Month: September 2024

IDTechEx Looks at Why Sustainable Helium Use is Needed to Future-Proof the Semiconductor Industry

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Semiconductor manufacturing processes require many chemicals and specialty gases. Owing to its cryogenic properties, exceptional thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, and high diffusivity, helium is used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing line, particularly for wafer cooling where there are no viable alternatives. Given the US Chips Act, EU Chips Act, and several other government initiatives worldwide to boost the semiconductor industry, IDTechEx predicts the helium demand for semiconductor manufacturing will increase by over five-fold by 2035 in their latest report, “Helium Market 2025-2035: Applications,…

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INTERROLL, Interroll Group holds official signing ceremony for the acquisition of Interroll India Pvt. Ltd.

Vijay Raman

Sant'Antonino, Switzerland – September 9, 2024 – Interroll Group, a global leader in material handling solutions, has held an official singing ceremony regarding the acquisition of Interroll India Pvt. Ltd. based in Bengaluru (Bangalore). The acquisition was announced earlier in August.    The acquisition was formalized through a share purchase agreement signed on July 31, 2024, with retroactive effect as of April 1, 2024. The agreement involves the full transfer of ownership from the three current shareholders to the Interroll Group. As previously communicated, the financial terms of the deal…

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Union Bank of India Becomes First Major Indian Bank to Sign PCAF

Vijay Raman

  Union Bank of India has announced its decision to become a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). This step aligns with the growing global emphasis on climate risk management and the recent draft guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on climate risk disclosures. PCAF is a global partnership of financial institutions working to develop and implement a harmonized approach to assess and disclose greenhouse gas emissions associated with loans and investments. By joining PCAF, Union Bank of India demonstrates its commitment to measuring…

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Aster Health Academy partners with IISc, MICA other national institutions to offer advanced medical courses

Vijay Raman

The Academy offers tailored courses and has trained around 900 healthcare professionals just 3 years into launch   Aster Health Academy, a pioneering ed-tech institution dedicated to advancing professional education for clinicians and non-clinicians is partnering with renowned national institutions and universities that includes the pre-eminent Indian Institute of Science (IISc), MICA School of Ideas (MICA), Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research to offer cutting-edge programs to healthcare professionals from across the country.   The collaborations will help curate industry focused courses such as Advanced…

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Narayana Hospital, Jaipur Brings Expert Cardiac Care to Srinagar and Anantnag

Vijay Raman

 Narayana Hospital, Jaipur, renowned for its advanced cardiac care, is excited to announce a new cardiac consultation OPD in Srinagar. Beginning on September 7, 2024, Dr. Saurabh Jaiswal, Senior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery, will be available for consultations at Kashmir Clinics Central in Karan Nagar Chowk as well in Kashmir Clinic South, Anantnag every month. The OPD will be held every first Saturday at Anantnag and Sunday at Srinagar from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Narayana Hospital, Jaipur, is a leading healthcare provider in Northern India, known for its comprehensive care…

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Celebrating Play A Collaborative Event by Bangalore Creative Circus and EkStep Foundation

Vijay Raman

In an innovative effort to rekindle the joy of childhood and the essence of play, Bangalore Creative Circus (BCC) along with EkStep Foundation, as part of ‘Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao’, presents “Celebrating Play” – a unique event designed to reimagine spaces through the playful eyes of a child. This event, set to take place at BCC’s urban living lab in Bangalore, seeks to encourage adults to engage with the world around them through the dual lenses of a child's perspective and the concept of playfulness. By transforming everyday spaces into…

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Airtel launches limited period “#FestiveOffers” with a host of attractive benefits

Vijay Raman

In celebration of the upcoming festivities in the country, Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today launched special promotional offers for its prepaid customers.   Valid only for 6 days, from 6th September 2024 – 11th September 2024, the limited period “#FestiveOffer” will give customers a host of benefits on 3 specially curated packs of Rs. 979, Rs. 1029 and Rs. 3599.   The packs are loaded with special benefits on voice, data and OTT streaming services, details of which are as under.   Pack Current…

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Conductivity, Costs, and Applications – IDTechEx Explores Conductive Inks

Vijay Raman

  Conductive inks are a diverse and versatile technology, with differing price points to suit various applications. Conductivity, stretchability, cost, and durability are just some of the factors of consideration for manufacturers when selecting ink types and materials, and IDTechEx’s latest report, Conductive Inks Market 2024-2034: Technologies, Applications, Players, deep dives into the many combinations available.   The conductive ink market at a glance   Silver flake, silver nanoparticle, silver nanowire, and conductive polymers are a few types of conductive inks to name from a vast array, and all exist within…

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