Industry

Cost Efficient Electrification: The railway industry continues to meet the cost challenge of electrification through research Research by the University of Sheffield, Furrer+Frey and Network Rail is helping to embed cost efficient electrification in the UK’s rail network. Research by the University of Sheffield, Furrer+Frey and Network Rail is helping to embed cost-efficient electrification in the UK’s rail network. After four years, two PhDs have been completed both focusing on different areas of cost-efficient electrification and improved reliability. New electrification is seen as an essential step to decarbonise rail as part of the UK government’s Net Zero 2050 decarbonisation targets....

STAY SMALL, STAY PRIVATE: SMALL LUXURY HOTELS OF THE WORLD™ WELCOMES FIVE NEW HOTELS THIS NOVEMBER     www.SLH.com   Hotel Mirador, Chihuahua, Mexico 65 rooms from $243USD per night on a full-board basis for a Standard Double Room   Located a three-minute drive, or a scenic hike, from the Copper Canyon Adventure Park, Hotel Mirador sits on the highest point of the canyon like an eagle’s nest – in fact it’s the only hotel in the Copper Canyons of Chihuahua to have a panoramic view from the private terrace of every room. The hotel is surrounded by pine trees...

DSA Global Summit 2020 unites industry leaders to accelerate spectrum sharing   Washington D.C., USA, 5 November 2020: During what remains to be a critical time to stay connected around the world, over 325 industry and government leaders connected at the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s (DSA’s) Global Summit 2020 to discuss spectrum sharing innovations and technologies.As global demand increases for both greater capacity and rural connectivity, a wide range of innovations and spectrum sharing technologies and frameworks, from TV White Spaces, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to Wi-Fi 6 and 3D spectrum management in mmWaves, are being shared as industry delegates...

Multotec Manufacturing tools up Spartan facility on screening demand Continued growth in demand for Multotec Manufacturing’s screen panels has led the company to expand and upgrade the dedicated toolroom at its manufacturing facilities in Spartan, Gauteng, in South Africa. According to Ian Chapman, Engineering Manager at Multotec Manufacturing, these technology investments have accelerated the tool manufacturing process and delivered better tool finishes. This translates into enhanced product quality, greater speed to market and more cost effectiveness for the end customer. The tools required are mainly for rubber and polyurethane injection moulding, rubber compression moulding and cast polyurethane products. The wide...

These 10 new 'Lighthouse' factories show the future of manufacturing is here Lighthouses are leading the way in the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Image: REUTERS/Satish Kumar The World Economic Forum COVID Action Platform 44 of the most advanced manufacturing factories in the world are lighting the way as learning beacons Advanced Manufacturing and Production 10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ‘Lighthouses’, the world’s most advanced factories, which are leading the way in the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. As well as increasing speed and productivity of...