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Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA on designs for AI Data Centers Schneider Electric today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data center infrastructure and NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies to introduce the first publicly available AI data center reference designs. These designs are set to...

Schneider Electric opens New Cooling Factory in Bengaluru; invests Rs. 100 Cr Schneider Electric has inaugurated a new cooling factory in Bangalore that will developing innovative cooling solutions including latest generation in row cooling systems, high-efficiency chillers, Primary Air Handling Unit (PAHU), Precision Air Conditioning (PAC), and FANWALL systems. The new factory, which covers around 6.5 acres, has been built with an investment of Rs. 100 crores (~ 10Mn Euro). “85%...

ABB, CERN identify 17.4% energy-saving opportunity in cooling & ventilation motors ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, have identified significant energy-saving potential through a strategic research partnership focused on the cooling and ventilation system at one of the world’s leading laboratories for particle physics institute, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The study included energy efficiency audits which have helped to identify a savings potential of 17.4 percent across...

ABB India launches next generation compact drive for HVACR systems at ACREX ABB India launches its next generation compact drive, ACH180, for HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment at ACREX 2024. As the newest addition to ABB’s HVACR drive portfolio, the ACH180 enables expert control of high-efficiency motors, while utilizing a compact design for space savings, lower capital expenditure and easier commissioning. With the current climate impact, there is...

Danfoss, Google announce partnership on AI & energy efficiency Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group to leverage generative AI with Google to transform customer experience and streamline internal processes. Danfoss and Google today announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities...

Schneider Electric launches new Data Center Infrastructure Management Software Schneider Electric announced the modernization of its EcoStruxure IT software portfolio for the monitoring and management of sprawling, hybrid IT infrastructure, which has become increasingly complex in the last few years. As IT infrastructure continues to spread, business continuity is dependent on everything from the smallest endpoint to the largest data center. Therefore, edge deployments are now considered as mission-critical as centralized...

ABB India launches innovative UPS solution for data centers ABB India’s Electrification business launched MegaFlex DPA (Decentralized Parallel Architecture) UPS solutions for the Indian market. The first of its kind sustainable UPS which is part of ABB EcoSolutions portfolio and complies with the ABB circularity framework. It has been designed for high density computing environment with highest efficiency rating and lowest footprint. With the enterprise demand driving more SaaS (Software as...

ABB starts new drives production line in Bengaluru ABB India expands its production footprint with a new line for variable speed drive modules at the Peenya factory in Bengaluru. The new line will produce drives ranging from 75 kW to up to 250 kW and will cater to all major industrial segments. Part of the integrated campus that houses ABB’s corporate office and other business’ factories, this new production line aims...

22/7 Enterprise: Future-ready HVAC company | ACREX India 2023 Could you please brief our viewers on 22/7 Enterprise? 22/7 Enterprise believes in creating value for its customers, stakeholders, buyers, sellers, and everyone else. We manufacture and market refrigerant branch pipe and copper fittings and assemblies for Indian and international markets. Based in Ahmedabad, we have a 100-member team and serve global markets. 22/7 claims to be Future Ready. What solutions do you...

Additional 8.56 bn cum of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals: ABB Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic meters and investment in an additional 469 treatment facilities per year is required to meet United Nations (UN) goals. These are the findings of independent research commissioned by ABB ahead of World Water Day (WWD) on March 22. As the UN prepares...

Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure Building Operation in India Schneider Electric today announced the launch of EcoStruxure Building Operation for the Indian market, to enhance occupant comfort and increase building value. With unprecedented growth of infrastructure in India, buildings consume 30% of the country’s total electricity leading to a greater demand in energy. Building management systems are essential components to ensure intelligent use of energy for efficient flow of operations in a...

Ashish Modi becomes Honeywell’s India Country President Honeywell today announced the appointment of Ashish Modi as country president for India. Modi will continue to retain his existing role as VP & GM for Honeywell Building Technology (HBT) India and Asia. “With his strong business acumen, leadership skills and more than eleven years of experience at Honeywell, Ashish is perfectly suited to lead the India business and build on the company’s strength...

Siemens Limited announced results for the first quarter of Financial Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022. The company registered Profit after Tax from continuing operations at Rs. 438 crore, an increase of 80% over the same period last year driven by higher volumes, better price extraction and positive forex and commodity effects. Revenue from continuing operations was at Rs. 3,596 crore, a 17% increase over the same quarter in the...

Schneider Electric signs MoU with Nettur Technical Training Foundation for Skill Development Schneider Electric announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), a Skilling Institution in India, to maximize the impact of training and skilling initiative among the youth of the country. Schneider Electric is actively working with various education providers and universities to create a knowledge-based quality workforce in the market by providing...

ZEISS Group reports 16% revenue growth ZEISS Group achieved significant growth across all segments despite challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. Revenue rose by 16% to 8.8 billion euros, surpassing over 8 billion euros for the first time (prior year: 7.5 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021/22 (end of reporting period: 30 September 2022). Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) also achieved a new peak, reaching 1.6 billion euros (prior year:...