UMOE Advanced Composites starts large-scale production in China
UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC), a global supplier of large Type IV glass fibre pressure gas storage and transportation modules, has reached a key operational milestone with the first composite cylinders rolling off the production line at its new manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, marking the start of industrial production at the company’s […]
Windhoek moves closer to becoming Africa’s next startup hub with Accelerate36 Initiative
Grindstone, the growth engineer co-owned by Knife Capital and Thinkroom, joined ecosystem partners in Windhoek last week in launching a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening Namibia’s startup ecosystem. This effort seeks to create a pathway for high-growth startups to access public capital markets. The event, held under the banner of […]
Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions
An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the […]
Every click has a cost: Singapore’s push to make digital use more sustainable
As AI and cloud use surge, the city-state explores new ways to cut the rising energy footprint of digital services. By Taejun Kang Your smartphone feels clean – no exhaust pipe, no smokestack. Yet streaming an hour of video uses about 0.037 kWh of electricity, equivalent to running a ceiling […]
SLB awarded integrated development contract for Mutriba Field in Kuwait
Global technology company SLB has been awarded by Kuwait Oil Company, a $1.5 billion, five-year integrated contract for the Mutriba field in Kuwait, including design, development and production management. The work builds on SLB’s subsurface understanding of the Mutriba field to support development planning and execution across deeper, technically demanding […]
Aerotech’s expanded Scan Head Line brings industry-leading performance to more applications
The new AGV-CPO laser scan head perfectly balances performance and value for the widest range of laser applications. As the entry point for our high-performance 2-axis laser scan heads, the AGV-CPO includes all the CORE performance capabilities of our AGV-HPO and AGV-XPO scanners – plus 22-bit resolution, excellent dynamics […]
What does EU and India free trade agreement mean for global trade?
The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations. The deal will affect a combined population of 2 billion people across economies representing about a quarter […]
Southeast Asia identified as most attractive region for Advanced Manufacturing Investment
Eurogroup Consulting has released a new whitepaper, “Rising Tides in the East: How is Southeast Asia Transforming into the Global Hub of Advanced Manufacturing?”, revealing that Southeast Asia is now the most attractive region in the world for advanced manufacturing investment. As global supply chains diversify and Industry 4.0 technologies […]
Siemens’ AI powered Nanjing facility named World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Factory
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Siemens’ Nanjing factory in China as a Lighthouse Factory, adding it to the WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network of the most advanced operational sites in the world. Distinguished in the productivity category, the WEF recognised the Nanjing factory for achieving exceptional performance in […]
How CTEM, AI, and access control redefine OT security in 2026
By Carlos Buenano, Field CTO for OT, Armis As we step into 2026, AI-driven adversaries, supply chain fragility, and relentless digitisation are forcing Operational Technology (OT) security to mature into a force to be reckoned with. Here’s what 2026 looks like: AI-Powered adversaries demand autonomous defence AI is no longer […]
MAF801 Expandable Edge AI Computer from IBASE
High-Flexibility Architecture Accelerates Industrial Edge AI Deployment IBASE Technology Inc. has launched the MAF801, a next-generation Edge AI system engineered with a highly expandable architecture to support complex AI inference workloads at the network edge. Designed for industrial automation, machine vision, intelligent robotics, and high-density AIoT deployments, the MAF801 integrates […]
AI hype is fueling a bubble in humanoid robotics
Humanoid robot (Source: Canva) Humanoid robotics companies backed by investors face fundamental challenges with cost and reliability that will not be solved any time soon, a report by CB Insights shows. According to investors, VCs especially now should embrace a revenue-first philosophy. Recent venture capital (VC) reports from KPMG […]
Valmet’s solution for improved waste management and resource efficiency at South Korean incineration facility
Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The order was placed by GS E&C Corp., the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the facility. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimize energy production, minimise emissions, and deliver efficient, consistent performance throughout its entire lifecycle. The solution will also give operators complete visibility and control over every stage of the waste-to-energy process. “We are proud to deliver Valmet’s automation solutions to Seongnam’s incineration facility. With our strong presence in South Korea’s waste-to-energy sector and experience in many local projects, we help the customer improve energy efficiency, advance local waste management, and support decarbonization by producing renewable energy,” says Wanmo Yoon, Sales Manager, APAC, Automation Solutions business area, Valmet. Valmet is to deliver a Valmet Distributed Control System (DCS) to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The Seongnam incineration facility is designed to improve local waste management and produce renewable energy. Equipped with two incineration lines with stoker-type boilers, the facility will be able to process up to 500 tonnes of municipal waste per day and generate up to 9.9 megawatts of clean electricity. Commercial operation is scheduled to begin early 2028. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be taken over by the customer at the end of 2027. Valmet’s delivery includes a Valmet Distributed Control System (DCS) and an information management system to control two stoker-type boilers, along with the web-pased Valmet DNAe User Interface in the control room. The scope also covers the balance of plant (BOP) for the new incineration facility, including engineering, design, commissioning, and supervision services. Valmet provides comprehensive waste-to-energy solutions that enhance waste incineration performance and support the energy transition. About […]