OPINION: MEES compliance – building controls can make it easy
By Stacey Lucas, President of the Building Controls Industry Association As we enter the final stretch before the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations likely come into effect in 2030, it is clear that this piece of legislation is going to have a significant impact on both landlords and tenants across the UK. While the goal of […]
Transforming HACCP Compliance with IoT and Sensors
Storing food at the correct temperature is crucial for food companies. Food poisoning bacteria generally becomes inactive in the cold, and most are killed by heat. Controlling the temperature of food is a very effective way of controlling the growth of bacteria, and so reducing the risk of food poisoning. Fridges should operate between 1°C […]
What is it that stands between logistics companies and achieving sustainability?
Sustainability is an important subject in 2024, especially when faced with rising pollution and climate change crises. Global logistics, which involves the transportation and storage of materials and information through supply chains, is part of the challenge that affects every industry. Despite the crucial role the logistics and transport sector plays in global trade, its […]
Winds of Change: How the renewables revolution is harnessing AI
The last government announced funding to help deliver clean energy transitions with the expansion of an artificial intelligence (AI) development scheme. Worth up to – and possibly beyond – £100m, renewable energy is set to be the latest industry to benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution. After many of the nation’s Net Zero commitments were […]
Emptying the bins with IoT: Reducing waste and improving manufacturing productivity
Manufacturers face rising energy and labour costs, regulatory pressures, and growing environmental responsibilities. Among their common challenges is waste management inefficiency. Traditionally, industrial waste bins, especially in expansive setups like automotive production lines, are emptied on fixed schedules, often before they are full, leading to resource wastage. Internet of Things (IoT) technology offers a solution […]
Greening The Grid, Not Breaking The Bank: The affordable way UK businesses can make a difference
UK businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Stakeholders, employees, customers, and the government alike are all demanding quantifiable sustainable practices. The good news? Going green doesn’t have to break the bank. Ripple offers a simple, affordable solution for businesses to take meaningful environmental action. Slashing Carbon Footprints, Boosting Credibility Ripple helps […]
‘Demonstrate climate leadership’, Ripple tells UK businesses
To maintain credibility in an increasingly climate-conscious landscape, UK businesses are being encouraged to consider taking tangible action that will generate stakeholder and planetary benefits. Ripple–in particular–takes a proactive approach to helping companies progress their ESG strategies, through green energy ownership and environmental leadership. Ripple’s latest project is Whitelaw Brae, a wind farm set to […]
Five ways AI is transforming data centres
The tech landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. This is currently driven predominantly by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), quantum computing, automation, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and cybersecurity. These advancements are bringing unprecedented opportunities for business growth and improved quality of life. However, they also […]
The electronics trends manufacturers should know about for 2024
Britain’s manufacturers have begun the year with renewed optimism, and the market sector of electronics manufacturing is no different. A growing number of UK manufacturers feel they’re moving ahead of their continental counterparts and are maintaining a positive outlook for the year ahead. Increased automation, a focus on purpose-built solutions for healthcare applications and further […]
Prepping for Net Zero: How your SME can create a Net Zero strategy
Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the consumer fabric of the modern world and are responsible for between 60% and 70% of the world’s industrial carbon emissions. However, they’re often overlooked when it comes to national policy, with huge corporations usually afforded the focus of UK policymakers. With Sir Keir Starmer’s recent announcement that the […]