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  • Artificially generated food images appear more appetising than their real counterparts

    With Global Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024 starting yesterday, researchers have announced an intriguing discovery – consumers generally prefer AI-generated images of food over real food images, especially when they are unaware of their true nature. The new findings have been published in the peer-reviewed journal, Food Quality and Preference. According to the researchers, the…


  • Make More with Less Time, Space & Investment with Hanwha Techwin at APEX

    Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, formerly Samsung C&T Automation, will exhibit at the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Under the theme “All you need in productivity is here at Hanwha,” Hanwha invites attendees to explore its range of state-of-the-art solutions, including the XM520,…


  • Planted debuts a pioneering fermented steak and expands production

    Planted, the Swiss FoodTech trailblazer producer of clean label plant-based meats, is introducing its latest culinary innovation, the planted.steak, a fermented beef fillet steak made from plants. Planted.steak is the first product to be launched from Planted’s ‘whole-muscle platform’, which also marks the announcement of the company’s strategic expansion of its production capabilities with a…


  • Apollo Seiko Presents the Next Frontier in Non-Contact Soldering at APEX

    Apollo Seiko, a leading innovator in soldering technology, is pleased to announce plans to showcase its latest advancements at Booth 1408 during the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The company will present a lineup of five innovative induction, laser, selective & contact soldering systems,…


  • Essemtec is exhibiting at APEX Expo at booth 2409

    We are showcasing our flagship All-in-One platforms FOX and PUMA. The machines will be equipped with the latest innovations in Solder Jetting, Integrated Inspection System, Smart Material Management, and 4 mm EVO feeder – 08004 Pick-and-Place. The All-in-One platform will demonstrate live the highest standards in electronics assembly on flexible substrates, jetting of multiple fluids…


  • Savvy Sweets joins the competition in the gut-friendly, functional sweets market

    Guilt-free sweets almost sound too good to be true, but as a nation of voracious snackers and confectionery aficionados the opportunity for prebiotic-friendly, 100% plant-based sweets with a light calorie footprint to blaze a health-conscious trail in the UK has been gathering pace for some while. Step forward Savvy Sweets, a four-strong range of sublime tasting,…


  • Arch Systems Showcases Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Solutions at IPC APEX EXPO 2024

    Arch Systems, a leader in machine data and manufacturing analytics, will exhibit at the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place from April 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Visitors can explore Arch’s latest innovations at Booth #727, where the company will demonstrate its acclaimed ArchFX Platform, including the groundbreaking GLO™ solution and its…


  • Agile Analog delivers first full always-on IP subsystem

    Agile Analog, the customizable analog IP company, has announced the successful delivery of its first full always-on IP subsystem. This innovative solution enables an ultra-low-power sleep mode for a new generation of system-on-chips (SoCs). Agile Analog provided XMOS, a leading fabless semiconductor company, with a comprehensive range of analog IP blocks integrated into a single macro,…


  • Ofgem announces £5.8mn for network utilisation and flexibility projects

    Image courtesy 123rf Ofgem’s Strategic and Innovation Fund (SIF), now moving into round three, has announced £5.8 million ($7.4 million) to fund feasibility studies for 44 projects looking into electricity network utilisation, system flexibility and novel approaches to net zero. The 44 projects, selected from 53 that were submitted for round three of the fund,…


  • Poland’s Enea Operator pilots AI for power grid load forecasts

    Image: Enea Operator Polish DSO Enea Operator is implementing deep learning AI predictive models for distribution grid modelling. The project, implemented as part of Enea Operator’s activities to modernise the energy infrastructure and introduce new solutions to improve the quality and security of supply, is aimed to contribute to improving the management of the distribution…