Category: Energy

  • Novel technology for chicken farms could lead to 1.7 billion more eggs

    Novel technology for chicken farms could lead to 1.7 billion more eggs

    A project using innovative, cost-effective technology to improve the health and welfare of laying hens while increasing productivity, efficiency and industry resilience has begun, thanks to grant funding from Innovate UK.

    Soaring energy, feed and labour costs have impacted egg production and farmers are facing increased demands with respect to environmental and ethical considerations, as well as facing the challenges of Avian influenza and use of breeds with varying welfare and husbandry requirements.

    This new project called Flockwise sees FAI working with The Lakes Free Range Egg Co., Newcastle University and The UK Agri-Tech Centre to benefit the industry by supporting higher animal welfare and producing nutritious, affordable and sustainable eggs. (more…)

  • ABB Robotics’ new energy efficiency service cuts power usage by ‘30 percent’

    ABB Robotics’ new energy efficiency service cuts power usage by ‘30 percent’

    ABB Robotics has launched an “Energy Efficiency Service” providing manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots.

    The service offers up to 30 percent energy savings, addressing the high energy costs that hinder the competitiveness of 58 percent of surveyed global manufacturers, according to a recent Energy Efficiency Movement report.

    Michael Hose, managing director ABB Robotics customer service business line, says: “Reducing energy consumption is a priority for manufacturers, with over 93 percent surveyed stating they will invest in energy efficiency improvements in the next three years to reduce costs and demonstrate progress towards more sustainable operations. (more…)

ABB Robotics has launched an “Energy Efficiency Service” providing manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots.

The service offers up to 30 percent energy savings, addressing the high energy costs that hinder the competitiveness of 58 percent of surveyed global manufacturers, according to a recent Energy Efficiency Movement report.

Michael Hose, managing director ABB Robotics customer service business line, says: “Reducing energy consumption is a priority for manufacturers, with over 93 percent surveyed stating they will invest in energy efficiency improvements in the next three years to reduce costs and demonstrate progress towards more sustainable operations. (more…)

ABB Robotics has launched an “Energy Efficiency Service” providing manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots.

The service offers up to 30 percent energy savings, addressing the high energy costs that hinder the competitiveness of 58 percent of surveyed global manufacturers, according to a recent Energy Efficiency Movement report.

Michael Hose, managing director ABB Robotics customer service business line, says: “Reducing energy consumption is a priority for manufacturers, with over 93 percent surveyed stating they will invest in energy efficiency improvements in the next three years to reduce costs and demonstrate progress towards more sustainable operations. (more…)

ABB Robotics has launched an “Energy Efficiency Service” providing manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots.

The service offers up to 30 percent energy savings, addressing the high energy costs that hinder the competitiveness of 58 percent of surveyed global manufacturers, according to a recent Energy Efficiency Movement report.

Michael Hose, managing director ABB Robotics customer service business line, says: “Reducing energy consumption is a priority for manufacturers, with over 93 percent surveyed stating they will invest in energy efficiency improvements in the next three years to reduce costs and demonstrate progress towards more sustainable operations. (more…)

ABB Robotics has launched an “Energy Efficiency Service” providing manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots.

The service offers up to 30 percent energy savings, addressing the high energy costs that hinder the competitiveness of 58 percent of surveyed global manufacturers, according to a recent Energy Efficiency Movement report.

Michael Hose, managing director ABB Robotics customer service business line, says: “Reducing energy consumption is a priority for manufacturers, with over 93 percent surveyed stating they will invest in energy efficiency improvements in the next three years to reduce costs and demonstrate progress towards more sustainable operations. (more…)

  • Beam uses ‘world’s first’ AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle to install wind turbine

    Beam uses ‘world’s first’ AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle to install wind turbine

    Beam, a provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by deploying “the world’s first” autonomous underwater vehicle driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

    The technology has already been successfully used to inspect jacket structures on Seagreen wind farm, a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables, TotalEnergies and PTTEP, in a commercial environment. Seagreen is Scotland’s largest offshore site.

    This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionise the field of marine technology and underwater robotics. By leveraging advanced AI, this technology can perform complex underwater tasks with no human intervention, significantly boosting the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of underwater inspections and surveys. (more…)

  • New solar control cabinet for safety even in blackouts

    New solar control cabinet for safety even in blackouts

    In developing or emerging countries, blackouts can seriously impact upon the building services of hospitals, schools and public buildings. By launching the Solarhub, Lutz-Jesco is marketing added supply reliability. Among other things, the new solar control cabinet enables the off-grid operation of disinfection systems for safe drinking water.

    While blackouts are still rare in Germany, in many developing or emerging countries such as Haiti or Venezuela, they’re an everyday occurrence. Fragile mains networks make for regular power failures in hospitals, schools and public buildings. Emergency diesel-powered generators often only provide enough power to keep the most critical building service functions going, such as the lighting in operating theatres.

    Heinz Lutz, CEO of Lutz Holding, says: “To mitigate serious situations like this, we’ve developed a new product called the Solarhub – a solar control cabinet that supplies our pumps and disinfection systems with solar energy independently of the mains network.” (more…)

  • Breathe Battery Technologies doubles team size and lab capacity

    Breathe Battery Technologies doubles team size and lab capacity

    Leading supplier of physics-based adaptive charging software for batteries, Breathe Battery Technologies has reported a period of remarkable growth and innovation.

    In the past year it has doubled its workforce from 30 to 60 employees and expanded into new offices in Oval, London, signaling a significant scale-up in operations.

    This expansion is not limited to personnel; Breathe has also doubled the capacity of its laboratory, reinforcing its status as the largest battery lab in London and underlining its commitment to pushing the boundaries of battery technology. (more…)