of tonics and mixers will begin with the launch of a new 250ml slim can format which will appear as single serve cans on shelves…