Supporting Function Development in Centralized Architectures with Enhanced Connectivity In the development of self-driving and electrically- powered cars, the connectivity requirements for in-vehicle prototyping systems are constantly growing. This is why dSPACE offers its MicroAutoBox III in-vehicle prototyping system with…
Norfolk Southern Corporation has ordered five Konecranes hybrid RTGs. Two will go to the Landers Yard intermodal terminal in Chicago, and three will go to the Inman Yard intermodal terminal in Atlanta. This order was booked in December 2020, and…
Monday, 25 January 2021 11:22

Optimised turbidity sensor

As a result of the optimisations carried out and extensive series of tests, the tried and tested EXspect 271 turbidity sensor can now be approved for an extended pressure range. The NIR backscatter sensor EXspect 271 from EXNER is not…
Following the press release on 13 January, where Blue World Technologies announced the acquisition of Danish Power System, the final approval from the Danish Business Authorities has now been granted. With the acquisition, Blue World Technologies is welcoming fifteen highly…
CHANGING FROM GAS TO HEAT PUMPS AS THE PREFERRED HOME HEATING FOR NEW BUILDS IS PREMATURE AND PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE SAYS GAS USERS ORGANISATION UK will not have enough zero carbon electricity until 2040 to power heat pumps and they would…
Asystom has just announced its new range of multi-sensor devices to best support manufacturers in the face of the challenges of industry digitalization. They address precisely the predictive maintenance needs of a wide array of industrial equipment, integrating new on-board,…
Focusing on engagement and employee well-being continues to pay off as AkzoNobel receives Top Employer recertification in five key markets: the UK, China, Brazil, the US and the Netherlands. In each country, AkzoNobel is building on a strong track record…
ABB process control systems can connect with IBM security platform for digital threat visibility. ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration focused on connecting cybersecurity and operational technology (OT). As a first result of this collaboration, ABB has developed a…
Datalogic significantly increases the value of the innovative wireless charging PDA Memor™ 10, with the new, best-in-class UHF RFID 2128P hand held reader, bringing unmatched reading, writing and localization capabilities. Now workers can complete a faster and more accurate inventory,…
DP World Antwerp Gateway has ordered a fleet of 34 Automated Stacking Cranes (Konecranes Gottwald ARMGs) for its container terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. The cranes will be an expansion to the current fleet of 20 ARMGs currently in operation. The…
Rubix UK has acquired Knowlton & Newman Ltd – a specialist provider of electro-mechanical repair services to industries across the south of England - as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Knowlton & Newman specialises in the repair and…
Thursday, 14 January 2021 09:45

Ovarro completes acquisition of Datawatt

Ovarro, a subsidiary of Laurel Solutions and market leading provider of Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), acoustic leakage data loggers, secure SCADA systems and intelligent analytics software, has completed the acquisition of Datawatt, a Netherlands based business serving the domestic water…
The need to increase resilience and optimise resource management in light of COVID-19 will be among the key drivers for the growth of Digital Twins over the next five years, according to ABI Research. The global tech market advisory firm expects the…
To expand the digital offering for process industries, AFRY acquires the Swedish company ProTAK. ProTAK’s web-based software for production optimisation supports AFRY’s strategic ambition within digitalisation and sustainability as well as strengthens the AFRY Smart Site digital product portfolio further.…
Thursday, 14 January 2021 09:29

Alfa Laval acquires a stake in AMI Global

Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has acquired a 20 percent stake in AMI Global, specialized in end-to-end industrial Internet of Things’ (IoT) solutions for rotating equipment, to further strengthen Alfa…