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  • UK unveils grid connections action plan to boost capacity

    Image courtesy 123rf Britain has released a Connections Action Plan which includes six key areas of action for the UK government, Ofgem, the ESO (Electricity System Operator) and network companies to speed up transmission grid connections for power projects. The plan contains agreed actions to be taken now and over the coming months, as well…


  • UK Power Networks unveils capacity visibility portal

    UK Power Networks has heralded a new era of transparency after releasing new data to help connections customers better understand how capacity at the interface with the national transmission network is being used. For the first time, connections customers like renewable energy developers will be able to see exactly how much spare capacity is available…


  • Enartis acquires Winegrid to help wineries increase efficiency

    Enartis, an Italian multinational company and part of the Esseco Group, which operates in the alcoholic beverage sector and wine products and services market, has finalised the acquisition of Watgrid (brand name: Winegrid). Watgrid is a Portuguese company that has developed and patented cutting-edge technology for monitoring wine production using sensors. Enartis sees the acquisition as an…


  • Zumtobel Group inaugurates its London Light Centre

    Zumtobel Group has inaugurated its new London Light Centre at the esteemed Business Design Centre. The exclusive private view event welcomed 50 VIP clients, marking a significant milestone for the company. Tom Lobak, Regional Director for London Specification at Zumtobel Group, kicked off the evening with a warm welcome, setting the stage for an unforgettable…


  • Francois Erceau from Europlacer at productronica 2023

    Chloe O’Brien speaks to Francois Erceau from Europlacer 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.


  • Żubrówka vodka launches new Bison grass beer

    Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has announced the launch of the first-ever craft beer to feature famed Bison Grass, recognised for its unique and enigmatic taste, available exclusively in collaboration with craft beer subscription service Beer52. Żubrówka, the world’s third largest vodka brand, boasts a rich heritage spanning 500 years and is instantly recognisable for the…


  • Industry Wearables Are Leading the Way to Collaborative Automation Environments

    International study of warehousing & logistics leaders finds 56% currently utilizing industry wearables. Over half (56%) of warehouse and logistics leaders are currently utilizing industry wearables to improve efficiency in the warehouse, according to new research from ProGlove. The study from the wearable tech pioneer also discovered that 42% of respondents are certain they will…


  • Emerson Launches Compact Valve Position Indicator Engineered for Quick and Easy Commissioning

    TopWorx DVR Switchbox is a compact, high quality and durable valve positioner that provides reliable open/close valve position feedback. United Kingdom, (Nov. 21, 2023) – Emerson: Today Emerson announced its new TopWorx™ DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size and a…


  • Poland’s Tauron shifts gear for Wrocław smart meter replacements

    Wroclaw View at Tumski island and Cathedral of St John the Baptist. Poland. Image courtesy 123rf Poland’s distribution system operator Tauron Distribution has announced new efforts to install batches of replacement smart meters across their operating areas in the city of Wrocław. Mass installations of smart meters were initiated by Tauron earlier this year and…


  • ioTech pushes boundaries of miniaturization for semiconductor packaging and assembly

    Continuous Laser Assisted Deposition (CLAD) technology opens new design opportunities ioTech, winner of the 2021 productronica innovation, 2021 fast forward and 2022 LOPEC Start-up Forum awards has come back to productronica. The fast-growing Israeli-based venture shared successful customer use cases and applications that enable next-generation designs and support challenging technological roadmaps for the electronics market.…