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Schneider Electric, NVIDIA & HPE announce strategic collaboration to accelerate Physical AI for Process Industries
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric, NVIDIA & HPE announce strategic...

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA...

Opportunity: Project & Specification Manager - Northern Region
Marshall Tufflex
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Opportunity: Project & Specification Manager - Northern...

Marshall-Tufflex is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Project & Specification Manager to identify,...

‘Knowing and applying’ electrical safety procedures: Research highlights concerning trends in the UK trade
Martindale Electric
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‘Knowing and applying’ electrical safety procedures:...

New industry research from test equipment specialists Martindale Electric reveals that only 55% of...

Recolight Revive gives existing luminaires a second life
Recolight
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Recolight Revive gives existing luminaires a second life

Recolight has launched Recolight Revive, a new remanufacturing service designed to keep existing luminaires in...

Direct Easy - Light management Without Complexity
LEDVANCE
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Direct Easy - Light management Without Complexity

LEDVANCE Direct Easy simplifies smart lighting control with wireless setup, flexible zoning and...

Heating, Ventilation & Electrification: The Fixings Behind Efficient Heat Pump and HVAC Installations
Linian
Technical articles

Heating, Ventilation & Electrification: The Fixings Behind...

Discover how the right cable fixings can help contractors deliver faster, neater and more efficient heat pump,...

Celebrating 17 Years of Chaz at Doepke UK
Doepke
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Celebrating 17 Years of Chaz at Doepke UK

After an incredible 17 years with Doepke UK, we’re saying a very fond farewell to our Technical Officer,...

Understanding Type F RCCBs
Doepke
Technical articles

Understanding Type F RCCBs

Type F RCCBs are designed for modern single-phase inverter loads, providing reliable protection against...

Heat Pumps and RCD Selection
Doepke
Technical articles

Heat Pumps and RCD Selection

Electrical characteristics of inverter-driven heat pumps, residual current waveforms, and practical...

Do MCB’S EXIST?
Doepke
Technical articles

Do MCB’S EXIST?

If you’re new to the electrical industry, understanding MCBs is an essential starting point.

Circular Lighting Live 2026: Reuse, remanufacture and leasing emerge as the new drivers
Recolight
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Circular Lighting Live 2026: Reuse, remanufacture and...

Keeping existing luminaires in service, rather than replacing them, is moving from aspiration to everyday...

Big grip, small pliers: The new KNIPEX TwinGrip XS
KNIPEX
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Big grip, small pliers: The new KNIPEX TwinGrip XS

The new KNIPEX TwinGrip XS packs front and side gripping power into a compact 100mm tool designed for tight...

A clean cut through pipe without catching the cables inside: The new KNIPEX BiX® CT56 insert
KNIPEX
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A clean cut through pipe without catching the cables inside:...

The new KNIPEX BiX® CT56 insert helps installers cut corrugated conduit cleanly while reducing the risk of...

Four cable preparation jobs in one tool: The new KNIPEX ErgoStrip® XL
KNIPEX
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Four cable preparation jobs in one tool: The new KNIPEX...

Meet the KNIPEX ErgoStrip® XL: a compact all-in-one tool designed to make preparing larger cables quicker,...

Precision stripping for larger PVC-insulated cables: The new KNIPEX Precision Insulation Stripper
KNIPEX
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Precision stripping for larger PVC-insulated cables: The new...

The new KNIPEX Precision Insulation Stripper delivers accurate, repeatable stripping for larger...

More cutting power, less effort: The new generation of KNIPEX Cable Shears
KNIPEX
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More cutting power, less effort: The new generation of...

The new generation of KNIPEX Cable Shears delivers more cutting power with around 20% less effort, making...

Which PAT Tester should I buy? The Kewtech guide
Kewtech
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Which PAT Tester should I buy? The Kewtech guide

In a world where there is a paralysing abundance of choice, Kewtech keeps choosing your PAT tester and,...

Is your Safe Isolation procedure up to scratch? The risks of cutting corners
Kewtech
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Is your Safe Isolation procedure up to scratch? The risks of...

Why do we need a safe electrical isolation procedure? To ensure that any item of electrical equipment or plant...

Have your say and be in with a chance to win a £200 Amazon voucher
Voltimum
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Have your say and be in with a chance to win a £200 Amazon...

Share your feedback and help shape the future of Voltimum. Complete our short UK survey by 30 October 2026 for...

Schneider Electric welcomes Great British Grid but warns of supply chain bottlenecks
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric welcomes Great British Grid but warns...

David Hall, Zone President, UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric comments on what the announcement could mean...

 Amendment 4: understand the practical impact of connected technology
City Electrical Factors
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Amendment 4: understand the practical impact of connected...

From solar and batteries to EV chargers and Power over Ethernet, modern installs are linking up fast. CEF...

BCIA: Why BEMS and Building Controls should come before Solar PV and Heat Pumps
BCIA
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BCIA: Why BEMS and Building Controls should come before...

With energy costs and security in sharp focus, Ron Purcell asks whether better energy management should come...

ITS BACK: Upgrade your tool bag with a new MFT and claim a free tester worth up to £185!
Kewtech
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ITS BACK: Upgrade your tool bag with a new MFT and claim a...

Claim a free Kewtech tester worth up to £185 & 3 months of Tradecert when you buy a new Kewtech MFT before the...

Flex7 at Healthcare Estates: Hospital lighting control & MESH7 Wireless (Stand E8)
flex7
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Flex7 at Healthcare Estates: Hospital lighting control &...

Flex7 will be exhibiting at Healthcare Estates in Manchester next week (13th-14th October) to showcase how...