Kentville Research and Development Centre

Abstrax Discovers New Exotic Flavor Compounds and Cannabis’ Hidden Flavor Spectrum: Beyond Terpenes to a World of Sweet, Savory, Citrus, and Fruity Flavorants

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Higher numbers indicate the variety was ranked to be sweet or fruity, while lower numbers indicate the varieties were ranked as not sweet or fruity.

Key Points: 
  • Higher numbers indicate the variety was ranked to be sweet or fruity, while lower numbers indicate the varieties were ranked as not sweet or fruity.
  • The numbers do not correspond to aroma quality - meaning a higher number is not better than a lower number.
  • The results revealed pronounced differences between varieties , with some described as "sweet or fruity" and others as "savory or chemical."
  • Abstrax scientists highlight two classes, including tropical Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs) and the heterocyclic compounds Indole and Skatole.

REFIRE 220KW HEAVY DUTY FUEL CELL SYSTEM DEBUTS AT HANNOVER MESSE 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023

HANNOVER, Germany, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REFIRE, the world's leading deployer of commercial hydrogen fuel cell technologies, presented PRISMA XXII, the company's most powerful-to-date fuel cell system at a technical seminar during Hannover Messe's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Europe exhibition and conference.

Key Points: 
  • HANNOVER, Germany, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REFIRE, the world's leading deployer of commercial hydrogen fuel cell technologies, presented PRISMA XXII, the company's most powerful-to-date fuel cell system at a technical seminar during Hannover Messe's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Europe exhibition and conference.
  • Among other announcements, REFIRE was joined by its Hong Kong partner APAS R&D Centre in presenting their off-grid fuel cell EV charging and power project at the Messe.
  • REFIRE Group's stack division, UNILIA also presented its product line-up covering heavy duty stacks and MEA component manufacturing capability.
  • REFIRE presented its latest heavy-duty fuel cell system, the PRISMA XXII, which delivers up to 220kW in a single integrated system.

DEWA Launches Its Second Nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2 to Enhance Its Operations and Improve Efficiency

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully launched its second nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2 aboard the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.

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  • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully launched its second nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2 aboard the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.
  • The nanosatellite was designed and developed by Emiratis at DEWA’s Research and Development Centre, in collaboration with NanoAvionics in Lithuania.
  • DEWA SAT-2, a 6U nanosatellite, features a high-resolution camera (4.7 metres) that will be used for Earth observation missions.
  • DEWA launched DEWA SAT-1 in January 2022, becoming the first utility in the world to use nanosatellites to improve operations, maintenance and planning of electricity and water networks.

New Interactive Site Shows Impact Climate Change Has on What Trees to Plant Throughout the U.S.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

These interactive future hardiness zone maps are designed to help homeowners visualize the impact of climate change and determine which trees planted today will thrive in the decades to come.

Key Points: 
  • These interactive future hardiness zone maps are designed to help homeowners visualize the impact of climate change and determine which trees planted today will thrive in the decades to come.
  • Hardiness zones divide the United States into areas based on a 10-degree Fahrenheit difference in the average annual minimum temperature.
  • The zones help inform what trees, shrubs and plants can survive and thrive in that zone.
  • The maps and projections help demonstrate how a warming climate will change hardiness zones by the middle and end of this century.

Kubota Canada Ltd. unveils new corporate headquarters in Pickering, Ontario

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

"Kubota Canada has established itself as one of the country's premier tractor and equipment distributors during our proud 47-year history," said Yannick Montagano, President of Kubota Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "Kubota Canada has established itself as one of the country's premier tractor and equipment distributors during our proud 47-year history," said Yannick Montagano, President of Kubota Canada.
  • "This investment will help Kubota Canada continue to distribute the equipment that allows our workers to build communities and grow fresh food here in Ontario.
  • Kubota Canada Ltd. (KCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, a tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan.
  • For product literature or dealer locations, contact Kubota Canada Ltd. at 1155 Kubota Drive, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1X 0H4, 905 294-6535, or visit kubota.ca.

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Accelerates Electrification Innovation in Europe with New Research & Development Center

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Thermo King by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today launched a new research and development (R&D) center adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing operations in Galway, Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • Thermo King by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today launched a new research and development (R&D) center adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing operations in Galway, Ireland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220701005251/en/
    Trane Technologies Thermo King in Galway, Ireland opened their new R&D Center on Friday.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Our new R&D center generates another space for innovation, creativity and learning, said Francesco Incalza, president of Thermo King EMEA at Trane Technologies.
  • Thermo King by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions.

Investing in Canada's auto sector, its workers, and our clean future

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Monday, May 2, 2022

We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone.

Key Points: 
  • We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone.
  • "Today is a big win for Canadian workers, the future of Canada's auto sector, and the entire Canadian economy.
  • "Canada has the opportunity to drive the clean energy future by building up our manufacturing of clean technologies like ZEVs.
  • Canada competes globally and in North America for these investments and this support ensures that the country's auto sector remains competitive, and is secured for the future.

Rio Tinto invests to increase low-carbon AP60 aluminium production in Canada

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Rio Tinto is investing US$87 million to increase its low-carbon aluminium production in Canada with 16 new smelting cells at its AP60 smelter, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto is investing US$87 million to increase its low-carbon aluminium production in Canada with 16 new smelting cells at its AP60 smelter, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec.
  • Rio Tinto Aluminium chief executive Ivan Vella said: "Rio Tinto is committed to strengthening its position as a leader in low-carbon, hydro-powered aluminium production to meet the clear demand from our customers in North America and Europe.
  • Our AP60 technology is one of the most energy efficient, environmentally friendly and cost effective systems in commercial production today.
  • At the same time, Rio Tinto will study the potential to add more AP60 cells at the site.

ROSNEFT OIL COMPANY: Operating results for Q3 2021

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Friday, November 12, 2021

As a result, Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas company announced as the Global Compact LEAD.

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  • As a result, Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas company announced as the Global Compact LEAD.
  • In 3Q 2021, oil refining throughput at the refineries in Germany amounted to 3.0 mln tonnes, up by 2.4% QoQ.
  • Experts of the Tyumen Oil Research Center (Rosneft Research and Design Institute) invented and patented the technology for determining volumes of oil and gas in unconventional oil reservoirs using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
  • In 9M 2021, the Company sold 75.9 mln tonnes of petroleum products, including 25.9 mln tonnes sold in 3Q 2021, which corresponds to 2Q 2021 level.

Taiwan's Department of Industrial Technology Showcases Innovative Technologies at TIE 2021

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

For this event, Taiwan's Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) hosted the Discovering Technology Treasures Pavilion to showcase 68 technologies from Technology Development Program (TDP) and 13 developed by TDP-sponsored startups.

Key Points: 
  • For this event, Taiwan's Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) hosted the Discovering Technology Treasures Pavilion to showcase 68 technologies from Technology Development Program (TDP) and 13 developed by TDP-sponsored startups.
  • The TIE Discovering Technology Treasures Pavilion offers two major focuses: crucial technologies for future industrial upgrading and innovative startups that show high potential in the industries.
  • These research teams are encouraged to transfer technologies to existing industries, adopt an entrepreneur mindset, and build startups.
  • Come visit the TIE Discovering Technology Treasures expo online (till Oct. 23) and at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 (till Oct. 16).