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Atlas Copco to acquire Chinese manufacturer of liquid ring pumps and systems

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire the assets of Shandong Bozhong Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd, a company that develops and manufactures liquid ring vacuum pumps and systems. Shandong Bozhong Vacuum Technology was founded in 2002 and is located in Zhangdian District, Zibo, Shandong province, China. In 2021, they had revenues of approximately 90 MCNY (120 MSEK*). The company has 116 employees, and a broad customer base in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in China as well as globally. “Shandong Bozhong Vacuum Technology is an experienced manufacturing and machining company,” said Geert Follens, Business Area President Vacuum Technique. “This acquisition adds a company with good reputation for their high-quality standards and aligns with our local-for-local strategy.” The acquisition is expected to close in Q1, 2023. The purchase price is not disclosed. The acquired business will become part of the Industrial Vacuum Division within the Vacuum Technique Business Area.

Embedded World 2022: IBASE showcases AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 Processors

IBASE Technology Inc. announces its newest board, digital signage player and uCPE/SD-WAN appliance based on the latest AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 processors at Embedded World 2022. AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 Series processors are built on the groundbreaking ‘Zen+’ x86 core architecture based on 14nm process technology, advanced Radeon Graphics and high-speed I/Os, offering a strong performance upgrade from the R1000 Series.-. Delivering graphics performance with up to 8 CUs and optimized performance-per-watt efficiency with TDP ranging from 12-54 watts, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 series processors target embedded and industrial computing platforms requiring scalability, longer lifecycle and extended temperature support,” said Amey Deosthali, Director of Product Management, Adaptive & Embedded Computing Group at AMD.

Embedded system powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Processor

IBASE Technology Inc. has unveilled its CMI211-989 embedded system powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors based on the innovative “Zen 2” x86 core architecture using advanced 7nm manufacturing process. The system harnesses the power AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748/V2718 CPU with Radeon Graphics to enable 25% more PCIe lanes and deliver 40 percent better graphics performance over the previous generation SoC. CMI211-989 houses IBASE’s MI989 Mini-ITX motherboard supporting up to four independent 4K displays via DP 1.4 ports to create 3D immersive experiences in retail, gaming, and factory automation applications. Measuring 269(w) x 193(d) x 31.5(h) mm, it offers rich I/O connectivity, storage, expansion capabilities and supports 4x COM, 3x USB3.1, 2x USB2.0, a 2.5” drive bay and a PCIe(x16) slot for riser cards expansion. CMI211-989 has a planned product availability of 10 years and is suitable for use with operating systems such as Windows 10 (64-bit) / 8.1 (64-bit) / 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) and Linux Ubuntu (64-bit). CMI211-989 FEATURES: AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2000 Series 4x DisplayPort 1.4 Supports 2x RS232 & 2x RS232/422/485 Dual Intel® Gigabit LAN 3x USB 3.1, 2x USB 2.0, 1x SATA III Expansion PCI-E(x16) slot Supports 1x 2.5″ SATA HDD drive bay and mSATA drive IBASE Technology specialises in the design and manufacture of robust industrial PC products, delivering high-quality products and excellent service since its establishment in 2000.

Singtel to deploy 5G millimetre wave solutions

Singtel has been appointed by semiconductor giant Micron Technology to deploy its 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) solutions with localised edge core at the semiconductor manufacturer’s largest 3D NAND flash memory fabrication plant in Singapore, in a first for Singapore and the semiconductor manufacturing sector. This commercial deployment is the first time Micron is exploring 5G for Industry 4.0 semiconductor manufacturing – making it the first company in Singapore to deploy mmWave campus solution plus edge core on-premises and operationalise 5G at scale. Micron will also be leveraging Singtel’s Paragon, the industry’s first all-in-one platform for 5G network, edge computing and services orchestration, to conduct real time performance monitoring and feedback. Singtel’s 5G mmWave solutions will be used at Micron’s cleanroom to support the development of a variety of digitally enabled and enhanced applications from automated visual inspections of individual chips to augmented reality (AR) for operations and maintenance. The rollout follows successful trials using Singtel’s GENIE – the world’s first portable 5G-in-a-box platform, which helped validate the mmWave solution, verify its performance and demonstrate the operational benefits of Singtel’s 5G solutions in Micron’s next generation cleanroom.

King Steel rolls out proprietary mechatronic technology MICS

King Steel Machinery Co., Ltd (King Steel), a worldwide full service steel supplier with a long-term commitment to injection molding machines with multiple injectors and multiple tool workstations, has developed a multiple injectors and mold clamps system (MICS). This is a mechatronic system that can be equipped with four injector sets and is used flexibly to produce double/single-color finished products with linear, disc or mould configuration, reducing costs by 15 per cent to 20 per cent. By increasing the number of injector sets for double-color offerings from two to four, King Steel has significantly enhanced the production capacity of such machines by 70 per cent, with an equipment utilisation of up to 95 per cent. By doing so, the company has become a leader in the footwear machinery sector. “Machines that were developed based on MICS have helped customers improve efficiency and costs”, said Chang Chia-ling, director of marketing at King Steel. Use of Siemens’ digital twin software NX-MCD (an integrated cyber-physical system) has increased R&D efficiency while lowering development costs. King Steel has applied for some 100 international patents across 17 categories for its proprietary machinery in a move to protect the firm’s intellectual property as well as the rights and interests of customers and brands. MICS technology has been widely applied across various injection processes and sectors, including sports goods (sneakers, yoga bars, non-inflatable footballs, bike gadgets and accessories), healthcare products, protective gear as well as toys for children and pets, in addition to electronics and packaging materials. Through the application of MICS, the company aims to maximise output with minimum investment by assisting a wide range of sectors in increasing production capacity and achieving environmental benefits from energy savings and carbon reduction.

Digital manufacturing for aerospace

Efficient production when failure is not an option Aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must strive to manufacture aircraft that can travel sustainably for longer distances and support net zero goals. They must produce quality components with tight tolerances from difficult-to-machine materials like HRSAs, while also keeping production cost-effective and error-free — but how? This is where digitalisation and big data come into play. Here, Francis Richt, Digital Machining Business Manager at the metal cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant, explains how combined digital and tooling solutions will be essential for error-free production in tomorrow’s aircraft manufacturing industry. That includes its own CoroPlus Machining Insights, CoroPlus Tool Library and Silent Tools™ Plus process control solutions, which enable users to monitor their machining process and secure a successful output. The aerospace industry faces unique manufacturing challenges. The complexity of the component shapes and structures, combined with the varying tolerances required for different components can make the production process demanding and costly. The nature of aerospace — and its strict quality assurance rules — also means that component production must be error-free. To optimise manufacturing, proper planning and preparation informed by accurate and reliable data is absolutely essential. To support aerospace OEMs, Sandvik Coromant offer several solutions to improve machining processes and to ensure quality and reliability of components. An increasing number of industries are incorporating digital technologies into their manufacturing operations. Digital tools and the data that they can generate on key parameters can give a level of intuition and insight that traditional machining lacks. This is particularly key in heavily regulated industries such as aerospace where accuracy and efficiency are crucial at every stage. The Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus Tool Library is a web-based software that allows users to build and manage their tool library and tool assemblies from standard data on over […]

tesa tape unveils new factory

Group invests 55 million Euro with completion in 2023. Haiphong. tesa is growing: The company has laid the foundation stone for a new plant in the Vietnamese port city of Haiphong. On approximately 70,000 square metres, tesa will create new production capacities for Asia, one of the fastest growing markets. 40 million square metres of adhesive tape will be produced every year. The company will expand its local presence and shorten the routes to customers and suppliers. In the first phase, there will be about 140 employees working at the plant. The groundbreaking ceremony began with a traditional Buddhist ritual, whereby Dr. Norman Goldberg, CEO of tesa SE, took part in the event virtually. He expressed his thanks not only to the tesa team, but also to the authorities in Haiphong and to the German ambassador, Dr. Guido Hildner, for their great support. “The laying of this foundation stone is an important milestone for tesa: the Asian adhesive tape market is experiencing very dynamic development, which we will take advantage of,” explains Goldberg. “The fact that tesa is making an investment of approximately 55 million Euro in times of COVID-19 sets a strong signal from the shareholders for the future.” “Access to markets, fast and flexible delivery to customers as well as the development of local raw materials are important factors in international competition,” explains Stefan Schmidt, Head of tesa Supply Chain and Operation, responsible for logistics and production at tesa worldwide. All these requirements are fulfilled by the additional capacities created on site. tesa currently operates 14 production sites worldwide, including large plants in Germany (Hamburg, Offenburg), Italy, USA, and China. The plant in Suzhou, China, has been operating since 2005. From Suzhou, tesa supplies high-tech tapes, such as those used in electronic devices to bond components and displays […]

Broad Homes – diversified products for development of urban and rural construction

HONG KONG. The year 2022 is an important year to enter into the comprehensive construction of a socialist modern country and march towards the second hundred-year goal, and it is remarkable how the construction industry can take a new “road to catch up”. As the promoter and practitioner of China’s construction industrialisation, Changsha Broad Homes Industrial Group Co., Ltd. makes urban and rural spaces more efficient, green, environmental friendly and sustainable with its constantly upgraded and improved multi-product matrix and technology system. Broad Homes BOX Modul Guesthouse in Baimian Mountain Tourist Attraction. During this year’s National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Congress , green and low-carbon are amongst the most discussed topics. The government work report put forward a number of specific tasks to achieve dual carbon goals. Industrialisation of construction is a necessary path for the construction industry to achieve green transformation and high-quality development, and a key grasp to win the future. Broad Homes has insisted on ecological priority and green low-carbon development, continuously increased R&D of green low-carbon buildings by accumulating product and technology advantages, customised and differentiated products and established a diversified product portfolio. Products to highlight:Broad Homes’ fully prefabricated modular building product – BOX Modul – which was quickly adopted for use by sectors such as cultural tourism, public buildings, office space and medical stations. Since its launch in July 2021, projects were completed and delivered to over 16 provinces in China. High-quality apartments for employee housing, which will contribute to the construction of guaranteed rental housing during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and are expected to solve the housing issues of new citizens and young people. Intelligent parking complexes, which focus on solving the immediate needs of the public and relieving urban traffic pressure, while integrating new commercial needs. Broad Home’s […]

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ABB to automate bioplastics plant in Thailand to meet demand for sustainable materials

ABB has been awarded a major contract by NatureWorks, the world’s leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA), a low-carbon bioplastic made from renewable agricultural resources, to automate their new, greenfield plant in Thailand, converting sugar cane to the polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer, Ingeo. The new plant in Thailand, will ferment and distill plant-based sugars – in a process similar to making beer or wine – converting the sugars first to lactic acid, then lactide and then polymerise them into Ingeo. In the new site, these three separate production processes will be fully integrated, resulting in significant improvements in energy and production efficiency. In addition, the integration of the fermentation phase will secure the supply of lactic acid. The Thailand facility will use sugarcane as feedstock and is set to produce 75,000 tons of sustainable plastic per year when fully operational. The anticipated projected startup for this greenfield facility is in the second half of 2024. ABB’s scope of work is a two-part order including a FEED (front end engineering design) study followed by detailed automation project execution, with ABB acting as the Main Automation Contractor. ABB will deliver the hardware, software, control room design solutions, engineering, and site support to fully develop NatureWorks’ greenfield system. ABB’s market leading distributed control system Ability System 800xA will maximise plant efficiency and reliability through automation. Leveraging this technology, ABB will integrate inputs from all key systems into one single user-friendly overview. As a result, operators will be able to utilise data insights from all areas of the plant, delivered in real time, to drive efficiency, reduce risk and ensure production optimisation. The project will apply State Based Controls (SBC), enabling operators to take fewer interactions to start up a unit and reduce risk by having access to the right information at the right […]

5G-Ready embedded computing systems with 11th Gen Intel Core processors

IBASE Technology Inc. has launched the ASB200-953 compact box PC housing IBASE’s IB953 3.5-inch SBC powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core i7-1185G7E, i5-1145G7E and i3-1115G4E processors (formerly Tiger Lake) with a 15W TDP threshold. Aimed at smart applications in warehouse logistics management, factory automation and the automotive industry, the fanless ASB200-953 features high performance with low power consumption. With a black chassis color, it supports up to 64GB in two SO-DIMM slots and 12V~24V wide-range DC power input. Useful I/O ports on the front side include 3x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0, 2x DisplayPort, 1x COM, and 2x GbE ports. The rear panel is equipped with digital I/O, power button, HDD LED, DC-in terminal block and two antenna holes that can be used with the optional WiFi accessory kit. Measuring 180x150x72mm (WxDxH), the ASB200-953 comes with anti-scalding net design and flexible expansion support with high-speed 5G connectivity and other M.2 modules as well as dual storage for a 2280 NVMe SSD and a 2.5-inch HDD. The ASB210-953 variant comes with fan support and up to 28W TDP. Both have Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security and are compatible with Windows 11 and Windows Embedded Standard 8 operating systems. Features: ASB200-953: Fanless system with IBASE IB953 3.5” SBC (TDP 15W) ASB210-953: Slim System with IBASE IB953 3.5” SBC (TDP up to 28W) Onboard 11th Gen Intel® Core™ U-Series Processor Supports 3x M.2 sockets (B-Key/E-Key and M-Key) 12V (-10%) ~ 24V (+10%) DC-in power input 2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max. 64GB 3x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0, 2x Intel® GbE, 1x COM External GPIO, 2x DisplayPort, TPM (2.0) Optional VESA mount bracket IBASE Technology specialises in the design and manufacture of robust industrial PC products, delivering high-quality and excellent service since its establishment in 2000. networking, and medical sectors.

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