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  • Festo pneumatics help Cerulean achieve efficiency improvements

    Cerulean has redesigned its highly successful FPS-1 tube packer, to deliver high energy efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) as manufacturers demand solutions for soaring energy prices and drive down costs. Working with long-term automation partners Festo, Cerulean identified where capex and opex savings were achievable during the tube packing process. Together, they…


  • Roberts in operational overhaul of bakery sites

    Fourth-generation family baking business Roberts has announced plans to relocate its Little Treats biscuit manufacturing business to a new site in Cheshire and start work on a significant rebuild of two other bakeries on its Northwich HQ. The bakers consider the move as the most important operational overhaul in decades. The fourth largest baker in…


  • SRSLY exceeds funding target for export growth and range extensions

    Low-carb powerhouse SRSLY Low Carb has concluded its bridging investment round (31st October), having surpassed its original Seedrs target by 37%, courtesy of 331 backers raising £274,000. The promising bridging investment means that healthier living pioneer SRSLY Low Carb is financially primed to deliver against ambitious short to mid-term growth plans, underpinning its ‘everyday appeal’…


  • New smart thermostat added to ESP’s Sangamo range

    ESP has added a smart thermostat to its Sangamo heating controls range, offering installers the opportunity to easily add a smart control function to their customers’ home heating. As more and more households are seeing the benefit of smart devices to control various elements in the home, so the demand for smart controls that can…


  • Finnish hospital revamps vital power distribution

    Jari-Pekka Korhonen, HUS (left) and Sixten Holm, ABB (right). Image courtesy ABB. A Finnish hospital area has modernised its power distribution tech with ABB-supplied upgrades, including complete protection relay and circuit breaker retrofits, as well as intelligent asset and energy management solutions. The Meilahti Hospital Area in Helsinki, which is operated by the Hospital District…


  • Makita launches its latest power source kit redemption

    Makita has launched a new redemption promotion for its XGT Power Source Kit range. Running until the 31 December 2023, end users can claim a free 40VMax XGT 2.5Ah battery when they purchase a selected XGT Power Source Kit. Makita power source kits are an ideal way for end users to start or expand a…


  • Cetec ERP Empowers EMS Solutions for Sustainable Growth and Enhanced Operational Efficiency

    EMS Solutions, a leading PCBA contract manufacturer based in Northern Utah, is thrilled to share its success story of adopting Cetec ERP to drive operational transformation and support its ongoing growth. With a team committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, EMS Solutions has harnessed the power of Cetec ERP to enhance its processes,…


  • KemLab Inc. Redefines Semiconductor Procurement: First Resist Company to Offer Small Volumes and Samples Online


    KemLab Inc., a pioneering developer of advanced materials for microelectronics and MEMS applications, is pleased to offer a cutting-edge online shop, making it the first resist company to offer small volumes and samples of resist online. KemLab’s online shop, available at www.kemlab.com/shop, redefines accessibility for customers in need of semiconductor materials. This platform allows researchers,…


  • Nihon Superior and FCT Solder Extend Partnership with SN100CV License Agreement

    Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., an advanced joining material supplier and FCT Solder, a US based solder and chemical manufacturer, are delighted to announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership. In a testament to their shared success, Nihon Superior has granted FCT Solder a license for its innovative SN100CV solder alloy, reaffirming their commitment to collaboration.…


  • Zumtobel receives Cradle to Cradle Certified, Version 4.0 certification

    Zumtobel has proudly presented ARTELEA, a slimline, free-standing office luminaire designed for today’s dynamic work environments. Combining elegant aesthetics and a powerful lumen output of up to 32,000 lumens, it is a timeless and future-proof lighting solution. With one pole and two luminaire head sizes offered in various configurations, including a wall luminaire, ARTELEA provides…