Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to a new phase in the Industrial Revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data. Industry 4.0, which encompasses IIoT and smart manufacturing, marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem for companies that focus on manufacturing and supply chain management.

An Operational Sand Battery Can Store Electricity For Months

LONDON, England - A team of researchers from Finland has set up the world's first commercial-scale 'sand battery' that be used to store power generated from renewable sources for months at a time to solve the problem of year-round supply, BBC reported. The push for renewable power has meant that researchers are looking for new ways to

By |2022-07-16T12:21:32-04:00July 16th, 2022|Climate Change, Industry 4.0|

Solar-Powered Device Can Suck Carbon Dioxide Out Of Atmosphere

SYDNEY, Australia - A solar-powered device capable of sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere just secured a $700,000 contract to move to commercialization. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is critical to achieving climate goals, alongside radical emissions reductions. Models project that by 2050 we will need to permanently remove billions of tons of CO₂ from the

By |2022-07-16T12:11:47-04:00July 16th, 2022|Industry 4.0|

Windows Could Become Active Solar Panels

DETROIT - An emerging technology will allow skyscrapers to generate their own power has taken another step forward, with researchers in Australia increasing the energy efficiency and stability of ‘solar windows’ while allowing more visible light to pass through. Semi-transparent solar cells that can replace window glass and become power generators have been advancing rapidly

By |2022-07-16T12:39:26-04:00July 16th, 2022|Featured, Industry 4.0|

LG Buys Company That Makes User-Friendly Interactive Charging Stations

DETROIT - LG will acquire South Korean EV battery charger developer AppleMango, the conpany announced. LG will create "fully-featured" charging stations with a user-friendly interface and real-time control and management on which LG will be able to leverage its "sturdy, dust- and water-proof" outdoor digital display tech. LG is well-established in electric mobility, developing batteries,

By |2022-07-10T18:58:49-04:00July 10th, 2022|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|

Why Big Tech Is Pouring Money Into Carbon Removal

NEW YORK - The market for carbon removal is expanding rapidly, and private money is pouring in from tech companies seeking to help early-stage carbon capture and storage startups scale up and bring costs down. The wave of funding comes as reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change double down on the need to

By |2022-07-10T18:58:49-04:00July 10th, 2022|Carbon Capture, Industry 4.0|

Why Is Carbon Mining Necessary?

DETROIT - The world is steadily moving toward a future without carbon. A never-before-seen sense of environmental urgency is driving this transformation's proactive nature. However, for a sustainable future, developing a net-zero carbon policy has become essential. Organizations, industries, the government, and individuals all have a part to play in ensuring a smooth transition as

By |2022-07-06T07:04:38-04:00July 5th, 2022|Carbon Capture, Clean Update, Industry 4.0|

Electric Vehicles And Michigan, Theme of The ITC Energy Report

NOVI - Kwafo Adarkwa, Director of Public Affairs for ITC Holdings Corp, in the June edition of the ITC Energy Report, talks about how the electricity transmission company is helping Michigan usher in its electric vehicle future. More information at ITC-Holdings https://youtu.be/q6Z2_8BtP7E  

By |2022-07-04T12:53:23-04:00July 4th, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Texas A&M Receives $3.74 Million For 3D-Printed Hempcrete Research

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - A plan from Texas A&M University researchers to 3D print new resilient buildings using hempcrete has the potential to lower the environmental impact of traditional construction methods and make housing more affordable and available. You can also start your own business by getting a llc in texas. The project will be funded

By |2022-07-31T11:23:40-04:00June 26th, 2022|Industry 4.0|

A Shortage Of Tritium Fuel May Leave Fusion Energy At Starting Gate

DETROIT - Last year, the Canadian tritium fueled an experiment at JET showing fusion research is approaching an important threshold: producing more energy than goes into the reactions. By getting to one-third of this breakeven point, JET offered reassurance that ITER, a similar reactor twice the size of JET under construction in France, will bust

By |2022-06-25T15:35:50-04:00June 25th, 2022|Industry 4.0|