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Paessler new appointments Asia Pacific

Paessler, the monitoring experts for IT infrastructures and networks, has announced changes to its regional team to strengthen its Asia Pacific bench and accelerate its business growth across markets. Joining Paessler is Jim Lee as Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific, who will be responsible for channel sales management and building alliances. In addition, Tommy Lok has transitioned from Regional Manager of Technical Services to Director of Technical Services for Asia Pacific (APAC). The new appointments come at a time when Paessler is on track to increase its presence and market share in the APAC region, providing digital transformation opportunities and solutions to the market. In addition to monitoring traditional IT environments, Paessler has been steadily expanding its services into telecommunications, government, education, healthcare and industrial vertical markets with a focus on Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) convergence. Jim Lee will help in driving investment and working with partners, distributors, and customers. With an impressive track record in business development and channel sales management, Jim’s key responsibilities include managing the technology alliance across APAC, managing channel sales in Japan and Korea, and helping new customers discover the capabilities of PRTG, which monitors the entire IT infrastructure. His previous experience includes IoT in APAC (Asset Management, People Management), innovating business models for promising technologies through Software as a Service (SaaS)/ Robot as a Service (RaaS) and service robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and also the advertising sector. Tommy Lok has more than ten years of industry experience, spanning areas like managed service providers (MSPs), security, IT audit, and systems management products. With the expansion of his, role, which will be at a strategic level, Tommy will now provide technical counsel to the sales team and assist customers in achieving their goals in the governance and monitoring […]

IBASE Pingzhen factory opened

IBASE Technology Inc. has opened its Pingzhen factory in Taiwan. IBASE has been working in the field of industrial computers for more than 20 years. In addition to the Sanchung and Hsinchuang factories that have been in operation for many years, in order to enhance the momentum of the global development, the company purchased the Taoyuan Pingzhen factory which has a land area of 12,056 m2 and a building area of 18,384 m2. The new factory mainly produces industrial motherboards, embedded systems, panel PCs, digital signage players, network appliances, and various ODM and JDM products. The Pingzhen factory provides various leisure facilities and employee lounges to create a friendly, comfortable, and high-quality humanised working environment. IBASE is committed to fully fulfill its social responsibilities, increase employment opportunities, and promote local business prosperity and healthy community, achieving long-term growth and creating business value. The Pingzhen plant is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 standards. It plans to implement an “energy and facility monitoring system” in June this year to monitor and analyse various conditions such as temperature, humidity, lighting, air conditioning, heating equipment, as well as other energy and power usage data, gradually implementing energy-saving technologies and carbon reduction. IBASE actively develops various industrial-grade computing solutions, for use in high-speed growth fields including AIoT, smart manufacturing, smart retail, intelligent transportation, medical, and network communications.

Penn Colour opens technology centre in Singapore

Penn Color Inc., celebrated another milestone in its path to expanding its footprint in Asia with the official Grand Opening ceremony for its new Technology Center in Singapore on January 10th. “This is an inspiring studio where designers, brand managers, business leaders, process engineers, converters, equipment manufacturers, materials suppliers, and technical experts come together to harness their collective creative power and expertise, says Kevin Putman Jr, President and CEO of Penn Color. “Thanks to our world-class capabilities and enabling technologies, new product development teams will condense weeks of development into days, and production-ready products will be available faster than ever before, says Putman Jr. “We envisioned a space where development is agile and transparent, with teams working in the best possible conditions to create those moments of illumination, bringing to life unique and differentiated products which stand out from the competition, especially in the fields of packaging and consumer goods. Set for further growth Located at the Singapore Science Park (SSP), a lively hub for R&D and technology in Asia that is home to over 350 multinationals, companies, and laboratories, the Singapore Technology Center was designed by DP Design. DP Design is a company headquartered in Singapore, and involved in the creation of some of Singapore’s most recognisable buildings, including Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Paragon Shopping Centre, Orchard Central, Yotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa and Our Tampines Hub Library, as well as The Dubai Mall in UAE, Emaar Square Mall in Turkey, and Cinemaxx Junior in Indonesia. The Technology Center, as outlined by Mike Lim, Principal Designer of DP Design, and winner of the Design Excellence Awards 2018/2019 Designer of the Year award, incorporates a laboratory with industrial equipment alongside office areas, in a welcoming and comfortable environment. The site will stimulate and encourage creativity, agility, and transparent […]

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2023 Media Kit available

The www.asiamanufacturingnews.com Media Kit 2023 is now available as your company plans and strategises activities for the year. There is plenty of scope for Company Profiles, Interviews, Development stories, Trade Fair News, Analysis and any other earth shattering activities you want to share with readers. Asia’s Manufacturing Future is the theme for 2023, as we go forward in these challenging times of climate change, supply chain issues, green energy, component sourcing and equality in the workplace. Doug Green, Publisher publisher@xtra.co.nz

Mitsubishi Power receives 55MW geothermal power plant order from Pertamina

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), the geothermal energy subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned oil and natural gas corporation PT Pertamina (Persero), for a 55 MW power generating unit comprising a steam turbine, generator, and related equipment for the Lumut Balai Unit 2 geothermal power plant. The turnkey contract for the development of the power plant in the Indonesian province of South Sumatra will be conducted with Mitsubishi Corporation, Chinese construction company SEPCO III Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. (SEPCO III), and local major civil engineering and construction firm PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in 2024. The development site for the Lumut Balai II geothermal power plant is about 290km southwest of the city of Palembang in the southern region of Sumatra, at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters. The project aims to mitigate the effects of climate change and contribute to the Indonesian government’s target for 23% of the country’s power supply to be derived from renewable energy sources by 2025. PGE has a received a yen loan (official development assistance) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to conduct this project. Mitsubishi Power will be in charge of the basic design of the geothermal power generation facilities, and will supply the steam turbine, generator and other main accessory equipment. Utilizing its technical expertise and knowledge gained from its decades of experience as an EPC contractor, Mitsubishi Power will also dispatch engineers to provide guidance for installation and trial operation. Commenting on the contract, Kazuki Ishikura, President Director of MHI Group local subsidiary PT. Mitsubishi Power Indonesia, said: “Indonesia has the world’s second-largest geothermal potential, and we are honored to have a hand in supporting power plants across […]

Gotion to build battery export base in ASEAN countries

Gotion High-tech has signed a cooperation agreement with Nuovo Plus of Thailand-based PTT Group, to set up a joint venture called Thailand’s NV Gotion Co., LTD (NV Gotion for short). The joint venture focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, sales and export of battery modules and pack products, and aims to explore the ASEAN new energy market and build a battery export base in ASEAN. The PTT Group is the largest state-controlled energy and petrochemical company in Thailand. The partnership will help Thailand achieve full electrification and net zero carbon emissions by 2065. The business scope of the joint venture includes the design, development, validation and manufacturing of battery modules and battery packs, and battery management systems for a wide range of vehicles and energy storage systems. NV Gotion plans to build a lithium-ion power battery pack production line in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand. By the fourth quarter of 2023, the first phase of the production line is expected to be put into production and provide high-quality battery products to the market. NV Gotion will actively explore new energy markets in the ASEAN member states while realising local battery manufacturing and market development in Thailand. It is committed to building the battery export base in ASEAN. PTT Group, a Fortune 500 company, is Thailand’s largest state-controlled energy and petrochemical company. Nuovo Plus of PTT Group is dedicated to providing energy solutions. NV Gotion plays an important role in conducting the battery business to strengthen renewable energy production and support the electric vehicle industry supply chain. It will help Thailand use more sustainable energy and support PTT Group’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2065 in Thailand. By combining the strengths of both sides to develop sustainable supply […]

South Korea’s shipbuilding expected to lead manufacturing sectors in export growth

South Korea’s shipbuilding exports this year are expected to jump 76.1% from last year to $32.4 billion to lead all major manufacturing industries in the category. Forecasts predict a big year for the country’s three biggest shipbuilders, which have landed orders for high value-added ships such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The government-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) on Wednesday in a report on this year’s industrial prospects said ship exports will reach an estimated $32.4 billion, or 76.1% or $18.4 billion more than last year. A KDB source said, “The export amount will see major growth due to the base effect from last year’s decline in construction volume and rising prices for new vessels.” Shipbuilding is also expected to lead export growth among the nine major manufacturing sectors including steel, cars, general machinery, petrochemicals, semiconductors, displays and mobile phones. Shipments of steel are expected to grow just 2.8% and cars 2.1% due to sluggish demand, while those of petrochemicals will inch up just 0.8%, a huge drop from 5.4% last year. The KDB report added that exports of semiconductors will fall 9.8% and those of displays 13.7%. The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) also named shipbuilding as the only major manufacturing sector to see an extended export boom. KITA uses its export business survey index (EBSI) to gauge the perception of economic conditions of exporting companies, with a base score of 100. A figure of under 100 means more companies are pessimistic over business prospects than those that are optimistic. The EBSI for all industries in this year’s first quarter reached 81.8, but shipbuilding’s was 146.5, foreshadowing lucrative prospects in all categories of the sector like export unit price, international logistics, manufacturing cost and export profitability. The industries with the bleakest prospects were petroleum product exports with an EBSI […]

China develops key equipment for chip manufacturing

Workers check semiconductor products at a manufacturing factory in Ganzhou, East China’s Jiangxi Province on November 24,2022. Photo: VCG China’s first MLLAS-100 laser annealer dedicated to quantum chip production has been successfully developed, a move aimed at solving instability and increasing production quality when the number of quantum bits increase, according to Chinese media reports. Functioning as a “scalpel”, the MLLAS-100 laser annealer can accurately remove “defects” in quantum chips and enhance chips performance when expanding to multiple bits, stdaily.com reported on Wednesday. The laser annealer is independently researched and developed by Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co based in Hefei, East China’s Anhui Province, and can reach a hundred nanometer ultra-high positioning accuracy in a bid to achieve the laser annealing in a single quantum bit. The laser anneal technique can directionally control the frequency parameters of modified quantum bits, and solve the problem of qubit frequency crowding in multi-bit expansion. The laser annealer is like a “scalpel” for a doctor performing surgery, which can be used to improve the production quality of quantum chips by solving targeted problems following issues detected by the nondestructive probe electrical measurement platform, said Jia Zhilong, deputy director of Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center. Named NDPT-100, China’s first nondestructive probe electrical measurement platform was launched by Origin Quantum in December, which will be used in production of chips for quantum computers. It can realize fast and accurate measurement of quantum bit resistance, identify the quality of quantum chips with almost zero damage, according to the report. Just like the lithography machine is a basic industrial machine for the manufacturing of traditional chips, the instrument is one of the most important industrial machines for quantum chip manufacturing, which will significantly shorten the R&D cycle of quantum chips while improving quality, Jia said in a […]

Dassault Systemes hybrid forum successful

Dassault Systemes recently held the final and virtual edition of its inaugural hybrid 3DEXPERIENCE Forum Asia Pacific South 2022 events. Themed ‘Building Resiliency for Sustainable Success with Virtual Twin Experiences’, the hybrid Forum also featured an in-person edition attended by over 250 business leaders and technologists, which was organised across eight cities – Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Bekasi City, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore – in five countries. At the events, distinguished speakers and subject matter experts spoke about how businesses can seize growth opportunities and build resilience by leveraging virtual twin technologies. Participants also discussed the need for businesses to embrace new ways of working, strive for futureproof operations, and the importance of being agile to manoeuvre through risks in a dynamic business environment. Josephine Ong, Managing Director, Asia Pacific South, Dassault Systèmes, commented: “We’re pleased to bring back this year’s 3DEXPERIENCE Forum in a hybrid format after holding virtual events over the past two years. The in-person roundtable sessions have been extremely fruitful, providing us with the opportunity to connect better with our customers and partners in the region. We have been able to showcase how the virtual twin can support businesses in mitigating changes in consumer habits, optimising manufacturing processes and creating a positive impact on the environment. More importantly, our goal is to enable businesses to futureproof their operations and drive growth in an ever-evolving business climate.” Dassault Systèmes’ virtual twin experiences enable businesses to visualise, model, simulate and optimise the entire product lifecycle. A virtual twin experience starts with the designing of a 3D model that represents the dimensions, properties and dependencies of the physical object. Simulations on the virtual model explore how the object behaves when assembled, operated or in relation to other systems that allow the analysis and creation of […]

Meeting the growing demand for seamless cold chain solutions in air cargo

Lödige Industries has completed an automated Cold Chain Pallet-Cargo System at Hong Kong International Airport. Via its Hong Kong office, the German company, planned, manufactured and implemented the advanced system for AAT COOLPORT, which is the first on-airport cold chain facility in Hong Kong providing a complete temperature-controlled environment, operated by Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT). Supported by the tailor-made pallet moving solution, the operator can maintain strictly regulated cold chains seamlessly and respond to the increasing global demand for temperature-sensitive air transports. The customised and automated material handling system is designed for fast and safe transport of temperature-sensitive goods inside the cold chain facility. Modern and climate-resistant sensors in combination with an enhanced maintenance and control system ensure an efficient and safe flow of fragile goods. Lödige Industries was awarded the contract for the project because it met both the high-quality requirements for stringent cold chain regulations and was able to achieve short turnaround timelines. The market for temperature-sensitive goods, like pharmaceuticals, and perishables, is currently the strongest growing market in air freight worldwide. Given the rapid planning and implementation of the automated ULD handling system, AAT is able to meet the rapidly growing demand of its customers for temperature-sensitive air cargo as well as strict cold chain regulations. “The sector for temperature-sensitive goods is becoming a very important market for our customers”, says Yammie Sin, Chief Marketing Officer at Asia Airfreight Terminal. “Seamless compliance with cold chain regulations is enormously important, so we are investing in the most reliable and efficient equipment for our new cold storage facility COOLPORT. “This also allows AAT to offer services that were previously unavailable in Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), such as temperature-controlled truck docks, the ability to screen, build up and break down cargo entirely within a temperature-controlled environment. With Lödige Industries, […]

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