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A new analysis of police force data by Direct Line business insurance has revealed that November is the peak month for tool thefts. In both 2021 and 2022, tool theft peaked in November, as darker nights drew in and the clocks changed. As the days grow shorter, tradespeople are encouraged to review their tool security, as…
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WJ Group has continued to champion the development of innovations with the launch of three unique products: Weatherline Ultra, ClickLite Solar Road Studs, and RapidGrip. Unveiled at Highways UK, following feedback from National Highways delegates at the WJ Innovation Day, the new innovative products will deliver a multitude of benefits, including helping to improve road…
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Image courtesy 123rf E.ON Sweden and software company Skyqraft have teamed up to digitise energy infrastructure inspections. Before teaming up with Skyqraft, E.ON relied on helicopter-based manual inspections, where electrical engineers conducted visual assessments of infrastructure. E.ON’s partnership with Skyqraft, which provides modern grid inspection solutions, aims to mark a significant step forward in enhancing…
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New guidance has been launched to help provide consistency and transparency on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals and how to report properly on any defects found. Best Practice Guide 10: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, published by charity, Electrical Safety First, is useful for electricians, landlords, letting…
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Image courtesy 123rf The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to a $1.3 billion commitment in three transmission lines crossing six states, advancing projects aimed at adding 3.5GW of additional grid capacity throughout the United States. To ensure that transmission buildout is done in an informed manner, DOE also released the final National Transmission…
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Stepping away from the applications within a Smart Factory for this week’s newsletter, this application looks at automating the spot-welding of aluminium assemblies. Stepping away from the applications within a Smart Factory for this week’s newsletter, this application looks at automating the spot-welding of aluminium assemblies. To prevent the misalignment of welded aluminium parts, a…
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Owner of Bertie’s Bakery Brian McErlain, business development manager at Bertie’s Bakery John Maxwell and fresh food buying manager at Tesco Sandra Weir. Posted: 31 October 2023 Share this page Bertie’s Bakery, an award-winning family firm with 50 years of baking heritage, is creating 12 new jobs at its base near Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, as…
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Seica proudly announces its recent accolade — the prestigious 2023 Mexico Technology Award, presented in the category of Flying Probe. This esteemed recognition celebrates Seica’s Pilot BT, a game-changing advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack testing. The award was officially announced at a ceremony held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, as part of the…
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Nestlé is making further headway in shaping a waste-free future after reducing its packaging, creating better packaging, and improving waste management. Since signing up to the Global Commitment on plastic waste five years ago, the company and other leading signatories have significantly outperformed the market at large in reducing virgin plastic and increasing recyclability, according to…
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Accu-Assembly Inc., a leading industrial automation company, is pleased to announce that it was honored with a 2023 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Storage Systems. The award was announced at a ceremony that took place Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo in Mexico. The company’s groundbreaking AccuLiFT SMT Component Reel…
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