September 24, 2018

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International conference on ‘Innovations in engineering, tech and sciences held at NIE ITedit

City Today 

NIE Institute of Technology organised its first two-day International conference on ‘Innovations in engineering, technology and sciences’ at its campus at Koorgalli here on September 20 and 21. The event was sponsored by IEEE, Bengaluru, VTU, KPTCL, CESC, BESCom, HESCom, MESCom, Kaynes Technology, Mysuru; Power Research and Development Consultants (PRDC), Bengaluru and Confer Group of Professional Conferences (CGPC), Andhra Pradesh.

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Industry News: Information and Communications

How IT transformation will help businesses improve revenueedit

Deccan Chronicle 

Today, fast-emerging technologies, including the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, are driving new IT imperatives. At the same time, IT practices and cultures have also progressed, most notably with IT departments moving from isolated, technology-centric units into becoming more business focused and integrated.

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Internet of Things (IoT) startups that improve efficiencyedit

Live Mint 

By Prasid Banerjee

Internet of Things, or IoT, is one of the core elements of smart cities. It’s no surprise then that more startups are developing solutions in this space. We singled out two such companies this week.

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IoT ‘detect sewage overflow’ stallededit

Deccan Chronicle 

Several research papers and projects have been made on this solution in the country. A similar project was implemented in San Francisco last year. Hitachi is to launch “O&M Support Digital Solution” on October 1 for the water supply and sewage industry using digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT).

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BSNL in pact with SoftBank, NTT for rollout of 5G, IoTedit

The Economic Times 

State-run telecom firm BSNL has inked a pact with Japan’s SoftBank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and internet of things (IoT) technology in India. “We have signed agreement with SoftBank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and IoT products and services in India. Under the agreement, we will look at solution especially for the smart cities,” BSNL chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava said.

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Antenna in a can: These transceivers could be sprayed on to any surfaceedit

IB Times 

By Immanuel Jotham

This technology could enable the truly seamless integration of antennas with everyday objects which will be critical for the emerging Internet of Things,” Dandekar said. One of the main stumbling blocks for technology surrounding true wearables, smart fabrics, and the great integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) is the lack of a seamless way for everyday objects to communicate with each other, and by extension, the internet.

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Industry News: Future of Mobility

No 2030 deadline for electric vehicles: Ministeredit

The Financial Express 

Addressing the 3rd “Catalyst Conference” on growth in E-Vehicle industry here, he said the talk of 100 per cent electric-mobility by 2030 created unrest in the auto industry. “Auto industry has made maximum investment by any sector in India. We need to take them along to make any vision successful and there is no need to panic. But we have to keep in mind that electric-mobility is the future and have to work towards that” he said.

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Electric buses are crucial for fighting pollution, but transition from traditional vehicles in India won’t be easyedit

First Post 

“From 40 currently, we will procure at least 2,000 electric buses by the end of 2019,” said the transport secretary of the Telangana state government Arvind Kumar at the high-level forum on India Climate Action in SFO. While the procurement process for 40 buses has been completed, only five are on the ground running.

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A cleaner, safer mobility future is in our hands – We have to nurture engineersedit

The Financial Express 

Their technical know-how is key to industrialising new propulsion systems and making conventional powertrains better with each day. With smart mobility solutions now within reach, we are at the cusp of delivering a substantial change for humanity and environment. Not only will they be efficient and safe, but advanced propulsion systems and transportation technologies will also contribute to transforming our urban and natural environments for the better.

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3D printing an automotive future: How to design products that meet the requirements for mass productionedit

The Financial Express 

It is predicted that 55% of all new car sales and 33% of the global fleet will consist of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2040 (according to Bloomberg NEF 2018 EV Outlook). In India, a similar prediction has been made by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers which states that, by 2030, 100% public transport and 40% private vehicles can turn all electric

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This is what cheaper and better looking electric vehicles can do for youedit

The Print 

By Nathaniel Bullard

This week’s news brought plenty of evidence that the electric vehicle market is maturing. As they get cheaper and better, and as manufacturers take advantage of the vehicles’ newer, simpler drivetrains, we need to ask: What can an electric vehicle do better for me than a traditional vehicle can?

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Expect electric vehicle sales at 74k units this fiscal, FAME II confusion affecting demand: SMEVedit

The Economic Times 

If FAME II scheme would have come and had the manufacturers started preparing from April, we would have touched 1 lakh units of EV sales this fiscal,” SMEV Director General Sohinder Gill told PTI. He further said, “Amidst the chaos and confusion (around FAME II) sales of EV will be around 74,000 units this fiscal.”

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Industry News: Education

How can “Make in India” evolve?edit

Fortune India 

Even assuming the long-overdue reforms advance expeditiously, augmented manufacturing could result in job slowdown for the next decade. This deceleration comes as companies struggle to restructure their business models and before skill development programmes are applied to the modern-day manufacturing processes. Companies such as Infosys are already cutting their work force in the wake of automation.

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Sun should run the earth!edit

Millennium Post 

By Anjan Roy

Why not produce solar panels in India? “We will certainly produce in India provided we can develop the supply chain here. We have an extensive network of suppliers in components and parts, and without having that we cannot produce. We are a commercial organisation and would go wherever there is business” Li reassures. “Solar should benefit mankind. It should be in harmony, not hurt. That’s our mission statement,” she observed, in conformity with Chinese wisdom and Chinese character.

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Segment’s getting sunnieredit

The Financial Express 

By Anupam Chatterjee

While the current installed capacity of around 2,600 MW is far short of the 40,000-MW target set by the government for 2022, the recent surge has seen many new companies foray into the segment, joining established players such as CleanMax Solar, ReNew Power, Amplus Solar, Hero Future Energies, and Oakridge Energy.

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