Plus Signs Agreement for Lidar Sensors From Ouster
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Plus, a developer of automated truck technology, announced Ouster Inc. will provide its digital lidar sensor to outfit key elements of Plus’ automated truck system. Ouster will supply a minimum of 2,000 digital lidar sensors to Plus in an initial rollout, and is prepared…
Production ends for Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora as new era begins
Between these three model lines and over the course of 26 years, a total of 51,738 cars will have come off the production line. Combined, they represent almost half of the total production of Lotus in its 73-year history. In addition, 9,715 sports cars were built for Lotus’ third-party clients, including GM and Tesla. From…
Kernow debuts new films at Fespa 2019
Compatible with all wide-format printers, the new substrates will make their show debut alongside the rest of Penryn-based Kernow’s portfolio of coatings, PVC-free materials and adhesives. KlearWipe, a long-term clear dry-erase lamination film, will also be showcased in Munich ahead of its commercial release at the end of June, while self-adhesive, PVC-free, textured wall covering…
Creating standards for controls systems for mergers and acquisitions
The pipeline and terminals industry is in a constant state of upheaval and change. In busy times, new players emerge while existing companies expand and grow. In slower times, there seems to be an increase in mergers and acquisitions. A consistent theme exists: the industry’s landscape is constantly changing and increasing in complexity. Companies spend…
Filtermist to take on Three Peaks Challenge to help fight lung cancer
“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, so I thought why not rope my colleagues in and do it for charity,” says Jo Morris, director of group shared services. “Filtermist is committed to helping customers ensure the air in their workplaces is clean and safe to breathe. With this in mind, the…
Norske Skog Skogn enters the packaging market with Interliner
Interliner is the liner which lies between the flutes in double wall corrugated cardboard. The product is manufactured for use in the type of corrugated cardboard which is produced and utilised in Asia. “The strength of the Skogn mill is that they cover all segments. They have the necessary flexibility, competence and engagement at the…
Kemira increases prices for all product lines in EMEA with immediate effect
Kemira, a global chemicals company, announces price increases for all product lines for all industries in the EMEA region. Costs for all main raw materials, energy and freight have massively increased during recent months and continue to rise. The surge in costs has been further intensified by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Significant…
Using SCADA beyond the typical process environment
Ming Zhang, the senior automation engineer for Chevron spoke about enterprise automation solutions and making that a reality. The goal of this solution is to provide real time data to enterprises to the right people, whenever they need it and that it can come from anywhere. To construct the enterprise automation solution, Zhang identified 6…
Crown Equipment debuts small footprint lift truck
Crown Equipment Corporation has launched the C-G series cushion tire forklift, a new line of small footprint LPG lift trucks designed for easy manoeuvring and operator comfort in manufacturing, warehouse and beverage operations with limited space. The 37-inch-wide C-G chassis – about five to six inches narrower than the chassis of a typical 4,000 to 7,000…
Ford Trucks appoints a distributor in Germany as it expands in Western Europe
Ford Trucks continues its expansion across Europe, having opened a dealership in Germany. The Turkish truck maker, which will operate locally as F-Trucks Deutschland GmbH, is partnering with local distributor the Stegmaier Group. Ford Otosan deputy general manager Dave Johnston said: “Germany is Europe’s largest heavy commercial vehicle market and it is strategically important for…