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• July 2024: Nikon Metrology and Hyundai Motor North America announced that Hyundai has acquired and implemented Nikon’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) system. This marks a substantial investment in the success of Hyundai’s recently inaugurated USD 51.4 million Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) located in Superior Township, MI.
• November 2023: ZEISS launched its new CT system with increased usability, consistency, and efficiency. The VoluMax 9 Titan can be used for a variety of applications, including electronic parts and battery modules. The VoluMax 9 titan comes with 450 kV, allowing for the reliable and consistent detection of defects in large, high-density parts and complex multi-material assemblies. The new system can measure parts up to 590 x 700 mm, with dense parts that can be inspected at a high resolution due to the 1,500 W and 3k-detector. ZEISS’ new launch requires an installation area of only 750 x 2,350 x 1,750 mm. Its compact design makes it ideal for most laboratory and production line settings. The VoluMax 9 Titan also features an improved axis system and integrated control panel, which has improved the flexibility of the system while making the loading process easier.

• June 2024: Nuberg EPC, a key global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company specializing in the chemical industry, announced its collaboration with PT. Hidrogen Peroxida Indonesia on a landmark project in Jakarta. Nuberg EPC has been awarded the contract to design, engineer, procure, and construct PT. Hidrogen Peroxida Indonesia's state-of-the-art Hydrogen Peroxide Plant, with a production capacity of 40,000 MTPA (metric tons per annum), this project underscores the company’s dedication to fostering the chemical industry's growth in Indonesia and throughout Southeast Asia.
• April 2024: OCS Group Holdings Ltd partnered with Diversey, a Solenis company, to highlight critical trends in FM across various industries in Indonesia. The “Global Facilities Management Trends in the 2024 Indonesian Market” event was designed to showcase the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments. By convening industry experts, leaders, and key account customers, OCS Indonesia aimed to demonstrate its expertise, strengthen industry relationships, and align its services with emerging trends and market needs. This strategic initiative underscores OCS Indonesia’s dedication to providing innovative and relevant solutions tailored to the evolving demands of the Indonesian FM landscape.
• February 2024: Sodexo Indonesia inaugurated its much-anticipated Central Kitchen in South Jakarta. This milestone heralds a new chapter for the company as it seeks to enhance its esteemed clients' culinary experience, cater to various events and meetings, inspire innovation among its chefs, and bolster its existing food operations. Central to these initiatives is the WasteWatch program, designed to manage waste efficiently and reduce the company's environmental footprint.

• July 2024: FANUC America officially inaugurated its expansive 650,000-square-foot West Campus in Auburn Hills, Michigan. With this expansion, FANUC's presence in Michigan exceeds 2 million square feet. This move aligns with the company's strategic vision to bolster industrial automation across North America. The West Campus, a significant USD 110 million investment, sprawls across 67 acres. It boasts state-of-the-art product manufacturing, tailored automation systems, and ample warehouse space, accommodating over 6,000 swiftly deliverable robots and a multitude of parts.
• May 2024: ABB Robotics expanded its modular large robot portfolio with the launch of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. These additions, alongside the recently introduced IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, bring the total to 46 distinct variants. These variants can handle payloads ranging from 70 kg to 620 kg, providing customers enhanced flexibility, a broader selection, and improved performance in their operations.
• April 2024: Yaskawa Europe, the European arm of Japan's Yaskawa Electric, inaugurated the construction of a new robotics distribution center and assembly hall for robot welding systems in Kočevje, southern Slovenia. This distribution hub aims to streamline robot order processing for the Europe, Middle East, and African (EMEA) regions.

• August 2024: Endress+Hauser and SICK AG agreed on a strategic partnership through which Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development. The partnership aims to provide customers with even better support in increasing their efficiency and sustainability.
• May 2024: Badger Meter Inc. announced the introduction of BlueEdge, a tailored suite of solutions to enhance visibility and optimize water assets. BlueEdge integrates Badger Meter products, software, and services, enabling customers to coordinate comprehensive solutions to tackle water-related challenges.

• March 2024 - Boxful opened a new self-storage facility in Yeondong, Jeju City. The facility offers 24-hour unmanned storage services with customizable storage options for various items.
• January 2023 - KT Estate signed a strategic investment agreement with Second Syndrome, operator of 'Mini Warehouse Attic' self-storage service in Korea. The partnership aims to expand self-storage business in Korea by combining KT Group's infrastructure and ICT technology with Second Syndrome's operational expertise."

• February 2024 - ams OSRAM, a frontrunner in sensor and semiconductor technology, announced partnership with greenteg . This partnership enhances consumer health-wearable technology by integrating a new health matrix specifically for tracking core body temperature.
• January 2024 - Texas Instruments Inc. upgraded its digital temperature sensor portfolio with TMP119, which can be widely utilized in the wearable fitness and activity monitor application along with other applications.

• February 2023: Ableworld gathered its stairlift engineers and senior management in the United Kingdom to host its annual Stairlift Conference and announce its new stairlift warehouse. The company is now preparing for its busy spring promotional period and the upcoming Ableworld Thatcham store opening and 1,500 square-foot stairlift warehouse, both of which are scheduled to open within the next three months.
• March 2022: UK Mobility Stairlifts London announced the availability of stairlift removal services throughout the United Kingdom. Expert technicians can remove stairlifts from Stannah, Thyssen Krupp, Acorn, and Brooks if they are under five years old. Professional and experienced engineers arrive at the site with great care and attention to remove straight and curved stairlift models.

• March 2024: Micropsi Industries has unveiled MIRAI 2, the latest iteration of its AI-vision software tailored for robotic automation. This innovative software empowers robots to adapt to changing conditions in factory settings, all without the need for CAD data, controlled lighting, predefined visual features, or in-depth expertise in computer vision.
• March 2024: Knapp has announced its entry into the cold chain market, set to sell and implement its OSR shuttle technology. The company has successfully concluded a comprehensive beta testing phase, validating its technology which encompasses conveyor hardware, AS/RS shuttles, and integrated software.

• June 2023: Sodexo benefits and rewards services become pluxee, the new employee experience brand that opens up global opportunities. By adopting a new identity, the Benefits and Rewards Services activity intends to differentiate itself more strongly in a highly dynamic market. Pluxee allowed its client companies to promote their employer brand by offering their employees innovative and personalized solutions in the face of significant changes in the world of work.
• October 2022: Ardagh Group has selected Minas Gerais as their location for Brazil's first glass production facility. The advanced facility in Juiz de Fora will manufacture glass packaging for clients in the Brazilian market. Construction of the glass plant started in November and is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of this year. This would create a significant opportunity for the FM provider in the region.

• February 2024: GreenTEG was selected as the preferred partner by AMS OSRAM; together, they are expected to spearhead the development of cutting-edge wearable technology focused on consumer health. This collaboration aims to introduce an enhanced health matrix primarily focused on tracking core body temperature. By leveraging GreenTEG's CALERA technology, the joint effort resulted in a holistic reference design. This design encompasses the integration of various components, including the gSKIN XU heat flux sensor, AMS OSRAM's AS6221 skin temperature sensor, and a core temperature algorithm powered by machine learning.
• February 2024: Researchers from the University of Washington unveiled a pioneering wearable technology product: the "Thermal Earring." This wireless smart earring, outperforming smartwatches in detecting skin temperature during rest, showcased its potential in a study involving six individuals. The researchers also highlighted its ability to monitor signs of stress, eating, exercise, and ovulation.