Beijing E-Town builds demonstration city for robot industry
As a pioneer in high-quality development for the new era, Beijing E-Town (BDA) is seizing the opportunity to lead the development of the embodied intelligent robot industry. The plan is to build a domestically leading and internationally first-class demonstration city for the embodied intelligent robot industry in two steps. “By […]
AI and Sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing to take Centre Stage at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2024
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP), will be held at Singapore EXPO from 14 -16 October 2024. Focusing on shaping the future with sustainable manufacturing, ITAP 2024 will spotlight the latest AI integration capabilities that enable diverse manufacturing sectors at various stages of technology adoption to foster business growth while contributing towards […]
Seven Companies Announce to Conduct Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Project
ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., INPEX CORPORATION, Taisei Corporation, and ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. have been selected by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (hereinafter “JOGMEC”) to conduct “Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects” (hereinafter “Work”), a public […]
Stephanie Ledwidge, Associate, Life Sciences, Linesight
From July issue, Women Going Places Women Going Places July 2024 by Media Hawkes Bay Limited – Issuu Top of mind trends in the life sciences sector, opportunities and challenges that businesses should be mindful of? The life sciences sector has been historically consolidated within designated parts of Asia-Pacific, but […]
Cisco and Rockwell to accelerate digital transformation in Asia Pacific industrial market
(left to right) Nicole Denil, vice president, Global Market Access, Rockwell Automation • Ruchika Jain, director, marketing and strategy – Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation • Shovan Sengupta, regional vice president, market Access – Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation • Scott Wooldridge, regional president – Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation • Kartika Prihadi, […]
BLT unveils high-strength aluminum and Ti65 powders for additive manufacturing
In a significant advancement for the aerospace and industrial sectors, Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has recently unveiled its latest innovations in metal powder tailored for additive manufacturing. Leveraging its extensive research and development capabilities, BLT is launching new high-strength aluminum for Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and BLT-Ti65 for Selective Laser […]
Zoomlion opens eighth service center in Thailand
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced equipment, recently celebrated the grand opening of its eighth service center in Thailand, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its market presence and provide high-quality, efficient services to local customers. The grand opening […]
MattenPlant seals trio of strategic agreements to strengthen market position
MattenPlant Pte Ltd (Matten), a Singapore-based specialist in both municipal and industrial process water and wastewater treatment, signed three milestone partnerships at Singapore International Water Week 2024. Representing a major step forward in the company’s mission to drive better water safety and efficiency across Southeast Asia, the agreements include: a […]
Leaders share issues facing businesses head of Singapore APEX Business Summit
Key themes addressed include the impetus for globalisation, how businesses can foster diversity and the importance of technology as a business driver. The Singapore Apex Business Summit (SABS®) today held a preview event in the build-up to the Summit which will take place between 23 and 25 July 2024 at […]
Women Going Places – new magazine out now
Aspiration finds success Women Going Places, a new magazine from Media Hawkes Bay Limited, profiles aspirational women with a story to tell. The women included in July issue are from Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN. In future issues, profiles from further afield will appear. Read July issue here: Women Going […]
Q & A: Aanchal Gupta, Managing Director of APAC at Tulip
What is Tulip’s role in Industry 4.0? Tulip’s role is to provide an easy to use, digitalised solution for manufacturers to enable a more efficient production process. The Industry 4.0 revolution is transforming industrial and manufacturing processes rapidly and we aspire to provide companies with opportunities to ease into this […]
China Hi-Tech Fair’s 26th edition in Shenzhen
China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), a large-scale international event and China’s premier tech show showcasing innovative technologies and products, will kick off its 26th edition on November 14-16, 2024 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center under the theme “Technology Leads Development, Industry Integrates Fusion”. Covering an exhibition area of 400,000m2, […]
Energy Struggles Highlight Need for AI-based Solutions for Buildings in Asia
Recent studies conducted in South Korea and Hong Kong reveal that current energy efficiency measures for buildings are not sustainable. AI experts provide a solution with a 10x faster payback period than building renovation. As cities strive to meet carbon neutrality goals by 2050, energy efficiency in high-density urban centers located in Asia has become critical. Recent studies conducted in Hong Kong and South Korea highlight major challenges, ranging from regulatory to financial issues. “High-density urban centers are at the forefront of sustainability and our fight against climate change, yet they face significant hurdles in achieving energy efficiency. We need to put more focus on energy performance management in Asia if we want to reach net-zero goals in as little as 30 years,” said Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO of Exergio, a company that provides AI-based solutions for energy management in commercial buildings. A comprehensive analysis of 36 office building retrofits in Hong Kong identified 23 major challenges, including inadequate government incentives and long payback periods. Regulatory hurdles emerged as the primary barriers, followed closely by financial concerns. In South Korea, the effectiveness of the Building Energy Efficiency Certification (BEEC) system has been questioned. The study indicates that current certification levels might not reflect true energy efficiency, revealing significant energy consumption discrepancies in office buildings and educational facilities. “When traditional retrofitting is not feasible, AI-based energy performance tools offer a viable alternative,” stated Karčiauskas. “First of all, AI-driven platforms are easier to implement and their payback periods are up to 10 times faster, on average 2 years instead of 10. AI energy performance tools also provide real-time data and actionable insights to reduce energy consumption and emissions.” In previous projects conducted in various countries across Europe, Exergio’s AI platform reduced energy waste by up to 20% in office buildings. These numbers are […]