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Dutch study finds that smartwatches can’t distinguish between stress and excitement @UniLeidenNews
Leisure Opportunities
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August 26, 2025
Leiden University studies crossover between self-reporting emotions and wearable data Findings show that smartwatches can mistake excitement for stress While sleep tracking was accurate, measures of stress were not Using heart rate as a stress...
Seco develops a digital tool for production units to drive sustainability
Manufacturing Tomorrow
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At Seco, we aim to make manufacturing fast, easy and sustainable across our entire value chain. An important part of this is setting ambitious targets on our operations to drive environmental and social sustainability at the core of our...
Coffee has a new owner: a manufacturer becomes the owner of several of the most important brands after a historic multi-million dollar deal
MARCA
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August 26, 2025
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world thanks to its stimulating factor. However, there are many brands on the market. In this sense, a coffee manufacturer has acquired several renowned coffee companies in a historic...
Fabric at IBC 2025: The lastest Dutch streaming trends
Broadband TV News
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August 26, 2025
With IBC 2025 around the corner, Fabric shares their latest insights into the Dutch streaming market, highlighting trends ahead of the event in Amsterdam. The streaming market in the Netherlands shows signs of consolidation. High levels of digital...
How Siemens & RWE are Transforming Turbine Manufacturing
Manufacturing Digital
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August 26, 2025
Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Officer at WindEurope, has put the issue directly to lawmakers. He says: “Wind energy is a green technology. Sustainability is part of our DNA. That’s why we are constantly striving to further reduce our impact on...
Pictures: Carlos Sainz shares the photo dump for the summer break as the F1 Dutch GP looms large
Sportskeeda
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August 26, 2025
Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz shared a series of pictures from his summer break ahead of the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix this weekend. The Spanish driver would hope the three-week break from the on-track action would have done a world of good for him...
Retired engineer turns passion for music into award-winning pastime
KVIA - Texas
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August 26, 2025
By Alina Hauter Click here for updates on this story HOLLAND, Michigan (WXMI) — Holland resident, Daniel Fisher, has successfully juggled his passions as an engineer and a music composer for years. Now retired, he has fully dedicated himself to...
Max Verstappen reveals way to watch Dutch GP for FREE
GPFans
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August 26, 2025
Max Verstappen has revealed how fans can watch all the drama unfold at the upcoming F1 Dutch Grand Prix for free. The entire weekend will be broadcast free of charge exclusively for viewers based in the Netherlands, with the four-time world...
Dutch government weakens steel slag ban, citing economic and scientific concerns
NL Times
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August 26, 2025
Dutch State Secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management Thierry Aartsen (VVD) last month implemented a temporary ban on steel slag to protect human health and the environment, but the measure was significantly weakened from an initially...
Record harvest and leftover stock drive Dutch potato prices to collapse
NL Times
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August 26, 2025
Dutch potato farmers are under severe financial strain as a record harvest collides with leftover stock from last year, driving market prices to collapse. According to De Telegraaf, farmers now allegedly receive less than 5 cents per kilo, far...
Guide: Our restaurant critic’s dog and a pack of food industry pups share their favorite patios around Chicago
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 26, 2025
As a restaurant critic’s dog, my pup has learned to recognize a good patio even without any food or drink. But somehow he also learned not to seat himself. When he sees some nice tables set outside, he’ll pull me toward a door, in search of a host...
Netherlands reaches 83 pct EV charging coverage, leads EU in public access: ministry
Xinhua News Agency
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THE HAGUE, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Netherlands' public charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) now covers 83 percent of the country, making it the European Union's leader in terms of public charging points, the Ministry of Infrastructure and...
The industry-killing crisis
RNZ
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August 26, 2025
NZ Hothouse managing director Simon Watson at one of two giant gas boilers that help fuel and feed thousands of tomato plants. Photo: Sharon Brettkelly Tomato grower warns the gas supply crisis could threaten the hothouse industry, end thousands...
IBC: Grass Valley To Spotlight Live Production
TV News Check - Pennsylvania
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August 26, 2025
Grass Valley, a media and entertainment technology provider, is bringing “a comprehensive lineup” of live production solutions to IBC 2025, (RAI Amsterdam, Sept. 12-15) in Booth 9.A01, including a new addition to the LDX 100 Series camera range...
Straatman acquires Kraaijeveld Winches to strengthen Dutch Maritime Industry
The AI Journal
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August 26, 2025
ZWIJNDRECHT, Netherlands, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Straatman (www.mfstraatman.com) is proud to announce the acquisition of Kraaijeveld Winches (www.safewinch.com), a respected Dutch company specializing in the design and production of...
Straatman Strengthens Maritime Manufacturing Expertise with New Acquisition
Offshore Engineer News
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August 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025 (Credit: Straatman) Straatman has acquired Kraaijeveld Winches, a Dutch company specializing in the design and production of winches and related equipment for dredging, offshore, and maritime applications. The acquisition marks a...
Top-quality fresh produce machinery offered by Industrial Auctions
Fresh Plaza
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August 26, 2025
In September, Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction for the fruit and vegetable processing industry featuring machines from the Miedema AGF production site in Amsterdam, released due to the site's closure. The auction includes modern...
BAM Energy & Water secures €600m contract in Netherlands
World Construction Network
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August 26, 2025
BAM Energy & Water has secured a 12-year agreement with Enexis and Waterleiding Maatschappij Limburg (WML) to upgrade the electricity and water-supply networks in Limburg, Netherlands. The deal, which is part of Enexis’ neighbourhood approach...
Blink Charging Partners With Nexxtlab To Boost Smart Energy Management For EV Fleets In Europe
Benzinga
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Blink Charging Co. BLNK has joined forces with Luxembourg-based energy management firm Nexxtlab to roll out tools designed to help businesses better manage energy use for electric vehicle fleets in Europe. The partnership incorporates Blink’s...
"A lower pepper production is expected in Almeria in the fall"
Fresh Plaza
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August 26, 2025
In July and August, the Spanish province of Almeria has had low vegetable production. In the next few weeks, there will be a gradual increase in availability, although tomatoes will take a little longer. The economic results of the 2024/25...