Technological Innovations Group has announced a strategic partnership with SiliconCore Technology. US-headquartered SiliconCore is an innovator in fine pixel pitch LED display technology, with its Common Cathode technology resulting in displays offering the highest brightness, lowest power consumption and coolest operating temperatures on the market. In addition, its latest technology innovation, LISA, provides a durable surface on the displays without reducing brightness or impacting image reproduction.

The partnership will now allow TIG to offer complete solutions for creating Smart Spaces, including LED displays, control and automation solutions, touch panels, distribution and monitoring solutions, AV furniture and collaboration and management software.

As this exciting new partnership demonstrates, were fully committed to offering our customers the most advanced solutions available, said Robin van Meeuwen, CEO of TIG.With already the best in AV/UC technology in house, adding a brand such as SiliconCore makes our offering complete. We have been looking for a long time to add LED displays to our portfolio and with SiliconCore we feel we have found the perfect partner. Their vision of offering the highest quality and most energy-efficient LED display technology, fits with the TIG vision of being the premium provider of AV and UC technology.

Paul Brown, vice president of sales UK at SiliconCore Technology, commented:The partnership between SiliconCore and TIG is a true testament to the future of the market. Although the global pandemic has had a detrimental impact on project installations, the partnership signifies a positive move towards a stronger future. SiliconCore consistently researches and develops its LED technology, driven to provide the most reliable and sustainable display technology on the market. By joining forces with TIG were able to widen our reach throughout the EMEA and help businesses to implement future-proofing solutions.

Read more here:

TIG to represent SiliconCore Technology in EMEA - AV Magazine

image source: https://unsplash.com/photos/CT7IWRM7G5k

The iGaming industry was born in 1994 when changes in technology and legislation occurred simultaneously, creating the perfect conditions for online casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and bingo websites to open.

In the 26 years since the industry has grown and matured with several major publicly traded companies building large market shares in Europe and parts of North America. Casino revenues in Europe alone now exceed 20 billion (18 billion) each year, and the industry is expected to become valued at $100 billion (76 billion) by the end of this decade.

So what were these technological and legal changes? And could anything like that happen again?

Free Trade and Processing Zone Act

Spotting an opportunity, lawmakers in Antigua and Barbuda set about passing legislation that would make it possible for businesses to operate casinos from its jurisdiction, even if the customers were resident and present elsewhere.

Foodtech startup Grocemania announces nationwide expansion

The result was the Free Trade and Processing Zone Act, which was adopted on 10th November 1994. Very quickly, companies began scrambling to get a license and develop the software required to operate an online casino.

Microsoft Windows and the Internet

At the same time, Microsoft Windows 3.1 was the most common operating system loaded onto personal computers. It was great at the time, but something much more important was in the pipeline, Windows 95.

It went on sale in August of 1995, around the same time that the first online casinos began opening. It came preinstalled with Internet Explorer, the web browser of choice for most at the time.

Language learning app Memrise scores $15.5m Series B

This was often the first opportunity many people got to use the internet, especially as companies like AOL began aggressively pushing their dial-up services in the US and Europe.

Windows 95 sold 40 million copies in the first year, ten times more than 3.1, significantly increasing the number of people able to access the new online casinos.

It was an exciting time for users who had unprecedented opportunities to explore information, entertainment, and commerce in ways that had never been possible before. And, of course, iGaming companies were a big part of this.

As computers got more powerful and consumer internet connections got faster, iGaming companies improved their offering.

South Yorkshire tech firm Metalysis closes 20m funding round

We have seen this process repeating twice in recent years.

Smartphones

While the legal landscape in Europe remained the same, technology took a big step forward. As consumers began adopting smartphones en-mass in the late 2000s and early 2010s, iGaming companies began making their services available in this new format.

This meant new and more casual players could enjoy casino games without having to use a desktop or laptop computer.

US Legislation Changes

We can see history repeating itself today. In 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled that individual states had the right to set their own rules related to iGaming. Like in 1994, this started a race for companies to launch their services in the states that legalised sports betting and casinos.

Today, there are 12 states that have made it possible to place wagers online in some form, and more are expected to follow suit in the coming years.

As they do, the iGaming companies will vie for market share, just as they did in 1994 and 1995.

Continued here:

How Changes in Technology and Law Created the iGaming Industry - UKTN

Bill OBrien is an old school coach. He likes to get in front of the team and tell them how the cow ate the cabbage.

Offensive coordinator Tim Kelly is a newer school coach. Set to turn 34 years old on Aug. 17, Kelly has a natural inclination to use video conferencing and screen sharing technologies. So when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NFL into a virtual offseason, there was no learning curve for Kelly.

Not to be too general here, but being a younger coach if you will, being able to get used to FaceTiming and doing all of those things, its become a normal interaction with people, Kelly said. So this isnt than that different than what we usually do on a normal basis.

The second-year offensive coordinator knows on-field instruction during walk-throughs and classroom settings are the ideal when it comes to offseason workouts. However, the Texans, nor any NFL team, had the chance.

Wed much rather be in person, face-to-face, but being able to see each other through the Zoom media, being able to interact with the different technologies that we have was really beneficial, Kelly said.

Though the Texans do have some players who function better in-person than with video conferencing, Kelly nevertheless appreciates the participation from the players.

Said Kelly: Obviously, we would have loved to be in person but I think its a testament to the guys that are in that locker room that I dont think that we skipped a beat there as far as the communication because of the way they approached it, the professionalism of the guys in that room and really their willingness to learn.

The Texans can apply the lessons learned in the virtual offseason to the practice field throughout August.

The rest is here:

Being a younger coach helped Texans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly adapt to technology - Texans Wire

We are thrilled to be working with a highly respected cathode producer who shares Nano Ones vision to develop and launch a disruptive cathode business,CEO Dan Blondal told shareholders

Nano One Materials Corp () (OTCMKTS:NNOMF) announced Monday a major new agreement that sets the stage to advance its lithium ion battery cathode material technology.

The Vancouver-based company signed a joint development agreement with an unnamed Asian cathode material producer to develop and evaluate materials made with combined technologies.

Nano One has developed a patented technology for the low-cost production of high-performance lithium ion battery cathode materials for electric vehicles, energy storage and consumer electronics.

The technology firm said the agreement completely aligns with Nano Ones vision to develop and license its high-performance lithium ion battery cathode material technology.

We are thrilled to be working with a highly respected cathode producer who shares Nano Ones vision to develop and launch a disruptive cathode business,CEO Dan Blondal told shareholders in a statement.This is a defining moment in our evolution and an important milestone in the advancement of our business.

Nano Ones patented One-Pot process for the production of high-performance coated single crystal cathode powders is included in the agreement, which also lays out a framework to develop a business plan to commercialize the materials.

The development partner, a multibillion-dollar company based outside of China,wishes to remain anonymous due to the competitive nature of the lithium battery supply chain, according to Nano One. The partners may potentially form a joint venture, license the technology or jointly pursue other opportunities.

"We have assembled a valuable portfolio of cathode technologies and our business strategy is designed for opportunities such as this, Blondal added.

We are excited to be working with a global leader in innovation and materials manufacturing who share our vision and we look forward to advancing this partnership and expanding our business opportunities."

Contact Angela at [emailprotected]

Follow her on Twitter @AHarmantas

See original here:

Nano One Materials partners with major Asian cathode manufacturer to develop technology for high-performance lithium ion batteries - Proactive...

They're everywhere now thanks to COVID-19 the protective mask. They come in the highest grade possible, like the N95 mask, which act as a near-foolproof barrier against the novel coronavirus, while the humbler ones are a makeshift handkerchief strung around the wearers nose and mouth. However, at the basic level, a mask is nothing but fabric that attempts to prevent the novel coronavirus from entering one's respiratory body through nasal and oral cavities. However, that simplicity in function could soon change.

A handful of textile companies have started waking up to the need of not just preventing transmission of viral particles to the wearer of a mask, but also destroying the virus in question that would otherwise remain on its surface. The one common link that connects the products of these manufacturers is a Swiss technology called HeiQ Viroblock applied generously in all these anti-viral masks.

Anti-viral masks versus regular masks

Normally a mask or a PPE cover-all are merely barriers that dont let the viruses inside, explains K S Sundararaman, Managing Director of Coimbatore-based Shiva Texyarn, Anti-viral technology, though, kills these viruses that settle on the surface of this barrier.

One of the textile companies to have adopted HeiQ technology, Shiva Texyarn launched its anti-viral masks exactly a month ago. By the time July was done, the Coimbatore textile company sold a whopping 20 lakh pieces. What we made was a washable mask for just 49 rupees, says Sundararaman. But its three-layered mask isnt as simple.

While the HeiQ Viroblock technology attempts to deactivate the viruses that settle on the surface of the mask, another layer of N-95 melt-blown fabric ensures the mask stays washable. Weve used a technique that ensures the virus doesnt penetrate the first layer of the mask, says Sundararaman. The masks third layer is untreated cotton.

Shiva Texyarn's masks come with an N95 melt-blown fabric to ensure that they stay washable. (Image: CNBC-TV18)

How does HeiQ work?

In a nutshell, HeiQ destroys viral particles left behind on the surface of the fabric its technology is used in. In other words, it is constantly self-sanitizing and breaking these viral particles down, says Bharat Subramaniam, Director, Emcee Apparels that is part of the Defend and Protecht initiative, a coming-together of three textile companies using HeiQ Viroblock technology to make anti-viral masks.

When a virus gets attracted onto a silver ion, which is fused to a bio-based lipsome layer, the silver ion destroys the outer layer (protein coat) of the virus, Bharat explains, Once this outer layer is destroyed, the viral RNA is released, which now cannot exist outside a host or the protein coat.

In layman terms, the silver ions and the bio-based liposome layer make the foundation of HeiQ Viroblock, which is the bedrock of the anti-viral technology that these masks come with. The silver ions attract viral particles and use simple osmosis to destroy their protein coats. The surface of the mask has a coating of silver ions and vesicle booster to speed up the process, Bharat says.

Defend and Protecht's mask uses four applications of HeiQ technology in just one mask. (Image: CNBC-TV18)

Mask sales in top gear

Defend and Protecht, Shiva Texyarn, Arvind Ltd and Loyal Textile Mills are some of the textile majors using HeiQ viroblock to equip otherwise basic washable cloth masks. In less than a month since Defend and Protecht launched its top-line of anti-viral masks, priced at Rs 250 per piece, it sold nearly 6,000 pieces. The company is also launching a new Essentials line, priced at between Rs 30 and Rs 60 per mask.

The companys manufacturing footprint, in Chennai, has a capacity of 20,000 pieces per day but only makes around 5,000 to 10,000 masks every day. We can scale up to 75,000 masks, per day with ease, says Bharat, In fact, the machines that weve allotted to manufacture these masks ensure a capacity of 100,000 pieces per day. This isnt surprising especially given that the textile manufacturers that are part of Defend and Protecht Emcee Apparels, Sreekumar Texind Corporation and Dvintex are capable of making an excess of a million shirts every month.

Shiva Texyarn is targeting a sales target of 10 lakh masks this month, in the domestic market alone. We dont foresee the need to scale up further until the export ban is lifted, says Sundararaman, There is a lot of interest from countries as far as Brazil because of our high-level of protection and our competitive price point. While the companys basic product is priced at a very competitive Rs 49, more fancily designed variants are priced at Rs 70.

Value-additions to anti-viral masks

For a relatively steeper price of Rs 250 per piece, Defend and Protechts top-line of anti-viral masks come with some nifty value-additions. In addition to the HeiQ Viroblock technology that exists in all of its masks, HeiQ Pure controls odour that is emanated thanks to bacterial breakdown of sweat, which is fairly common while wearing mask.

See more here:

How mask-makers are using technology to kill viruses left behind on protective face masks - CNBCTV18

Integration of operational technology with information technology will continue to influence the dynamics of this market

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /CNW/ --Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Building Automation Systems (BAS) Market, Forecast to 2026, reveals that energy-efficiency requisites, energy conservation and favorable government initiatives, rising energy prices, and strict building codes are prominent factors driving the global BAS market. The market is estimated to reach $5.91 billion by 2026 from $4.69 billion in 2019, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. However, the market will be restrained by the COVID-19 pandemic in the short term, as some construction projects commissioned by companies and/or governments face delays or cancellations.

For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/4be

"Buildings, infrastructure, and energy will remain the core investment areas for smart city development, which is further expected to drive the demand for advanced and efficient BAS systems," said Neha Tatikota, Energy and Environment Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "Additionally, partnerships and collaborations are becoming increasingly important, as suppliers of all sizes seek to offer a comprehensive, end-to-end market segment solution."

Tatikota added, "Integration of operational technology (OT) control network with information technology (IT) will continue to change the dynamics of the BAS market because this will reduce operating and infrastructure costs and improve the financial optimization of buildings. Further, the adoption of deep learning and machine learning (ML) algorithms for developing voice-over technology and advanced features will be crucial innovation areas for next-generation BAS solutions."

Leveraging the potential of the mixing and matching of BAS products to make them more versatile, compact, and innovative will present tremendous growth opportunities for market participants in:

Global Building Automation Systems (BAS) Market, Forecast to 2026 is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan's Energy and Environment research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & SullivanFor over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

Global Building Automation Systems (BAS) Market, Forecast to 2026MF31

Media Contact:Priya George Corporate CommunicationsM: +91 98403 55432; P: +91 44 6681 4414E: priyag@frost.com

http://ww2.frost.com

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/frost--sullivan-reveals-innovative-technologies-to-revolutionize-the-global-building-automation-systems-market-301109003.html

SOURCE Frost & Sullivan

View original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2020/10/c7185.html

Excerpt from:

Frost & Sullivan Reveals Innovative Technologies to Revolutionize the Global Building Automation Systems Market - Yahoo Finance

This year's Apple Watch Series 6 is expected to feature an OLED screen like previous models, but a future model is likely to be the first Apple product to adopt MicroLED display technology, albeit not for another three to four years.

From a DigiTimes' report filed on Monday:

Smartwatches will be the first major applications for micro LED with volume adoption likely to take place 3-4 years from now, according to Epistar chairman Lee Biing-jye.

Epistar has overcome many micro LED technological difficulties, such as mass transfer, and expects to achieve reliable production capability in 2-3 years, and introduce end-market applications in 3-4 years, Lee noted.

Apple is reportedly investing $330 million in the Taiwanese MicroLED factory to manufacture displays for future iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other devices. MicroLEDs sized 20-50 microns are too small for PCB substrates that support minimum sizes of 50-100 microns, and therefore glass substrates are used.

Taiwanese LCD panel maker AU Optronics is understood to be supplying the glass substrates for the displays, while Epistar is said to be now focusing on improving yield rates for micro LED epitaxy and reducing cost for mass transfer.

There are several advantages of MicroLED screens over LCD and OLED displays, including being thinner and more energy efficient. For example, the power consumption of MicroLED screens is only one-tenth that of LCD displays, and the color saturation is close to OLED.

Owing to the difficulties involved in developing MicroLED technology, early designs are expected to rely on mini-LEDs that are somewhere in between traditional LED and MicroLED technology. However, Apple still considers MicroLED technology to be the "top priority," according to a previous report.

Apple has six mini-LED products in the works that are set to debut in 2020 and 2021, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is said to be debuting the technology in a 12.9-inch iPad Pro for launch later this year, followed by a 27-inch iMac Pro, a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro, a 16-inch MacBook Pro, a 10.2.-inch iPad, and a 7.9-inch iPad mini.

Apple has reportedly been testing prototype Apple Watch models with MicroLED displays since 2017. While early rumors suggested an Apple Watch with a microLED display could launch as early as 2020, one leaker poured cold water on that prediction in May by claiming that this year's Apple Watch Series 6 will use the same OLED display as previous models.

There is precedent for new screen technologies showing up in the Apple Watch first. When it was introduced in 2014, the Apple Watch had an OLED screen. The technology then migrated to the iPhone X three years later.

Originally posted here:

Apple Watch Likely to Adopt MicroLED Display Technology in 3-4 Years - MacRumors

Germany's coronavirus contact-tracing app, Corona-Warn, is displayed on an iPhone in Berlin on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg via Getty Images

Virginia's coronavirus notification app, called Covidwise, launched on Wednesday, just under four months after the Apple-Google partnership was first announced.

Virginia is the first state in the United States to use the Apple-Google technology built into iPhones and Android phones. The exposure notification technology and contact-tracing apps wereonce heralded as a critical part of some countries' strategies to lift their lockdowns, but low adoption and unclear effectiveness in some countries have dampened enthusiasm for the apps.

Virginia's app, like all apps using the Apple-Google framework, uses Bluetooth signals on a smartphone to determine how closely and for how long two phones were nearby, without collecting the location of the contact or the identity of the users. Then, if one of the phone's users were to test positive for Covid-19, the system is able to notify any other phones with the app that they might have been exposed to the virus through a push notification and tell them to get tested or quarantine.

"For the purpose of this app, there wasn't an absolute need to be able to track where you are or who you are," Jeff Stover, director of the Virginia Department of Health, said on a video call with reporters. "The most important thing was that you know whether or not you've potentially been exposed, and that we can all take actions to do whatever prevention is necessary."

When users test positive for Covid-19, they get a six-digit pin number provided by the Virginia Department of Health that they can input into their app. Once that six-digit pin is entered, the Virginia system tells other phones with the app that they that had been close to a person who tested positive, and that they have likely been exposed. That information is delivered in a push notification from the Covidwise app. The Apple-Google system does this by unscrambling random keys that correspond to when phones were in close range with each other.

Virginia's Covidwise app requires a 6-digit PIN number to confirm a positive test result.

Screenshot/CNBC

The app wasn't built by Apple or Google the two tech giants built software into iOS and Android to make it possible.Virginia paid SpringML $229,000 to develop the Covidwise app, and it was funded by the CARES act, Stover said.

Other states in the U.S. have released similar apps, but some of them, such asonein Utah, have used a location-based approach instead of Apple-Google system, which requires apps using it to eschew GPS and emphasizes anonymity. Apple and Google have also said they will turn the system off when the pandemic is over.

One of the most successful exposure notification apps using the Apple-Google system is in Germany. The app, called Corona-Warn-App, was downloaded over 16 million times at the end of July out of a population of 82 million, according to the BBC. In France, which used a different Bluetooth system not backed by the tech giants, only 14 people were notified using the app over its first three weeks.

One issue with the apps is that they will need to be installed by a large percentage of the population to work effectively if a phone isn't running the app, then it will miss potential exposures. One study by researchers at Oxford University suggested that 60% of the population would need to install an exposure notification app to suppress the virus.

"Effective is going to be anyone's guess as how you want to describe that. But they also state in the [Oxford] study that they estimate that for every one to two app users, you will potentially reduce the infection by one," Stover said.

Virginia plans to heavily advertise the app on billboards, digital ads, and through partnerships with schools and workplaces, and Google has offered advertising credits for its search engine and Google Play app store, officials said.

Google said last week in a blog post that 20 states and territories are "exploring" apps based on the system. While the app works outside of Virginia, positive tests require a six-digit pin from the Virginia Department of Health to notify others, effectively limiting its range.

There is no plan for a national coronavirus exposure app, but Virginia officials said that the state is likely to participate in a program building a "national key server" that would enable apps from different states to work together.

Read the rest here:

Virginia launches the first U.S. app using Apple-Google coronavirus notification technology - CNBC

Investors focused on the Computer and Technology space have likely heard of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is one of 605 individual stocks in the Computer and Technology sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #5 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.

The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. TSM is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TSM's full-year earnings has moved 12.37% higher within the past quarter. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

According to our latest data, TSM has moved about 37.75% on a year-to-date basis. At the same time, Computer and Technology stocks have gained an average of 21.42%. As we can see, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.

Breaking things down more, TSM is a member of the Semiconductor - Circuit Foundry industry, which includes 1 individual companies and currently sits at #6 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 38.88% so far this year, so TSM is slightly underperforming its industry in this area.

Going forward, investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to pay close attention to TSM as it looks to continue its solid performance.

Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free reportTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM) : Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment Research

Excerpt from:

Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year? - Yahoo Finance

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ideal Power Inc.(NASDAQ: IPWR) (the Company), pioneering the development and commercialization of highly efficient and broadly patented B-TRAN bi-directional power switches, was awarded a $1.2 million contract by Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) to supply B-TRAN devices as part of a two-year, $3.0 million contract awarded to DTI by the United States Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The objective of the project is to develop and demonstrate B-TRAN enabled high efficiency 12kV medium voltage direct current (MVDC) circuit breakers for the U.S. Navy as part of their ship electrification program. The project is funded under the Department of Defenses Rapid Innovation Fund, which is designed to accelerate the commercialization of high-value, high-impact technologies.

Ideal Powers B-TRAN technology is an enabling technology for high-efficiency MVDC circuit breakers. The Company believes that the low conduction loss of B-TRAN is an improvement of more than 50% compared to conventional semiconductor power switches, such as insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). In an MVDC circuit breaker, where the device is continuously conducting electricity and producing heat, the importance of the B-TRANs low conduction loss is magnified and results in higher energy efficiency and simpler, lower cost and more compact thermal management. In addition, the fast switching speed of the B-TRAN can protect power distribution systems from faults 100 to 200 times faster than conventional mechanical circuit breakers. DTI intends to introduce a family of MVDC circuit breaker products incorporating B-TRAN as a result of the demonstration.

Ideal Power and DTIs collaboration will help establish the viability of shipboard MVDC power distribution by delivering extremely fast fault interruption, low fault currents, flexible programmable coordination, and mechanical isolation, which are key factors to the reliable and safe operation of DC power systems. The U.S. Navy has stated a goal to electrify its fleet to increase shipboard power densities necessary to field more efficient ships with greater operational flexibility. The use of MVDCs in ship electrification and distributed DC networks would result in less vulnerable power distribution systems and naval vessels.

This project is a major step forward in demonstrating B-TRANs capabilities, said Dan Brdar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ideal Power. Given the performance characteristics of B-TRAN versus conventional power switches - higher efficiency, lower cooling complexity, and fewer components - we believe that B-TRAN can enable a wide variety of emerging applications. For this project, we are excited to be partnering with DTI, who brings expertise designing and building solid state MVDC circuit breakers, in demonstrating B-TRAN as an enabling technology for the U.S. Navy as part of their ship electrification program. We potentially see the U.S. military as one of the early adopters of B-TRAN devices.

Legacy circuit breakers have always been limited by their mechanical complexity, slow switching speed, and high conduction losses all issues that are solved by the integration of our B-TRAN power semiconductor technology, continued Mr. Brdar. To date, the widespread adoption of DC distribution and transmission has been stalled by the lack of an efficient, low-loss, solid-state circuit breaker. B-TRAN-enabled high-efficiency MVDC circuit breakers could potentially be utilized in various industrial applications, including medium-to-high voltage DC transmission systems and new electrical generation, such as solar and wind, that are DC-based. We believe B-TRAN to be a potential game-changer for distributed DC networks and will seek to leverage our collaboration with DTI for the U.S. Navy to establish inroads into the broader market for industrial and utility DC networks. According to a recent market research report from MarketsandMarkets, the market for industrial and utility DC networks is anticipated to exceed $12 billion by 2024.

About Ideal Power Inc. Ideal Power (Nasdaq: IPWR) is pioneering the development of its broadly patented bi-directional power switches, creating highly efficient and ecofriendly energy control solutions for industrial, alternative energy, military and automotive applications. The Company is focused on its patented Bi-directional, Bi-polar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN) semiconductor technology. B-TRAN is a unique double-sided bi-directional AC switch able to deliver substantial performance improvements over today's conventional power semiconductors. Ideal Power believes B-TRAN modules will reduce conduction and switching losses, complexity of thermal management and operating cost in medium voltage AC power switching and control circuitry. For more information, visitwww.IdealPower.com.

About Naval Sea Systems CommandThe Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), part of the Department of Defense, engineers, builds, buys and maintains ships, submarines and combat systems that meet the Fleet's current and future operational requirements. It is the largest of the Navys five system commands and accounts for nearly one quarter of the Navy's entire budget. NAVSEA has the further responsibility of establishing and enforcing technical authority in combat system design and operation. These technical standards use the organization's technical expertise to ensure systems are engineered effectively, and that they operate safely and reliably. For more information on NAVSEA, please click here.

About Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI)Diversified Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets the patented PowerMod line of high-voltage, solid-state, pulsed power modulators and switching power supplies. DTI's PowerMod technology is the recipient of prestigious local and national awards and is recognized as a true breakthrough in high-voltage electronic design. The company has shipped hundreds of systems to customers in the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense, leading universities, and private sector companies for a range of applications including semiconductor fabrication, food processing, high energy physics research, medical electronics, and radar. For more information on DTI, please click here.

Safe Harbor Statement All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. While Ideal Powers management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to, the success of our B-TRAN technology, whether the patents for our technology provide adequate protection and whether we can be successful in maintaining, enforcing and defending our patents and our inability to predict with precision or certainty the pace of development and commercialization of our B-TRAN technology, our ability to secure additional financing and uncertainties set forth in our quarterly, annual and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Furthermore, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment where new and unanticipated risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements.Ideal Power Investor Relations Contact:

LHA Investor RelationsCarolyn Capaccio, CFA/ Keith FetterT: 212-838-3777IdealPowerIR@lhai.com

More here:

Ideal Power Signs $1.2 Million Contract to Partner with Diversified Technologies on Demonstration of B-TRAN Enabled High Efficiency Direct Current...

The sophisticated counter current kiln, that took nearly 15 months to design and build, will ensure highly stable, dust-free end coal for the export market

Clean Coal Technologies Inc () announced that it has received the delivery of its $1.4 million rotary kiln which will be used with its patented coal dehydration technology to create stable, dust-free coal at its Fort Union test facility near Gillette, Wyoming.

The Madison Avenue, New York-based company said the fabrication of the rotary kilnwas completed in Canada and finally arrived at the facility on August 6 and has been installed.

"This is a major and extremely important milestone both for Clean Coal Technologies and The Powder River Basin Coal market," CEO Robin Eves said in a statement.

READ:Clean Coal Technologies completes fabrication of rotary kiln for its disruptive dehydration technology to create dust-free coal

"This highly sophisticated counter current kiln, that took almost two years to design and build, will significantly increase the scope and efficiency of the existing plant and will ensure a highly stable dust-free end product for the export market," he added.

Clean Coal Technologies' stock stock recently traded 1.9% higher to 0.011 inNew York.

The sophisticated rotary kiln will now be used across all three of the companys patented coal dehydration technology processes Pristine, Pristine-M, and Pristine-SA.

The company said rotary kiln has been designed in a manner that will enable the company to automatically extract by-products from coal.

The new kiln will enable the companys test facility to double its heating capability to in excess of 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. This will enable the company to access all the very valuable chemicals in the coal as well as many other important bye-products potentially adding an entirely new revenue stream for the coal industry.

The sophisticated rotary kiln will now be used across all three of the companys patented coal dehydration technology processes Pristine, Pristine-M, and Pristine-SA.

The company said rotary kiln has been designed in a manner that will enable the company to automatically extract by-products from coal.

"The future of a more environmentally responsible use of coal for energy production along with diversifying coal use has moved significantly closer with the arrival of the kiln," concluded Eves.

Contact the author Uttara Choudhury at [emailprotected]

Follow her on Twitter: @UttaraProactive

Excerpt from:

Clean Coal Technologies touts the delivery of its $1.4M key rotary kiln at its Fort Union test facility near Gillette, Wyoming - Proactive Investors...

Borqs Tracker

Track and Trace for the Taiwan market

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Borqs Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRQS), (the Company, or Borqs), a global leader in embedded software and products for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, today announced that it has launched its mobile smart tracking solution, BeSmartTrackTM in Taiwan. Borqs is gearing up to meet international demand to track and trace the global spread of COVID-19. The solution provides a comprehensive set of features for location tracking (real-time tracking, geofencing, location history). This solution is being deployed with a leading mobile carrier network operator in Taiwan using IoT technology Cat-M1. Borqs provides both the cloud platform as well as the end-user tracker device. In Taiwan, the applications include the tracking of senior citizens and the tracking the disposal of garbage.

BeSmartTrackTM includes end-user devices (e.g. smartwatches and trackers), servers deployable on public cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure) or within enterprises, web portals and companion applications for Android and iOS smartphones. The end-user devices support multiple cellular technologies including LTE IoT (NB-IoT, Cat-M for 5G), and LTE, and incorporate Borqs proprietary technologies for power-efficient and accurate location tracking.

BeSmartTrackTM can address a number of verticals including senior well-being and child safety. The system is also suitable for pet & asset tracking, and also for consumers (e.g. parents, caregivers) and enterprises (e.g. healthcare and emergency personnel). It can be customized based on deployment-specific requirements. BeSmartTrackTM is being used to actively track the elderly and is working on advanced trials to track/trace quarantined individuals in the current Covid-19 pandemic situation.

About Borqs Technologies, Inc.

Borqs Technologies is a global leader in software and products for the IoT, providing customizable, differentiated and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider leveraging its strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio.

Borqs unique strengths include its Android and Android Wear Licenses which enabled the Company to develop a software IP library covering chipset software, Android enhancements, domain specific usage and system performance optimization, suitable for large and low volume customized products. The Company is also currently in development of 5G products for phones and hotspots.

Forward-Looking Statements and Additional Information

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expected. Words such as expects, believes, anticipates, intends, estimates, predicts, seeks, may, might, plan, possible, should and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future results, based on currently available information and reflect our managements current beliefs. Many factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including the possibility that the Company will not consummate its previously announced line of credit transaction on terms favorable to the Company or at all, the possibility that the Company may not receive actual orders in the amounts forecasted previously, the possibility that the Company may not be able to deliver its wearable device to satisfy the increased demand forecasted, and the negative impact of the coronavirus on the Companys supply chain, revenues and overall results of operations, so the reader is advised to refer to the Risk Factors sections of the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:

Sandra DouDirector of FinanceBorqs Technologies, Inc.sandra.dou@borqs.netwww.borqs.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6b6f01e2-b979-4b1b-8d17-c98ab9553bf4

See the rest here:

Borqs Technologies Launched Mobile Smart Tracking Cloud Solution in Taiwan, As International Demand Increases For Tracking The Spread of COVID-19 -...

DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Just six months since launching a transformation agenda under new CEO Dave Abel, Aventiv Technologies and its corrections-services subsidiary, Securus Technologies, today reported significant progress in accelerating an expansive, holistic reform of corporate policies and practices.

Education, reentry and recidivism represent one of the key pillars in the transformation effort. An additional 13,456 incarcerated students gained access to post-secondary educational programming through Securus' digital education platform since March alone, a critical connection to help improve recidivism rates.

In addition to enrolling thousands for free educational programming, Aventiv deepened its commitment to supporting re-entry services and creating opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. For example, so far in 2020, the company has:

In addition to efforts centered around education, the organization also furthered its responsibility to execute against commitments made in January, which include:

"In January we said we were going to change the way this company operates, and make our services more affordable and accessible," saidDave Abel, President and CEO of Aventiv Technologies."Since then we've made real progress toward that goal while also modifying our 2020 blueprint to heavily focus on providing supplementary support for our customers since the entire nation was jolted by the impact of COVID-19. The need for human connection - particularly during a pandemic - drove a shift in priority and we're proud of the efforts we have made to date. We know there's more work to be done, and we'll continue to work closely with our agency partners to drive positive change in the correctional technology industry."

Against the backdrop of the devastating and wide-spread impact of COVID-19, organizations nationwide rethought operations, accessibility and introduce thoughtful approaches to supporting customer needs; especially those serving vulnerable communities such as the incarcerated. Since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, Aventiv has worked with its partners across the United States to provide millions of credits for free e-messages as well as free and reduced rates for video chats and phone calls. To date the company has provided:

Aventiv Technologies launched in October 2019 as part of a corporate reorganization reflective of the company's progression with distinct business lines for government payments (AllPaid) and corrections services (Securus Technologies and JPay). Since being acquired by Platinum Equity the company has undergone substantial changes with a major emphasis on eliminating certain past practices, enhancing and expanding others, and transforming from a traditional corrections telecommunications service provider into a broad technology innovator.

To see a full list of Aventiv's commitments and ongoing updates on the company's progress, visit http://www.transformation.aventiv.com.

ABOUT AVENTIV TECHNOLOGIESHeadquartered in Dallas, Texas, Aventiv Technologies serves more than 3,450 public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies and over 1,100,000 incarcerated individuals across North America, Aventiv is committed to serve and connect by providing emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, biometric analysis, communication, information management, inmate self-service, and monitoring products and services in order to make our world a safer place to live. For more information, please visit http://www.Aventiv.com. Aventiv is a portfolio company of Platinum Equity. Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world.

View post:

Investing in What Matters: Aventiv Technologies Dedicates Additional Resources towards Expanding and Improving Relationships with Those That Mean the...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Future of Therapy: Technology Advances in Drug-device Combination Products" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Drug device combination products are aimed to provide targeted treatment, enable better drug delivery and improve the efficacy of the device and medicine.

This research service (RS) showcases some of these emerging drug-device combination products including drug eluting stents and drug loaded/coated orthopedic implants under implantable drug-device combination and drug-eluting lens and drug-eluting bandages under non-implantable drug device combinations. The research service discusses the impact of these innovations, patents, technology roadmap and growth opportunities.

Key Topics Covered:

1.0 Executive Summary

2.0 Industry Overview

2.1 Drug-device Combination Products Improving Delivery of Drugs or Therapeutics Efficacy of the Device

2.2 Segmentation of Drug-device Combination Based on Product Type

2.3 Segmentation of Drug-device Combination Based on Application Type

2.4 Growth Opportunity: Drug-device Combinations Improving Performance of Medical Devices

2.5 Growth Opportunity: Drug-device Combination Improves Patients' Acceptance of Medication

3.0 Drug-device Combination Product: Innovation Tracker

3.1 Innovations in Drug-eluting Stents

3.1.1 Drug-eluting Stent to Address the Challenge of in-stent Restenosis

3.1.2 Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent with Ultrathin Strut

3.1.3 Zotarolimus-eluting Coronary Stent System

3.1.4 Paclitaxel-eluting Vascular Stent System

3.1.5 Key Companies in Drug-eluting Stent Innovations

3.1.6 The US Leads Patent Activity for Drug-eluting Stents

3.1.7 Key Recent Patents in Drug-eluting Stents to Check

3.2 Innovations in Drug-eluting Contact Lens

3.2.1 Drug-eluting Lens Presenting Growth Opportunities to Replace Ocular Drug Delivery Systems

3.2.2 Drug-eluting Clear Corneal Bandage Lens

3.2.3 Antihistamine-releasing Contact Lens for Ocular Allergy

3.2.4 Digital Printed Drug Layers on Contact Lens for Glaucoma Therapy

3.2.5 Digital-eluting Lens for Treating Corneal Pathologies

3.2.6 Moderate to Low Patent Activity of Drug-eluting Contact Lens with Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., Showing High Activity

3.2.7 Key Recent Drug-eluting Contact Lens Patents to Check

3.3 Innovations in Drug-eluting Bandages

3.3.1 Drug-eluting Wound Care Devices Provide Faster Healing and Eliminate Infections

3.3.2 Chitosan-based Wound Dressing for Hemostatic Effect

3.3.3 Kaolin-based Hemostatic Dressing for Emergency Medical Service

3.3.4 Antimicrobial Impregnated Wound Care Dressings to Avoid Wound Infections

3.3.5 Silver, Iodine, Copper Ions for Antimicrobial Activity in Wound Care Bandages

3.3.6 IP Activity of Drug Releasing Wound Care Bandages/Dressings

3.3.7 Key Recent Drug-eluting Kens Patents to Check

3.4 Drug-eluting Orthopedic Implant

3.4.1 Drug-eluting Orthopedic Implants Offering Better Osteointegration and Protection from Infection

3.4.2 Calcium Scaffold Carrying Antibiotic for Infection Management

3.4.3 Peptide-based Bone Graft for Faster Repair

3.4.4 Doxycycline-eluting Synthetic Bone Substitute

3.4.5 Key Research on Drug-coated Orthopedic Implants

3.4.6 Patent Activity of Drug-loaded Orthopedic Devices Dominated by the US Patents

3.4.7 Key Recent Drug Loaded Bone Scaffold Patents to Check

4.0 Emerging Technology Roadmap and Growth Opportunity

4.1 Emerging Technology Roadmap of Drug-eluting Stents (DES)

4.2 Future of Coronary Stents: Gene Eluting Stents to Overcome Restenosis and Late-stent Thrombosis Challenges

4.3 Drug-eluting Lens Envisions Sensor Technology Convergence into its Product

4.4 Smart Wound Dressing Including Sensor Technology Innovations

4.5 Nanotechnology to Improve the Regenerative Properties of Drug-eluting Bone Scaffold

4.6 Business Growth Opportunities - Patient Centric, Patient Specific, and Cost-effective Imaging Redefining Future of Therapy

4.7 Strategic Imperatives for the Future of the Drug-device Combination Products

5.0 Key Industry Contacts

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/o6msb5

More here:

2020 Market Study on the Future of Therapy: Technology Advances in Drug-device Combination Products - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

Facing a violently changing world, todays executives will soon have to deal with challenges that were non-existent seven months ago. In a word, we now live in a culture of extremes. The current work climate has forcefully pushed office time into a great level of uncertainty, building for the unknown might just be the right path on the new journey into un-chartered territory.

When it comes to the newest accessories (in womenswear) for pre-fall 2020, advancements in technology are of great interest to consumers. This season, offerings of entirely fresh styles and hybrid materials along with new production methods that have never been seen before, are catching the customers eye.

On a separate note, dressing in proper business attire (at home) during office hours has been proven to increase productivity. Now, more than ever, the American workforce needs to operate the very best way possible to keep the economic engine running smoothly until we reach safe ground.

Made from highly responsive material that performs amazingly well in the real world, the luxury womens accessories lineup for late summer-pre-fall is built from advanced high-performance materials that breathe with ease and race into the future. And while this is the kind of tech that would normally end up in apparel, new product offerings are taking accessories to the next level.

The accessory market segmentation is discovering what happens when you turn up the fire on the lateral nature of the impactful tech experiments. In fact, I am convinced that launching new concepts not only represents the apex of human ingenuity, but in turn convinces consumers that science, imagination and style will be part of our new world that no one thought possible.

Giorgio Armani

Canvas shopper with logo

The understated and sophisticated elegance of Giorgio Armani is expressed with contemporary style. Essential lines, quality materials and contemporary details: this shopper is designed for women with busy schedules who never lose sight of their own style. This canvas item features two handles, a flap closure and contrasting iconic logo. $695

Lanvin:

Pencil Cat Bag

Pencil Cat bagCrafted in calf box leather, the signature of the season, the pencil line is inspired by Jeanne Lanvins pencil cases and its echoing to Swan ladies in the 60s. Price: $3,850

GUCCI

GG flower fil coup short kaftan dress

Imbued with a summer feel, the short kaftan dress has a relaxed silhouette with wide sleeves and a drawstring subtly emphasizing the waistline. In a romantic pattern, white and red fil coup flowers decorate the light blue cotton-blend base, accented by aged gold-toned metal buttons. First introduced as part of Guccis 1996 collection, the kaftan continues to be an integral part of the House aesthetic while evolving in new materials and modern details. $3,200

Bottega Veneta

The Fringe Pouch in Fondente

Bold, confident and luxurious, the iconic Pouch is further evolved for Pre Fall 2020. Elevated with a flat square silhouette and cascading leather fringe, this distinctive update is crafted in ultra-supple Nappa and can be folded over itself or worn over the shoulder with an adjustable strap. $2,800 USD

GUCCI

Women's slide sandal with Gucci logo

A playful twist on an essential style, the slide sandal is presented in a delicate shade of blue rubber for the Pre-Fall 2020 collection. Recalling '90s styles, a chunky heel and embossed logo detail add a retro appeal. $320

Salvatore Ferragamo

Bone Goatskin and Calf Leather Reversible and Adjustable Gancini Belt

This Ferragamo belt is the best womens product for the summer/pre-fall season because it is both elegant and functional in equal parts. It is reversible, crafted from smooth goatskin leather on one side and natural grained calfskin on the other, and with an adjustable length, it is easy to find the perfect fit. $650 USDAvailable at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide

Tory Burch

tk

THE TORY SNEAKER Inspired by 70s track shoes:We have been refining our vision of what an ideal sneaker would be and it had to combine retro details and ultimate comfort. I love 70s sneakers, they are always chic and look great dressed up or down. Tory Burch. (calfskin and nylon upper) - $198 (suede & calfskin upper) - $228

Aranyani

Aranyanis Mini Top Handle Bag in Dusty Pink Black Combo with Hematite Stones

Refresh your wardrobe this summer with Aranyanis mini top handle from its Stone Drops line. This is the standoutbag of the summer because of its effortlesselegance.In dusty pink (Aranyanis signature color) and black, this two-tone, soft leather,is accentedwith aHematite speckled rim.Hematite is the stone whichevokesself-empowerment and positivitysomething that we can all use a bit more ofthese days. AddingAranyanis mini-top handle to your look this summer will not only make you look good, but it may just put a positive spin on things. Were calling it a bag with benefits.-$1,450

Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela: The Snatched bag

For Spring-Summer 2020, Maison Margiela releases theSnatchedbag to stores worldwide. The genderless handbag comes in two multi-functional sizes and was named by creative director John Galliano in homage to the slang of a defiant new generation epitomized by individuality and diversity. In contemporary lingo, looking snatched is the ultimate accolade: an outfit impeccably styled. Reflected in its design, the Snatched carries double meaning. With its sharp folded edges, flap closure and clutch-able handle, the bag hints at the British understanding of snatched: the swift grasp of an object, a gesture entrenched in the notion ofdressing in hastekey to the vocabulary developed in the Artisanal ateliers of Maison Margiela. Imbued with the codes of its homonym name, the bag takes the shape of a pochette. The large bag doubles as a clutch and shoulder bag, while the small bag serves as a clutch, shoulder or belt bag. With its asymmetric angles, the Snatched hints at the glamour of classic evening bags, while its foldable flap conjures memories of origami paper bags.

Special Thanks: Lacy Barnes

Continued here:

Quantum Leaps In Technology Further Evolve Accessories For Pre Fall 2020 - Forbes

This summer, a group of scientists at CSIRO in Canberra have developed a method to grow cotton that has the potential to wipe out the need to dye the fabric by genetically modifying the fibre. Their experiments have cracked cottons molecular colour code in order to diversify the crop from its natural off-white or the earthy green and brown hues of naturally coloured cotton, into potentially every shade of the rainbow. In just a few months time, theyre hoping for their first harvest of brightly coloured cotton fibre, revolutionising Australias $2 billion cotton industry by eliminating toxic dyes from the production process.

The innovation comes at a moment when the environmental impact of textile dyes is reaching a breaking point. Mainstream dyeing techniques used extensively across the industry still use carcinogenic chemicals that threaten the health of factory workers. Whats more, the irresponsible disposal of toxic waste from processing plants pollutes waterways that millions of people and animals rely on as their lifeblood, with nearly 20% of all water pollution originating from textile dyeing treatments. Its said that in some parts of China and India, local communities can predict the next big colour trend in fashion by simply looking at the colour of the river, which 2016 sustainable fashion documentary RiverBlue showcases in graphic and heartbreaking detail.

But these colourful chemicals are just the tip of the iceberg. The true cost of colour is arguably its water footprint. Unless waterless dye technology is used, approximately 200 tonnes of water is required to make just one tonne of fabric. Cotton is also already an incredibly thirsty fabric before it even reaches the dyeing stage, with around 10,000 litres used for every one kilogram of cotton. When used in denim production, intense dark shades like indigo and black are often regarded as the most polluting and resource-intensive colourants, so if cotton growth in fashion-friendly colours takes off, the industrys water consumption could take a much-needed nosedive.

Related Post: 5 Films That Delve into the Social and Environmental Impacts of Fashion

Ethical fashion writer Elizabeth L. Cline has challenged the scientific discovery, reminding us that the concept of coloured cotton plants is in fact an ancient technology developed by indigenous cultures in the Andes region over four thousand years ago. More recently, coloured cotton has slipped under the radar as one of the biggest eco-trends of the 1990s, used extensively by California cotton breeder Sally Fox.

Another criticism of this new cotton technology is that it is essentially yet another GMO (genetically modified organism) seed ripe for monopolisation by the likes of Monsanto, a vast multinational corporation which holds unthinkable power over cotton farmers around the world. Monsanto controls about 95% of the cotton market through its privatisation of GMOs, which has colossal consequences for agricultural workers. This includes a shocking 300,000 suicides in India alone as a direct result of crippling debt, yield instability and even threats of jail time and violence incurred from the trap of Monsantos empire.

It is also important to mention that while it can be seen as more sustainable than synthetics, cotton is not necessarily any kinder than fashions other favourite fabric, polyester. Just because cotton is biodegradable and renewable rather than a microfibre-releasing plastic made from crude oil doesnt mean the industrys focus should be on improving such a problematic plant in the first place. More low-impact fabric alternatives include other plant-based materials such as hemp, bamboo, nettle and linen as well as man-made cellulosic fibres like viscose, modal and tencel. However, cotton still makes up over a fifth of all new garment production (although only about one percent of this cotton is organic), therefore any innovation that aims to make the natural fabric more sustainable is welcome in a sector that is still so reliant on such excessive water and pesticide consumption.

Related Post: Wrangler Indigood Collection: Iconic Denim Takes First Sustainable Steps with New Dye TechnologyLooking forward, the same group of CSIRO scientists behind this colourful cotton project are also still in the process of developing cotton plants which could eventually generate wrinkle-free fabric. Hoping to eradicate the environmental impact of ironing clothes and the intense chemical treatments such as formaldehyde used to create non-iron shirts, the team have spent the last few years testing thousands of cotton plants to develop new varieties with greater elasticity than their synthetic counterparts.

Other researchers are turning to natural dyes and regenerative agriculture to transform fashions footprint from its desire for an ever-growing spectrum of colours on the catwalk. Fibershed is a non-profit enterprise driven by regional communities which, as founder Rebecca Burgess recently told Atmos, was born from a dream to decouple the color from the toxicity through ancient forms of ecological technology. Perhaps the secret to dye-free textiles is not in the laboratory, but in the soil after all.

Recommending reading:

Cover image of garment fabric being hung out to dry taken in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Sk Hasan Ali.

Read the rest here:

Could This 'New' Coloured Cotton Technology Eliminate Toxic Dyes? - Eco Warrior Princess

By Chris Wetterich Staff reporter and columnist, Cincinnati Business Courier

Aug 7, 2020, 12:35pm EDT

The Cincinnati Reds and the city of Cincinnati are deploying a covert threat detection solution that will be able to identify people carrying guns and knives without them knowing it, according to Patriot One Technologies.

The city plans to use Patriot Ones Patscan platform in certain city facilities that will not be disclosed. Patriot One is selling the technology to the city through Ginter Electrical.

"Were excited to deliver our covert threat detection solution that is not only focused on saving lives but saving a way of life that the citys employees, residents and visitors have come to expect," Patriot Ones CEO Martin Cronin said.

The artificial-intelligence technology platform is already deployed by the Reds at Great American Ball Park, according to the company.

The system could allow people to pass through invisible checkpoints with everyday objects without being scanned or going through a metal detector. The sensors use biomagnetic resonance, cognitive microwave radar and video object recognition to detect weapons, including abnormal amounts of meal, which could detect an improvised explosive device.

The scanners do not gather personal information or produce body images in a way that an airport scanner does.

Our philosophy of detection is that people should be able to go about their business unimpeded and not have to go through thick security checkpoints to be wanded, padded down, every time they go into a hotel or a shopping mall or anywhere where the public may be at risk of acts of violence, Cronin told TechRepublic earlier this year.

We know that people in Western societies don't want to live in a mass surveillance state. What our sensors are looking for is the presence of a weapon.

Casey Weldon, a spokesman for the city, said the system the city uses will detect guns and knives but the city wont be disclosing which facilities it will be deployed in for security reasons.

We pride ourselves on being a forward thinking, innovative Midwest city; always looking for ways to enrich our residents and visitors lives, while keeping them safe," Interim City Manager Paula Boggs Muething said in a news release. "I am proud to be part of a nationwide group against gun violence, as we continue our own efforts to develop Cincinnati as a smart, safe city with safer, healthy communities. Bringing solutions like the Patscan Threat Detection Platform will help us achieve this goal.

See the original post here:

New security technology deployed by Reds, city will secretly detect knives and guns - Cincinnati Business Courier

When government restrictions came in earlier this year as a result of COVID-19, the real estate industry adapted quickly to the new measures with technology-led experiences.

For REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee, the use of technology was integral, particularly in the case of home inspections and auctions, which largely went online.

Since mid-March, when initial COVID-19 restrictions came into force, Ms Conisbee said realestate.com.au had experienced 13.8 million video views and 14 million 3D tour views.

It does appear virtual property tours will be one change to the way people view property, even when there are very few COVID-19 restrictions, she said.

Online auctions have tapered off slightly since restrictions to live auctions reduced, however, many agents are now using them in conjunction with live auctions for people that are unable to attend in person.

While listings on realestate.com.au have increased since last year, Ms Conisbee said they did dip early on in the pandemic, which was most likely caused by the uncertain times.

However, despite the doom and gloom predicted for the residential property market because of the pandemic, Ms Conisbee said Australias property market was looking surprisingly strong given we were in recession and seeing rising unemployment.

Prices have not dropped as much as we would have expected in such conditions, she said. It is likely that stability in the banking system and record levels of government assistance have been a key factor in the stability of the property market.

While restrictions have started to ease across most of the country, except in Melbourne, Ms Conisbee said she believed digital inspections were here to stay, with online auctions expected to feature alongside traditional in-person events.

Read the original post:

Technology paving the way - The West Australian

HANSEN After spreading dry fertilizer on potato fields near Murtaugh Lake, Keith Johnson flew his Thrush aircraft west over the Hansen Butte, then disappeared as he circled back to the extinct shield volcano.

Minutes later Johnsons airplane touched down on an old landing field, then climbed over bumpy terrain to the top of the butte where fellow pilot Marty Brill waited with his plane.

Workers poured dry fertilizer from a truck into the hopper of Brills aircraft as Johnson taxied his plane to the remote makeshift filling station surrounded by communication towers.

The two pilots, employed by Crop Jet Aviation, put their heads together to discuss their next flights. After consulting an aerial photo of the area, Johnson would continue to fertilize potatoes near the lake and Brill would move on to fields west of the butte.

Both are experienced pilots. They used to be crop dusters; now theyre called ag aviators.

Gone are the days of the ancient biplanes that swept the tops of crops, gushing fertilizer and pesticides from their wings. Technology has transformed the agricultural aviation industry, Crop Jet owner George Parker told the Times-News.

The industry has changed even in my time, Parker said, referring to the technological advances made to equipment. Turbine engines. GPS systems. Flow control systems to put out an even and specific rate.

Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.

Error! There was an error processing your request.

With these advances, the role of the ag aviator has also changed.

Pilots are no longer limited to spraying wet applications such as liquid fertilizer and herbicides. By swapping out spray nozzles with a dry disbursement system, the pilots can now spread materials such as dry chemicals, rodenticides and seeds.

A good portion of Crop Jets work for reseeding of wildfire rehabilitation projects with the National Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, Parker said.

Aerial application is used for jobs nothing else can do where they cant get the ground rigs on the job site, he said. Spreading (crop) diseases is also a problem for ground rigs.

Parker, a second-generation ag pilot, owns four Thrush aircraft and one helicopter.

These days I mostly push a pencil, he said, but I still fly planes and helicopters.

Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reportingbut good journalism isnt free.Please support us by subscribing or making a contribution today.

View post:

FLYING WITH SAVVY: Technology takes crop dusting to a new level - News-Daily.com

Pioneering technology expert tells ADIPEC Energy Dialogue up to 80 per cent of plant shutdowns could be mitigated through combination of advanced electrification, automation and digitalisation technologies

Greater use of renewables in power management processes offers oil and gas companies opportunities to create efficiencies, sustainability and affordability when modernising equipment, or planning new CAPEX projects

ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leveraging the synergies created by the convergence of electrification, automation and digitalisation, can create significant cost savings for oil and gas companies when making both operational and capital investment decisions, according to Dr Peter Terwiesch, President of Industrial Automation at ABB, a Swiss-Swedish multinational company, operating mainly in robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation technology areas.

Leveraging Synergies Created by the Convergence of Operational and Engineering Technologies and Digitalisation, Can Deliver Significant Savings for Energy Companies, revealed at ADIPEC Energy Dialogues

Participating in the latest ADIPEC Energy Dialogue, Dr Terwiesch said up to 80 per cent of energy industry plant shutdowns, caused by human error, or rotating machinery or power outages, could be mitigated through a combination of electrification, automation and digitalisation.

"Savings are clearly possible not only on the operation side but also, using the same synergies between dimensions, you can bring down the cost schedule and risk of capital investment, especially in a time when making projects work economically is harder," explained Dr Terwiesch.

A pioneering technology leader, who works closely with utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure customers, Dr Terwiesch said despite the increasing investment by oil and gas companies in renewables and the growing use of renewables to generate electricity, both for individual and industrial uses, hydrocarbons will continue to have an important role in creating energy, in the short to medium term.

"If you look at the energy density constraints, clearly electricity is gaining share but electricity is not the source of energy; it is a conduit of energy. The energy has to come from somewhere and that can be hydrocarbons, or nuclear, or renewables," he said.

Nevertheless, he added, the greater use of renewables to generate electricity offers oil and gas companies the option of integrating a higher share of renewables into power management processes to create efficiencies, sustainability and affordability when modernising equipment, or planning new CAPEX projects.

The ADIPEC Energy Dialogue is a series of online thought leadership events created by dmg events, organisers of the annual Abu Dhabi International Exhibition and Conference. Featuring key stakeholders and decision-makers in the oil and gas industry, the dialogues focus on how the industry is evolving and transforming in response to the rapidly changing energy market.

With this year's in person ADIPEC exhibition and conference postponed to November 2021, the ADIPEC Energy Dialogue, along with insightful webinars, podcasts and on line panels continue to connect the oil and gas industry, with the challenges and opportunities shaping energy markets in the run up to, and following, a planned three-day live stream virtual ADIPEC conference taking place from November 9-11.

An industry first of its kind, the online conference will bring together energy leaders, ministers and global oil and gas CEOs to assess the collective measures the industry needs to put in place to fast-track recovery, post COVID-19.

Story continues

Continue reading here:

Leveraging Synergies Created by the Convergence of Operational and Engineering Technologies and Digitalisation, Can Deliver Significant Savings for...