NIMS

Safer roads in Ireland with Connected Vehicles milestone

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Vienna/Dublin, March 19, 2024 – Ireland's NIMS (Network Intelligence and Management System) initiative is launching a C-ITS pilot project to increase traffic safety.

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  • Vienna/Dublin, March 19, 2024 – Ireland's NIMS (Network Intelligence and Management System) initiative is launching a C-ITS pilot project to increase traffic safety.
  • Since January 2024, C-ITS is fully integrated into the operational Traffic Management solution NIMS providing information to roadusers in realtime.
  • C-ITS allows the exchange of data between vehicles, infrastructure and authorities.
  • The NIMS project, of which Kapsch TrafficCom is a part since 2020, has a financial scope in the low double-digit million range.

Cloud Range Launches First Cyber Incident Commander Training

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Cloud Range , the industry’s leading cyber range solution to reduce exposure to cyber risk across the organization, today announced the launch of its new training program, Cybersecurity Incident Commander Training.

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  • Cloud Range , the industry’s leading cyber range solution to reduce exposure to cyber risk across the organization, today announced the launch of its new training program, Cybersecurity Incident Commander Training.
  • This new training by Cloud Range is dedicated to the Incident Commander who oversees the SOC team when an incident or event occurs, such as a ransomware attack, data breach, or any other cybersecurity incident.
  • We realized there was a need for training that helps the Incident Commander lead the team and manage an incident,” said Debbie Gordon, CEO, Cloud Range.
  • Learn more and sign up for the Cloud Range Incident Commander Training, valued at $499 and offered at no cost for a limited time here .

Lenovo Accelerates Telco Transformation with Next-Generation Edge AI Innovations at MWC ‘24

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data center to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption.

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  • At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data center to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption.
  • The innovations are part of a comprehensive pocket-to-cloud portfolio of Lenovo hybrid AI solutions designed to simplify the path to intelligent transformation for all industries.
  • To support the massive amount of computing moving to the edge, a powerful lineup of new Lenovo Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco is on display at MWC in Barcelona with Lenovo’s ecosystem of partners.
  • Intel’s Edge Platform with Lenovo ThinkEdge enables enterprises to develop, deploy, run and manage edge applications at scale with cloud-like simplicity.

Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. Welcomes Jamie Arleo as New Environmental, Health and Safety Director

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. (Hull's) is proud to announce the appointment of Jamie Arleo as the newest member of our team, serving as Environmental, Health and Safety Director.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. (Hull's) is proud to announce the appointment of Jamie Arleo as the newest member of our team, serving as Environmental, Health and Safety Director.
  • With over 25 years of experience in environmental management and emergency response, Jamie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization.
  • In his previous role at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Jamie distinguished himself as a highly skilled emergency responder, managing the busiest response district in the state with exceptional proficiency.
  • These are the exact qualities we were looking for in our new Environmental, Health and Safety Director."

A New Year, A Fresh Start: Exciting Free Career Training Programs for Women in 2024

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

PHOENIX, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the New Year brings fresh beginnings, Fresh Start, a Phoenix-based non-profit that empowers women to succeed, is celebrating the success of its career training programs in 2023 and offering exciting opportunities in 2024.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the New Year brings fresh beginnings, Fresh Start, a Phoenix-based non-profit that empowers women to succeed, is celebrating the success of its career training programs in 2023 and offering exciting opportunities in 2024.
  • Fresh Start partners with educational institutions and employers to provide free career training opportunities.
  • Fresh Start's Women in Finance program is designed for women interested in pursuing a career in banking and finance.
  • Fresh Start has partnered with Mesa Community College to offer a free 10-day, hands-on training program for this in-demand career.

Nano-sized probes reveal how cellular structure responds to pressure

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Monday, November 20, 2023

A new technique allows researchers to map how the cellular 'skeleton' adapts to external stress.

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  • A new technique allows researchers to map how the cellular 'skeleton' adapts to external stress.
  • The method uses nanoscale probes, with tips just a few billionths of a metre in size, to measure and map how force gets distributed across the cellular surface and throughout the cell.
  • Hospitals currently use the size, shape, and structure of a cell in diagnosing cancer.
  • However, these features don't always provide enough information to tell the difference between healthy and diseased cells.

Closing the loop between artificial intelligence and robotic experiments

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

TSUKUBA, Japan, Aug 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The powers of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic experiment systems have come together in pioneering proof-of-concept work at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan.

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  • TSUKUBA, Japan, Aug 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The powers of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic experiment systems have come together in pioneering proof-of-concept work at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan.
  • The researchers describe the development and demonstration of their "closed loop" automation software in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods.
  • The second type of module generates the instructions needed to control a robotic system that will put the instructions into practice.
  • "We now plan to develop it further to allow it to work together with many different types of robotic experiment systems."

NIMS Selects Ansys' Materials Solution to Advance More Sustainable Next-Gen Jet Engines

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, is using Ansys' (NASDAQ: ANSS) materials data management software, Ansys® Granta MI™, to develop a database of sustainable materials for Japanese aircraft manufacturers. The database, a catalog of eco-friendly materials intelligence, will make it easier for Japanese engineers and designers to select cleaner, smarter resources when developing next-generation jet engines.

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  • The database, a catalog of eco-friendly materials intelligence, will make it easier for Japanese engineers and designers to select cleaner, smarter resources when developing next-generation jet engines.
  • To support this initiative, NIMS uses Ansys' materials solution to research heat-resistant materials that improve energy and thermal efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Using this data, NIMS will create a catalog in collaboration with the Gas Turbine Society of Japan to provide local aircraft manufacturers with a one-stop, domestic database for sustainable materials.
  • "With the support of Ansys' materials solution, NIMS is streamlining the process of materials selection for Japanese aircraft manufacturers, while facilitating access to smarter and cleaner materials.

Face-down: Gravity's effects on cell movement

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Specially coated surfaces help scientists investigate what happens when cell clusters are turned upside down.

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  • Specially coated surfaces help scientists investigate what happens when cell clusters are turned upside down.
  • Once stabilized in this area, the scientists then use light to clear away an area surrounding the central circle.
  • The team investigated what happens to cell movement when the slide is placed upright, with the cells lying on top and the direction of gravity impacting the cells from top to bottom.
  • "We expect to find differences between healthy and diseased cells, which could provide important information about cancer progression in bedridden patients."

Intelitek Aligns Industry 4.0 Training Curriculum with NIMS Industry 4.0 Smart Credentials for Production Specialists

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

DERRY, N.H., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demand is high for production line workers proficient in Industry 4.0 technology innovations. That demand will grow as more complex systems are integrated in manufacturing and industrial processes. To help schools prepare their students for current and future jobs, Intelitek has delivered new training solutions for Industry 4.0 that are aligned to the National Institute for Metalworking Skills' (NIMS) Smart Training Solutions (STS), an innovative framework for modernizing training to keep up with the pace of emerging technology and building a bridge between educators and employers.

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  • Aligning training with smart credentials truly prepares students for what they will face on the job and validates their expertise."
  • Intelitek's Industry 4.0 curriculum advances learners' expertise in the broader industrial ecosystem as well as new Industry 4.0 technology innovations.
  • The Intelitek Industry 4.0 training labs include standalone labs for Smart Sensors, Condition Based Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance and Cybersecurity.
  • Intelitek NIMS Approved Performance measures for Industry 4.0 Production Technician are available to Intelitek customers so they are able to complete the NIMS Smart Credentialing process after finishing their studies.