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Laser Photonics Receives Order From Liberty Utilities for Its MarkStar Pro Laser Marking System

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced it received an order from Liberty Utilities, an Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (APUC) subsidiary, for its MarkStar 20-MSH-Pro laser marking system.

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced it received an order from Liberty Utilities, an Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (APUC) subsidiary, for its MarkStar 20-MSH-Pro laser marking system.
  • Cost-effective, time-efficient and easy to use, the MarkStar Pro laser marking system provides a solution guaranteed to streamline operations and increase documentation accuracy and ease of tracking.
  • For more information about the MarkStar line of laser marking systems, please visit https://www.laserphotonics.com or contact our sales department at [email protected] .
  • The MarkStar Pro Handheld Laser Marker by Laser Photonics is the industry’s first handheld laser marking & laser engraving system designed for true portability around the shop and in the field.

AiDash Raises $50 Million to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure From Climate Change-related Threats

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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AiDash , an enterprise SaaS company making critical infrastructure industries climate-resilient and more sustainable with satellites and AI, today announced that it received $50 million in funding, bringing the total raised to date to $83 million.

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  • AiDash , an enterprise SaaS company making critical infrastructure industries climate-resilient and more sustainable with satellites and AI, today announced that it received $50 million in funding, bringing the total raised to date to $83 million.
  • Funds will be used to fuel growth as AiDash anticipates nearly doubling its team of 300 over the next two years.
  • “Our aging infrastructure is breaking under the strain of environmental change, putting lives at risk,” said Abhishek Singh, Co-founder and CEO of AiDash.
  • To learn more about all the ways in which AiDash is supporting climate resiliency and sustainability, please visit www.aidash.com .

PG&E Takes Historic Steps Toward Decarbonization as Company Announces New Production Pilot and Procurement of Renewable Natural Gas

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has reached a historic milestone in its commitment to decarbonize its natural gas system and expand on technologies that support the production of new, carbon-free and carbon-neutral energy resources. For the first time in the company's history, it has begun the process to purchase California-produced renewable natural gas (RNG) for residential and small commercial customers. The company is also announcing a new biomass-to-RNG project.  

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  • For the first time in the company's history, it has begun the process to purchase California-produced renewable natural gas (RNG) for residential and small commercial customers.
  • The facility uses advanced technology to convert most of the renewable carbon in the biomass into natural gas, maximizing output and eliminating emissions during production.
  • This RNG source will provide natural gas service to residential and small commercial customers.
  • Outside of this pilot, PG&E looks to issue a second round of RNG procurement before the end of the year.

Generative AI Represents a New Era for the Utilities Industry, Says Info-Tech Research Group in New Resource

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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In a bid to bridge the gap between generative AI advancements and their adoption in the utilities industry, Info-Tech Research Group has published a comprehensive new resource titled Generative AI Use Case Library for the Utilities Industry .

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  • In a bid to bridge the gap between generative AI advancements and their adoption in the utilities industry, Info-Tech Research Group has published a comprehensive new resource titled Generative AI Use Case Library for the Utilities Industry .
  • The resource was developed to assist utility sector leaders in overcoming the hurdles of Gen AI adoption by providing a range of value-driven Gen AI use cases tailored specifically for the utility sector.
  • While generative AI continues to evolve and redefine possibilities, the firm warns utility leaders not to overlook the potential of existing AI capabilities.
  • For a comprehensive understanding of Gen AI's role in the utilities industry and to gain actionable strategies for successful AI adoption, download the complete Generative AI Use Case Library for the Utilities Industry.

LiveEO and Capella Space Partner to bring High-Speed, High-Resolution SAR Satellite Insights to Asset Managers

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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BERLIN and SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveEO, a market leader in Earth observation analytics and solutions for high-value infrastructure and energy asset monitoring, today announced a partnership with Capella Space, the world's leading provider of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery.  As the first certified Capella Analytics Partner, LiveEO will integrate all-weather, 24/7 SAR imagery from Capella Space into its advanced analytics platform to transform the monitoring of assets, such as railways, buildings, pipelines, and other infrastructure, and will enable timely insights for disaster response.

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  • As the first certified Capella Analytics Partner, LiveEO will integrate all-weather, 24/7 SAR imagery from Capella Space into its advanced analytics platform to transform the monitoring of assets, such as railways, buildings, pipelines, and other infrastructure, and will enable timely insights for disaster response.
  • Capella Space to bring 24/7, all-weather Earth Observation data into LiveEO's disaster response solutions
    This collaboration will enhance the LiveEO Rapid Response Insights (RRi) product, enabling informed storm response for infrastructure and utility managers.
  • "We are excited to have found a partner in Capella Space who shares our vision of automated, scalable end-user applications based on SAR data.
  • The partnership between LiveEO and Capella Space will spur innovation and expand Earth observation capabilities for asset monitoring and disaster response, to improve lives around the world.

PG&E Outlines Continued Risk-Informed Improvements to Wildfire Safety Efforts Through 2025

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon proven layers of protection that have reduced wildfire risk from the company's equipment by more than 90%1, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today shared its multi-faceted, risk-informed strategy aimed at continuing to close the gap on the remaining 10% of wildfire risk. PG&E's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), submitted to California's Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety), details the company's continued efforts to construct, maintain and operate its system to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires and help keep its customers and hometowns safe.

Key Points: 
  • PG&E's WMP outlines critical layers of protection that work together to reduce wildfire ignition risk and strengthen PG&E's electric grid.
  • When wildfire risk is elevated, these efforts are bolstered with operational mitigations that include Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS), and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) under extreme conditions.
  • Our Wildfire Mitigation Plan outlines multiple layers of protection we're using to stop catastrophic wildfires in our hometowns.
  • Situational Awareness Improvements include enabling artificial intelligence to process wildfire camera data and provide automated wildfire notifications.

ALAMO GROUP ANNOUNCES RECORD 2022 THIRD QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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SEGUIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

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  • SEGUIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
  • Gross margin improved in the quarter versus the third quarter of 2021 by $6.1 million or 7.0%.
  • The Division's income from operations for the third quarter 2022 was $27.1 million, up 26.9% compared to $21.4 million for the third quarter of 2021.
  • The Industrial Equipment Division's third quarter 2022 net sales were $140.3 million, up 9.2% compared to $128.5 million during the same period in 2021.

FirstEnergy Names John Hawkins Vice President of Operations Support

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that John Hawkins has been named vice president of Operations Support, effective Oct. 24. He will report to Sam Belcher, FirstEnergy senior vice president of Operations. Hawkins succeeds David Karafa, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service with FirstEnergy.

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  • Hawkins to succeed David Karafa, who is retiring after 40 years with FirstEnergy
    AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced thatJohn Hawkins has been named vice president of Operations Support, effective Oct. 24.
  • He will report to Sam Belcher, FirstEnergy senior vice president of Operations.
  • Hawkins succeeds David Karafa, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service with FirstEnergy.
  • Hawkins joins FirstEnergy from Entergy Louisiana, Entergy's largest operating company, where he held a variety of leadership roles within utility operations.

PG&E Supports Local Fire Safe Councils with $250,000 for Wildfire Safety Projects

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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The work of local California Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) is critical to strengthening the safety and preparedness of local communities in areas of extreme fire risk.

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  • The work of local California Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) is critical to strengthening the safety and preparedness of local communities in areas of extreme fire risk.
  • Thats why our long-standing partnership with local Fire Safe Councils, and our shared goal of keeping our communities safe, is essential.
  • PG&E has provided more than $17 million in funding to support local FSCs in their efforts to improve fire safety since 2014.
  • California, Oregon, and Washington, along with several other western states, continue to experience an increase in wildfire risk and a longer wildfire season.

ComEd Piloting Herbicide Drone Program to Prevent Power Outages Through Vegetation Management

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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ComEd has begun piloting an innovative approach to vegetation management near powerlines with the help of specialized drones.

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  • ComEd has begun piloting an innovative approach to vegetation management near powerlines with the help of specialized drones.
  • Recent inspection of the area has indicated that the drone herbicide deployment was successful, enabling ComEd to further refine and deploy this program in other areas to more safely and efficiently remove or maintain vegetation overgrowth that, absent proper management, could cause power outages.
  • As a result of our teams innovative thinking, ComEd is the first Midwest utility to utilize drones in our vegetation management program to more efficiently and more safely mitigate the threat of power outages due to plant growth or overgrowth around our power lines.
  • This is one of the many innovative approaches ComEds Vegetation Management team have implemented to avoid outages and service disruptions due to overgrown vegetation near powerlines.