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Smart material pressure sensors win breakthrough of the year
The Breakthrough of the Year award has been won by Quantum Technology Supersensors at the UK’s Business Green Technology Awards, which took place on December 1st at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London, for its smart material pressure sensors which enable electronic environmental impact reduction, novel Human Machine Interfaces and differentiating and sustainable product innovation.
€45m investment in Estonian torrefaction bio-coal plant
A 100% owned subsidiary of Dutch private equity investment firm Momentum Capital,Baltania OÜ, has made a conditional investment decision to commission an industrial scale torrefaction bio-coal plant in Vägari, Estonia. Value of the investment is approximately €45m. Providing, that all conditions of the investment decision are met the construction of the bio-coal plant will start in Q2 2018.
will.i.am recognised for contribution to engineering
Musician, hip hop artist, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and technology enthusiast will.i.am has been rewarded for his outstanding contribution to the engineering profession with an Honorary Fellowship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Airport security scanner gains TSA approval
R&S QPS200 millimetre wave technology developed by Rohde & Schwarz has achieved TSA Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) detection certification. TSA certification validates that the R&S QPS200 meets TSA’s stringent aviation security detection requirements. The R&S QPS200 security scanner uses safe millimetre wave radio frequency technology to screen passengers automatically for concealed threats while protecting passengers&rsq...
Reduced flange connector delivered in 48 hours
Now available in Europe through TTI is the 38999 Reduced Flange Connector for reduced space aviation and defense applications from Amphenol Socapex. TTI Europe is the first distributor to offer this new connector range from their component inventory. TTI’s Value Added Services (VAS) capabilities enable each possible part number from this connector series to be built with a 48 hour lead time.
Nanocomposite electrolyte designed for next-gen battery use
At the Imec Technology Forum Japan, imec and Panasonic, announced that they have developed a solid nanocomposite electrolyte for next-gen batteries with a lithium ion conductivity several times greater than its liquid equivalent. The ion conductivity already reaches several mS/cm at room temperature.
Biogas plant expands sustainable growth in Uruguay
German plant manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER has recently signed a contract for a biogas plant extension of the milk powder producer Estancias del Lago (EDL) in Uruguay.From late 2018, the plant with its eight digesters will generate a rated thermal input of more than 6MW from cattle manure and fodder leftovers. The company will use the biogas for drying and steam generation purposes in the production process.
Lentz hired to develop Electrocomponents global logistics
Debbie Lentz has been appointed as President Global Supply Chain at Electrocomponents. She joins the company as a member of the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to CEO Lindsley Ruth. She is responsible for leading the further development of the Group’s supply chain capability.
Addressing the skills shortage and engineering a pipeline of talent
A niche technology company from Scotland is developing and focusing steps to tackle the skills shortage within its sector with a fresh new approach to recruitment designed to create a steady pipeline of sustainable new talent.Ichor Systems, electronics and silicon products manufacturer and repairer, employs some of the most highly-skilled engineers in the country and has an industry-wide reputation for consistent excellence.
Duo accelerate adoption of smart agriculture solutions
Global mobile satellite communications provider, Inmarsat, has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with Pessl Instruments, a provider of advanced agriculture technology solutions, to become its sole connectivity and platforms provider. The partnership promises to speed up the adoption of IoT in the agricultural sector by making it possible for customers to take advantage of IoT anywhere on the planet.