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As workplace temperatures climb, materials first developed for ski and cycling helmets are moving into industrial PPE to keep workers cooler and safer, explains Chris Ellerby
In partnership with Schneider Electric, Royal Avebe has electrified its Foxhol site without reinforcing its grid connection, offering a model for European industry as more than 14,000 Dutch businesses contend with grid capacity waits of up to a decade
Non-thermal alternatives are gaining ground, but heat-based processing still offers advantages that newer techniques struggle to match, explains Francisco Hernández Ortiz
The new Krzyż Wielkopolski facility will combine six double-deep stacker cranes, a floor-mounted monorail and Mecalux's warehouse management system to centralise distribution for Thule's European and international markets
Standalone robotics chosen for speed and throughput no longer match the realities of European manufacturing; reliability, AI and ecosystem partnerships now define competitive advantage, says Volker Spanier