Here is Read Magazine’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Aerospace news this week…
Ball Aerospace Ships Space Systems Command Operational Weather Satellite for Launch
Ball Aerospace successfully shipped the Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) satellite to Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California last week. The satellite is the first of two that Ball Aerospace will deliver for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command next-generation operational environmental satellite system.
In Agritech news this week…
Twist Bioscience Unveils Differentiated Ultra High-Throughput Library Preparation Solution at AGBT
As the pioneer in leading post-harvest technologies for the world’s highest production value produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., is excited to announce a refreshed promise to the produce industry to empower the business of fresh at every step, helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality fresh produce for all.
In Automotive news this week…
ClickShop 2.0 combines the award-winning customer satisfaction of MMNA’s dealer-partner network with powerful digital AutoFi solutions and the financing power of Santander Consumer USA. This industry-first blend of three partners’ core strengths will revolutionize the way consumers shop for Mitsubishi Motors vehicles and enable Mitsubishi Motors dealers to deliver the buying experience consumers have long desired
In BFSI news this week…
iQor Delivers Best-in-Class CX Solutions for BFSI With NICE CXone
iQor, a managed services provider of customer engagement and technology-enabled business process outsourcing, is creating more satisfying customer experience (CX) solutions for the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector by leveraging NICE CXone, the leading cloud-native CX platform, to unify and optimize all interactions between customers, call center agents, and brands.
In Biotechnology news this week…
Parse Biosciences partners with INTEGRA Biosciences to automate single-cell workflows
Parse Biosciences, the premier provider of easy-to-use, scalable single-cell sequencing solutions, announced an agreement with INTEGRA Biosciences to combine Assist Plus with built-in Parse Evercode integrated single cell assay protocol. The scale of Parse technology combined with Assist Plus’ semi-automated liquid handling will significantly reduce hands-on time while further increasing workflow throughput and efficiency.
In Chemicals this week…
Chemours Recognizes its 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards Recipients
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, announced the winners of its 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards. Chemours’ annual Responsible Supplier Award acknowledges the companies that have distinguished themselves by driving quality, innovation, and sustainability improvements across Chemours’ supply chain.
In Defence Technology news this week…
Triumph Wins Contract To Upgrade U.s. Army Chinook Helicopters
Triumph Group, Inc. announced that its Systems, Electronics and Controls business in West Hartford, Connecticut has been awarded a five-year contract with the United States Army to provide an upgrade of the EMC32T Hydraulic Metering Assembly (HMA) fuel control on the T55 engines, supporting the CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.
In Energy, Power and Sustainability news this week…
Nextracker announced it has surpassed 600 projects delivered in its distributed generation (DG) portfolio. Driven by customers realizing significant energy gains using its NX Horizon solar tracker systems, Nextracker’s DG projects are deployed worldwide in commercial and industrial applications, including data centers, farming, retail, education, and manufacturing verticals.
In Food & Beverage this week…
Ibotta, a leading performance marketing network, announced it will partner with AppCard, the leading personalized marketing and shopper analytics solution for independent grocers, to deliver and offer content at scale to independents across the nation through the Ibotta Performance Network. Offers such as digital coupons will now be available to an additional 25 million shoppers and 2,000 stores across 375 AppCard independent grocers on the Ibotta Performance Network.
In Healthcare this week…
symplr’s Time and Attendance Solution Wins 2024 Best in KLAS Award
symplr, a leading provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, announced the company’s Workforce Management Time and Attendance solution received the Best in KLAS Award, marking over two decades as one of the industry leaders in the Software and Services Category. This recognition is evidence of symplr’s commitment to simplify healthcare operations, ease staff frustrations, and align staffing with patients’ needs to improve productivity, outcomes, and manage costs
In Information Technology this week…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, in collaboration with the technology companies Intel and Red Hat, announced the release of a Distributed Control Node (DCN) software framework. An extension of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert, this new framework enables industrial companies to move to a software-defined, plug-and-produce solution, allowing them to enhance their operations, ensure quality, reduce complexity, and optimize costs.
In Logistics and Supply Chain this week…
Tompkins Solutions, a leading supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, announced a strategic partnership with Soft Robotics, a leading provider of innovative robotic automation solutions. This collaboration will deliver cutting-edge AI-powered robotics to logistics operations worldwide, enabling them to address ongoing supply chain issues and optimize order fulfillment.
In Materials this week…
VIA optronics AG Announces Appointment of New Chief Marketing Officer
Roland Chochoiek, CEO of VIA optronics AG commented: “Jasmin was an integral part of the team at VIA for nearly seven years before moving on to explore other opportunities in 2021. Her familiarity with VIA and her extensive knowledge of technology and experience in custom-oriented solutions make her an invaluable asset to the Company, and we are thrilled to welcome her back as CMO. We believe Jasmin will play an important role in progressing our growth plans in the years to come.”
In Medical Devices this week…
At the SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition, Bruker Corporation introduced the ground-breaking, new ‘Triceratops’ SPR #64Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) instrument. The SPR #64 system has been engineered from the bottom up to accelerate drug discovery with increased SPR throughput, leading sensitivity and data quality. In modern drug discovery, SPR is indispensable for the real-time, label-free biophysical characterization of molecular interactions.
In Retail this week…
Introducing an All-in-One Internationalization Solution to Help Ecommerce Brands Grow
Passport, an international solutions provider, renowned for its logistics, technology, and expertise, is thrilled to unveil Passport Global an all-in-one internationalization solution for ecommerce brands. Combining trusted shipping and compliance services, used by U.S.-based brands like Ritual and iHerb, with growth advisory services and localization tools, Passport Global offers an end-to-end solution to accelerate brand growth and simplify global selling.
In Semiconductor & Electronics this week…
ROHM Semiconductor introduced the new LMR1002F-LB zero-drift operational amplifier (op amp). It is designed for industrial and consumer electronics devices and minimizes both input offset voltage and input offset voltage temperature drift. Capable of accurately amplifying output signals from sensors installed in various measurement devices, this new op amp is ideal for current sensing applications such as power control inverters and temperature/pressure/flow/gas detectors.
In Smart Lighting this week…
Feit Electric Announces First Patent Enforcement Action Against Infringing White LED Filaments
Feit Electric Company, Inc., a leading global lighting and smart home brand headquartered in California, announced that on February 2, 2024 it commenced a patent infringement action against Ledvance, LLC (“Ledvance”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Despite being warned by Feit Electric, Ledvance imported and then sold white LED filament light bulbs marketed under the brand name Sylvania.
Article of the Week
Simplifying IoT Connectivity: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity serves as the foundational infrastructure that empowers smart devices and sensors to communicate, collect data, and drive intelligent decision-making.
As organizations across various industries embrace the transformative potential of IoT, the crucial task of selecting the most suitable connectivity solution has become increasingly complex. From balancing power efficiency and network coverage to weighing the cost implications of different options, the process of navigating IoT connectivity presents a myriad of considerations.