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Ericsson works with AWS and Hitachi America R&D to showcase smart factory potential

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:30:38 +0300

Three of the biggest names in global technology have joined forces to highlight the ability of already-available 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation solutions to transform manufacturing and improve productivity, efficiency, environmental impact and safety, while reducing costs.

Polymers as carbon storage: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex bring bio-based polymers to the construction sector

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:25:18 +0300

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex have created a value chain to combine bio-based polymers with natural fiber for the manufacturing of construction elements. The combination of polymers with measurable bio-based content and natural fiber in construction elements creates carbon storage which can help tackle climate change.

China Elevator & Escalator Market Report 2023-2028 - Leveraging IoT and Intelligent Services Transforming the Industry

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:41:22 +0300

China elevator & escalator market was valued is USD 32,602.69 million in 2022 and is expected to rise at 6.78% CAGR during the forecast period.

Valmet to supply key pulp and paper technologies to Naini Papers in India

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:06:06 +0300

Valmet will deliver key technologies, automation and services to Naini Papers’ cooking and fiberline rebuild and new specialty paper machine PM 3 at their mill in Kashipur, India. The delivery will increase the mill’s capacity and support meeting the market demand of specialty coated paper. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter 2025.

Saab acquires BlueBear

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:50:35 +0300

Saab has today acquired BlueBear Systems Group Ltd based in the United Kingdom.

VTT is developing a purely electrical cooling method that will enable a significant reduction in the size of quantum computers

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:14:12 +0300

VTT is developing a cooling technology based on microelectronics and electric current, which can be utilised by low-temperature electronic and photonic components. The new technology reduces the size, power consumption and price of cooling systems. The method has a wide range of application fields: one topical example is quantum technology.

Industrial Robotics Market worth $32.5 billion by 2028

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:21:19 +0300

Growing demand for automation in manufacturing and logistics is one of the major drivers of the market.

Canadian Simulation Tech Company to Digitise, Test & Validate Aerial Deployment of Robotic Technology on Windfarms

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:59:02 +0300

The collaboration produced three-dimensional winds that were modelled and calibrated to known offshore wind farm parameters.

European Inventor Award 2023 winners announced

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:44:10 +0300

The European Patent Office (EPO) honours inspirational inventors for their outstanding contributions to improving our daily lives. Award winners come from China, Finland, France, Ireland and Spain.

The Growing Importance of Hydrogen in the Net-Zero Movement

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:29:41 +0300

Hydrogen is increasingly becoming an important player in the global net-zero emissions movement. Its versatility as a zero-emission fuel and energy carrier makes it a promising solution for decarbonizing various sectors, including industrial processes, power generation, and transportation.

Groundbreaking ABS Study Explores Potential of Commercial Nuclear Propulsion

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:23:13 +0300

The transformational impact of nuclear propulsion on the design, operation and emissions of a 14k TEU container vessel and a 157k DWT Suezmax tanker have been modeled by ABS and Herbert Engineering Corp. (HEC) in a groundbreaking study.

From Generative AI to Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:51:59 +0300

The World Economic Forum today announces its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on the world. These include flexible batteries, generative AI and sustainable aviation fuel.

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market size to grow by USD 7,574.3 million from 2022 to 2027

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:21:33 +0300

The metal additive manufacturing market size is forecast to increase by USD 7,574.3 million from 2022 to 2027, at a CAGR of 20.84%, according to the recent market study by Technavio. The growth of the market will be driven by the increased preference for additive manufacturing, rise in demand from developing countries, and increase in demand from the automobile industry. Charts & data tables about market and segment sizes for a historic period of five (2017-2021) years have been covered in this report.

Gulf-to-Europe Hydrogen Pipeline: joint AFRY and RINA study indicates feasibility and attractiveness

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:16:21 +0300

RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational, and AFRY, a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, have undertaken an initial study of how the Gulf region and Europe could be linked directly with a pipeline to transport low-carbon hydrogen, a key component in climate-friendly energy and industry systems of the future.

H2U Technologies Announces Hydrogen Industry's First Commercial-Scale Non-Iridium PEM Electrolyzer

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:11:29 +0300

H2U Technologies, an electrolyzer developer, announces the successful demonstration of the first non-iridium Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer for commercial hydrogen production.

World's first robotic installation system for overhead power line spacers

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:07:04 +0300

PLP and FulcrumAir have partnered to develop and release the world's first advanced robotic system for installing conductor spacers on overhead power lines. The CSR-18™ robot is an unmanned system that automatically and precisely installs PLP's CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacers on bundled conductors, helping to significantly reduce safety concerns for lineworkers while also increasing overall efficiency.

Outokumpu starts a collaboration with thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe and Boysen Group

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:59:58 +0300

Outokumpu, is partnering with thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, a steel and aluminium service centre, and Boysen Group, a exhaust system manufacturer, to introduce the world’s first towards-zero stainless steel to the automotive industry. . The companies aim to supply larger quantities of Outokumpu’s Circle Green product to the industry as of the second half of 2023. According to Outokumpu Circle Green stainless steel has up to 92% lower carbon footprint than the industry average.

ABB unveils revolutionary propulsion concept to significantly increase ship efficiency

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:50:14 +0300

ABB today introduced ABB Dynafin™, propulsion system designed to break new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the concept is the result of over a decade of research, development, and testing.

Production of electrofuels from green hydrogen and captured carbon is demonstrated at VTT Bioruukki

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:11:43 +0300

Drastic reductions in the carbon dioxide level of the atmosphere are needed to curb climate change. Carbon capture and utilization of captured carbon in new products can play a key role in replacing emission intensive fossil products.

The rise of maintenance droids

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:53:54 +0300

A popular vision of a future with robots was created by the immensely popular Star Wars movies. The word “droid” is so ubiquitous that it is hard to believe the word was created and trademarked by George Lucas, the films’ director. In fact, Star Wars robots have motivated real science. As an example, NASA’s personal satellite assistant was inspired by the lightsaber training droid used by Luke Skywalker. If a minor droid in Star Wars can influence NASA, can R2-D2 and BB-8, the movies’ two nonanthropomorphic robots, have an effect on how we conduct repairs?

Tips for improving the efficiency and reliability of your motor-driven systems

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:42:30 +0300

Balancing plant maintenance costs and activities with the need to achieve production goals is a daily challenge for most maintenance professionals. Since the motor-driven system is often a critical component in this dynamic, let’s look at some best practices to help it achieve those goals and meet customer demands.

Thermal cleaning, no alternative but a better way to clean

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:01:05 +0300

It is actually quite simple to achieve good cleaning quality. After all, if the cleaning method deployed succeeds in pulverising the organic contamination to only a few percent of the original amount and that in the form of easily removable dust, achieving high cleaning quality is child's play. While this all sounds very simple, is it also achievable in practice?

Rejlers heads electrical and automation design for Norway’s longest railway bridge

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:59:58 +0300

Rejlers heads electrical and automation design for Norway’s longest railway bridge

Hynion AS and H2X Global Ltd. team up to fuel the future of transportation

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:59:44 +0300

Hynion AS, the top hydrogen fuel supplier in Scandinavia, has entered into partnership with H2X Global Ltd., the leading Australian manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

SSAB and Loimua to study use of waste heat in the district heating network

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:59:26 +0300

SSAB and Loimua, which produces and supplies district heating, have agreed to study the use of waste heat from SSAB Hämeenlinna in the local district heating network.

Drone Roof Inspection Market to reach USD 645.3 million by end-2033

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:55 +0300

The global drone roof inspection market share is estimated to be US$ 171 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.2% during the forecast years of 2023-2033, states market research and competitive intelligence provider Fact.MR.

Global Logistics Robots Market Report 2023: Increase in the number of logistics and warehousing companies incorporating robots is driving growth

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:47 +0300

The global logistics robots market size reached US$ 15.2 billion in 2022. Looking forward, Research and Markets expects the market to reach US$ 58.6 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.22% during 2022-2028.

Staffordshire University partners with UK firm to monitor water for deadly bacteria

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:31 +0300

Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom is helping SAS Water to develop a new product to prevent the spread of deadly bacteria Legionella. If left undetected in water supplies, Legionella can grow to dangerous levels and cause the respiratory infection Legionnaires' disease.

The global construction equipment rental market size valued at USD 187.46 billion in 2022; expected to expand at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6....

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:16 +0300

Construction and mining operations have been sparked in emerging economies around the world by the increase in government spending on the development of public infrastructure.

Outsourcing analysis of key plant data helps to increase efficiency, reliability and profitability

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:57:16 +0300

Vladimir Nitu, connected services manager at Emerson, explains how highly secure connections to plant automation systems and intelligent field instruments are enabling automation companies to provide remote monitoring services, helping processing companies and manufacturers to achieve significant operational benefits without having to develop in-house data analysis expertise.