
Not one, but two awards were presented at Fruit Logistica for innovations in the fresh produce sector. In addition to the annual Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA), which went to Unica Fresh for its Zucchiolo variety, this was the first time a prize was given honouring innovations in machinery and technology. The Dutch company Koppert…

Nearly five years after its original launch, one of the UK’s most popular multi-award-winning plant-based cheeses is relaunching with a new recipe. Applewood Vegan, which launched in autumn 2019, will be hitting the shelves in supermarkets around the UK with a few tweaks to its originally hugely successful recipe that will improve the cheese’s texture…

Imag courtesy 123rf The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has cautioned against the impacts of electric vehicle (EV) charging on bulk power system reliability, calling for cross-sector coordination to bolster and ensure the reliability of the power grid. In NERC’s Potential Bulk Power System Impact of Electric Vehicle Chargers white paper, the Corporation calls…

Weller Tools, a leader in hand soldering solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new ZeroSmog Shield Pro Fume Extraction System. Designed to prioritize clean air as a fundamental right for workers in the electronics manufacturing industry, the ZeroSmog Shield Pro sets a new standard for workplace health and safety. Welcome to a New Era…

KIC, a renowned pioneer in thermal process and temperature measurement solutions for electronics manufacturing, will exhibit its latest breakthrough technology, Contact-less Thermal Analysis, at the SMTA Dallas Expo and Tech Forum. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Plano Event Center. In response to the ever-evolving challenges faced by today’s…

First-of-its-kind event addresses skills shortage at electronics manufacturing technician level March 7th, 2024, Grinsty Rail, Redditch, UK. Organised by global association and leading industrial companies: ● IPC: recognised as the worldwide standards authority for electronics manufacturing ● Advanced Rework Technology Ltd (A.R.T.):leading independent provider of IPC-certified and bespoke training services for the electronics assembly industry…

Image courtesy Terna The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Roman transmission system operator Terna have signed a contract for the final tranche of €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) financing of the Tyrrhenian Link. The Tyrrhenian Link, a 970km, 1,000MW double submarine cable, is a new electricity corridor at the centre of the Mediterranean connecting the Italian…

Kerafol and X2F are teaming up to develop state-of-the-art thermal management solutions for electronic devices by leveraging the advantages of Kerafol’s thermally conductive materials and X2F’s patented controlled-viscosity molding technologies. The partnership aims to provide advanced thermal management solutions that meet the ever-increasing high-performance demands of the electronics industry. Combining Kerafol’s high-performance thermoplastic elastomeric materials…

Omron Electronic Components Europe has extended its relay portfolio with the introduction of its G6RN-E, for heat pumps, smart building, factory automation and energy applications. The latest model provides current load to 10A, with extended dielectric strength to 6000VAC, high sensitivity with 220mW coil power consumption. The new G6RN-E relays provide greater safety, conforming glow-wire…

Cobalt Systems, an innovative leader in barcode labelling automation, is set to embark on an exciting journey of expansion and development, as the company shifts its focus towards robust growth strategies with the opening of a dedicated manufacturing facility and Visitor Centre. The spotlight is now on the company’s overall growth and evolution, as Managing…