
Automation is increasingly finding its way into the PCB manufacturing process – even in areas that are considered to be the last remaining labor-intensive manual processes, such as THT production. With its sFAB-D, FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION (www.fuji-euro.de) offers a machine for the automation of THT placement processes, which are often still carried out manually. The…

In announcing the world’s first plastic-free, recyclable tub for its plant butters and spreads, Upfield is following four years of innovation, in collaboration with Footprint, MCC and Pagès Group, to mark a transition to a paper solution across its portfolio. The company’s ambition is to reduce plastic content by 80% by 2030. Initially launched in…

British lighting manufacturer Acrospire has collaborated with Luton Borough Council to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, minimise light pollution, and enhance public safety through clear surveillance footage. Luton Borough Council is responsible for over 18,500 streetlights on the public highway; it operates with a focus on maintaining reliable highway infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient movement in…

Team member since branch inception in 2011 excited to build on collective achievements Yamaha Robotics is exicted to announce that it has appointed Ms Ai Nagakubo as Branch Manager at the company’s European headquarters in Neuss, near Duesseldorf, Germany from 1st January 2024. Ms. Nagakubo joined Yamaha Robotics at the organisation’s founding in 2011. She…

To support an ambition to increase its sales tenfold in the next five years, Tereos is investing €4m in the Marckolsheim plant in Alsace to triple the production capacity of the Ensemble brand’s workshop. This is the equivalent in production terms of protein intake to 15 million meals per year. Ensemble wants to add value…

Vector Informatik is expanding its portfolio and offering more advisory and supporting services to accelerate time-to-market. These new services assist customers during the development of a Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) from an early design phase with requirements and architecture engineering, through integration and testing phases. The services are based on a collaborative working mode. This service…

Image: Italgas Italgas has reported completion of the rollout of the first 20,000 units of its new next generation hydrogen ready gas smart meter. The company has not stated where the meters have been deployed but the aim is to test the technology in the field during 2024, prior to a widescale rollout across Italy…

Altus Group, a leading supplier of capital equipment for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their return to the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition from 6th – 8th February 2024 at Farnborough, booth J80, with an even bigger presence. After exceptional interest and record sales in 2023, Altus has expanded its stand to showcase…

Mondi is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Renowned as the ultimate recognition in global packaging excellence, the WorldStar Awards highlight Mondi’s dedication to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions. Mondi’s impressive array of 2024 WorldStar Award-winning products include Hug&Hold (non-alcoholic beverages), Protector Bag…