WERMA expands signal tower range with new “RST” product line The new “RST” LED signal tower range from WERMA impresses with its modern, sleek appearance, outstanding performance and versatile application options. With its integrated design, it not only offers a sophisticated and appealing look, but also homogeneous illumination and optimum visibility of the illuminated signals in all directions. The aesthetic signal tower also impresses with sophisticated features, the compact, slim diameter of 57 mm, multiple mounting options and the extremely high degree of protection IP 66 / IP 69k.   ..read more

CHINT, a global leader in smart energy solutions, today announced two new initiatives in Vietnam to support the country’s smart energy ecosystem. The company has launched a new product warranty label to help consumers identify authorized products better and extended its warranty program for locally authorized products to three years. Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is driving a surge in electricity demand. The Institute of Energy of Vietnam (IEV) warns that it will increase at a rate of 10-12% per year over the next decade. This rapid growth, one of the fastest in Asia, will challenge Vietna ..read more

In Singapore, DEEP Robotics, in collaboration with its official partner EGP, is participating in the AMR SPPG Tunnel Project of the Singapore Powergrid (SPPG). This project utilizes quadruped robots for power tunnel inspections and integrates related detection systems to provide early warnings for emergencies. This marks the first time domestically-produced quadruped robots have been involved in overseas power industry applications. The relevant team has conducted extensive training and deployment locally. “Additionally, in South Korea, a factory production line management project employs DEE ..read more

New FLEXLINE 3500 motor control centers deliver real-time data that helps manufacturers increase productivity and save energy Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, launched the FLEXLINE 3500, a new low voltage motor control center (MCC) for IEC markets globally, which can be seen at the Hannover Messe 2024 trade fair in Germany today. With this motor control center, manufacturers can unlock production data and increase uptime and productivity through a portfolio of smart products. By integrating with smart motor control ..read more

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of PRESTO System – an innovative modular suite of automated robotic inspection cells revolutionising the landscape of 3D measurement for automotive and aerospace manufacturing. PRESTO System builds on the foundation of its turnkey PRESTO quality inspection cell to provide manufacturers a future-proof system that sets a new standard for scalable, versatile, and seamlessly integrated automated quality inspection.              PRESTO System empowers manufacturers ..read more

The Optima Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of packaging machines, has appointed Dr. Stefan König as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He takes over the role of Hans Bühler, Managing Partner, who moves to the position of Chairman. In April 2024, Hans Bühler handed over the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Dr. Stefan König, who has been with the company as Managing Director since 2021. König brings with him over 25 years of experience from various fields of mechanical engineering. Prior to joining Optima, he was CEO of the former Bosch Packaging Technology GmbH. “Dr ..read more

Oracle collaborates with TechSkills Accelerator for Institute of Technical Education and Polytechnics Alliance to provide internships and apprenticeships to nurture Singapore’s next generation of digital talents Oracle University offers trainings and certifications for the future of work Mrs Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity in conversation with Safra Catz, Oracle CEO at Oracle CloudWorld Tour Singapore. Oracle today announced its collaboration with the Singapore Government to bolster the nation ..read more

(From Left) Mr Ryan Yuen, Managing Director of Singapore International Water Week; Mr Ong Tze-Ch’in, Chief Executive, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency; Professor Gertjan Medema, Principal Microbiologist of the KWR Water Research Institute & Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Laureate; Dr Pang Chee Meng, Director, Water Quality Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency. Professor Gertjan Medema, 62 years old, has been awarded the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 for his breakthrough research and discovery, and significant contributions in the field of wastewater-based epi ..read more

Eaton collaborates with Red Dot Analytics to improve data center operational resilience and energy efficiency with artificial intelligence-enabled solutions This new collaboration will focus on the development of multiple data center solutions, including AI-driven automation capabilities, optimization, and energy efficiency technologies SINGAPORE – Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced its collaboration with Red Dot Analytics (RDA) to develop AI-focused solutions and use cases for data centers in areas including predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and energy efficien ..read more

DFI to Unveil the Newest Embedded Solutions that Boost Industrial Automation DFI launches compact EC70A-ADP and EC700-ADN Industrial PCs with powerful performance and reliability for various applications and industries DFI, the world’s leading brand in embedded motherboards and industrial computers, will showcase the latest compact and fan-less industrial PCs at Embedded World 2024. The EC70A-ADP is designed with rich I/O and wide temperature support, enabling diverse deployment for AMRs and AGVs. EC700-ADN, equipped with the Hailo-8 module, offers advanced AI computing capabilities for indust ..read more