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With the launch of its next-generation DT80 distance sensor, SICK has revised the standard for measurement precision in food and beverage production with a compact and robust device. Equipped with high-performance time-of-flight measurement technology, the SICK DT80 1D laser distance sensor achieves unparalleled accuracy of +/- 2 mm with a resolution of 0.1 mm at…
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There is growing concern about the age of the many signalling systems that were commissioned during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, and which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. Not only is the technology becoming outdated but getting spares and replacement parts can be difficult, particularly the computer driven elements. The problem is recognised but…
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SIG Foundation said it is proud to receive international recognition for its project “Cartons for Good”, which uses SIG’s expertise in filling technology to help communities process and preserve their food into meals locally. The prize, which is awarded annually by the Save Food initiative, was presented to the Foundation on December 13, 2023, in…
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Image courtesy 123rf National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) in the UK has launched the first stage of its new Open Balancing Platform to support the bulk dispatch of battery storage and small Balancing Mechanism Units. The Open Balancing Platform is a real-time balancing capability set to replace the existing balancing systems and processes National…
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Bob Willis speaks to David Greenman from Humiseal at productronica 2023 in Munich, Germany. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Hanwha, Koh Young Technologies, Adaptsys, KIC, ART, ASYS, Mechnano, Arch Systems, MIRTEC, Fuji, Humiseal, BTU, Viscom and ECD.
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Electrical control panel. Image courtesy 123rf. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for Intellihub in a virtual power plant (VPP) project to leverage a network of 2 million smart meters and interface with over 140,000 customer energy resources for optimised load control. On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA has announced AU$9.75…
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SHENMAO Technology proudly unveils its latest innovation, the PF918-P250 no-clean solder paste, specifically designed to meet the stringent demands of automotive applications. With a focus on enhancing thermal impact reliability, PF918-P250 sets a new standard for performance, delivering superior results for automotive devices and high-power components. SHENMAO’s PF918-P250 is the result of a dedicated effort…
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Fans of plant-based foods in Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands will be able to add a treat to their festive tables this year. Nestlé’s Garden Gourmet is bringing back Voie Gras, its alternative to foie gras, for a limited time only. The animal-friendly alternative was a hit during a successful seasonal launch in Spain and…
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SEGGER has made available hand-optimized extensions to their JPEG decode firmware to optimize Inverse Discrete Cosine Transform (IDCT) calculations based on the Arm Helium extension available in the new Renesas RA8D1 MCU group, built on the Arm Cortex-M85 processor. The new firmware extensions make it possible to accelerate the time-critical IDCT algorithms needed to decode…
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Image: NGN The British government has announced that the proposed hydrogen heating village trial in Redcar cannot go ahead as the main source of hydrogen supply will not be available. As such, the government in a statement says it is not in a position to provide support for the trial, which was being advanced by…
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