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Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has released a new eBook in collaboration with TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, exploring EVs and the rapidly evolving landscape of connected transportation. This new eBook highlights emerging engineering topics such as V2X ecosystems, fleet…
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Ford Aerospace, an award-winning global specialist in pressed and highprecision machined parts for a multitude of industries, is leveraging the benefits of a new KEYENCE IM-8000 instant measuring system. The speed of the IM-8000 is already generating significant savings in inspection time, while simultaneously extending the company’s measurement function to machine operators thanks to inherent…
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We’re used to hearing phrases like ‘Safety First’. They’re a reminder that safety is never off the agenda. Britain’s railways have maintained an enviable safety record in recent years, but reports of incidents and near misses demonstrate that there is room for improvement. The Rail Safety Summit has proven time and time again that it…
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Vanarama has conducted a new study analysing the cost of insurance for diesel and electric vans across 40 of the most popular tradespeople job titles. Plumbers emerged with the most affordable insurance quotes for both types of vans. Electricians pay £722.77 for insurance on a diesel van, which is £114.51 cheaper than mechanics, who received the…
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its fire safety offering on Building X, a digital building platform supporting customers by digitalising, managing, and optimising their building operations, by introducing new applications and an application programming interface (API). The expansion aims to increase transparency, decrease response time in case of incidents, and enhance maintenance processes for service…
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A manufacturer of spice products is forecast to double productivity and sales to £2m and create new jobs after investing in data and systems technologies, with the support of Made Smarter. Spice Kitchen, based in Speke, Liverpool, is a family-run spice company founded in 2012 by mother and son duo Shashi and Sanjay Aggarwal, selling…
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The latest research on the requirements of the solar PV workforce concludes that to fulfil the government’s plans for 70GW of solar capacity by 2035, there may be a need for up to 500 newly qualified electricians annually. With the UK standing at a current solar capacity of around 15GW, the research was commissioned by The Electrotechnical…
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Makita has announced the launch of its new BAC01 36V Power Converter, a solution for converting DC power into AC power suitable for battery charging or using corded tools in outdoor job sites where an AC outlet is unavailable. The new product specifically converts power from Makita’s 36V battery packs to AC power for various…
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Krones’ extensive expertise in thermal processes has been incorporated into the development of a Krones VapoChill to efficiently generate cooling energy. The result is a particularly space-saving operating principle: the process water loses its heat in contact with the ambient air. Part of the water evaporates, whereby energy is extracted from the remaining water and…
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Oxford Instruments has brought together the best of its analytical innovations to form the Oxford Instruments Innovation Centre, a state-of-the-art facility at its High Wycombe site. The Centre forms part of the company’s ongoing contribution to scientific advances in line with its purpose: to enable a greener, healthier, more connected advanced society. To mark the…
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