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We hear a lot about the ‘digital railway’ and applications which use data networks, and at the heart of any telecoms network are fibre optic cables. Individual optical fibres in the cable carry short wavelength light pulses and are used in conjunction with digital transmission systems to transmit and receive data. There have been huge…
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APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, regrets a lack of ambition regarding recyclability measures in the European Council’s General Approach to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). “Initiatives such as the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) serve as a global model. The General Approach of the…
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APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, regrets a lack of ambition regarding recyclability measures in the European Council’s General Approach to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). “Initiatives such as the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) serve as a global model. The General Approach of the…
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With the launch of its next-generation DT80 distance sensor, SICK has revised the standard for measurement precision in food and beverage production with a compact and robust device. Equipped with high-performance time-of-flight measurement technology, the SICK DT80 1D laser distance sensor achieves unparalleled accuracy of +/- 2 mm with a resolution of 0.1 mm at…
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There is growing concern about the age of the many signalling systems that were commissioned during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, and which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. Not only is the technology becoming outdated but getting spares and replacement parts can be difficult, particularly the computer driven elements. The problem is recognised but…
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SIG Foundation said it is proud to receive international recognition for its project “Cartons for Good”, which uses SIG’s expertise in filling technology to help communities process and preserve their food into meals locally. The prize, which is awarded annually by the Save Food initiative, was presented to the Foundation on December 13, 2023, in…
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Image courtesy 123rf National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) in the UK has launched the first stage of its new Open Balancing Platform to support the bulk dispatch of battery storage and small Balancing Mechanism Units. The Open Balancing Platform is a real-time balancing capability set to replace the existing balancing systems and processes National…
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Bob Willis speaks to David Greenman from Humiseal at productronica 2023 in Munich, Germany. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Hanwha, Koh Young Technologies, Adaptsys, KIC, ART, ASYS, Mechnano, Arch Systems, MIRTEC, Fuji, Humiseal, BTU, Viscom and ECD.
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Electrical control panel. Image courtesy 123rf. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for Intellihub in a virtual power plant (VPP) project to leverage a network of 2 million smart meters and interface with over 140,000 customer energy resources for optimised load control. On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA has announced AU$9.75…
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SHENMAO Technology proudly unveils its latest innovation, the PF918-P250 no-clean solder paste, specifically designed to meet the stringent demands of automotive applications. With a focus on enhancing thermal impact reliability, PF918-P250 sets a new standard for performance, delivering superior results for automotive devices and high-power components. SHENMAO’s PF918-P250 is the result of a dedicated effort…
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