International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully completed the basic engineering for its key process areas for Infinited Fiber Company´s commercial-scale plant in Finland. Infinited Fiber Company is preparing to build the line in Veitsiluoto, Kemi, with a planned regenerated textile fiber production capacity of 30,000 t/a. The plant will process recycled textile waste and is expected to operate at full capacity in 2025.

ANDRITZ proprietary equipment will be used in several processes at the new plant. The equipment was validated for Infinited Fiber Company’s technology under a cooperation agreement published in November 2020, and the order to supply pre-engineering was received in February 2022.

“ANDRITZ’s equipment and process portfolio offers good opportunities for the textile fiber production technology, and the cooperation with Infinited Fiber Company is a significant step towards scaling up a new type of textile fiber. Textile waste collection will become mandatory in the EU in 2025, and we are able to offer various technologies for recycling of textile waste and other bio-based raw materials to produce new bio-based fibers” says Kari Tuominen, President and CEO of ANDRITZ Oy.

Infinited Fiber Company’s Infinna™ is a premium textile fiber that looks and feels soft and natural like cotton

Textile recycling technologies are part of ANDRITZ’s comprehensive product portfolio of sustainable solutions that help customers achieve their own sustainability goals in terms of climate and environmental protection.

Infinited Fiber Company is a fashion and textile technology group operating in the field of textile recycling and regenerated fiber production. Its innovation transforms cellulose-rich materials – worn-out clothes, used cardboard, and wheat or rice straw – into Infinna™, a premium cotton-like textile fiber. Infinna™ is biodegradable, contains no microplastics, and textiles made with it can be recycled in the same process.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydro, and Separation. Technological leadership, global presence and sustainability are the cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 27,400 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation. Boilers for power generation, flue gas cleaning systems, various nonwoven technologies, panelboard (MDF) production systems, as well as recycling and shredding solutions for numerous waste materials also form a part of this business area. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

A Black Country manufacturer has shaken off the Brexit blues to post a major increase in European sales.

Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supplies round, flat and profile wire, has seen orders soar to nearly a third of its predicted £13m annual turnover, with the firm’s commitment to short lead times and security of supply securing a string of new clients.

Investment in creating a strong network of sales offices across the globe is really paying off, with local on-the-ground knowledge now present in forty countries and proving crucial to building strong relationships in the automotive, aerospace, high value engineering, medical, oil and gas and nuclear sectors.

AWI’s shipping department also put in place a number of contingency plans with some of the world’s best transport carriers, ensuring its material can be anywhere in Europe within three weeks of the order being placed.

Tom Mander, Managing Director Designate, commented: “We’ve seen all the newspaper headlines around Brexit and the complications it is causing, but we’re bucking the national trend it seems.

“Yes, it hasn’t been easy, and we’ve had to spend a lot of time and money in getting the processes right. However, the results speak for themselves with European sales up 20% over the last twelve months, underlining the importance of supply chain resilience.”

He continued: “A lot of our growth has come through our ability to meet supply requirements when we say we are going to do it. Our lead times are three weeks, and this is among some of the fastest in industry, thanks predominantly to our investment in 400 tonnes of stock at any one time, the quality of our production capabilities in the UK and our logistical operation.”

Alloy Wire International, which operates from two factories in the West Midlands and Yorkshire, has seen similar growth outside of Europe, with the buoyant oil and gas industry encouraging a major surge in North American business.

Demand for round and profile wire - manufactured in corrosion resistant and/or high temperature resistant alloys such as Inconel X-750, Phynox, Inconel 718, Hastelloy C-276 - is coming from customers producing springs and fasteners that are used deep underground or under the ocean.

The medical device sector continues to buy wire made in alloys like MP35N, Phynox and, vacuum melted grades of stainless steel for their metallographic purity.

Tom went on to add: “Customers in these high-tech sectors stipulate raw material from selected approved sources and the wire being manufactured to specific AMS and ASTM specifications. We adopt these practices, making it easy for customers to select AWI as their programme partner.

“This is further strengthened by our quality and operational systems being accredited to AS 9100 (Aerospace) and ISO 13485 (Medical devices).”

For further information, please visit www.alloywire.com

Cyberhawk, a world leader in drone inspection services and data visualisation software, has entered an agreement with Australia-based Azure Integrity.

The agreement combines Azure’s extensive drone capabilities, with Cyberhawk’s data visualisation software, to offer an end-to-end inspection solution for the power grid, construction, energy and mining industries across Australia and New Zealand.

Cyberhawk has developed cloud-based analytical software, called iHawk, which empowers asset owners and project managers to effectively assess the condition of critical infrastructure and monitor the progress of capital projects, by unlocking the power of drone data collection. As a specialist in aerial data acquisition, Azure Integrity will offer iHawk software to help their clients make sense of the drone data they’ve collected and support evidence-based decision-making.

iHawk is a fully enabled IoT solution which integrates with third-party sensors and APIs. Geospatial information, including images acquired from ground cameras, CCTV, drones, and autonomous technologies form data layers to provide asset owners with an unprecedented insight into the condition of energy infrastructure, and the progress of major capital projects.

The ability for iHawk to analyse datasets from multiple sources prevents data silos, and replaces partial information stored in disparate systems with a single software solution.   

Barry McGinn, Sales Director - Capital Projects, Cyberhawk said: “We’re excited to be partnering with Azure Integrity to help iHawk become more established across Australia and New Zealand. Azure Integrity are recognised as specialists in data acquisition for asset digitisation and this capability complements our iHawk solution perfectly.”

Craig Macintosh, Chief Remote Pilot, Azure Integrity said: “iHawk fills the gap for Azure by providing our customers with a software solution that can manage the visual data for multiple assets on a single platform. iHawk offers our clients a more in-depth level of data visualisation and effective reporting capabilities that they’ve never experienced before.”

Azure Integrity is an ambitious start-up headquartered in southern Australia. Craig commented: “South Australia is regarded as a globally connected state of innovation and the location of our HQ allows us to tap into a thriving technology network to scale our operations across Australia and New Zealand with equal measure.

“The agreement with Cyberhawk helps to strengthen our business strategy and will play a key role in job creation, supporting STEM development and inspiring industries to adopt new technologies.”

About Cyberhawk

With headquarters in Edinburgh, (UK), offices in Denver, Colorado (USA), and Doha, (Qatar), Cyberhawk has accomplished over 30 world firsts for drone inspections with blue-chip energy and utility companies in more than 37 countries worldwide. Cyberhawk is transforming asset integrity management and capital projects with a cloud-based data visualisation software solution, called iHawk. For more information, visit: https://thecyberhawk.com/

About Azure Integrity

Azure Integrity is an Australian drone services expert specialising in aerial data acquisition and asset digitisation. Azure Integrity provides intelligent unmanned robotic solutions with a mission to empower quality, safety, and efficiency across aerial and confined space inspection projects. With specialisation in large-scale, high-risk, and complex inspections, Azure Integrity collaborates with partners across the power generation, utility network, oil and gas, mining, infrastructure, and capital projects to remove personnel from hazardous environments, gain rapid access to hard-to-reach areas, reduce overall task cost and duration, and provide accurate and high-quality asset information. For more information, visit: http://www.azureintegrity.com/

Unison Tube LLC, the North American division of UK-based Unison Ltd, will present a number of innovative tube manipulation technologies at FABTECH – North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event.

Unison machines on show at Booth C10217 will include an all-electric Breeze Twin Head tube bending machine and one of the company’s all-new Synergy hybrid, multi-stack tube benders. Unison will also use FABTECH to launch the most advanced version ever of its industry leading Opt2Sim tube bending simulation software, with several free software licenses up for grabs.

Unison all-electric Twin Head machine

Equipped with Unison’s recently upgraded Unibend control - an operating system offering speed enhancements of up to 25% - all-electric Unison Twin Head 1 ½” (maximum tube diameter) machines will precision bend two ends of a tube simultaneously. This capability makes them well suited to the high-speed manufacture of symmetrical tubular shapes typically found in automotive, agricultural and furniture applications.

Unison Synergy hybrid tube bending machine.

New Unison Synergy hybrid machine

Officially launched at the MACH machine tool show earlier this year, Unison’s new Synergy machines combine electric and hydraulic operation with exceptional levels of control. Developed for organisations that aspire to Unison quality but carry out repetitive tube bending tasks, Synergy models provide a highly accessible entry point into the Unison range. Available in 2” (50 mm) and 3” (80 mm) versions, Synergy machines feature a servo-driven bend arm, carriage, plane of bend and carriage side shift, with a hydraulically controlled mandrel, pressure die and clamping system. This is a combination that Unison believes make its Synergy range perfect for high volume, repetitive tube manipulation operations.

New Opt2Sim tube manipulation software – a complete end-to-end solution

Continuous innovation has ensured that Unison Opt2Sim remains a favourite tube manipulation software program among users of Unison and other brands of tube bending machines. In this latest iteration of Opt2Sim, Unison makes it easier than ever to import and extract tube data and includes software versions that take simulating the bending process, creating batch files and scanning tube coordinates to the next level. Opt2Sim provides users with a complete end-to-end solution, from taking 3D STEP files to bending tube within a single software suite. Delegates visiting Unison’s FABTECH booth will have the chance to win one of several Opt2Sim software licenses.

“We are delighted to be returning to FABTECH with such inspiring tube bending technologies,” comments Unison Tube’s Vice President, Stuart Singleton. “As industry returns to pre-pandemic levels, our aim is to help as many manufacturers and subcontractors as possible accelerate their efficiency, ingenuity and productivity. We are particularly excited to be unveiling our latest Opt2Sim software, as this really will revolutionise tube bending simulation for organisations of all sizes.”

About Unison Tube LLC

Unison Tube LLC is the North American division of Unison Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines, offering the largest range of all-electric benders for diameters from 5/32” (4 mm) to 10” (275 mm) schedule pipe. With a reputation for building highly powerful, highly robust machines that deliver uncompromising levels of accuracy and repeatability, Unison Ltd continually innovates the tube and pipe bending marketplace. The company manufactured the world’s first all-electric tube bender in 1994, followed by the world’s first all-electric multi-stack tube bender, then the world’s largest all-electric tube bender for the shipbuilding industry. Available in single-stack, multi-stack and right/left varieties, Unison machines are delivered to more than 20 countries globally. Unison’s tube bending software is recognised as the most user-friendly control system for tube bending machines. The software is written and supported by Unison, ensuring complete control of its evolution, with no need for third party support.

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ABB has launched its ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process control solution to further support breweries in their operational efficiency through digital transformation. ABB’s brewmaster, who has the notable achievement of qualifications from Technical University of Munich in Weihenstephan, devised the new package alongside a team with deep process know-how.

• Brewery-specific ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process control solution will support safety and quality improvements, boost productivity and raise operational efficiency
• Connectivity of plant processes will enable sustainable water and energy usage and drive effective digitalization in breweries
• Brewing teams will be empowered to take better decisions at the right time using modern interfaces and intuitive insights

It will benefit beermakers seeking to optimize their processes, reduce their impacts on water and energy resources and meet consumer demand for more sustainably crafted drinks. The new solution is based on the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system and will help brewers improve process quality, achieve high engineering and operator efficiency, enhance safety and boost plant productivity. It has been made available to ABB’s end customers and channel partners.

As part of its launch, ABB Ability BeerMaker will be presented at this year’s drinktec, the world’s leading beverage and liquid food trade fair, held in Munich from September 12 to 16. The timing of the event coincides with the city’s Oktoberfest, which returns after a two-year break due to COVID-19 and runs from September 17 to October 3.

The process automation solution comprises a technological package including a control system with batch functionality following the worldwide S88 standard and a digital twin to simulate new recipes. Crafted and tested with brewing knowledge from ABB’s brewmaster, it can be adapted for each customer using a variety of parameters.

Ready-made and tested templates and objects bring a high level of automation and intelligence of plant functions into operators’ hands. There is a prepared inventory for queue handling, diagnostics and comprehensive cleaning in place (CIP) support.

Designed to meet the industry’s need for intuitive, visual solutions, BeerMaker will help to empower operators to manage their preferred operating procedures and have freedom to use the package on computers, tablet or mobile devices. Teams can gain greater process certainty by testing on a real-time digital twin, a complete and operational representation of the control system and a powerful tool for companies deciding on a new strategy to easily simulate new recipes.

Additional digital solutions based on ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) have the capabilities to identify energy consumption, beer or extract losses and provide reporting functions and dashboard visualization. These include the ABB Ability™ BatchInsight concept, which can use big data analytics to identify process anomalies at the earliest stages. Operators and customer brewmasters will benefit from making decisions in real time to further improves processes, quality and productivity.

“Our new solution is from our own ABB brewmaster for brewmasters and truly has domain-specific knowledge embedded as well as ABB’s expertise from years in this field,” said Marcello Gulinelli, Global Head of Food and Beverage, Process Automation, ABB.

“We’re confident it is a technological package that is ready for advanced and digital solutions,” said Gernut van Laak, Brewmaster and Global Food and Beverage Solution Manager, ABB. “It can be applied within a customer’s installed base to enhance efficiencies and help reach sustainability targets.”

“We are using the full breadth of our automation and control system platform and connect the whole factory, including shop floor operations, simulation, digital and control room solutions, with less engineering and always with the possibility for expansion. We’re looking forward to further work with brewing customers to optimize to their plant specifics.”

Breweries will experience intuitive controls and high-performance human-machine interfacing, fast detection and resolution of process disturbances, consistent alarm messages, report management and standard operating procedures (SOPs), while engineers will benefit from a structured application design with process technology functions, and powerful pre-testing with built-in simulation.

ABB Ability System 800xA has helped the global technology leader to remain the #1 distributed control system market leader for 22 years as ranked by the ARC Advisory Group.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

ABB’s Process Automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitalization for the process and hybrid industries. We serve our customers with a broad portfolio of products, systems, and end-to-end solutions, including our # 1 distributed control system, software, and lifecycle services, industry-specific products as well as measurement and analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. As the global #2 in the market, we build on our deep domain expertise, diverse team and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our customers increase competitiveness, improve their return on investment and run safe, smart, and sustainable operations. go.abb/processautomation

Visit Booth 7047 to view reliable and cost-effective pump technology

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is showcasing its reliable and cost-effective pump technology for the water and wastewater industries at WEFTEC 2022, the water quality event. WEFTEC 2022 will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana from October 10-12, 2022. Visit booth 7047 to see its Qdos range of peristaltic chemical metering pumps with new Qdos mounting solutions and the Bredel line of heavy-duty sludge pumps.

On display at the booth will be the Qdos range of chemical metering pumps, ideal for myriad chemical metering applications in water and wastewater treatment facilities.  With accurate linear flow rates from 0.001 to 31.7 gallons per hour at 100 psi irrespective of fluid viscosity, Qdos pumps were specifically designed to reduce chemical metering costs compared to conventional solenoid or stepper-driven diaphragm metering pumps and do so with safety being a top priority.

Qdos pumps are offered with wall, floor or tote mounting options via standard and custom skid systems and enclosures. Qdos skid and POD systems feature a calibration column, pressure gauge isolator, pressure relief valve and piping. A pressure relief valve ensures pump and piping are protected against over-pressure. The POD system offers additional protection from environmental conditions, but the secondary containment also protects operators. When utilized with a Qdos pump, the POD offers double containment for additional safety. All Qdos pumps and mounting options come with a three-year warranty.

The Bredel heavy-duty sludge pumps, also on display, are ideal for most sludge types including centrifuge and belt press feed. They feature only one wearing part – the hose – so there are no rotors, stators, U-joints or lobes to replace and no mechanical seals or packing to leak. Providing superior abrasive handling, Bredel pumps can handle flows to 475 gallons per minute (GPM) with a suction lift to 30 feet, and are dry running and reversible.

Bredel hose pumps and Qdos chemical metering pumps do not require high-cost ancillaries such as degassing or back pressure valves, nor run-dry protection or seal-water flush systems to operate and both pump ranges provide long maintenance intervals, lowering the total cost of ownership. The sealed Qdos ReNu pumphead with integral leak detection eliminates operator exposure to dangerous chemicals and does not require the pump to run during servicing.

Also at the booth, will be the revolutionary CWT peristaltic pump. This pump is the world's first peristaltic pump that does not require a tube or hose and offers multiple times the life of traditional tubing pumps. 

About Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an award-winning, global leader in fluid management technology and for over 60 years has engineered components and systems for customers in the food processing and handling, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. The company is part of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a FTSE 100 company. Learn more at www.wmfts.com

Visit Booth 5829 to learn more about the latest flow and level instrumentation

KROHNE, Inc. will showcase a wide range of its industry-leading water and wastewater products, including the latest version of the OPTISONIC 6300 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter at WEFTEC 2022, Booth 5829. The Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference will be held October 10-12, 2022, at New Orleans Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also to be showcased are TIDALFLUX 2300, KROHNE’s unique flow meter for partially filled pipes; WATERFLUX 3070 water counter with flexible power concept; and a new generation of liquid and solids level measurement products featuring better measurement performance, enhanced software and an improved and more powerful signal processor and the OPTISONIC 7300 ultrasonic meter for biogas applications. KROHNE representatives will be available at the booth to discuss technology, products and applications in detail.

The newest iteration of the KROHNE OPTISONIC 6300, the ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter for permanent mount installation will be featured. It is particularly suitable for flow measurement of liquids at any location where inline measurement is not possible or desirable. The flowmeter features new robust stainless steel clamp-on rails which can be very easily attached to virtually any pipe up to 160" diameters with metal straps or with newly available magnetic mounts. All versions come with a wall-mounted or field-mounted ultrasonic signal converter.

TIDALFLUX 2300, KROHNE’s unique flow meter for partially filled pipes, will also be highlighted. The meter can measure flows in pipes between 10 and 100 per cent full and its non-contact sensor is not affected by oils and fats floating on the surface. In addition, TIDALFLUX has a broad diameter range to fit pipes from 8 to 64 inches and has high chemical and abrasion resistance to provide exceptional durability.

The WATERFLUX meter features precise measurement with no need for upstream or downstream piping, has no moving parts, and is maintenance-free. This electromagnetic unit can be powered by a standalone battery or with solar power or even line power. It is a great choice for drinking water applications and ideal where power is unavailable. WATERFLUX is also available with UI1203 or Modbus-based network communications as well as optional built-in pressure, and temperature measurement within the flow sensor body. The addition of pressure and temperature is very useful for leak detection or district network pressure monitoring.

The OPTISONIC 7300 biogas version is ideal for methane gas applications in wastewater treatment facilities. The 2-beam ultrasonic flowmeter provides excellent long-term measurement stability and repeatability. Now Class 1, Div. 1 approved, it delivers high performance over a wide bi-directional flow range of ± 30 m/s (± 90 ft./s) with 1% accuracy. The converter features a variety of measurement diagnostics and available methane content output.

Visitors to the booth can also get a look at the newest radar and guided wave radar (TDR) level measurement devices on the market. Radars such as the OPTIWAVE 7500 (80 GHz) for liquids in narrow vessels with internal obstructions and the OPTIWAVE 6400 (24 GHz) for granulates or rocks and the OPTIWAVE 6500 (80 GHz) for powders and dusty atmospheres will be on display along with OPTIFLEX TDR level devices.

KROHNE’s full product line for use in the water and wastewater industry will also be shown at the booth.

About KROHNE

KROHNE, celebrating 100 years in 2021, is a family-owned worldwide technological leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of accurate, reliable and cost-effective measuring instruments for the process industries. KROHNE focuses on forming partnerships with its customers to provide them with the most reliable and innovative solutions available in the marketplace. For more information about KROHNE’s complete line of measuring instrumentation for the process industries, contact KROHNE at 1-800-FLOWING email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has grown its transport fleet by 25% by investing in state-the-art trucks to support its diversification and expansion strategy.

The ten new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) aim to help support the growth of its transport division and aid with its diversification strategy.

The Middlesbrough-based businesses’ multi-million-pound investment will strengthen the core fleet and enable further growth of the division, by allowing the expansion into new sectors.

The Scania R500 XT’s - five of which are ADR compliant – the European agreement which regulates the international movement of hazardous goods by land - also boast the XT package that includes reinforced bumpers’ to prevent damage to the trucks and R500 engines.

The business, accredited to the FORS Bronze Standard, has fitted the new trucks with extensive road management software which includes reverse parking sensors and 360-degree CCTV. These trucks also have the Optidrive CanBus system installed, which AV Dawson currently uses to monitor safe driving standards, fuel efficiency & driver performance to promote efficient and safe driving.

Transport Commercial Manager, Alex Hugill said: “It’s an exciting time for our transport department, the investment will allow us to expand our customer base and explore new sectors.

“It also showcases the commitment the business has to the Transport department and the value this division brings to the wider company.

“Additionally, the investment has led to a restructure within the department which has made way for new roles to further strengthen the transport team.       

“This restructure will allow us to focus on offering an exceptional customer experience and provide a quality, value for money service.”

Transport Operations Manager, Paul Scott said: “Although there have been challenges in recent times regarding recruitment of HGV drivers due to a national shortage, this investment, along with other driver incentives, has allowed us to attract and retain our HGV drivers.    

“We look forward to seeing what the new changes bring to the department and wider business.”

The investment in the transport department is just one in a series of major investments the business has made over the past year including a new state-of-the-art head office at its Port of Middlesbrough site.

Plant investments, site infrastructure and the construction of a renewable energy facility – are just some of the incentives the port is investing in, in a bid to meet the Governments Net Zero targets.

Located on the River Tees in North East England, AV Dawson’s Port of Middlesbrough provides a multi-modal freight logistics service across a number of sectors including energy and renewables, construction, agriculture and automotive. The 40-hectare facility boasts deep-water berths, and market-specific rail terminals including a container park and climate-controlled metals hub, all supported by its road transport fleet.

AV Dawson Limited, the Teesside business which owns and operates Port of Middlesbrough, is a third-generation family business with an 80-year track record in logistics. With a local workforce of 200 people, AV Dawson is dedicated to the development and improvement of its employees and the community in which it operates.

AV Dawson is now embarking on a £10m master plan to invest further in its Middlesbrough port facility - supporting its customers and positioning the business for future growth. The three-year plan includes the construction of a renewable energy plant, a new head office and developments to the port’s quayside to accommodate larger vessels.   

Kongsberg Digital, a global provider of industrial software and digital solutions, has launched SiteCom Trip Risk, the company’s latest product to provide up-to-date well insights for drillers.

During the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) exhibition in Stavanger this week, Kongsberg Digital launched the SiteCom Trip Risk application – a new application for well operations.

The interactive application - part of Kongsberg Digital’s SiteCom Discover Portal (SDP) platform for well operations - provides users with the latest information for navigating wellbores, improving operational efficiency, visibility, and risk management. Having a digital holistic overview of a well saves operators time and cost, while reducing overall emissions and facilitating remote team communications between on and offshore operations.

Historically, trip risk assessments have been static documents, periodically updated and exported as a report for operation teams. SiteCom Trip Risk facilitates ongoing interaction between the subsurface and operation teams, keeping the operational status relevant and up-to-date.

SiteCom Trip Risk enables a dynamic presentation of the string within the well, highlighting key operational observations and relevant data to the driller. Given that this information is retained in the database and not in an offline report, it can be used in knowledge transfer to facilitate continuous improvement of future wells.

This is the latest application available on the SiteCom SDP platform, which offers a series of solutions leveraging contextualization, operational insights and reduced admin overhead for the users. Trip Risk, used in combination with the company’s interactive Lithology Editor and Data Editor applications, streamlines the workflow required to deliver trip risk, freeing up valuable time for operations geologists and other contributors

“We are constantly striving for the highest level of integrity and efficiency for well operations via our digital solutions, and SiteCom Trip Risk is testament to that,” said Stig Wølstad-Knudsen, VP Products at Kongsberg Digital. “It will provide our customers with a data-rich, integrated view of well operations - seamlessly working together within the SiteCom work surface. We are proud to continue our contribution to safe, efficient, and collaborative operations to market.”

For further information, please contact:
Amy Guyan, Senior Communication Advisor at Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts

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About Kongsberg Digital

Kongsberg Digital is a provider of next-generation software and digital solutions to customers within maritime, oil and gas, and renewables and utilities. The company consists of more than 700 software experts with leading competence within the internet of things, smart data, artificial intelligence, maritime simulation, automation and autonomous operations. Kongsberg Digital is the group-wide center of digital expertise for KONGSBERG.

www.kongsberg.com/digital/products/oil-and-gas/

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Moxa will showcase IEC 61850 solutions for substation and feeder automation, as well as reliable edge connectivity solutions for secured energy storage systems (ESS) at Cigré 2022 in Paris, at Moxa’s booth #S220.

As countries accelerate their energy transition toward net zero emissions, substations are playing an increasingly important role in the grid. The challenge facing utilities today is not only to accelerate the upgrade of legacy infrastructure to future-proof digital substations but also to consider cybersecurity in a more complex architecture.

At Cigré, Moxa will demonstrate the latest innovations across its secure networking and connectivity portfolio that address these challenges, delivering:

Cybersecurity Detection and Protection Solution in Substations
• Critical infrastructure requires advanced networking solutions that strengthen operational resilience and futureproof networks. The EDS-4000/G4000 Series was the world's first IEC 62443-4-2 compliant set of Ethernet switches on the market, certified by IECEE due to the built-in hardened security that was developed by following the stringent software development lifecycle described in the standard. The EDS-4000/G4000 switches deliver unprecedented performance to meet unpredictable network requirements. These switches support up to 14 ports with a variety of interface speeds and types, such as 2.5GbE uplinks, 90 W PoE, and SFP for long-distance connectivity. The unique rotatable, replaceable power module helps speed up installation and maintenance.

• A widely distributed power grid needs IEC 61850 certified VPN solutions to monitor the intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) in each remote substation. Moxa's EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers work as a VPN firewall that provides a multi-layered defence and reduces costs through its multiple Gigabit connections. It uses policy rules to control network traffic between trusted zones while NAT shields the internal network from unauthorized access by outside hosts. To help protect substations from cyberattacks, the EDR-G9010 Series supports Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to examine the data portion of network packets for grid protocols such as DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, and IEC 61850 MMS.

IEC 61850 Visibility and Reliability for Substation Digitalization
• Moxa introduces its substation-focused Network Management Software, MXview One with the add-on module MXview Power, which provides deep visibility into substation communication and monitoring. Dedicated to IEC 61850 power network monitoring, MXview Power provides visibility, not only for industrial Ethernet networks, but also for IED statuses, GOOSE messages, and redundant connections in PRP/HSR networks. Working with MXview Power, Moxa’s PT-G7828/G7728 Series switches are ideal for transforming traditional substation communications for a digitalized substation automation system (SAS). The PT-G7828/G7728 switches are compliant with the latest IEC 61850-3 Edition 2 Class 2 and IEEE 1613 Class 2 standards to achieve error-free delivery in harsh conditions. Embedded with the innovative GOOSE Check function, MMS server capability, and nanosecond-level time synchronization, the PT-G7828/G7728 switches ensure reliable data transmission in power substations.

About Moxa
Moxa is a leading provider of edge connectivity, industrial computing, and network infrastructure solutions for enabling connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things. With over 30 years of industry experience, Moxa has connected more than 71 million devices worldwide and has a distribution and service network that reaches customers in more than 80 countries. Moxa delivers lasting business value by empowering industry with reliable networks and sincere service for industrial communications infrastructures. Information about Moxa’s solutions is available at www.moxa.com.

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