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Why adjustable-period seismometers still matter in deep mining

Three kilometres underground, conditions are unforgiving. Rock temperatures climb beyond 40°C, geological stresses approach critical limits, blasting cycles introduce violent vibration and electromagnetic interference hums through every cable run. In these environments, seismic monitoring is not simply instrumentation, it is an operational safeguard. Early detection of micro seismic activity can provide crucial warning of stress […]

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ByteSnap Design unveils EN 18031-1 security compliance tool

New EN 18031-1 assessment bridges RED compliance and upcoming CRA deadlines  ByteSnap Design, an electronic product design and software consultancy, has unveiled an assessment tool to streamline compliance with EN 18031-1 under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and support readiness for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). While EN 18031-1 has been mandatory since August […]

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Alloy Wire International to toast its 80th birthday at Wire 2026

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision drawn, flat and profile wire is set to celebrate 80 years in the sector when it returns to Wire 2026 next month. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supplies customers across more than 50 countries, is looking to showcase its unrivalled 3-week delivery lead times and increased capacity […]

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Next-generation battery materials developer in Sheffield secures £2 million pre-seed investment

Swapping graphite for silicon to unlock scalable, sustainable and supply chain-secure EV batteries with dramatically improved performance AmpliSi, a University of Sheffield spin-out developing silicon anodes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, has secured a £2 million pre-seed investment led by Northern Gritstone and Clean Growth Fund. AmpliSi was co-founded and spun out of the University of Sheffield […]

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Heritage craft manufacturers forge digital future with Made Smarter support

Blacksmiths, ceramic and glass makers embrace technology to protect traditional skills and grow Heritage craft manufacturers are embracing digital technology to protect traditional skills and scale their businesses, with support from Made Smarter North West. From blacksmiths and architectural ceramics specialists to luxury clothing makers and glass studios, businesses rooted in craft are adopting tools […]

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OMRON 1500V relays for pre-charge save space and cut BOM in energy storage systems and EV fast-chargers

OMRON Electronic Components Europe is extending its contactor-replacement relay portfolio with the G9KJ to save weight and cost in high-voltage energy storage systems and electric-vehicle fast chargers. With 25A make current and 5A carry (0A break) current, the compact PCB-mount relays have ratings optimized for pre-charging circuits at DC-link voltage up to 1500V. As pre-charge […]

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SolderKing Expands Solder Paste Range with SAC0307 Low-Silver Alloy Option

SolderKing Assembly Materials has launched SAC0307, a new low-silver addition to its SK P2-5 solder paste range. The new product enables manufacturers to review alloy selection while retaining the same flux chemistry and established process settings. This provides a practical option for high-mix production environments where material choices are assessed across different assemblies. Chris Ward, […]

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DEScycle and Mitsubishi Corporation form a strategic partnership to advance e-waste metal recycling in Japan

DEScycle, a developer of next-generation metals processing infrastructure, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”), a global integrated business enterprise. The agreement represents the next phase of engagement between the two companies following MC’s investment in DEScycle last year. Under the agreement, DEScycle and MC have selected each other as preferred partners […]

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