Earth’s energy quest

The way that we consume and generate electricity has changed enormously since the era when electricity grids were first developed. The grids haven’t always kept pace. Scientific American recently reported how researchers at Boston University are developing software that will let renewable energy flow into and out of a decentralised power grid.

Sharing data to achieve sustainable global marine management

Fishing and offshore oil and gas fields employ thousands and bring in billions of euro a year, while most raw materials and consumer goods are imported and exported by sea. In fact, the EU has the world’s largest merchant fleet; 90 % of foreign trade and 40 % of internal trade is seaborne.

TPA, the trade show for Motion Systems, Fluid Power and Automation, reaches Italy

Italy will host the debut of TPA. From May 6th to May 9th, 2014 at the Fiera Milano Rho Fairgrounds, trade operators will showcase their innovative products to high profile, specialized Italian and international visitors.