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Retrofit buildings at Tokyo 2020 honor history and environmentalism

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Aerial View of Olympic Stadium

Nine of the retrofit structures at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be outfitted with building solutions powered by Dow technology designed to seal, protect and enhance building performance.

Behind the scenes of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Dow’s (NYSE: DOW) materials science expertise helps power infrastructure technologies that insulate, seal, connect, coat, protect and deliver a sustainable legacy. More than half of the 43 Olympic venues are existing facilities, resulting in an estimated savings of 80,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions[1]. Among the existing buildings, nine of those that are retrofitted deployed various Dow technologies to help elevate the performance and aesthetic of facades, building envelopes and electrical systems.

“To ensure retrofit facilities at Tokyo 2020 have the necessary performance level expected of a modern Olympic Games, the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic & Paralympic Games leveraged Dow’s materials science expertise,” said Mike Reed, vice president of Dow Sports Marketing Solutions. “The average lifespan of a building is 50 years, namely due to inevitable damage and wearing of the structure’s skin or envelope. By working with our local customers to deploy Dow’s innovative technologies to these buildings, we’re able to help conserve and enhance existing structures, delivering sustainability gains long after the closing ceremonies.”

The Olympic Games venues represent the proud heritage of Japan, the legacy of the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964 and the bright future of Tokyo’s urban development. Although the Olympics Games, still to be called Tokyo 2020, have been postponed to July 2021, the focus on constructing an unparalleled Olympic experience for both fans and athletes continues[2]. Featuring a total of 43 venues – including 8 new permanent structures, 25 existing venues and 10 temporary sites – retrofit venues at Tokyo 2020 honor their history and are reimagined to serve the city and its residents for the next decade and beyond. Dow technologies are used in the following repurposed buildings:

  • Olympic Stadium
  • Olympic Village
  • Equestrian Park
  • Saitama Super Arena
  • Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre
  • Sea Forest Waterway
  • Sea Forest Cross Country Course
  • Nippon Budokan
  • International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre

Nippon Budokan is one of three major venues originally built for the Olympic Games in 1964 that has been upgraded for Tokyo 2020. Known as the spiritual home of Japanese martial arts, structural protection of this important site is key. DOWANOL™ Glycol Ethers used in the water-based coatings system helps reduce damage from moisture, cracking and popping to keep the venue looking fresh. ELASTENE™ Elastomeric Wall Coatings help shield the exterior walls by providing excellent dirt and water resistance, while paint formulated with PRIMAL™ Acrylic Polymer is used to help protect the integrity of interior walls.

“Transitioning to a sustainable future is a business imperative for Dow, and as a materials science company, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to promote adoption of more efficient technologies,” said Dr Hirokazu Shibata, technology & sustainability leader for Dow Sports Marketing Solutions. “It’s no secret that the construction industry is one of world’s largest consumers of both energy and resources,[3] and the decisions made today for the built environment will play a major role in the future of the industry. With technology solutions that exist today, like those incorporated throughout Tokyo’s retrofitted venues, we can improve the energy efficiency of structures, reduce embodied carbon and help leave a positive legacy backed by the power of sport and science.”

Of the 39 percent of carbon emissions that result from building and construction, 11 percent comes specifically from embodied carbon – or carbon associated with the upfront materials and construction processes throughout the whole building lifecycle. As such, retrofit of existing structures results in significant embodied energy savings when compared with new construction[4].

Another retrofit example at Tokyo 2020 is the International Broadcast Center/Main Press Center which needed to be re-glazed both to enhance aesthetics and stabilize the structure. DOWSIL™ SE 797 Silicone Sealant is leveraged in the canopy/connecting corridor that links the International Broadcast Center with the Main Press Center, giving the glass façade a sleek look without metal frames. The silicone sealant has excellent adhesion and weather protection, and also helps absorb and relieve movement between the structure’s elements to prevent cracks that could result from Tokyo’s hot summer temperatures. 

Dow solutions are also incorporated across several newly built Tokyo 2020 venues, including the Ariake Arena, Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo Aquatics Centre and many more.

[1] https://tokyo2020.org/en/games/sustainability/tokyo-2020-announces-sus-plan-and-guiding-principle

[2]https://www.olympic.org/news/ioc-ipc-tokyo-2020-organising-committee-and-tokyo-metropolitan-government-announce-new-dates-for-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020

[3] https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/introducing-retrofirst-a-new-aj-campaign-championing-reuse-in-the-built-environment/10044359.article

[4] https://www.worldgbc.org/news-media/WorldGBC-embodied-carbon-report-published#_ftn1

Siemens Equips Singapore Office with its Smart Workplace Technology to Enable Hybrid Working Model

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Siemens Pte Ltd has equipped its Singapore office at Siemens Center with its Smart Workplace solutions. This supports a safe return to the workplace for over 650 employees during the current pandemic and lays the foundation for more agile and future-oriented working.

The integrated mobile app by Siemens-owned Comfy combines location, usage and building data with a wide range of features to connect employees to their office environment. The app administrators can define the daily occupancy limits, to comply with the government’s work-in-office and Safe Management Measures at the workplace. The Smart Workplace solution is built on a foundation of intelligent IoT sensors by Enlighted Inc, a company acquired by Siemens in 2018.

When integrated with the Comfy app, the sensor technology will enable employees to check the occupancy rate in the office and book a desk or meeting room, based on predefined thresholds. Through this, employees can register their intention to work in the office, receive company-related updates, use indoor navigation, locate co-workers and submit facility issues to the Facilities Management or sanitation team. Furthermore, the app is integrated with the Land Transport Authority’s open-source platform, Land Transport Data Mall, allowing users to get real-time bus arrival information.

“The COVID-19 situation has not eased so we need to continue to be vigilant. Our priority is to protect our people. By rolling out our Smart Workplace solutions, we can provide more information to our employees, to help them make informed decisions about whether to return to the office or not, and if they do, they can do so with a peace of mind,” said Dr Thai-Lai Pham, CEO of Siemens ASEAN. “This way, the application is also supporting our new mobile working model which allows employees to work from home or wherever they are most productive two to three days a week.”

The Intelligent Workplace Platform also provides a dashboard of historical, current and future data of employees returning to the office, eliminating a manual and time-consuming tracking process. Comfy offers in-depth analytics in the form of dashboards and reports that provides insights on how spaces are being used, enabling a smarter, data-driven strategy for real estate right-sizing This allows organisations to better maximise their space through redundant space management, leading to significant operational cost savings.

Siemens is currently deploying its Smart Workplace solution in about 600 locations, with the aim of making the solution available to 100,000 employees in 30 countries. The initiative is in line with the global “New Normal Working Model” announced in July last year, which was a result of a worldwide survey where employees confirmed their desire for greater flexibility and personalised solutions in the way they work.

Pan-United Achieves Singapore’s Largest Two Continuous Concrete Pours Within a Month

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Pan-United Corporation Ltd has achieved Singapore’s largest two continuous ready-mix concrete pours in casting the raft foundation for a development project in the Labrador area. The Group’s subsidiary, Pan-United Concrete, set a national record when it poured 18,916 m3 for 57 hours non-stop from 31 October to 2 November 2020.

This first pour was followed by a second pour of 18,342 m3 of concrete in a shorter time of 42 hours non-stop, from 27 to 29 November 2020, to complete the raft foundation. The mixer truck convoys delivered one truckload of concrete non-stop every 60seconds.The total concrete volume of the two pours, at 37,258 m3, is equivalent to filling 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The previous record of 18,000 m3 was in March 2015 for the Marina One raft foundation.

Ready-mix concrete is produced just in time and typically has a brief two-hour workable lifespan. Pan-United designed a special concrete that remained workable for six hours to ensure the layers bonded integrally to form a solid raft. The complex logistics planning for the production, delivery and casting of the raft foundation stretched over several months in close collaboration with Hyundai Engineering & Construction(“Hyundai”), the main contractor of the development.

Mr Ken Loh, Chief Operating Officer of Pan-United said, “We are thankful to Hyundai for taking all the measures necessary to ensure safe distancing and to greatly reduce any health risks to the teams handling the massive pours.Pan-United also used our contactless processes such as e-delivery orders, e-concrete sampling, e-sign-offs, and our customer portal to minimise physical interaction at the worksite. Both mass pours went very smoothly, thanks to the excellent co-operation with Hyundai, and the tremendous team effort of all parties involved. We had full confidence of success in executing this feat, supported by our concrete innovation specialists and with the advanced logistics managed through our digital optimisation platform called AiR (Artificial Intelligence for Ready-Mix Concrete). AiR optimises our supply chain, managing the efficiency of our batching plants and ensuring a seamless relay of trucks delivering the concrete. Pan-United will continue to innovate concrete and logistics solutions that can address any complex challenge in building smart cities like Singapore.”

Mr Chan Wai Mun, Operations Director of Pan-United Concrete added, “Technology-enabled precision was absolutely crucial in both mass pours to ensure zero disruptions to concrete placement. The continuous supply allows the concrete raft foundation to set uniformly within the required temperature properties.”

Highlighting the sustainable aspects of the massive operation, Mr Chan explained: “A sustainable Grade 55 temperature-controlled flowing concrete (PanU Cool) was chosen to improve the structural integrity and durability of the raft foundation. Chiller systems developed in-house were used to maintain the low heat of this special flowing concrete so as to prevent cracking during the setting of the huge raft.”

“Our custom concrete ‘recipe’ for PanU Cool comprised sustainable raw materials,such as ground granulated blast furnace slag, a by-product of steel production. We also used silica fume, a by-product of silicon wafer production. Stringent durability requirements were designed to ensure the concrete met high performance criteria such as strength and water-tightness. Virtual quality testing was conducted remotely using e-sampling to ensure safe distancing,” emphasised Mr Chan.

Hunter Fan Company Debuts Industrial Fan Line for Singapore

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Hunter Industrial Fans — the industrial division of Hunter Fan Company — has launched its international fan line known as the DDI, a high volume, low speed (HVLS) industrial fan built for powerful air circulation. The HVLS fan is designed for simplicity while providing significant airflow due to its custom-built, direct-drive motor and three aerodynamically efficient blades.

“Hunter Industrial has grown significantly over the last six years, and we’re proud to offer a product that meets the demand for our international customers across the globe,” said Mark D’Agostino, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hunter Industrial, adding that the “DDI fan will offer competitive pricing with unmatched performance in the industry.”

Available in two sizes — including 20-and 24-foot diameter models — the DDI fan is ideal for any facility looking to provide greater air movement in large spaces, such as warehouses, manufacturing centres, shipping, or dock and door areas. “We have seen an increased demand for an international product line that is reliable, easy to install and affordable. DDI is the solution, and I look forward to partnering with companies across the world to meet their facilities’ needs,” said Borja Chavarri, International Director of Sales for Hunter Industrial.

The DDI fan features a five-year warranty on the motor and electronic control, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all other components. For international sales inquiries, contact Borja Chavarri at bgiralt@hunterfan.com.

Signify adds an extra layer of safety with new UV-C disinfection lighting products for the professional market

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Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, is accelerating the  adoption of UV-C disinfection lighting with new luminaires and equipment for the professional market in Singapore. UV-C lighting is effective in disinfecting air, surfaces, and objects, adding an extra layer of safety for people in elderly homes, schools, food outlets, retail, industry, offices, and  public transportation. The effectiveness of Signify’s UV-C light sources on the inactivation of SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-has been validated by Boston University. 

Professional customers in Singapore can now order Philips UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires to  disinfect air, Philips UV-C disinfection battens Philips UV-C disinfection battens and Philips UV-C  disinfection trolleys to disinfect surfaces, and Philips UV-C disinfection chambers to disinfect objects.  The UV-C disinfection batten can be used with a control system that contains the appropriate  safeguards like the Philips Dynalite PDUVCC control system for UV-C disinfection battens. 

Signify is helping by contributing with an extra layer of safety in a world where organisations are  seeking ways to continue operations and provide services to customers. “Now more than ever,  disinfecting air, surfaces and objects is critical,” said Jitender Khurana, Country Manager for  Singapore and Export Markets at Signify. “To support offices, schools, public transportation, retail  outlets and many businesses as they strive to disinfect their spaces, we’ve leveraged our knowledge  and experience in UV-C lighting, making multiple product ranges available for professionals.” 

Tailor-made solutions can be developed with the customer for example for use in airports and hotels  for luggage disinfection, packages, and deliveries in (office) buildings, or for disinfection of larger  objects such as shopping carts. 

The following products are now available in Singapore and can be applied in many applications  ranging from shopping trolleys at local retailers to corridors and rooms in schools, hotels or offices,  and from kitchens at restaurants to surfaces in trains, planes and buses.  

Air disinfection solutions 

  • Philips UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires: Signify offers ceiling-mounted UV-C  luminaires to disinfect the air. These UV-C upper air luminaires are installed at a height of at  least 2.3 meters which, in combination with shielding and optics, ensures people can  continue to work in the lower sections of a room. The UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires  can continuously disinfect the air. These luminaires are ideal for use in elderly homes, office  spaces like visitor lounges ,meeting/conference rooms, collaboration and breakout spaces , retail, food outlets, hospitality, schools, banking, cinemas, theaters, opera houses, gyms,  washrooms, hospital waiting areas and other high-contact areas. 

Surfaces disinfection solutions 

  • Philips UV-C disinfection batten: Fixed installation of luminaires (with or without reflector  and integral or non-integral sensor options) on the ceiling to disinfect areas outside of  opening hours. Should be used in connection with appropriate safeguards, such as a control  system like the Philips Dynalite PDUVCC control system. Multiple safeguard controls are  available using authorized activation with sensor monitoring, door monitoring and  emergency override with visible and audible triggers during operation. At controlled times,  the UV-C battens disinfect a room or enclosed space. Suitable for pharmacies, hotel rooms,  schools, universities, banks, retail outlets, gyms, elderly homes, barber shops, health  spas, washing rooms, and industrial sites. The Philips UV-C disinfection batten is not intended  for and must not be used to disinfect the surfaces of medical devices or for medical purposes. 
  • Philips UV-C disinfection trolley: The UV-C trolley, without sensor, with 1- or 2-arms version,  is designed to disinfect up to 36m2 of circular coverage area/20m2 of square area. Integrated  safeguard controls include a timer to plan disinfection for a predefined period, remote  control, and voice alarm. Additional containment safeguards (such as user manual and  mounting instruction) should be deployed together with the UV-C trolley in order to ensure  that no people or animals are exposed to the UV-C rays. The trolley for professional surface  disinfection is ideal for retail outlets, schools, universities, offices, banks, barber shops, spas,  hotel guest rooms, industrial sites, restaurants, hospitals, industrial kitchens and on buses  and trains. The Philips UV-C disinfection trolley is not intended for and must not be used to  disinfect the surfaces of medical devices or for medical purposes.  

Objects disinfection solutions 

  • Philips UV-C disinfection chamber: This UV-C disinfection chamber is used for disinfection of  objects for professional use. It’s available in two variants: small (77 liters), and medium (110  liters). It can be used for objects and (shared) devices in pharmacies, shops, schools, universities,  offices, mail rooms, reception areas, banks, barber shops, spas, restaurants and industrial  kitchens. The Philips UV-C disinfection chamber is not intended for and must not be used to  disinfect medical devices or for medical purposes.  

UV-C breaks down the DNA and/or RNA of micro-organisms, including viruses and bacteria, rendering  them harmless. Signify’s UV-C lamps emit a radiation peak at 253.7 nm which is near the germicidal  efficiency peak and therefore ideal for disinfecting air, surfaces, and objects.  

Product Safety 

UV-C lighting is well-proven and trusted as an effective disinfectant. Signify’s UV-C light sources’  efficacy in disinfecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was recently validated in a  laboratory test by Boston University, which showed that Signify’s UV-C light sources inactivate SARS CoV-2 in a matter of seconds. 

UV-C light should always be used by professionals in accordance with the safety requirements and  instructions to avoid humans and animals from being exposed to it since it can damage their skin and  eyes.  

For more than 35 years, Signify has been at the forefront of UV technology, and has a proven track  record of innovation in UV-C lighting. Signify’s UV-C lighting is designed and manufactured using well established industrial processes. Our product-specific instructions also guide users towards safe  installation and operation. 

Signify is continuously working on sharing expertise and spreading awareness with relevant  stakeholders in Singapore on all aspects of Signify’s UV-C product design and safety, as well as the  effectiveness of UV-C technology against the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). 

 

KONE introduces solutions for healthier and safer people flow environments in Singapore

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 KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has introduced a range of people flow solutions in Singapore to help make buildings safer and healthier places to live, work and commute. The solutions are built on KONE’s deep expertise and knowledge of people flow, which is vital when addressing the challenges of adapting to a new way of life in the face of the current pandemic.

With the end of the circuit breaker on 1 June, we are gradually transitioning to the new normal via the three-pronged phases announced by the Singapore Government, where people’s health and well-being will continue to be a major area of focus, considering physical distancing measures while people move around in shared spaces. The KONE People Flow Planning and Consulting service has been tailored to better support planning a safe return to offices and other buildings, in light of these kinds of measures. By using data, simulation tools, and expertise from KONE’s interior architects and data scientists, customers can quickly see how to reduce crowding and bottlenecks and enable people to move around safely. In addition, other new solutions will improve air quality in elevators and help disinfect escalator handrails.

The experience of using residential buildings and public premises such as MRT stations, shopping malls or offices is changing. For KONE customers, a key benefit of the health and well-being focused solutions is that improvements can be introduced easily, in an era when hygiene and physical distancing are vitally important.

“The forced lockdowns in several economies, as a result of the pandemic, has drastically changed the way people move and interact in cities and buildings. New challenges have cropped up in terms of understanding and mapping people flow. As a pioneer in people flow, our focus is on improving the well-being of our customers with a comprehensive approach to well-being and safety,” says Axel Berkling, EVP, Asia Pacific, KONE.

“Elevators and escalators play a key role in keeping society running and in enabling the economy to carry out essential activities. KONE 24/7 Connected Services, our intelligent maintenance solution, keeps one informed of the performance of their people flow assets round-the-clock. In these unprecedented times, this predictive intelligence helps with business continuity, so that proactive maintenance action can be performed and premises can be made safer for people to move around,” added Berkling.

Several existing KONE products and services are more relevant than ever today.

KONE 24/7 Connected Services brings increased safety, transparency, and intelligence to elevator and escalator maintenance, at a time when usage is critical, even when physical distancing measures are in place. The service enables faults to be predicted before they happen, and equipment status can be monitored around the clock.

The new KONE health and well-being solutions being introduced are:

  1. KONE Elevator AirPurifier to improve air quality in the elevator car by destroying most potential pollutants, like bacteria, viruses, dust and odors. It uses Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) technology developed by NASA for removing contaminants from spacecraft cabins.
  2. KONE Handrail Sanitizer uses ultraviolet light to gradually disinfect escalator handrails. Continuous chemical-free cleaning happens inside the escalator, with no risk for passengers. Exposure to ultra-violet radiation helps remove and inhibit the reproduction of micro-organisms such as bacteria or viruses.

LG Launches New Commercial Air Conditioner With Innovative Air Purification Function

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LG Electronics (LG) recently launched the new commercial air conditioner (CAC), equipped with its innovative air purification function. The product is optimized for crowded facilities where users spend a long time, especially places frequent by those with weaker immunity and are more vulnerable to fine dust. These includes kindergartens, schools, hospitals, offices and retail malls. LG’s new cassette offers more choices to building owners and consultants who are torn between various selections of cassettes

In May 2018, WHO reported that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants while in January 2019, UNICEF announced that over 130,000 children die every year because of air pollution. According to the “2019 World Air Quality Report” published by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, Singapore’s air quality stands in the ‘Moderate’ range1. This means that the air quality is acceptable, however there could be presence of some pollutants that may cause a slight health concern for a small group of people who are sensitive to air pollution.

LG’s cassette type indoor unit, equipped with air purification function, is the best option when considering the installation of air purification products for large indoor spaces. To implement efficient air purifying technology, LG has supplemented air purification solutions to 1 Way and 4 Way cassette indoor units.

Air Purifying Process for Cleaner, Fresher Air
LG’s innovative 4-step air purifying process consists of the following:

  • Pre-filter
  • Dust Electrification
  • Ultrafine dust filter
  • Photocatalytic deodorization filter.

With this process, it allows ultrafine dust, level of PM1.0, to be removed. Firstly, multi-layer structure of pre-filter removes particle, which is 2.5 times higher efficiency than general pre-filters. Then, Dust Electrification increases the electrostatic force of particle improving the filter’s collecting efficiency. The following step is removing dust up to PM1.0 ultrafine particle with Electric Dust Filter. Lastly, Deodorization filter removes life odor and harmful gases with high efficiency gas adsorption technology.

Marrying Slim Design and High Performance
LG’s new cassette provides powerful air purification performance. The filter removes a dust up to PM1.0 with LG’s revolutionary technology, which is guaranteed by Korea Air Cleaning Association (KACA). The new cassette shows Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 19.1 m3/min, which is much higher than the standard CADR of 10.0 m3/min. Even though LG adds air purifying process to the cassette, it keeps its excellence in appearance as separate filter frames are applied to air purification filters inside the product. As a result, LG’s indoor unit looks the slimmest among any other products in the market.

Another notable feature of LG’s new cassette is its indoor panel LED lamp and a wired remote control, which allows to monitor air quality in real time. Monitoring can be done anytime via mobile LG ThinQ app.

Moreover, the integral panel is installed to the indoor unit body, therefore it does not take up space on the floor and interior space can be utilized more widely. Since the air purification filters are semi-permanent and one-touch, it does not need to be replaced, providing convenient maintenance for building owners.

Solustar Unveils World’s First Self-Cleansing Disinfecting Robot

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Local innovation with patented technology offers full protection against COVID-19 infection during disinfecting operations

Solubots Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Solustar Pte Ltd that develops robots, today unveiled the Solubots (Self-Cleansing) Disinfecting Robot, or SDR. Coupling patented self-cleansing technology with autonomous or remote control function, this made-in-Singapore innovation eliminates risk of exposure to COVID-19 infection for disinfecting personnel.

The SDR’s exclusive bell-shaped fibreglass casing with streamlined surfaces allows disinfectant droplets to cover it entirely and fluids to drain away effectively during any disinfecting process. In addition, the absence of protuberances such as bolts and nuts on the SDR, commonly seen in similar robots, prevents foreign matter such as viruses from gathering and residing on its body.

Capable of shooting strong jets of disinfecting solution carrying chlorine or hydrogen peroxide, the robot is designed for killing coronaviruses. At about 8.5 microns in size, the disinfectant droplets are small enough to float in the air to increase treatment coverage.

The SDR can operate in two modes – remote control for affected areas and autonomous navigation for general disinfecting. For affected areas, the operator can use a joystick, tablet or mobile phone to remotely control the spraying of disinfectant into nooks and crannies, with the aid of two water-resistant cameras. For general disinfecting, the robot can assume the autonomous navigation mode with built-in lidar and ultrasonic sensors to avoid obstacles such as glass.

The robot can be used in both inhabited and habited spaces, an advantage over ultraviolet-C (UV-C) robots that require target spaces to be vacated due to health risks posed by UV-C light.

Measuring only 1.2 metres in height and 0.7 metres in width, the SDR’s compact form can fit into small spaces such as hospital rooms with ease. Capable of treating a space of about 27 cubic metres, or 8.5 square metres by 3 metres, per minute, it can complete disinfecting a typical hospital room in about 15 to 30 minutes.

Maintenance for the SDR is made easy with built-in LED indicators for water level, battery power and error messages.  

Currently in the trial stage, the SDR will be distributed by a fulfilment partner, NEC Asia Pte Ltd, both locally and in the Southeast Asia region.

“We are excited about SDR as it offers distinctive solutions to overcome key challenges faced in disinfecting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our immediate priority is to work with hospitals, the government, commercial offices, public space operators and other organisations to deploy the robot to make a difference in Singapore’s fight against COVID-19. SDR can also be rolled out in trains, airports and hotel lobbies to safeguard the interest of our population,” said Mr Louis Loo, Chief Executive Officer of Solustar. 

A trailblazer in the robotics field, Solustar is also the manufacturer of the VAL concierge robot series. Solubots is supported as an incubatee company by the IES-Incubator and Accelerator (IES-INCA), the technology incubation arm of The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). IES-INCA focuses on supporting technopreneurs in commercialising deep tech innovations to impact the industry and people’s lives.

“The SDR automates the tedious work of disinfecting facilities and will be a key tool to help keep spaces virus-free. Robotics is one of the key focus areas of IES-INCA and we are excited to support local companies such as Solustar to develop innovative solutions that will address the needs of Singapore,” said Mr Andy Wee, General Manager of IES-INCA.

SDR in action :

Clean Air Series: UVC lighting that actively reduces the bacterial and viral charge

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The lighting brand, humanlumen, introduced the Clean Air Series, a range of UVC Air Sterilisation Units, providing a safe, reliable and sustainable solution for a safe ‘Return to Work’ for many employers and employees.

The Clean Air Series is a range of efficient UVC lighting devices that actively reduce the bacterial and viral charge of the air in closed environments.

This truly innovative design can provide fast sterilisation for offices, classrooms, hotel rooms and healthcare environments.

The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) believes that UV disinfection technologies can play a role in a multiple barrier approach to reducing the transmission of the virus causing COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, based on current disinfection data and empirical evidence.

UVC Air Purification Unit

The powerful UVC radiation is totally isolated inside the Air Filtration System (AFS) as exposure of UV light, of any type, in high dosage to the naked eye will cause potential long-term health issues.

The system draws in contaminated air and removes all bacteria through a series of integral filters and then delivers clean air back into the space. Each unit cleanses up to 3000 cubic square metres of open office space and is a simple plug and play system with no integration into the existing mechanical systems.

The clean air units work like an air purifier, but instead of filters it uses the UVC technology to eliminate the viruses. The fan located in the bottom of the fitting sucks in the air of the room and channels it through a series of UVC light canals that have the UVC lights. The UVC kills the viruses and the clean air is released in the room through a carbon filter.

The carbon filter’s main purpose is to clean the odours from the air, with an additional dust filter at the entrance of the fan, neither is essential to kill bacteria, this is the role of the UVC light.

Manitou Asia Presents Smart Aerial Work Platform Suite

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Manitou Asia, part of the Manitou Group held an inaugural showcase for its innovative range of Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) in December 2019 at the Manitou Center Singapore. This marked a milestone in Manitou’s expansion into the AWP market to better serve the construction and industrial sectors in Asia.

Manitou displayed a total of nine AWPs at the event. Each machine is built to realise enhanced safety, ease of use, reduced maintenance, operator comfort, increased productivity and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for its users.

In addition, Manitou’s fleet of smart AWPs have been developed as Connected Machines to allow users to fully harness the benefits offered by Internet of Things (IoT). They can provide real-time access to machine data, remote monitoring for better service levels and maintenance data on mobile apps. This means that users can track and trace their machines, enjoy anticipative maintenance to reduce downtime and achieve higher return on investment.

At the event, Manitou also announced the introduction of its first electric all-terrain aerial platform to Asia – the “Oxygen 200ATJ E”. Designed as a 100% electric mobile all-terrain elevating work platform, “Oxygen” will address the growing demand in Asia for flexible low- carbon solutions and accelerate users towards their goals of sustainability and efficiency.

The Oxygen 200 ATJ E is a highly versatile machine for indoor, outdoor and urban use due to its zero emission and noise cancellation capability. It also offers improved TCO with its zero-fuel consumption, improved onboard diagnostic and reduced preventive maintenance.

“Oxygen” a suitable tool for many types of work such as cladding, framework, painting, cleaning, pruning, events, airport maintenance, port maintenance, industrial maintenance and urban worksites.

“Our AWP showcase in Asia symbolises Manitou’s commitment to bringing the most state- of-the-art solutions to users in this region. Tapping upon our well-established strengths in telehandlers, our AWP innovations will offer a competitive advantage to meet evolving needs and enhance working conditions, safety and efficiency for customers in Asia,” said Bernd Freudenmann, Vice President of Manitou APAC.

In September 2019, Manitou Group started the construction of a new factory dedicated to AWPs in Candé (Maine-et-Loire), France, as part of its global investment plan. To be completed by the first quarter of 2021, this new industrial facility will enable the Group to respond to AWP market growth in markets including Asia.