Anniversary: 60 years of NORD From family business to global player NORD-Bargteheide.jpg: For more than 60 years, NORD has been representing reliable and innovative drive solutions Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSNORD DRIVESYSTEMS was founded on 1 April 1965 by G. A. Küchenmeister and Günter Schlicht. Since then, the family business has evolved into an important system provider for mechanical and electronic drive technology with more than 4,800 employees worldwide. This year, the drive specialists celebrate their 60th company anniversary.60 years of NORD – this milestone is a special one. The company is characterised by…
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IDTechEx Discusses How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry
Author: Dr James Edmondson, VP Research at IDTechEx Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. However, EV batteries come in a range of chemistries and design, and their safety and failure modes can differ meaning that the materials employed to aid in their safety also need to meet different requirements. IDTechEx’s report, “Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2025-2035: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts”, is predicting a 15% CAGR for those materials, but each battery will have its own requirements,…
Read MoreIDTechEx Explores How Aerogel Players Face Challenges Amid Tariff Uncertainty to Meet Growing Demand
Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Historically, aerogels have experienced steady market growth. However, in recent years, applications as a fire protection material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries have provided a new and rapidly growing market for aerogels. For example, according to IDTechEx’s report, “Aerogels 2025-2035: Technology, Market, Forecasts”, the demand for aerogels for EV fire protection grew by 15-fold between 2021 and 2024, with growth expected to continue. To meet growing demands, aerogel manufacturers are investing to ramp up capacity, in some cases pivoting towards…
Read MoreDemand isn’t disappearing, it’s evolving: India’s GCC Tech Talent Landscape 2024 Report
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Read MoreFPT INDUSTRIAL TAKES CENTER STAGE AT REMATEC 2025, SHOWCASING ITS ORIGINAL REMAN SOLUTIONS
FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, is making room to exhibit its original remanufacturing side at REMATEC 2025, the world's leading remanufacturing trade show for industry professionals, being held in Amsterdam (Netherlands) from April 8 to 10. FPT Industrial Customer Service will be one of the event’s main exhibitors at booth 08.333, Hall 8, showing off its leadership in Original REMAN Solutions by showcasing its range…
Read MoreUS$2.9B Market Opportunity for Ion Exchange Membranes by 2035
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Read MoreIDTechEx Highlights Recyclable Materials for PCBs
Author: Thomas Bithell, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Conventional printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is wasteful, harmful to the environment and energy intensive. This can be mitigated by the implementation of new recyclable materials and technologies, which have the potential to revolutionize electronics manufacturing. During research interviews for the report “Sustainable Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing 2025-2035: Players, Markets, Forecasts“, IDTechEx found that recent research and testing developments have resulted in many of these materials approaching full-scale commercial readiness, whilst cost and performance remain a barrier for many others. Diagram of conventional…
Read MorePEPPERL+FUCHS FACTORY AUTOMATION, Predictive Maintenance Solution
Predictive Maintenance Solution Instant Digital Transformation of Industrial Plants The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) relies on comprehensive sensor and process data from the field level. At HMI2025, Pepperl+Fuchs, together with Bosch Digital Twins Industries and Syntax, will showcase a joint product that demonstrates how easily aggregated data can be transferred to established cloud platforms such as AWS and MS-Azure.The Digital Twin Starter Kit from Pepperl+Fuchs will be shown with this model at the trade fair to simulate a real application. The kit consists of powerful sensors, an IO-Link master,…
Read MoreSeco achieved record-low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIFR)
Seco is proud to announce a significant milestone in the health and safety performance for 2024. The company recorded a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIFR) of 1.3, surpassing the target of 1.5 and achieving the lowest TRIFR in its history. This marks a substantial improvement from the 2019 baseline of 4.7 and reaffirms the long-term commitment of Seco to achieving zero harm. By 2030, the company aims to reduce TRIFR by 80% to 0.9 or below. “This achievement is a testament to our collective commitment to health and safety,” says…
Read MoreFPT INDUSTRIAL TO SHOWCASE ITS LATEST INNOVATIONS FOR POWER GENERATION AT MIDDLE EAST ENERGY
FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, will be heading to Dubai to exhibit at Middle East Energy, one of the most reputable and long-established events in the energy industry, being held from April 7 to 9. The brand will be present alongside its distributor network at Booth S2.C40, showcasing a selection of its offerings for the power generation segment. Conscious of the responsibilities that come with…
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