Month: April 2024

NGK Receives Order for NAS Batteries for large-scale green hydrogen production project

Vijay Raman

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has received an order from BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (hereinafter “BSES”), a subsidiary of German chemical manufacturer BASF SE,　for NAS Batteries for a large-scale green hydrogen production project, developed by HH2E, a German green hydrogen producer.   The NAS batteries that have been ordered have a maximum output of 18 megawatts and a capacity of 104.4megawatt-hours (72 container-type NAS batteries). They are part of the large-scale project for green hydrogen* production currently under development on the Baltic Sea shore in the north of Germany.…

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AFMS, IIT-Delhi sign agreement for research in medical devices

Vijay Raman

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) today (22 April 2024) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for collaborative research and training. The MoU was signed by Lieutenant General Daljit Singh, Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services, and Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi. The scope of this MoU includes carrying out research and innovation to develop novel medical devices and focus on solving health issues related to soldiers serving in different areas. IIT Delhi has a strong biomedical research eco-system, which is…

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Two women naval officers return victorious after historic transoceanic expedition

Vijay Raman

Indian Navy's sailing ship Tarini has returned victoriously to its base port in Goa after a nearly two-month “historic transoceanic expedition” carrying two women officers, the Indian Navy said on Monday. It was piloted in double-handed mode by Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Rupa A. Their extraordinary journey is a historic milestone as they are the first two women from India to achieve such a feat. “His extraordinary journey is a historic milestone as he becomes the first person from India to achieve such a feat,” the Navy said…

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President Smt. Draupadi Murmu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan and 55 Padma Shri awards

Vijay Raman

President Smt. Draupadi Murmu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan and 55 Padma Shri awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan today. On this occasion, Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah and many ministers of the Government of India and other dignitaries were present. After the investiture ceremony, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah and other Union Ministers interacted with the Padma…

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PEPPERL+FUCHS PROCESS AUTOMATION, Ethernet APL

Vijay Raman

Active Infrastructure for Ethernet-APL Diagnostics and fiber optics for successful project execution  Stainless steel and GRP enclosure solutions including certification for explosion hazardous areas Ethernet-APL enables a network infrastructure for seamless access from hazardous areas to the control or board room – providing insights into production quality and status. It is a flat and reliable technology with high data throughput that enables users to access the information of highly diagnosable and configurable devices.

Via the Ethernet-APL field switch from FieldConnex multiple applications can simultaneously query information from the field. An extra layer…

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foundit becomes theOfficial Talent Partner of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Vijay Raman

·         The partnership is a powerful tool for connecting foundit with millions of talented individuals across India, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines & Southeast Asia ·         foundit further aims to support badminton players and grassroots academies in India &Southeast Asia foundit, aleading talent platform in APAC& the Middle East, today announced its partnership with theBadminton World Federation (BWF). This strategic collaboration aims to amplify foundit’s brand presence while championing the spirit of excellenceembodied by badminton players worldwide. The partnership was unveiled during a global virtual media meetin the presence ofSekhar Garisa,…

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Compact Distance Sensor with up to 60 m Measuring Range

Vijay Raman

 Pulse Ranging Technology Is Being Applied in the R20x Sensor Family from Pepperl+Fuchs  The trend toward miniaturization continues, creating demand for increasingly powerful sensors with more compact housing dimensions. To keep up with this trend, the time-of-flight principle of measurement has been integrated into the R20x compact housing design, combining precise and rugged long-distance measurement technology for areas where space is very limited.Today's automation functions place ever greater demands on the performance of the sensors used while simultaneously reducing the occupied space. The new R200 distance sensor with Pulse Ranging…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz expands footprint in India by opening new state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz expands footprint in India by opening new state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru On April 22, Rohde & Schwarz has inaugurated a new facility center in Bengaluru’s Manyata Tech Park, housing R&D, system integration as well as calibration and repair services. The opening marks a strategic milestone for the technology company: it not only increases its presence in the third-largest city in India, but also strengthens its commitment to the Make in India initiative of the government by fostering innovation across the automotive, telecom, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace and defense sectors. …

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This Earth Day, Salesforce India to drive innovation for a sustainable future

Vijay Raman

–       Salesforce brings ‘Reboot the Earth’, a series of climate-focused innovation hack-a-thons to Hyderabad   Salesforce, the global leader in CRM solutions, this World Earth Day launched “Reboot the Earth”, a series of climate-focused innovation hackathons in collaboration with five United Nations agencies: the United Nations Secretariat, UN Youth Office, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, and Digital Public Goods Alliance. The hackathon held in Hyderabad, aims to bring together young computer programmers, administrators, architects, individuals familiar with the Salesforce…

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Airtel unveils affordable International Roaming packs for customers travelling across the world

Vijay Raman

·  Packs start at Rs. 133/ day, making them affordable even when compared to in-country sims·  Customers can now enjoy in-flight connectivity, auto activation of services upon landing overseas, unlimited data, voice benefits and 24×7 contact centre support Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today, unveiled affordable international roaming packs for customers travelling abroad. The new packs include access to 184 countries and the tariffs start at as low as Rs. 133/day, making them an affordable option even when compared to local sims. In addition, they offer enhanced…

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