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Bosch opens IoT campus in Berlin

Bosch is bringing together its global IoT activities at a new hub in the German capital. More than 250 Bosch associates are working at the new campus. Over the next few years, the number of associates is expected to rise to around 400. They come from a range of different domains within the company. The IoT experts will advise and support customers during the development and implementation of projects for connected solutions. These encompass, for instance, solutions for Industry 4.0, connected mobility, smart cities, and smart homes.

Michael Hahn, a member of the executive management of Bosch Software Innovations, emphasised the significance of the new IoT campus: “With its cloud-based Bosch IoT Suite software platform, Bosch is a leader in technology. We are now combining this expertise with our broad knowledge of IoT consulting and applications at our new Berlin location.” Visit: www.bosch.com

Ingersoll Rand plc, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has announced the acquisition of United Kingdom-based ICS Group Holdings Limited (ICS Cool Energy). ICS Cool Energy will be part of the company’s Commercial HVAC business.

ICS Cool Energy is a privately owned temperature control and HVAC solutions and services company that specialises in temporary rental of energy efficient chillers for commercial and industrial buildings across Europe. It also sells, permanently installs and services high performance temperature control systems for all types of industrial processes.

“ICS Cool Energy is a leader in the high margin rental services business with a reputation for strong customer service, helping building owners enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact,” said Dave Regnery, executive vice-president of Ingersoll Rand. “This acquisition is a strong fit with our Trane business, and strengthens our growth plans and ability to serve a broader range of customers in the important European market.”

The company is headquartered in Southampton, England and has an extensive footprint in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Visit: www.ingersollrand.com A process developed by an international research team could lead to brighter, lighter and more energy efficient high definition TVs and smart devices. The team’s findings are said to reveal that when quantum dots are clustered together, they are more fluorescent and provide a wide variety of colours.

The research team included representatives from ETH Zurich, Empa, Florida State University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and Taiwan’s National Synchrotron Radiation Research Centre, as well as Queen’s University Belfast (QUB).

ETH Zurich Professor Chih-Jen Shih, who created the quantum dots and led the investigation, added: “Normally, the quantum yield – which determines the brightness – degrades significantly as quantum dots aggregate, forming crystalline solids. However, our investigations show that brighter levels are achievable because of the new photonic process that we have discovered and have named aggregation-induced emission (AIE).”

The researchers are now looking for similar processes for blue and red colours so they can create the ‘Holy Grail’ of screen displays, which would replicate all of the colours that can be captured by the human eye. Visit: www.ethz.cz

Ingersoll Rand acquires ICS Group Holding

CIBSE launches HVAC Systems Group

CIBSe (The Chartered Institution of Building Services engineers) has launched an HVAC Systems Group to support and encourage the efficient design, installation and operation of HVAC systems.

The new group will act as a forum to exchange best practice knowledge in the efficient design and operation of HVAC systems. Heating and cooling systems can be the largest users of energy in buildings, but they are also some of the hardest services to decarbonise and manage effectively. HVAC systems often get overlooked when it comes to driving innovation in building services and delivering better buildings. The new group aims to enhance knowledge and awareness of the strategic and practical issues, the latest developments and new technologies related to HVAC systems.

The group will also identify knowledge gaps in the design and operation of HVAC systems to promote research in these areas in addition to contributing to the development of new publications and the maintenance of existing guidance such as CIBSe Guide B. Visit: www.cibse.org

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noske-Kaeser merges

KRESS launches new vehicle refrigeration solutions with engie axima KRESS has launched new refrigerated vehicle solutions for economic and efficient downtown logistics. The cooling structure is aerodynamically designed and has unique characteristics, including: largely smooth, jointless outer surfaces of the refrigerated box; recessed outer lights on the front wall; and built-in or recessed fitting and surface-level doors. “No matter which type of drive is selected, a refrigerated vehicle incorporating the CoolerBox2.0 is an investment with a good return,” says managing director Joachim Kress. “At the last IAA 2016, we also presented a refrigerated truck with electric drive, and quite a few of our e-refrigerated vehicles are already in daily use. Ultimately, it always Busch-Jaeger expands range of intelligent buildings

depends on providing careful and detailed advice to our customers. Our specialists in the field bring a lot of practical and always up-to-date experience from all application sectors.” Visit: www.kress.eu The new Busch-tacteo KNX sensor is the latest addition to the ABB Ability smart building offering. Busch-tacteo is an individually configurable control element for the intelligent building management of modern public buildings, sophisticated housing and luxury hotels. Its innovative glass surface also meets the highest design standards.

The new Busch-Jaeger control panel is yet another example of the company’s commitment to developing intelligent products that are universally applicable. The capacitive KNX glass sensors react non-contact and offer almost unlimited possibilities for intelligent networking and building control. Functions such as heating, blinds, air conditioning or lighting can be controlled to create comfortable living and working environments.

Flexibility is an essential feature of BuschJaeger and ABB products when it comes to customising building functions. All settings can

The takeover of NOSKE-KAESER Maritime Solutions GmbH by the ENGIE Group has now been formally completed. The Hamburg head office and its subsidiaries in Australia, India, Malaysia and Turkey are now part of ENGIE Axima, headquartered in Paris, which is responsible for the group’s global shipping and oil & gas activities.

For more than 135 years, NOSKE-KAESER be easily set by software, which means that the has been developing innovative solutions for building automation can be adapted to changing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) requirements at any time. for marine vessels. Today it also offers systems The devices are manufactured to international for refrigeration, fire extinguishing technology, environmental standards and can be easily conpiping technology, electrical engineering as well nected to wired or wireless sensors, drives or as systems against chemical, biological, radio- sensor drive units and DIN rail mounted devices. logical and nuclear hazards (CBRN protection). Visit: www.busch-jaeger.de

“The acquisition of NOSKE-KAESER allows ENGIE Axima to further strengthen its position in the Cruise & Ferries, Oil & Gas and Marine segments. In addition, the acquisition enables us to tap into new markets such as offshore wind energy and the global expansion of our installation and service business from our two strong home locations in France and Germany,” emphasises Philippe Le Berre, managing director Marine and Oil & Gas at ENGIE Axima. Visit: www.noske-kaeser.com

Samsung Electronics debuts latest Family Hub refrigerator

Samsung electronics Co., ltd has unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Family Hub refrigerator. A winner of the 2018 CeS Best of Innovation award, Family Hub sets a new standard for connected living.

Family Hub in 2018 offers a wide range of smart features that allow consumers to do what they could not do before. These include syncing up food storage with meal preparation, keeping family members better connected and organised, and providing enhanced entertainment. Family Hub is also more intuitive and intelligent with the addition of Bixby voice control and its integration with Samsung’s SmartThings IoT ecosystem. “Since Family Hub’s introduction in 2016, consumers have embraced it as their home’s digital command centre to help manage food, family and fun. We’ve been listening closely to current users and created a new Family Hub that’s even smarter and more advanced than before,” said John Herrington, senior vice-president, general manager of Home Appliances, Samsung electronics America. Visit: www.samsung.com