IoT: From the Internet of Things to the Internet of Bodies
The advancement of hyperconnected technology is increasing these days. The Internet of Things, or IoT, is a reality that has reached homes through all kinds of smart devices, even found in supermarkets, but also in vehicles and on our bodies. In the latter case, new risks arise for rights and freedoms, which could also be […]
CIDETEC will advance research for the commercialization of rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
The ZABCAT project will develop these batteries, which have a low environmental impact, high availability, and low cost. Lithium-ion batteries are currently one of the most widely used options for energy storage. Their use has become widespread for powering portable electronic devices, although they have numerous applications. However, this technology presents sustainability and safety issues, […]
FUCHS LUBRICANTS obtains the Globeenergy green energy certificate
The company develops initiatives that promote energy efficiency, the reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, and the use of biogenic raw materials. FUCHS LUBRICANTS has received the certificate confirming the consumption of 100% renewable energy in its facilities, issued by Globeenergy and endorsed by the National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC). FUCHS has […]
Iberdrola and Danone Spain join forces to promote the creation of the largest photovoltaic plant in Spain.
Through a long-term purchase agreement (PPA) for 100% renewable electricity from the Francisco Pizarro photovoltaic plant that the energy company is building in Extremadura Panorámica de la planta fotovoltaica Núñez de Balboa, en la provincia de Badajoz . Fuente: www.iberdrola.com With an installed capacity of 590 MW and an investment of €300 million, Francisco Pizarro […]
Acerinox will supply the stainless steel cladding for Real Madrid’s new stadium.
The Spanish factory Acerinox Europa will be responsible for producing the material. Real Madrid has selected Acerinox stainless steel to clad both the façade and roof of the new Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The Acerinox Europa plant (Los Barrios, Cádiz) will be responsible for producing the material that will cover the stadium, one of the most […]
5 things you didn’t know about ozone as a disinfectant
1. Eliminates unpleasant odors from the room it disinfects: hospitals, private homes, hotels, bars, and restaurants… 2. Operating rooms have been using it for more than 20 years, as it reduces bacterial load. It is also used in other areas of the hospital environment to disinfect them: in cleaning rooms occupied by patients with infectious […]
ITP Aero increases its capabilities as a global Tier 1 leader in the aeronautical sector
As part of its commercial aviation facility review, Rolls-Royce has announced that its Hucknall, UK, plant will be integrated into ITP Aero. ITP Aero strengthens its global position by expanding its product portfolio and market access. The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on commercial aviation. As part of the global aviation industry, both […]
New times for the mechanical assembly of machinery
Although the machine tool industry has undergone considerable change over the last decade, with the standardization of automated and numerically controlled machinery, for example, it remains a very mature/traditional sector, where demands and tolerances are increasingly higher, and profit margins, if uncompetitive, are lower. Although aspects such as the automation of manufacturing processes have undergone […]
Production of SEAT’s first electric motorcycle, the SEAT MÓ eScooter 125, begins.
Production of SEAT’s first electric motorcycle, the SEAT MÓ eScooter 125, has begun in collaboration with Barcelona-based electric motorcycle specialist Silence. This vehicle will provide a new mobility offering to meet the needs of a new generation looking to move around the city and surrounding areas differently. It also demonstrates the commitment of SEAT MÓ, […]
Bosch is committed to developing different technologies to decarbonize mobility.
Technological neutrality for sustainable mobility. The company advocates for technological neutrality, a term that expresses the need to address both the various propulsion systems and energy sources for CO2-neutral mobility. Experts in the field met today for a webinar entitled “Technological neutrality for sustainable mobility: the reality of different propulsion technologies.” The purpose was to […]
ABB accelerates innovation in electric mobility with a new global R&D center
Continuing its leadership position in the EV charging infrastructure market, ABB’s e-mobility innovation lab will have 120 specialists working on next-generation solutions. Designed to stimulate further innovation in e-mobility, the $10 million, 3,600 m2 facility is located on the campus of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and will boost future development of ABB’s […]
A new material will reduce the repair of aeronautical parts from days to minutes.
NEOCROSS, as the new composite is called, will reduce production and maintenance costs. Cidetec Surface Engineering is immersed in the development of a new material for the aeronautical and energy industries that will significantly reduce maintenance costs and time. This research is part of the NEOCROSS project, which aims to develop and offer a new […]