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  • Greg Lefebvre from Juki at SMTAI in Minneapolis, USA

    ustin Cody Worden on behalf of What’s New in Electronics TV talks to Greg Lefebvre from Juki at SMTAI in Minneapolis, USA. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by ART – Advanced Rework Technology, Arch Systems, Hanwha, KIC, Koh Young, and Mechnano.


  • DigiKey Honored with Four MarCom Awards for Branding Refresh

    DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced it won four MarCom Awards in the 2023 international creative competition for marketing and communication professionals, including two platinum awards (highest honor), one gold award and one honorable mention.  MarCom Awards recognizes outstanding…


  • Mondi and Skånemejerier collaborate to create new mono-material packaging for cheese

    Mondi has collaborated with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material, polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. The new packaging comprises a mono-material base web and lidding film, all of which is produced and printed by Mondi before being converted for 1kg and 2kg blocks of cheese by Skånemejerier. It will be sold…


  • MIRTEC to Unveil Revolutionary Inspection Technologies for Perfect Solder Joints and 30% Productivity Boost at productronica

    MIRTEC, ‘The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,’ announces the development of groundbreaking inspection technologies that it will unveil at productronica 2023, scheduled to take place Nov. 14-17 at the Messe München in Munich, Germany. The new systems address critical challenges in 3D inspection performance of solder joints, inspection speed for tall component inspections, and measurement…


  • KIC’s Mile Moreau to Present Groundbreaking Sensing Technology at productronica

    KIC, a renowned pioneer in thermal process and temperature measurement solutions for electronics manufacturing, is thrilled to announce an unprecedented leap in reflow process inspection (RPI) technology. General Manager Miles Moreau will be presenting an exclusive lecture at productronica on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the productronica Forum, unveiling the remarkable “Real-time production reflow profile…


  • ROCKA Solutions to Showcase Innovative SMT Stencil Cleaning Products at productronica 2023

    ROCKA Solutions is set to exhibit at productronica 2023, scheduled to take place from November 14-17 at the Messe München in Munich, Germany. The company will be showcasing its revolutionary SMT Stencil Clean Roll at Hall A3, Stand 120, in collaboration with Bentec Ltd.  As a key player in the stencil maintenance and quality control…


  • JCP&L to undertake its largest modernisation project for NJ grid

    NJ TripSaver Device Install FirstEnergy subsidiary Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) announced a five-year, $935 million proposal that includes key investments in grid modernisation, system resiliency and substation modernisation, and represents the largest infrastructure upgrade investment in the company’s history. Known as EnergizeNJ, the five-year, $935 million proposal includes key investments in grid modernisation,…


  • German component distribution expects consolidation after 3 years of rapid growth

    Third quarter of 2023 brings slight decline in sales and weaker order situation for German component distribution (according to FBDi e.V.) The decline in German components distribution’s bookings continues. Unsurprisingly, it starts to being reflected in revenues. Although the third quarter ended at a relatively high sales level, with 1.34 billion euros (-1%), the slowdown…


  • EPP’s fruit hydration system removes costly issues for supplier

    European Process Plant has developed a fruit hydration system to solve a customer’s fruited dough issues. The clever solution – which features a vacuum tumbler – hydrates dried fruit prior to being added to the dough, providing cost savings and ensuring dough is not dried out. Of his delight in creating this solution to address…


  • Leeds College of Building taster day promotes lifelong learning

    Equans has held an interactive trades taster day at Leeds College of Building to promote exciting and varied construction careers. Hosted at the college’s South Bank campus, the event aimed to inspire young people and adults currently unemployed, looking to upskill, or considering changing to a career in construction. Four interactive sessions gave the participants…