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Creators explore new ways to strengthen social bonds in Umeå's new urban district

How can a neighborhood be socially sustainable over time? That's the challenge facing a team comprising architects, designers, conservators, and artists tasked with proposing ideas for the new district of Tomtebo strand in Umeå, Sweden.

Visidon AI-powered Low-Light Video Enhancement selected to Hailo-15 AI Vision Processor

The CNN-based technology developed by Visidon allows for significant improvement to video analytics accuracy in low-light environments, marking a new era for intelligent cameras deployed in public spaces, smart cities, factories, buildings, retail locations, and more.

To ensure the chemistry is always correct

In addition to the impending PFAS ban, stricter environmental regulations and energy prices are consistently challenging the chemical industry. New pipelines for the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier, as well as raw material are therefore becoming significantly more important. This is because they logistically support chemical companies to fulfill ecological requirements. With their quality pipes and pipework systems for implementing pipelines, manufacturers are proving to be reliable pillars for a successful future. To ensure the chemistry is always correct.

Sometimes it can be a size smaller - and cheaper

igus is launching the draw-e-chain for cable routing in drawers and pull-outs of all kinds. Thanks to its minimalist design, the price of the compact energy chain is 30 percent lower than the most cost-effective standard e-chains. This protects against expensive oversizing, especially if the application is only moved a little.

Intelligent surface inspection detects defects

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT has developed a process that automatically evaluates the surface conditions of objects using video images, neural networks and machine learning. Intelligent surface inspection can help to improve defect testing.

Exhibitor Spotlight – Linde Engineering

Discover the future of refueling with the HyQ Dispenser from Linde! Experience higher fueling performance (MC readiness), reduced energy consumption, lower noise levels, and improved accessibility for service works.

Transport robot works outdoors as well as indoors

Innok Robotics is the market leader for autonomous mobile robots, whether indoor, outdoor or combined. The perfectly integrated and reliable robot systems are robust, flexible and economical at the same time - and have now also been nominated for the IVOY AWARD.

Aggreko: Tightening EU F-Gas Legislation Highlights Need to Leverage Supply Chain Expertise

Following the European Council’s endorsement of legislation to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 2050, temperature control specialist Aggreko is advising manufacturing plant equipment stakeholders to leverage supply chain expertise to best manage any transition.

"Companies are afraid of missing out"

Mechanical engineers have been drawn to Linz for several months. Prof Dr Sepp Hochreiter has been conducting research at the JKU Linz for many years. He is regarded as one of the few AI luminaries in Europe. He is attracting a new generation of top researchers to the university. The most recent addition is Johannes Brandstetter, who came to the Danube from Microsoft in Amsterdam. We met him.

Now part of the ZVEI

Dassault Systèmes has joined the German Electrical and Digital Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI). Dominic Kurtaz, Managing Director EuroCentral at Dassault Systèmes, and Dr. Gunther Kegel, President of ZVEI, announced the membership in Darmstadt at Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Conference. The aim of joining is to drive innovation in the industry together with the network.

Moving moments

Conductix-Wampfler is a leading global manufacturer of systems for energy and data transmission to moving consumers. With "Airmark", the company has now announced the introduction of a radio solution developed especially for the North American overhead crane market.