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Siemens Mobility Spain and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have put into operation the first cloud-based digital interlocking system in southwest Europe at the Sant Boi de Llobregat station (Barcelona).
This technology, called WESTRACE@DS3 (Distributed Smart Safe System) and developed at the Siemens Mobility R&D Competence Center in Madrid, will allow rail transport operators to host existing signaling systems in the cloud.
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The major challenges facing the world today, such as climate change, energy scarcity, and supply chain disruptions, have one thing in common: they demand innovative, high-tech solutions. At HANNOVER MESSE, the global trade fair for industrial technology, companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy, and software and information technology sectors are showcasing an industrial ecosystem that is transforming how we manufacture, collaborate, and do business.
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Europe is a world leader in manufacturing products such as traction motors for automobiles and wind turbines. However, to manufacture these products, permanent magnets made from rare earth elements (REEs) are required. Specifically, these are 17 special metals used in various technological applications, such as electric motors and renewable energy technologies, and Europe relies heavily on China for their supply.
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VinFast and Renesas Electronics Corporation have announced that the two companies are expanding their collaboration agreement to include the development of electric vehicle (EV) automotive technology and the supply of system components.
As part of the expanded agreement, Renesas will provide VinFast with a broader range of products, including system-on-a-chips (SoCs), microcontrollers, and analog and power semiconductors. Renesas will also provide technical support to help VinFast develop future automotive and mobility service applications.
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The world's leading trade fair electronica 2022, taking place from November 15 to 18 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, and the parallel event SEMICON Europe, will showcase the electronics industry's role as a driver of future social issues. While exhibitors will present their products and solutions across 14 halls, the extensive supporting program of conferences, forums, and special events will focus on knowledge transfer and personal exchange with experts.
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Danisense has announced its accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the quality management system and leading standard for testing and calibration laboratories. This means the company can now offer ISO 17025 accredited DC calibration of DCCTs up to 21kA. The ISO 17025 accreditation was granted to Danisense by the Danish national accreditation body, DANAK.
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Promoting 3D printing technology in hospitals and addressing environmental challenges in the construction sector are the objectives of two training projects, ALADDIN and TAB4BUILDING, co-financed by the European Union's Erasmus+ KA202 program, which successfully concluded this month. AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics, participated in these projects, which share the common goal of introducing plastic materials and their technologies into sectors where they can provide added value, such as healthcare and construction, through professional training.
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Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has begun delivering backup battery systems for Alstom's Metropolis metro trains destined for lines 15, 16, and 17 of Europe's largest transport project – the Grand Paris Express. Saft has already supplied the first 10 battery systems for five trains out of a total of up to 183 required for the three new lines (15, 16, and 17) by 2030.
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Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati) has announced a new partnership between Everrati Advanced Technologies (EAT) and Hobson Industries Limited, which will bring its expertise in the electric vehicle sector to the production of Land Rover vehicles.
Hobson Industries, an engineering company founded in 1987 by Peter Hobson, who served as a naval engineer in the Royal Navy, offers support throughout the lifecycle of classic Land Rover models, ranging from supplying parts to building complete vehicles.
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Salicru has successfully passed the renewal audit for its ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, which validate its quality and environmental management system. Furthermore, it has also obtained ISO 45001 certification, which accredits the implementation of an occupational health and safety management system to protect workers and visitors from accidents and work-related illnesses.
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Cheaper, more flexible, larger, less polluting photovoltaic solar cells made with organic materials will replace silicon cells. This will be the final result of the SOLARFLEX project, through which AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics, is working in the field of solar energy. Thanks to the combination of printing techniques and large-area coatings, the project aims to promote new solutions to combat climate change and advance towards an efficient and sustainable energy system.
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The largest category of optoelectronics products is expected to suffer its first sales decline in 13 years due to the fall in smartphones, the meager growth of cameras in phones and the weak global economy, according to an update report.
For most of the past two decades, the strong growth of CMOS image sensors has propelled this product category to the top of the optoelectronics market in terms of sales volume, generating more than 40% of total annual optosemiconductor revenues.
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