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Marine market emissions reduced with 31SG pure gas engine
The technology group Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. It is based on the successful Wärtsilä 31 product platform. The diesel version of the engine has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient four-stroke diesel engine.
Reduced energy costs for Namibian dairy farm
Biogas, consisting of approximately 97% methane, is the most environmentally friendly fuel available. However, when one dairy farm in Namibia aimed to shift its entire energy supply to biogas electricity generation, too-high electrical currents and potential power quality issues meant harmonics and surge protection specialist, CP Automation was required to help with the green-project.
The first open 5G cyber security hackathon a success
On Friday 29th November, top hackers from all over the world gathered to Oulu, Finland to test their skills against 5G and cyber security during the weekend. Oulu, located near the Arctic Circle, is known as a global 5G and 6G hotspot and is the home to research and development of top-tier cyber security.
Why 2020 will be the better than 2019 in automation
The shift towards digital transformation in industry has already taken place. Manufacturers have increasingly been encouraged to invest in new technologies, with automation as a key technological driver. 2019 saw the trial of the first 5G smart factory in the UK, but what will 2020 have in store? As we look ahead to a new decade, Stefan Reuther, Chief Sales Officer of COPA-DATA, gives three predictions for industrial automation in 2020.
Automotive central control units for safer vehicles
Tieto and STMicroelectronics, have announced their collaborative efforts to develop Central Control-Unit (CCU) software to run on STMicroelectronics’ popular Telemaco3P platform. Accelerating electrification and connectivity requirements of vehicles are pushing for greater and greater processing power and uncompromised cyber security.
Collaboration of long-term production of energy storage solution
Azelio and AQ Enclosure Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate to ensure the long-term production of Azelio’s energy-storage solution. The first units will be assembled in the fourth quarter. Azelio is now taking the next step towards the commercialisation of its solution by ensuring the assembly of the energy-storage system in collaboration with AQ Enclosure Systems.
The Tesla Cybertruck: What do Americans think of it?
Tesla recently launched its new, all-electric Cybertruck, which comes with completely stainless steel, bulletproof body. However, it received a lot of mixed reviews, from both auto-reviewers and enthusiasts.
Improving workplace health and safety with wearable technology
There have been many arguments made about how the use of robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) could replace the role of workers across numerous industries. However, the reality is that full automation is not a pragmatic approach and will not be a realistic goal for years to come, despite impressive advancements in technology.
Element strengthens its position in automotive and medical markets
To strengthen its position in the German automotive and medical markets, Element Materials Technology has acquired the product testing company, EMV Testhaus. Founded in 1991 by Charlotte Klein and Rudolf Klein, EMV Testhaus specialises in EMC, wireless, product and safety testing, and has customers across a wide range of industries including IoT, medical and automotive. EMV Testhaus has a laboratory in Germany and a branch office in Taiwan.
PEAK and EmSA collaborate on CANopen and J1939 solutions
PEAK-System Technik and Embedded Systems Academy have deepened their partnership to provide common CANopen, CANopen FD, and J1939 solutions. For more than 15 years, Embedded Systems Academy (EmSA) has offered numerous CANopen software products including monitors, analysers, simulators, configurators, and protocol stacks for the CAN (Controller Area Network) hardware of PEAK-System Technik (PEAK).