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‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortage

Semiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it. In May, Japanese automobile giant Nissan was forced to put the brakes on its vehicle production and cut its manufacturing output for 2021 by 500,000 units. The reason: a severe shortfall of a coin-sized computer chip needed to power its vehicles. This chip shortage, which has crippled the global automobile industry for the past 18 months, has now spilled over to other sectors. But effort and flexibility among logistics partners are helping to mitigate the crisis and offer ideas for how processes might be improved in the future. Chips, also known as semiconductors, power the modern world. Almost anything electronic, from phones, cars to even an alarm clock, relies on these nano-sized silicon wafers to function. Last year, Taiwan dominated the global market share for semiconductor contract manufacturing, accounting for more than 60 percent of global revenue. “We’re the world’s chipmaking factory. Semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most important industries for Taiwan,” said DJ Shieh, Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Taiwan. But in the past year, a global pandemic and one of the worst droughts in half a century has severely disrupted production there. Taiwan is also caught in a global tech war between the United States and China. The triple threat has led to a semiconductor shortage crisis so severe that it has been dubbed “Chipaggedon”. “The global chip shortage is affecting every industry. I think very few players expected the sharp fall in supply,” said Shieh. “We’re doing our best to ensure the seamless flow of goods for our semiconductor customers to minimize the fallout, and hopefully resolve, this supply chain crisis.” A perfect storm The Covid-19 pandemic was the catalyst for this […]

Golden Packaging provide quality services

Located in the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao, Golden Packaging (Golden Pak) has many years of rich service experience in the ice cream industry, as well as providing all kinds of packaging equipment for many leading enterprises in the cold beverage industry such as Meiji, Wall’s, Nestle, Yili, Mengniu, Bright Dairy, Hongbaolai, and Baxi. Golden Pak’s equipment is also exported to more than 60 countries and regions including the United States, Germany, Japan and Russia. With the support of Mitsubishi Electric and Qingdao Keling, they not only develop and upgrade special equipment for horizontal feeding, organising, packaging, sorting and palletising for many industries such as food and medicine industries, but also create a comprehensive solution for the packaging process by using the e-F@ctory framework.

Yili named the world’s most valuable dairy brand by Brand Finance in 2021

On August 10, 2021, Brand Finance released the annual report on the most valuable and strongest food and drink brands. China’s Yili has once again claimed the top spot this year on the list of the Top 10 Most Valuable Dairy Brands, posting an 11% growth of brand value to US$9.6 billion. With its strong innovation capabilities, Yili has also been ranked as the global dairy leader in terms of brand potential for four consecutive years. Yili maintained steady growth despite the pandemic of the previous year. Mr. Zhang Jianqiu, CEO of Yili Group, told Brand Finance that Yili, adhering to the principle of “putting consumers first” and upholding a global vision, continued to provide customers with high-quality products and services through innovation. Based on this, Yili won the recognition and trust of consumers, which contributed to its outstanding scores in Brand Finance’s rankings. Winning the trust of 1.3 billion consumers with high quality Over the years, Yili has regarded quality as its lifeblood and committed itself to producing dairy products that are 100% safe and healthy. Yili’s strict quality standards has helped the company gain the trust of consumers. According to the 2021 Asia Brand Footprint Report, Yili is the most preferred FMCG brand, with a 92.2% brand penetration rate and an outreach to nearly 1.3 billion consumers, and it has been chosen for the most times per household for the sixth consecutive year. Responding to the diverse demands of consumers with innovative products The Covid-19 pandemic has raised consumers’ health awareness. Consumers have put forward higher requirements for quality, and increasingly diverse demand for the dairy market. Yili makes good use of big data to gain insights into the needs of consumers in real time and accelerate product innovation and upgrades. At present, the company has more than 20 […]

Schaeffler starts production of 2in1 electric axles in China

Another milestone has been reached on the way to becoming a leader of innovation in electric mobility: Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler celebrated the start of production of 2in1 electric axles at its production plant in Taicang, China. The electric axle system comprises an electric motor and transmission. The production start marks a further milestone in Schaeffler’s electric mobility business and is proof of the company’s successful involvement in this sector. Schaeffler attaches great importance to local production to ensure it can respond quickly to its customers’ needs around the globe. “Schaeffler is striving to become a leader of innovation in electric mobility. The volume production of our 2in1 electric axles has strengthened our position in this market,” said Dr. Jochen Schröder, President of the E-Mobility business division at Schaeffler. “With the innovative strength of a global automotive and industrial supplier and our strong expertise in industrialization, we are a preferred partner for our customers.” The 2in1 electric axle from Schaeffler: A highly efficient and compact system solution The 2in1 electric axle from Schaeffler is an electric drive solution within Schaeffler’s electric axle system product portfolio. This system integrates the reduction transmission and the electric motor into one compact unit. With an outstanding torque density of the transmission, this electric axle is characterised above all by compactness, high power density, high level of system efficiency, and superior acoustic behavior. With a modular design, it can satisfy different usage requirements and can be used for various vehicle platforms. The first Chinese car model equipped with this product will be launched in the near future. Following its market launch in China, the Schaeffler 2in1 electric axle will also be used by a European automotive manufacturer. Since establishing an independent business division at the beginning of 2018, Schaeffler’s ongoing commitment to […]

Tremco CPG and USL Group announce collaboration in Asia Pacific

On 1st June 2021, Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) Asia Pacific (APAC), already home to nine distinguished construction brands across different product offerings, began supplying USL Group brands in the Asia Pacific region. The USL portfolio will be integrated into Tremco CPG for the Asia Pacific region under the leadership of Dr. Abu Saleh Mohammod, business development director of the Infrastructure segment, who will drive the growth of complimentary USL Group product brands including solutions from Matacryl, Pitchmastic PmB, Nufins, PDS and Prime Resins. The route-to-market collaboration will see USL Group’s range of bridge deck waterproofing, drainage, movement control technologies and construction chemicals marketed by Tremco CPG APAC, effectively solidifying Tremco CPG’s position as a one-stop solution provider of construction products. “This partnership offers significant value to our customers and stakeholders and unlocks new business opportunities for Tremco CPG APAC, especially within the infrastructure sector,” explained Saleh. USL Group is a leader in the structural protection and movement control construction landscape. Established in 1981, USL Group manufactures, supplies, and installs a wide range of specialist construction products across the globe. USL Group’s expertise in infrastructure and civil engineering, coupled with its strong presence in distribution channels and innovative specialty coatings, allow them to deliver superior and efficient engineering solutions. The addition of USL Group brand’s diverse and high-quality range of products is timely, and the newly formed symbiotic relationship will strengthen the expansion of the infrastructure segment while complementing Tremco CPG’s singular streamlined approach for architects, developers, and contractors. Saleh added, “Together, our powerhouse of brands and strategic technologies will cover many aspects of a construction project, so we look forward to this exciting new chapter ahead of us as we build a joint successful future.”

New possibilities with LifecycleIQ Services

To help companies innovate faster and improve efficiencies during the age of digitalisation, Rockwell Automation is evolving its service and solutions capabilities and launching a new brand: LifecycleIQ Services. The new brand represents the expanding ways that customers can engage with Rockwell Automation technology and highly trained professionals to improve their performance and reimagine what’s possible across their industrial value chain. LifecycleIQ Services provide the transformative partnership that customers need and expect today. By combining digital technologies with expansive human know-how, the services help companies work faster, smarter and with greater agility at every point in their business cycle. The services can help companies realise the power of a Connected Enterprise during the design, operations, and maintenance stages in greenfield and brownfield facilities. “LifecycleIQ Services create a more intimate customer engagement model, one that can help companies not only solve problems, but also see new possibilities in production and transform them into reality,” said Frank Kulaszewicz, senior vice president, Lifecycle Services at Rockwell Automation. “We’re investing in providing a wide range of holistic services to help companies be more productive, safe and secure anywhere in a product, process or plant lifecycle.” One challenge faced by many industrial players in Asia-Pacific is how to adopt smart manufacturing technology quickly whilst seamlessly integrating legacy equipment and machinery. LifeCycleIQ Services help to address this unmet need holistically, enabling enterprises to be future-ready by incorporating agility and flexibility in both infrastructure and processes. Driving efficiencies also continues to be increasingly important to businesses across every sector in the region, with growing attention on sustainable operations. LifeCycleIQ Servicesnenables customers to better plan and service every aspect of the plant, from design to safe operations, enabling reduced energy usage, minimised wastage, and maximised output. Industrial companies can use LifecycleIQ Services to achieve outcomes like:Capturing more value […]

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Cintoo Cloud makes work more efficient

Cintoo Cloud continues to bridge the gap between Reality Capture and Digital Twins as it hits one million laser scans uploaded to its platform, demonstrating the demand from businesses for cloud-based technology to drive more efficient and collaborative ways of working. Industry 4.0 organisations are recognising the time, resource and cost savings to be gained by basing their Digital Twins of existing assets on meaningful, trustful Reality Capture data, which they can glean from the platform by uploading their laser scan data and BIM and CAD models. With a client base spanning utilities, oil and gas, energy, automotive, water treatment, food and beverage, construction, engineering, architecture and cultural heritage, the platform’s 12,000 users have uploaded more than 10,000 BIM models and 200 million square metres of laser scans – the equivalent of twice the surface area of Paris – to Cintoo Cloud. Companies are also leveraging their Reality Capture data in the platform for QA/QC and construction progress monitoring, scan-to-BIM, asset management, retrofits, predictive maintenance, decommissioning and much more. A SaaS platform, Cintoo Cloud turns massive laser scan data into cloud and BIM compatible Reality Data that can be shared, viewed, annotated, measured or distributed for collaborative Scan-to-BIM and Scan-to-CAD workflows. It also enables asset management and as-built versus model comparisons. The platform leverages a unique point cloud-to-mesh technology, allowing for fast streaming of high-resolution, mesh-based scan data in a web browser with no plug-in to install. Leveraging Cintoo SDK and APIs, mesh-based streaming can also be used to build VR and AR apps, mixing scans and BIM or CAD in the Unreal and Unity platforms. The platform has rapidly growing audiences in North America, Europe and Australasia, and is being used to host and manage the laser scan data of teams working on a diverse range of projects such as automotive factories in Detroit, Michigan; North Sea oil rigs; the renovation of the Howard Middle School in Atlanta – Martin Luther King Jr’s former school; and cultural heritage sites such as the ancient city of Volterra in Italy. Cintoo US CEO, Dominique Pouliquen, commented: “We only launched Cintoo Cloud two years ago and it has quickly become a must-have […]

Konecranes CraneQ Geometric Survey assists overhead cranes maximise uptime and safety

Overhead cranes are workhorses of industry, lifting, shifting and moving heavy items around the clock. If the cranes stop, industry stops, so uptime is vital. Cranes that are straight, square and aligned properly experience lower repair costs, optimum safety and superior levels of uptime and performance. To keep cranes on the straight and narrow, global cranes and lifting authority, Konecranes, is introducing its latest CraneQ Crane Geometric Survey, which accurately measures dimensional tolerances of wheels, end trucks, girders, and other components of the crane. “If cranes are wearing prematurely, positioning incorrectly, or making uncommon sounds, it’s often an alignment issue that’s causing the unnecessary wear on components,” says Mr Nishant Iyer, Consultation Service Manager (SEA), MHE-Demag Pte Ltd (a member of the Konecranes Group). “A Konecranes CraneQ Crane Geometric Survey helps to find the root cause of any symptoms, to avoid major problems and costly downtime,” he says. “CraneQ is applicable to all kinds of overhead cranes and particularly relevant to those in heavy duty industries such as steel, paper, manufacturing and mining, where cranes are subjected to harsher operating conditions and more demanding uses.” CraneQ is based on advanced surveying methods developed specifically for crane geometry. Proprietary software and skilled survey technicians provide an extremely accurate geometric analysis of the crane. In addition to the survey results, to help plan the best corrective actions, Konecranes shares its expertise and provides advice as the world’s leading crane service organisation, with more than 600,000 pieces of lifting equipment of all makes and models under service contract worldwide. “CraneQ forms an ideal part of a preventative maintenance programme, because it can identify problems early on. Even if a crane is still operating well, a slight misalignment can cause component parts to wear prematurely, meaning the crane may not perform to its expected […]

DIZO – the first brand in the realme TechLife Ecosystem announces global launch

– DIZO, the global AIoT brand, with ‘Be Different’ as its tagline, promises to bring ‘Smart Tech Life for Every Different You’– DIZO will focus on entering four major product categories – Smart Entertainment, Smart Home, Smart Care and Accessories– DIZO comes with realme’s support in 3 key aspects – Industrial Design, Supply Chain and AIoT experience that works perfectly with realme GURUGRAM, India- DIZO, the first brand under the realme TechLife ecosystem, announced its global launch today. More than just being a technology brand, DIZO embarks on a philosophy and a journey that aims to empower everyone to enjoy their desired life, enhanced by Smart TechLife. Pronounced ‘dee-zoe’, the new brand aims to break the clutter of tech similarities and offer solutions that are aligned to the needs of every different consumer. Urging its consumers to “Be Different”, DIZO wishes to offer the technology that complements the individuality of a consumer, empowers them, and becomes an extension of their personalities. Built around the mission to offer a Smart Tech Life for Every Different You, DIZO along with realme is committed to bringing the best of both brands to its consumers. In fact, DIZO has unflinching support from realme around three key aspects – Industrial Design, Supply Chain and AIoT experience that works perfectly with realme Link. Congratulating the DIZO team, Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and Chief Executive Officer, realme India and Europe said, “This is a momentous occasion as DIZO goes live with its mission to offer innovative and diversified AIoT solutions to its consumers. The new brand will enable consumers to experience a smart, efficient, and interconnected life. “Being the first brand in the realme TechLife ecosystem, I am very excited to tell you that DIZO already has great products in the pipeline to offer to […]

esmo continues Asian expansion with Kassow robots partnership

esmo group (esmo), a full-service systems integrator that provides innovative and advanced engineering services, now has a partnership agreement with Kassow Robots to market, sell, and integrate the collaborative robots in Singapore. This strategic partnership marks Kassow Robot’s first venture into the region, and augments esmo’s best-in-class automation solutions for the Asian market. Denmark-based Kassow Robots develops compact 7-axis lightweight collaborative robots (cobots) for industrial applications. Capable of higher payloads and longer reach radiuses than other cobots in the market, Kassow Robots’ cobots offer the benefits of strength, speed, and simplicity all at once. The intuitive and robust design of the cobots allows operators to automate repetitive, laborious tasks in a cost-effective manner. With Kassow Robots solutions, esmo’s customers stand to enjoy an increase in productivity and a boost in labor efficiency. “We’ve seen great success in the Asian market for a good number of years now, and a key component of that success lies in our ability to provide and maintain a strong portfolio of leading-edge technology,” shared John Lee, Sales and Application Engineer, esmo Asia. “Our partnership with Kassow Robots enables us to offer a comprehensive range of innovative and reliable cobot solutions that can address our customers’ current and future operational needs.” Kassow Robots’ family of products now comprises five 7-axis cobots that can handle payloads of up to 18 kilograms, and offer a reach of up to 18 meters. The suite of automation solutions is ideal for a variety of industries, including metalworking and food manufacturing.

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