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Garmin adds IFR and 4-axis capability to GFC 600H helicopter flight control system

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System is now available in an IFR configuration with a Stability Augmentation System (SAS). This configuration includes collective control, bringing 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H system for the first time. Leonardo Helicopters' AW109 Trekker is the first platform to incorporate the GFC 600H with IFR and collective axis capabilities, providing operators with an advanced flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness.

Key Points: 
  • OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System is now available in an IFR configuration with a Stability Augmentation System (SAS).
  • This configuration includes collective control, bringing 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H system for the first time.
  • "We are very excited to now offer a 4-axis, IFR flight control system for the helicopter market.
  • The IFR configuration of the GFC 600H flight control system has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval on the AW109 Trekker helicopter.

ConTech expansion: new sustainable construction plant VMG Lignum Construction will supply €150 million of LVL and I-beams annually to the American, Australian, and European markets

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The €100 million facility for structural engineering timber materials is located in the Akmenė Free Economic Zone .

Key Points: 
  • The €100 million facility for structural engineering timber materials is located in the Akmenė Free Economic Zone .
  • The VMG Lignum Construction factory has the annual capacity to produce 120,000 cubic meters of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), 15 million meters of I-joists and 200,000 cubic meters of structural particle boards.
  • It will thereby enable faster development of sustainable and climate-friendly work on both new construction and panelised serial renovation projects.
  • According to Global Wood Markets Info (GWMI), the European market for mass timber-based multi-storey buildings is growing at a pace of roughly 8% a year.

Engineered Wood Market and Bonding Agents: Comprehensive Global Growth Opportunities Analysis Report 2023

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of market dynamics, revealing key insights into the growth and forecasted trends for various EW products, applications, and regions worldwide.
  • It equally scrutinizes bonding agents including MUF, phenolic resin, UF, and MDI resin to offer stakeholders a synthesized view of the market.
  • Bonding Agents: Insight is offered on the volume and technology advances within the bonding agent market, impacted by the growth of the EW industry and the ongoing efficiency enhancements.

PWT Launches Partnership With NADRA And New AIA Course

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BURLINGTON, Wash., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PWT , creator of the world's first manufacturer-treated laminated veneer lumber (LVL), today announced two exciting new initiatives to empower decking professionals; its membership to the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) and a new American Institute of Architects (AIA) accredited course through Hanley Wood University. Both extend PWT's commitment to equip this professional community with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in a constantly evolving construction industry landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to its treatment with the proprietary TRU-CORE® technology, PWT Treated LVL also has an industry-leading 25-year limited warranty.
  • Smith continued, "This partnership is an important part of our dedication to leading the industry with a growth mindset.
  • With this membership and accredited course, PWT equips professionals with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to deliver outstanding results and create exceptional outdoor living spaces.
  • To learn more about how PWT is pushing EWP standards forward with the world's first manufacturer-treated LVL, visit pwtewp.com .

Global Engineered Wood Industry Report 2023: Burgeoning Opportunities in Modular Construction, Bio-based Adhesives, and Innovative Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • By application, EW volumes are segmented into construction, joinery (furniture, cabinetry, moldings, shelves), packaging, and others (nautical uses, equipment for trains, wooden toys).
  • Prices have suffered great volatility in the last few years and are expected to keep rising in the near future.
  • In terms of growth opportunities, the analysis shows that mass timber will keep growing in the construction sector, and high-performance adhesives for these applications will follow.

Boise Cascade Company Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, October 30, 2023

BMD segment income decreased $57.3 million to $97.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, from $154.4 million in the comparative prior year quarter.

Key Points: 
  • BMD segment income decreased $57.3 million to $97.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, from $154.4 million in the comparative prior year quarter.
  • Boise Cascade ended third quarter 2023 with $1,273.0 million of cash and cash equivalents and $395.9 million of undrawn committed bank line availability, for total available liquidity of $1,668.9 million.
  • For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid common stock dividends of $140.9 million.
  • The fourth quarter dividends will total approximately $206 million and are payable on December 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2023.

Dubai Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Expand North Star Opens

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expand North Star, the world's largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship. The four-day event brings together 1800 startups from 100 countries and over 1,000 investors with over $1 trillion under management.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expand North Star, the world's largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship.
  • Expand North Star also hosted YouthX Unipreneur, the biggest youth entrepreneurship programme in the region, inspiring students to become the chief architects of the future.
  • Expand North Star is the ultimate global destination for startup innovation and inspiration.
  • Expand North Star is the powerhouse start-up show of GITEX GLOBAL, the world largest tech event, which opens tomorrow (16 October) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Dubai Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Expand North Star Opens

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expand North Star, the world's largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship. The four-day event brings together 1800 startups from 100 countries and over 1,000 investors with over $1 trillion under management.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expand North Star, the world's largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship.
  • Expand North Star also hosted YouthX Unipreneur, the biggest youth entrepreneurship programme in the region, inspiring students to become the chief architects of the future.
  • Expand North Star is the ultimate global destination for startup innovation and inspiration.
  • Expand North Star is the powerhouse start-up show of GITEX GLOBAL, the world largest tech event, which opens tomorrow (16 October) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Keysight Introduces PathWave ADS 2024 to Accelerate 5G mmWave Design and Pioneer 6G Development

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) introduces PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) 2024, an electronic design automation (EDA) software suite giving chip designers new millimeter wave (mmWave) and subterahertz (sub-THz) frequency capabilities that accelerate 5G mmWave product design and anticipate requirements for 6G wireless communications development.

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) introduces PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) 2024, an electronic design automation (EDA) software suite giving chip designers new millimeter wave (mmWave) and subterahertz (sub-THz) frequency capabilities that accelerate 5G mmWave product design and anticipate requirements for 6G wireless communications development.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Developers of 5G and non-terrestrial network components are creating next-generation radio front-end modules using mmWave frequency bands that present significant design and simulation challenges.
  • mmWave power amplifiers are built separately from the rest of the design to mitigate heat, yield, and semiconductor performance issues.
  • New PathWave ADS 2024 design capabilities include:
    Faster second-generation 3D-EM and 3D-Planar meshing and solvers – Delivers algorithm enhancements taking superior advantage of domain knowledge about microwave structures and processes.

EQS-News: STEICO SE: Year starts with continued stock reductions at STEICO re-sellers

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

The order backlog at STEICO’s processing companies continues to be high, however re-sellers behaviour is very reserved.

Key Points: 
  • The order backlog at STEICO’s processing companies continues to be high, however re-sellers behaviour is very reserved.
  • This was coupled with poor weather conditions in many places and also the impact of a cyber attack on STEICO at the start of March.
  • STEICO’s products allow the construction of future-proof, healthy buildings with a particularly high quality of living and a healthy atmosphere.
  • STEICO’s products offer reliable protection against cold, heat and also noise, and they permanently improve the building’s energy efficiency