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MHIAE “Best in Class”

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe, Ltd. (MHIAE), part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, UK based subsidiary, has been selected “Company of the Year” evaluated with its product range of commercial heat pumps sold in the European market. The award is presented annually by Frost & Sullivan, a U.S.-based international growth strategy consulting and research firm, in recognition of globally outstanding technologies and services. This is the first time for MHIAE to receive this award. The “Company of the Year” award is given to companies demonstrating exemplary excellence in such aspects of visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care. In making its selections, Frost & Sullivan uses its own set of criteria: these include evaluations of how well a company responds to potential customer needs, how strongly it demonstrates market leadership and has achieved a solid market position, and how well its products or services provide optimal cost performance compared to those of competing firms. MHIAE received high marks in two main respects, 1) providing low-carbon solutions to support Europe’s ongoing shift towards secure and sustainable heating, with lineup of heat pumps, especially its “Q-ton” commercial heat pumps made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., 2) addressing unmet needs of heat pumps in the market with a strong leadership focus through reacting to local preferences and specific customer needs. In Europe’s transition to sustainable heating, heat pumps have become desirable to many businesses as an environmentally friendly, low-carbon alternative to natural gas-based heating. With sustainable cooling and heating solutions that encourage a carbon-neutral world, MHIAE focuses on delivering cutting-edge technology to ensure optimum performance and cost-effective solutions for its customers. Its optimised air-to-water heat pumps, which are up to five times more energy-efficient than existing natural gas boilers, lead the way in low-carbon energy solutions within the European […]

Analog Devices strengthens its South-East Asia Operations with new Singapore facility

Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, today announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, 38,951 sq. ft. facility in Singapore. Located within the Kallang Industrial Park, the facility is planned to serve as a central hub for the more than 200 employees working in Singapore in key divisions of the company, including research and development, test engineering, sales, and manufacturing. ADI established its first location in Singapore in 1995 and has steadily grown its operations and workforce since then. This new strategic investment aligns with the company’s global expansion plans, which include enhancing its capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. “Our new facility is an important milestone in ADI’s global growth strategy,” said Jerry Fan, President of Asia for ADI. “Enhancing our capabilities in Singapore is vital to leveraging the country’s superb talent pool and advanced manufacturing capabilities to serve our regional and global customers’ needs. Our investment reinforces ADI’s presence within Singapore’s thriving semiconductor ecosystem, which is supported by the nation’s digital growth initiatives.” The new facility features a more spacious and advanced laboratory to foster interaction between the research and development team as well as customers in the region. Through this forum for the exchange of ideas, ADI and its customers plan to deepen their collaboration and deliver innovative products for the Intelligent Edge. In addition, a dedicated space has been allocated for test development purposes within the new facility, custom-tailored to accommodate multiple automated test equipment (ATE) stations. These on-site testing stations are designed to enable faster initial testing of ADI’s state-of-the-art products and accelerate the timeline of ADI engineering’s ability to meet customers’ toughest challenges. Fan continued, “Customer intimacy, business strategy, engineering processes, manufacturing capabilities, and problem-solving are essential for creating long-term value for our customers. We are confident the environment […]

Electronics manufacturers adopt generative AI and Omniverse to digitalise state-of-the-art factories

Electronics manufacturers worldwide are advancing their industrial digitalisation efforts using a new, comprehensive reference workflow that combines Nvidia technologies for generative AI, 3D collaboration, simulation and autonomous machines. Supported by an expansive partner network, the workflow helps manufacturers plan, build, operate and optimize their factories with an array of technologies. These include: Omniverse, which connects top computer-aided design apps, as well as APIs and cutting-edge frameworks for generative AI; the Isaac Sim application for simulating and testing robots; and the Metropolis vision AI framework, now enabled for automated optical inspection. At Computex, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang showcased a demo of an entirely digitalised smart factory — an industry first for electronics makers. “The world’s largest industries make physical things. Building them digitally first can save enormous costs,” said Huang. “We make it easy for electronics makers to build and operate virtual factories, digitalise their manufacturing and inspection workflows, and greatly improve quality and safety while reducing costly last-minute surprises and delays.” Foxconn Industrial Internet, a service arm of the world’s largest technology manufacturer, is working with Nvidia Metropolis ecosystem partners to automate significant portions of its circuit-board quality-assurance inspection points. Innodisk is deploying Nvidia Metropolis to automate optical inspection processes on its production lines, saving cost and improving production efficiency. Pegatron, a leading electronics manufacturer and service provider, is using the reference workflow to digitalise its circuit-board factories with simulation, robotics and automated production inspection. Quanta, a major manufacturer of laptops and other electronic hardware, is using AI robots from its subsidiary Techman Robot to inspect the quality of manufactured products. Techman is leveraging Isaac Sim to simulate, test and optimise its state-of-the-art collaborative robots while using NVIDIA AI and GPUs for inference on the robots themselves. Wistron, one of the world’s largest suppliers of information and communications products, is tapping Omniverse to build digital twins of its automated […]

Delta-Q Technologies commences full production of its 3.3 kW battery charger

The XV3300 battery charger is a 3-in-1 on-board charging system offering stellar performance and features, suited for non-road mobile machinery. Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a leader in battery charging solutions for electric vehicles and industrial equipment, has announced that its innovative mid-power charger, the XV3300, is now in full-scale production. With its unique 3-in-1 design, this highly efficient charging system integrates a 3.3 kW battery charger, a 500 W DC-DC converter to power the vehicles’ auxiliary loads, and an EV charging station interface. These key features, encased in a ruggedised IP67 design, provide OEMs with an attractive package for simplifying electrification of their off-road applications. “No other 3.3 kW charger on the market also includes a DC/DC converter for auxiliary DC loads and an EVSE charging interface in such a compact size,” said Mourad Chergui, Senior Product Manager with Delta-Q. “As we start full-scale production, we can begin to fulfill the substantial demand we received since we first announced the initial development.” The 3.3 kW charging solution is available in 58.8, 65, and 120-volt DC models and is scalable, allowing OEMs to stack up to three chargers for power levels up to 10 kW. The XV3300 uses complex algorithms to deliver a precise charge to batteries of various chemistries and voltages, maximising battery life and optimising charge time. Key features and benefits of the XV3300 charger include: High Reliability: The XV3300 battery charger is compact, rugged, and IP67-rated. It is tested for automotive-grade shock and vibration. Its fully sealed aluminum die-cast enclosure protects the charger from dust, liquids, and the effects of immersion in up to one meter of water. Enhanced Protection: The XV3300 is a low-voltage charger that optimally charges all battery chemistries and nominal voltages between 48 V to 120 V. It is also protected against short circuits, over-voltage, and […]

TANAKA launches new alloy “TK-FS” for probe pins

Development of material with high hardness, low specific resistance, and high pliability that allows for use in a wide range of probe pins for semiconductor test equipment TANAKA has launched TK-FS, a new allow for probe pins of probe cards and test sockets used in the testing process of semiconductor manufacturing. Samples started shipping in July of 2022, and a material with even better performance has been achieved through continuous research and development. So far, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has been manufacturing and selling palladium (Pd) materials mainly for pogo pin-type probe pins used in test sockets for final testing (post-processing) of semiconductor packages. The latest TK-FS launch is a material that can be used in a wide range of types of probe pins besides pogo-pin types, such as cantilever-type or vertical-type for wafer testing (pre-processing) probe cards. This product has three unique attributes: a Vickers hardness of at least 500, specific resistance of at most 7.0µΩ･cm, and durability that can withstand 10 or more times of repeated bending. In TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo’s existing products, there is no material that has simultaneously achieved these three qualities of high hardness, low specific resistance, and high pliability. This product succeeded in addressing all requirements, allowing the same material to be used in various types of probe pins. In the manufacturing process of semiconductors, semiconductor test equipment is used to conduct testing—divided into several stages—to see if the semiconductor is operating properly, how many years it can operate, and whether it is operating safely. Testing using semiconductor test equipment requires extremely high reliability as it is used to assess the performance of the main operations of products that use semiconductors. With the spread of IoT today, the demand for semiconductor-related products is expanding, including the necessity of semiconductors in electronic devices, as well as […]

Green Buffers wins Swedish Steel Prize 2023

The winner of the international Swedish Steel Prize 2023 is Green Buffers from Sweden. The prize is awarded for their highly sophisticated use of energy-absorbing high-strength steel to make trains safer for passengers and more economical for operators. “The Green Buffers system uses high-strength steel profiles to dissipate the energy from a train collision in a controlled way. Their new generation coupling technology opens up for sophisticated custom design solutions that will save lives and reduce costs,” says Eva Petursson, chair of the Swedish Steel Prize jury and head of SSAB’s research and innovation. New generation train coupling technology Existing crash management systems for trains are primitive. Safety standards are based on technology from the 1960s or 1970s and even minor accidents result in derailments. This is where Roger Danielsson and his colleagues at Green Buffers saw room for improvement. Inspired by the automotive industry, they have developed an energy dissipation system based on high-strength steel that makes train travel safer for passengers and more economical for operators. The system consists of twelve deformable units mounted in the coupling interfaces throughout the entire train set. In a collision the Strenx® 700 MC steel profiles in the units fold like an accordion, absorbing the impact of the shock in less than a second. By averting the initial peak force and by minimizing all other peak forces, energy from a collision is distributed in a controlled manner. “Unlike with cars, practically all train collisions are frontal. This gives our system enormous significance,” argues Roger Danielsson. For further improvements in the future the energy-absorbing units can be provided with sensors to provide even more information on energy absorption. With their innovative system and their ambitious goal – zero uncontrolled derailments related to train accidents – Green Buffers have the potential to revolutionize train […]

CHINT shares viewpoints about smart energy industry at China Mechanical and Electrical Exhibition 2023

CHINT, a global leader in smart energy solutions with over 35 years of global experience and a team of the industry’s best engineers and research scientists, partners businesses, governments, and communities in Asia to reimagine smart energy solutions with next-generation innovations to Empower the World. The company offers Power-to-Plug solutions that propel organisations in the United States of America, Europe, West Asia and Africa and Asia Pacific to success with customizable, realistic, and superior quality products and services that meet their business, environmental and social goals. With two decades of global expansion, CHINT’s business network now covers more than 140countries and regions worldwide in areas of low-voltage, power transmission and distribution,water, gas and electricity metering, green energy like solar and more. Last year, CHINT Globalestablished its APAC Headquarters in Singapore. The company has since been working withthe Singapore government such as in the SolarNova program led by the Housing DevelopmentBoard and the Economic Development Board to enable HDB flats to adopt solar photovoltaicsystems. At the China Mechanical and Electrical Exhibition 2023 event held in Singapore from 22 to 24March, CHINT shared with the industry stakeholders about how their company can partnerCHINT to better prepare for the government’s green initiatives using environmentally friendlypower distribution solutions and highlighted the importance of safe and reliable transmissionof electricity with the use of right products such as Low-voltage protection solutions. CHINT also showcased their leading-edge products including their Renewable Energy Solutions,Smart City Solutions, Environmental & Intelligent Substation Solutions, Data Center Solutionsand Building Power Distribution Solutions. Johnson Luu, Director at CHINT APAC shared at the event about intelligent manufacturing.“Intelligent manufacturing plays a crucial role in supporting the accelerated pace ofdigitalisation. The speed of production and implementation, and the use of superior qualitysmart energy products, work together in meeting the accelerated demand for power-to-plugsolutions. “Today, CHINT is […]

BuildTech Asia 2023 to focus on Digitalisation, Smart Building & Construction and Sustainability

BuildTech Asia (BTA), the leading platform for Asia Pacific’s building and construction industry, is back for its 12th edition from 28 – 30 March 2023. A Constellar event, BTA’s theme this year is “Transforming Tomorrow’s Built Environment”, presented with 48 local and regional industry associations and partners. BTA 2023 will feature over 100 onsite exhibitors from 15 countries and regions (almost a 40% expansion from last year) and an extensive line-up of conferences, sandboxes and product launches to better equip and future-proof the sector. Countries and regions participating include Singapore, Australia, Cambodia, China, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Sweden, Taiwan and USA. Official Launch of BCA – STAS Shared Services Providers (SSP) Scheme Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of National Development Mr Tan Kiat How will officiate the opening of BTA 2023 with an opening address and the official launch of Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS)’s Shared Services Registry, a significant milestone in STAS’s commitment to digitalising the Built Environment sector. The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) is a key enabler of transformation in the Built Environment sector. It is a digital spine that links project stakeholders throughout the entire building lifecycle. The Shared Services Registry serves the BIM and IDD procurement needs of stakeholders, especially SMEs, in their digitalisation journey. The pilot was successful, and the Shared Services Registry will be scaled up to implement more rigorous quality checks and open up for public registration from Q3 2023. Experience Tomorrow’s Built Environment in person BTA 2023 will deep-dive into three dimensions of emerging technologies and solutions that are making an impact on industries today – Digitalisation, Smart Construction (Robotics & Automation) & Green Construction (Sustainability). To better demonstrate the […]

Asian Industrial Online Exhibition 2023 The Asian Industrial Online Exhibition (AIOE 2023) is a virtual and physical integration targeting Asian suppliers, importers, and exporters. It will be exhibited from March 17 – June 30, 2023 and is expected to bring excellent opportunities for exhibitors to expose their brands. This transnational trade event, jointly organised by AsianNet and TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com), will be held once a year. During the three-month period, in line with the show schedules of Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), Global Industrie, Hannover Messe and Manufacturing World Japan Tokyo, group momentum will be generated. TradeAsia, the organiser of the Asian Industrial Online Exhibition (AIOE 2023), invited dozens of Taiwanese industrial suppliers of to participate in the exhibition. These include Kingdom Abrasive, TW Grandeur, Zitai Precision, Fair Oaks Precision, Ascco International, San Shing, Scano Industrial, U-Can, Unitronic and Kinfuren Industrial who are showcasing their newest products. Product categories covered include: Grinding Wheels, Sanding Discs, Packaging Machinery, Mixing Equipment, Cold Chamber Die Casting Machinery, Gravity Casting Machinery, High Speed Precision Press Machinery, High Speed Feeders, Gears, Screws, Hand Tools, Heavy Duty Precision Lathes, and amongst others, Rewinding Machinery. AIOE 2023 Online Exhibition：https://www.etradeasia.com/online-show/21/Asian-Industrial-Online-Exhibition-2023.html TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com) has provided B2B international trade services for buyers and sellers since 1997. It is the most experienced and professional trade platform in the world. We currently have millions of global members, more than 600,000 suppliers, and millions of the latest products. Thousands of professional buyers worldwide find products and contact sellers daily for business cooperation. TradeAsia is a significant trade promotion channel in Asia.

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 […]

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