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  • Hamamatsu Photonics Chairman, Akira Hiruma, honored as VUB Fellow for driving interdisciplinary collaboration in photonics

    In a distinguished ceremony, Akira Hiruma, Representative Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Hamamatsu Photonics, has been honored as a VUB Fellow by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). This prestigious recognition is a testament to Mr. Hiruma’s invaluable contributions to photonics innovation activities at B-PHOT Brussels Photonics and the global outreach of VUB.…


  • Consumers gain power: new EU law takes aim at corporate greenwashing

    The European Parliament has given the final greenlight to the new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT), which will ban a series of greenwashing tactics, including climate neutral claims. The new law aims to curtail a series of unfair company tactics that prevents consumers from making sustainable choices, according to the European…


  • Baumer smart sensors enhance efficiency at sandwich processing plant

    Baumer sandwich processing aided by smart sensors. Posted: 19 January 2024 Share this page Baumer’s OXM 2D Sensor has transformed a fully automated sandwich and filled rolls production line at German company Weber Maschinenbau. Smart sensors have become an essential component in many manufacturing systems as the demand for ever more sophisticated automation continues apace.…


  • Bioiberica study uncovers Daogest’s potential in the digestive health market

    Bioiberica has unveiled the results of its latest observational study in the digestive health field showcasing evidence supporting the efficacy of its diamine oxidase enzyme ingredient – DAOgest – as a premium solution for histamine intolerance1. Presented for the first time at the ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (11-14 September), the global life…


  • Sidel EvoFILL PET – unparalleled water quality in a compact design

    By introducing the EvoFILL PET – its new filler for water and still beverages – packaging solutions leader Sidel has taken a further step forward with its filling innovations. The space-saving filler can handle high production speeds of up to 90,000 bottles per hour (bph) with a footprint that is 15 per cent smaller. The…


  • Leading sporting events to showcase food and drink carbon labelling

    A host of the UK’s most iconic sporting events, including the Six Nations, the FA Cup Final and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are set to provide fans with carbon footprint information about the food and drink they choose to purchase. The move comes thanks to a new partnership struck between Freemans Event Partners, the UK-based…


  • Martindale Electric releases a new safety catalogue

    ‘Electrical Safety at Work: Safe Isolation’ is the new short-form catalogue from Martindale Electric. The 44-page catalogue contains a complete range of products designed specifically for executing safe isolation procedures. Implementing safe isolation is essential to achieve compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations, there to ensure that workers on site are not exposed to danger…


  • Sainsbury’s launches a new ultra-rapid service – Smart Charge

    Sainsbury’s has launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated EV charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores.    In new research commissioned by Sainsbury’s, 80% of EV users admit to avoiding long journeys because of not wanting to charge at public EV charging stations, describing the main frustrations as…


  • Yorkshire trailblazer champions healthier snacking

    A young Yorkshire company is actively championing healthier snacking while putting great taste and healthier eating on an equal footing. GSN is building its pioneering Pots of Gold ready meals with the arrival of Malaysian Curry, Chicken Korma plus Salt & Pepper Chicken and Mean Mexican Beef Chilli. Moving away from the perception of ready…


  • SEGGER’s new Embedded Studio: One IDE for both Arm and RISC-V

    SEGGER is excited to announce the new Embedded Studio – V8.10. This cutting-edge, multi-platform IDE now also supports multiple architectures with a single setup. The same software can be used to build and debug programs for both RISC-V and Arm targets. On all supported platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) and all supported host CPUs (both Intel…