Month: September 2024

The Impact of Automation on Additive Manufacturing

Vijay Raman

  Additive manufacturing offers geometric flexibility and relatively fast go-to-market times without coming at a large expense for low to medium-volume applications. Some very established printing technologies already widely utilized include selective laser sintering, thermoplastic filament extrusion, and direct metal laser sintering. IDTechEx’s report, “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook”, looks at these methods in detail and explores trends impacting new additive manufacturing approaches.   New, complex, and optimized structures could possibly be manufactured as the industry finds new ways to use materials and hardware to…

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Enabling Lower Cost EVs through Electric Motor Development

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr James Edmondson, Research Director at IDTechEx   The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow; however, its growth has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024. A key route to reinvigorating growth will be the release of models in a more affordable price range. To this end, there are many avenues to reduce the cost of an EV. While the battery rightly takes focus, other components throughout the vehicle, such as the electric motor, can contribute to cost reduction too.   IDTechEx’s latest…

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High-speed data transmission: Fischer Connectors’ rugged solutions feature USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbit/s with optimal signal integrity

Vijay Raman

Data protocols are constantly evolving to enable interoperability and reliable transfer of increasing amounts of data at the highest speeds between more and more connected devices. To address this technological challenge, Fischer Connectors is expanding its platform capabilities to meet the most demanding connectivity requirements for high-speed data transfer using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol up to 10 Gbit/s.  Fischer Connectors’ high-speed solutions with USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbit/s meet the versatile requirements of a wide variety of applications, from surgical equipment in operating rooms and…

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India successfully flight test Vertical Launch Short Range SurfaceAir Missile off Odisha coast

Vijay Raman

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on September 12, 2024, at approximately 1500 hours. The flight test was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher, targeting a high-speed aerial target flying at a low altitude. The missile system successfully tracked and engaged the target. This test aimed to validate multiple updated elements of the weapon system, including the Proximity…

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Indian Scientists studied such magnetic which offered a new approach to thermal control in devices

Vijay Raman

In a magnetic material, a paramagnetic phase, in which the material shows weaker temporary attraction when exposed to a magnetic field, is attained at a temperature higher than the ferromagnetic phase.  Surprizingly, the hotter paramagnets, even by travelling longer distances, thermodynamically, undergo faster transitions to their ferromagnetic phases, shows a new study. The research which establishes a phenomenon called Mpemba effect, earlier found in water, to be existing in magnets too, can bring a new perspective to thermal control in devices. Mpemba effect is a paradoxical phenomenon in which a…

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Indian Scientists carefully adjust laser power to systematically control defects and porosity

Vijay Raman

A new method of introducing controlled defects in MOF-Based super capacitors through laser irradiation, can help enhance performance of existing energy storage technologies. In recent years, several methods have been investigated for creating defects, such as thermal annealing, chemical exposure, high-energy ball milling, e-beam, chemical vapor deposition. However, the extent of defects could not be controlled in the materials using these methods. Traditional methods lack the precision needed for fine-tuning of defects. In order to enhance the activity of the pristine MOF (Metal Organic Framework) without transforming it into other…

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FPT INDUSTRIAL AND BIMOTOR POWER THE NEW HIGH TECH MARINE FIREBOAT FOR THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO

Vijay Raman

  FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, has joined forces with its longtime partner and distributor Bimotor to power the new High Tech Marine HTM 440 Fireman fireboat for the Principality of Monaco.    In 2021, High Tech Marine won an international tender to design and produce a Fireboat for the Principality of Monaco, and since then Bimotor and the shipyard have worked together to build the perfect boat. The Italian design and production of the entire boat has made the…

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Sector 36’s electrifying album drops with a bang ahead of its release

Vijay Raman

As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated release of the crime thriller Sector 36, starring Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal, the excitement in the air is set to soar even higher with its electrifying album release. Delivering a striking blend of intense devotion, raw emotion, and contemporary soundscapes, each track is carefully crafted to mirror the film’s gripping narrative. Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and produced by Jio Studios and Maddock Films, the film has already stirred buzz among the fans with its banger track ‘Dumroo’. The four-track album…

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Zuno General Insurance Appoints Jackson Jacob as Chief Distribution Officer

Vijay Raman

Zuno General Insurance Ltd, a new-age digital insurer, has appointed Mr. Jackson Jacob as Chief Distribution Officer, effective September 6, 2024. With over 21 years of experience in the insurance sector, Mr. Jacob is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in Profit Centre Management, Sales, and Distribution. He’s navigated every channel in the book, be it Bancassurance, Broking, Agency, Motor Dealer, Commercial Lines, Travel or Direct Marketing. His most recent role was as Executive Vice President and National Head at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance catering to the retail broking…

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TXO series Open frame AC/DC power supplies for cost sensitive industrial applications

Vijay Raman

The TXO 45, TXO 60 and TXO 120 are three AC/DC open frame power supplies series between 45 and 120 Watt with a 3000 VAC reinforced isolation system.  • Industrial AC/DC power supplies for cost sensitive applications• I/O reinforced isolation 3000 VAC• Operating temperature range –20°C to +70°C• Protection class II prepared• Internal EN 55032 class B filter• Convection cooled design• Short circuit, overvoltage and overload protection• 3 year product warrantyOur TXO line specifically focuses on providing cost efficient industrial power supplies in compact designs. High efficiency of up to…

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