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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA8D1 microcontroller (MCU) group. The RA8D1 group is the second in Renesas’ RA8 Series, the first MCUs based on the Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor. RA8D1 MCUs deliver breakthrough performance of over 6.39 CoreMark/MHz EEMBC’s CoreMark® benchmark measures performance of MCUs and CPUs used…
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Maroš Šefčovič during the skills institute awards ceremony. Image courtesy EIT InnoEnergy The InnoEnergy Skills Institute has concluded specialised training courses for over 50,000 students, a milestone they tout towards addressing workforce demands within the battery industry. InnoEnergy, a training skills provider for the sustainable energy workforce in Europe, achieved the milestone nearly two years…
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The UK-wide adoption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the run up to the already hectic Christmas period has put enormous added pressure on the logistics sector. Data from Collect+ showed that last year there was an 81% leap in UK parcel traffic over the Black Friday weekend with almost 900,000 extra parcels processed…
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Manrose, a UK-based ventilation manufacturer, in collaboration with Surrey Choices, has welcomed a young fan-enthusiast, Gabriel Hogan, to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. In response to a social media request from Surrey Choices, an organisation helping people with disabilities and support needs to access work-based alternative education programs, Manrose extended an invitation for Gabriel to spend a day with…
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Image courtesy 123rf The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has announced rule updates to the National Electricity Market, aimed at mitigating the risk of power outage as the country undergoes a transition from aging coal-fired generation to increased reliance on renewable energy sources. Analysis conducted by the AEMC revealed that current price settings in the…
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Berry Global has launched a new version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food applications, which provides a high-performance alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films. While Omni Xtra is already an established solution for the packaging of fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, and deli and bakery products, the new…
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THORNeco’s popular high bay Boris has been upgraded. Boris, an ideal solution for high ceilings and open areas, now boasts improved efficiency up to 162lm/w. It features a high output and low glare at <25 UGR, striking the right balance of power and comfort. Boris serves as an alternative to conventional lighting, offering energy…
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The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) has unveiled a new charter to recharge electrical skills at a reception in the House of Commons. The charter, supported by ECA Member businesses, parliamentarians and other stakeholders, aims to secure the growth of the skilled electrical workforce, which is significant in reaching the UK’s net zero goals. Electrification, ranging from heat…
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Image courtesy 123rf Despite significant investments in modernising the electric grid, 41% of consumers in the US are more concerned with power outages today compared to 10 years ago, finds the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative. According to the US non-profit, which aims to help educate the public and engage consumers on the benefits of the…
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According to MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), Scotland has surpassed 200,000 small-scale renewable technology installations since records began in 2008. This indicates that 200,000 homeowners and business proprietors have invested in low carbon energy and heating solutions, encompassing solar PV and heating technologies. Recent installation statistics reveal that over 35,000 of these installations are heat pumps. …
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