Honeywell has announced that its artificial intelligence-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) will be integrated into the battery research laboratory at the Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP Center) at the University of Alabama. The advanced battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to enhance production efficiency by improving cell yields and accelerating facility start-up timelines for manufacturers operating at any scale. The deployment will also enable the research lab to support workforce development by providing hands-on training for the next generation of engineers and battery industry professionals across the United States. The AMP Center serves as a leading research…
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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure company ThunderPlus has secured INR 3 crores in institutional debt funding from the State Bank of India (SBI) to accelerate the expansion of its EV charging network across India. The funding marks an important milestone for the company as it continues to strengthen the country’s rapidly growing electric mobility ecosystem. The debt facility from SBI will help ThunderPlus scale its charging infrastructure in key urban centres and high-demand mobility corridors. With electric vehicle adoption increasing steadily in India, the demand for reliable and accessible charging infrastructure is becoming a critical part of the transition to sustainable…
Qualcomm Technologies has leveraged the CMP180 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz to validate advanced multi-antenna capabilities in its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 platforms, including support for 5×5 MIMO across the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. These advanced 5×5 MIMO architectures enable Wi-Fi 8 platforms to deliver greater network capacity and more reliable connectivity across a wide range of real-world deployment environments. The industry-leading CMP180 provides full bandwidth coverage and seamless scalability for testing advanced Wi-Fi 8 chipsets throughout the entire device lifecycle, from development to production. Through this collaboration, Rohde & Schwarz now offers prebuilt test routines and…
Purdue University has entered a major five-year strategic partnership with Rittal and Eplan, sister companies known globally for industrial and electrical engineering solutions and automation technologies. The collaboration, centered at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and formalized at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago, will bring Purdue into the Rittal + Eplan Partner Network as a research partner focused on advancing smart manufacturing education and preparing students for the next industrial revolution. As part of the initiative, Purdue will establish two dedicated facilities, the Eplan Electrical Engineering Technology Projects Lab and the Rittal Automation Systems Lab. These labs will allow students…
India’s wind sector is quietly entering a new phase, one that is less about headline capacity numbers and more about grid relevance, industrial depth and long-term strategic value. Mr. Aditya Pyasi, CEO of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) views this transition as a clear departure from the way wind power has historically been positioned in India’s energy landscape. After several years of moderate capacity additions, he believes the industry has turned a corner. Annual installations are accelerating again, supported by a far more structured and predictable renewable tendering roadmap. From today’s installed base of around 55 GW, Mr.…
Shares of Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd made a subdued debut on the stock exchanges, listing below their issue price amid mixed investor sentiment in the broader market. The renewable energy company, which operates in the commercial and industrial clean energy segment, had recently concluded its initial public offering. While the IPO saw participation from institutional and retail investors, the stock opened at a discount compared to its issue price on listing day. Market analysts attributed the weak debut to prevailing market volatility and cautious investor outlook rather than company-specific fundamentals. Broader equity trends, sector rotation, and short-term profit…
At MWC Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies showcased a live demonstration at the Rohde & Schwarz booth (5A80), combining a mid-band channel around 2.5 GHz (FR1) with an upper mid-band channel near 7 GHz (FR3). The setup employs 4×4 MIMO on both bands along with higher-order modulation, enabling end-to-end validation of device performance across the aggregated spectrum. Central to the test configuration is the CMX500 one-box signaling tester from Rohde & Schwarz, enhanced with the new RFU18 board, which extends coverage up to 18 GHz. The RFU18 is a modular hardware upgrade for the CMX500 platform, providing a straightforward and cost-effective…
Innatera, a pioneer in brain-like neuromorphic computing for ultra-low-power intelligence at the sensor edge, has selected Synopsys, Inc. to support the design and validation of its next-generation neuromorphic microcontrollers. Synopsys’ advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) and power integrity analysis solutions will enable Innatera to scale production and meet rising demand for edge processing across industrial sensors, robotics, wearables, and smart home applications. Neuromorphic microcontrollers process data using Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) that replicate the communication patterns of biological neurons, delivering real-time, energy-efficient intelligence directly at the sensor edge. This event-driven architecture is optimized for environments where low latency and minimal power…
TurnOnGreen, Inc. has completed an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project for Foster City in San Mateo County, California. The installation features multiple EVP1100 48-amp/11 kW high-powered, networked Level 2 EV charging stations, each capable of providing approximately 35–40 miles of driving range per hour of charging. Foster City will utilize TurnOnGreen’s cloud-based charging management platform to remotely operate the stations, monitor energy consumption, generate usage reports, and track individual charging sessions. The new EV charging infrastructure supports the City’s Climate Action Plan, which targets a nearly 50% reduction in community-wide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. The chargers are…
When energy systems change, economic power changes with them. Green Mentor’s Founder Mr. Sachin Sengar believes that the shift is already underway. He argues that sustainability today is less about optics and more about survival. As regulatory pressures tighten and capital increasingly favours climate-ready businesses, he believes companies that treat sustainability as a growth lever and not as a reporting exercise will define the next phase of competitive advantage. For Mr. Sengar, one of the biggest misconceptions in corporate India is the belief that sustainability is a “department.” It is neither a CSR activity, nor an annual report, and is…
Semiconductor startup OptoML has raised $1.8 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by venture capital firms Bluehill.VC and A99, according to media reports. The funding is expected to support the company’s efforts in advancing AI-focused semiconductor solutions, particularly in the system-on-chip (SoC) segment. OptoML is developing technologies aimed at improving performance efficiency for artificial intelligence workloads through optimized chip design. The investment comes at a time when demand for AI-enabled hardware and specialized semiconductor architectures is accelerating across industries. Startups working at the intersection of AI and chip innovation are attracting increased investor attention amid global supply chain…
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has introduced an internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicle (EV) exchange programme in India as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the country’s fast-growing electric mobility market. According to a PTI report, the initiative is designed to encourage customers to transition from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to electric models by offering exchange benefits on VinFast’s upcoming electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7. The exchange programme aims to lower the entry barrier for customers considering a switch to electric mobility. By allowing buyers to trade in their existing ICE vehicles,…