New PR 6003 mounting kit for load cells from Minebea Intec: Silo weighing made easy

With the PR 6003 mounting kit, Minebea Intec once again underlines its claim to produce leading technologies in silo weighing. The PR 6003 mounting kit impresses with its fast commissioning and combines maximum accuracy with maximum safety in a compact system. The PR 6003 mounting kit has been specially developed for demanding applications in industrial silo weighing. It is available to order now. Whether wind loads, earthquakes or vibrations: The PR 6003 mounting kit guarantees reliable measurements under the toughest conditions. With a nominal load range of 500 kg to…

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​ Trucking Investments – IDTechEx Explores Zero-Emission Trucks

The electrification of trucks could bring about long-term cost savings and reputational benefits for many companies, whilst being advantageous to the environment in reducing overall emissions within the transport sector. IDTechEx's report, “Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2025-2045: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts“, focuses on the drivers for electrification for medium to heavy-duty trucks and provides detailed insights into the market over the next twenty years. Trucks are a capital good unlike passenger cars, completing a much greater annual mileage and generating an overall fuel consumption of approximately five times greater. The…

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Ultra-rugged Fischer UltiMate™ Series now features USB-C connector with Ratchet Locking System for maximum vibration and shock resistance

Fischer Connectors, the global leader in high-performance connectivity solutions, has brought its world-renowned Swiss engineering expertise to the universal USB-C standard. The Fischer UltiMate™ Series, the company’s flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with Fischer Connectors’ new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). This connector provides unmatched resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring safe connections for high-speed data transfer under extreme operating conditions in sectors such as defense, mining, construction, motorsports and railways.  The newly released Fischer UltiMate USB-C connector with the Ratchet Locking System (RLS)…

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Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

Author: Chingis Idrissov, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx The steel industry's journey toward carbon neutrality has gained momentum, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies advancing more rapidly in recent years than before. These innovations create a pathway to truly sustainable “green steel” production. Major steelmakers, mining conglomerates, and metallurgical technology providers are actively developing proprietary technologies and strategically investing in emerging steel companies. Their focus has particularly sharpened on novel hydrogen and electric ironmaking processes. This represents a deliberate diversification strategy that extends beyond conventional electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, addressing…

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Design Trends for Next Generation Ion Exchange Membranes

Author: Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Ion exchange membranes are polymer materials used as solid electrolytes in electrolysis and electrochemical applications. The ability of ion exchange membrane materials to selectively conduct ions sees them routinely employed in water treatment and chemical processing applications. IDTechEx's research report, “Ion Exchange Membranes 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts“, finds that ion exchange membrane demand by area will exceed 5.3 million m2 annually by 2035, driven by growing adoption in green hydrogen and redox flow battery markets. Despite having mature market applications, ion exchange membrane material…

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​Rohde & Schwarz hosts RF Testing Innovations Forum 2025, helping design engineers elevate their RF expertise

 Taking place over two days, Rohde & Schwarz and industry partners will be providing a virtual platform for RF design engineers to enhance their RF expertise and engage with industry leaders at the forefront of innovation. The online event will feature informative presentations by experts from Rohde & Schwarz, The University of Cardiff, Maury Microwave, Qorvo, MathWorks, Analog Devices and Greenerwave.  Caption: At the RF Testing Innovations Forum attendees can learn about the latest innovations and trends in RF testing.At the virtual RF Testing Innovations Forum 2025, taking place from May…

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NORD Drivesystems, Innovative drive solutions for the baking and confectionery industry

Innovative drive solutions for the baking and confectionery industry  NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is exhibiting at iba 2025  NORD-NXD-tupH.jpg: With its NXD tupH® surface treatment, NORD makes the surfaces of drives with aluminium housings particularly corrosion-resistant Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSAt iba 2025 in Düsseldorf (18 to 22 May), the world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will be presenting innovative drive solutions for hygienically sensitive applications in the baking and confectionery industry. The focus will also be on the NXD tupH® procedure developed by NORD for the treatment of aluminium surfaces.Food…

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EPLAN, Global online event – directly from the field

Global online event – directly from the field  Eplan L!VE: Insights into Engineering & Manufacturing at Eaton With its worldwide online “Eplan L!VE” event on 14 May, this time around solutions provider Eplan is guest at Eaton in Hengelo. Enquiring minds can gain first-hand experience about how Eaton´s facility in the Netherlands has optimised all its processes in engineering and manufacturing for maximum efficiency. In just two-and-a-half hours, online attendees will get a compact overview how new ideas and tried-and-tested solutions for greater productivity look on the ground. News on Eplan’s…

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NORD Drivesystems, Packaging: Process advantage NORD

Packaging: Process advantage NORD  How NORD DRIVESYSTEMS generates cost benefits in packaging machinery NORD-Packaging.jpg: NORD supplies drive solutions for efficient operation of packaging systems completely from a single source Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSDrive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium housings achieve significant cost benefits.Packaging processes require a high level of dynamism, flexibility and cost efficiency. End-of-line packaging and primary packaging…

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Rohde & Schwarz presents its advanced solutions for power electronics testing and characterization at PCIM Expo 2025

Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its latest solutions and advanced techniques for testing and analyzing power electronic systems and components at PCIM Expo 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. At the company’s booth (hall 7, booth 166), the spotlight will be on solutions utilizing the company’s cutting-edge test instruments to address the challenges of debugging next generation wide bandgap semiconductors like GaN and SiC.  Caption: The R&S RT-ZISO isolated probing system takes center stage at PCIM Expo 2025.Rigorous testing and advanced characterization methods help design engineers enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability…

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