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  • European hydrogen backbone buildout well under way

    Image: EHB Europe’s gas transmission system operators (TSOs) are planning to make substantial investments and can point to tangible progress on projects for the European hydrogen backbone network. Some 40 concrete projects representing 31,500km of hydrogen pipelines with commissioning expected prior to 2030 are reported to be under way, according to a new implementation and…


  • United Caps poised to help reduce food waste following award win

    Ms. Zhao Xiaolei, head of ITPO Shanghai, United Nations handed over the award certificate to Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, United Caps’ chief innovation and communication Posted: 24 November 2023 Share this page United Caps has been awarded Gold at the inaugural Save Food Design Awards held at the Shanghai World of Packaging event (SWOP 23) for its…


  • EU Parliament makes important step towards a circular economy, says Smurfit Kappa

    Smurfit Kappa says it “fully supports” the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s (PPWR) as part of Europe’s Green Deal objectives. The sustainable packaging company sees the European Parliament’s vote on the PPWR legislation yesterday as a significant step towards a circular economy, following the EU Commission’s proposal last year. In 2020, the EU Council…


  • Hydrosol releases functional and economical solutions for making mixed fat cream

    Hydrosol is offering a new system for making mixed fat cream, which store better, keep longer, and have clear cost benefits. According to the stabilising specialist, cooking and whipping cream based on vegetable fat and milk protein have several advantages over conventional cream. The final products are more stable and feature attractive properties. What’s more,…


  • Contrinex Laser Photosensors 🔫 ‘Stun’ Automotive Manufacturer

    Laser Photoelectric Ensures an Automotive Manufacturer Gets the Right ‘Gear’⚙️ The automotive industry is perhaps the largest employer of automation, using it to provide efficiency and to ensure the accuracy that is an essential part of vehicle reliability. An example application is an automotive first-tier manufacturer of forged and machined components that trusts Contrinex distance-measuring…


  • Chadwicks and Tekplas unveil spoon-in-lid solution for infant formula packaging

    Pre-cut lidding manufacturer Chadwicks, in collaboration with plastic engineering specialist, Tekplas, has developed a spoon-in-lid solution for the infant formula market in New Zealand, Australia and East Asia. In a departure from traditional packaging, which involves placing the scoop spoon inside the can of formula, this solution incorporates a plastic spoon securely sealed within the…


  • DOE announces mn for semiconductor research and development

    Courtesy: Georgia Institute of Technology The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $42 million for 15 projects across 11 states meant to improve the reliability, resiliency, and flexibility of the domestic power grid through the research and development of next-generation semiconductor technologies. Funded through DOE’s Unlocking Lasting Transformative Resiliency Advances by Faster Actuation of power…


  • Artur Tobolski from Fuji at productronica 2023

    Bob Willis speaks to Artur Tobolski from Fuji 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.


  • Renesas Introduces 32-bit RX MCU with High-Speed, High-Precision Analog Front End for High-End Industrial Sensor Systems

    Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) offering with a new RX device for high-end industrial sensor systems. The latest addition, the RX23E-B, is a 32-bit device from its popular RX Family featuring a high-precision analog front end (AFE), specifically designed for systems that demand…


  • Woory Industrial Selects aXiom for Hyundai Genesis GV80 HVAC Solution

    TouchNetix, a leading provider of advanced touch solutions, today announces that its aXiom technology has been selected by Woory Industrial Co. Ltd. for the newly released Hyundai Genesis GV80. The aXiom AX54A chip operates the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) touch and force controls system within the centre console. TouchNetix’ aXiom AX54A chip offers…