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IFS Cloud 24R2 includes new IFS.ai-powered features.

IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI, has launched IFS Cloud 24R2 at its IFS Unleashed event in Orlando, Florida, including new IFS.ai-powered features to drive industrial AI adoption at scale

With the launch of 24R2, more than 60 deep industrial AI capabilities are now available.

Feature highlights

New feature highlights include:

Home is a new, dynamic, AI-powered homepage for IFS Cloud providing live project status visibility, fuelling productivity and efficiency. Anomalies are automatically detected, and corrective actions suggested, saving time and increasing accuracy of project analysis. This unique and intuitive experience combines the new context aware IFS.ai Copilot uses cases with a growing ecosystem of interactive widgets that help users plan, manage, build and service assets faster, smarter and safer.

IFS.ai Copilot now goes deeper than ever, surfacing insights from across the organisation. The context aware Copilot with preconfigured industries capabilities gets even more powerful when integrated with customer data sources. Service leaders and dispatchers can now maximise field service delivery and future planning efficiency with AI-driven accelerated, accurate decision making, and obtain instant contextually relevant answers to questions.

Within the Asset Applications module, the new IFS.ai Copilot for FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, Criticality Analysis) feature drives optimised asset availability while reducing maintenance costs and mitigating risks. It provides detailed analysis of how an asset might fail, the probability, and consequences of making or adjusting maintenance strategies. AI supports FMECA by unlocking insights from unstructured information such as manuals and maintenance reports to support and refine the analysis.

New Prompt Libraries in Copilot empower users to take the lead with AI by storing contextually relevant prompts, eliminating repetition and boosting productivity.

IFS.ai can take unstructured data from, for example, a new manufacturing customer PO and auto- create a new order so the production process can be accelerated. The impact of this new order onto the shop floor can then be modelled and analysed with the new Manufacturing Scheduling Optimisation (MSO) Simulation capability, enabling production managers to improve capacity planning and meet customer demand. Meanwhile, asset managers can use the Simulation capabilities to more accurately predict and plan essential asset maintenance based on different scenarios.

Christian Pedersen, Chief Product Officer at IFS, commented, “All new features and enhancements within IFS Cloud 24R2 are guided by IFS’s strategic themes. They are tailored to help customers unleash their full potential – both in terms of operational effectiveness and profitability – by leveraging IFS.ai to unlock and use the secret weapon from across supply chain and operations: their data.”

At the IFS Unleashed event, taking place in Orlando, Florida from 15-17 October, attendees heard about IFS’s plans to further enhance its AI capabilities for the benefit of its customers, with the stated aim of becoming the undisputed leader in industrial software.

Enhanced visibility. Industrialised reliability. (Image source: Brady)

Maximise real-time visibility on industrial processes with cutting edge RFID performance. The IRX200 from Brady combines powerful RFID reading with integrated edge computing and native OT & IT connectivity to support greater warehouse and production efficiency.

Instantly see the status and evolution for both work-in-progress in production, and stock levels in the warehouse, using the same hard- and software. Reduce production interruptions. Track inventories automatically with an RFID reader that can pick up 1000 items per second. Streamline processes and enhance output using accurate, real-time, automated and programmable data that enable fast, accurate decision making and effective continuous improvement.

Unique, all-in-one tracking

Read battery-free RFID tags right out of the box with the IRX200’s all-inclusive functionality. An integrated, high gain RFID antenna makes the IRX200 easy to install and maintain. The RFID reader does not require external antennas. Native OT & IT connectivity, including Profinet IO and OPC UA, enable smooth, reliable data throughput. Before sharing, data can be processed by a built-in edge computer that nullifies latency and reduces facility cloud bandwidth consumption. Equipped with powerful computing capabilities, the IRX200 can run RFID reader and AI apps to process data in real-time, and share them with stakeholders and other machines in the most optimal way.

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Enhanced visibility. Industrialised reliability.

The IRX200 is designed for industrial environments. With EN 60068-2-27 shock, EN 60068-2-6 vibration, and IP67 ingress protection tested mechanics, the reader can be mounted on almost any racking, conveyor, forklift and indoor vehicle. An operating temperature range of -20°C to 55°C makes the IRX200 useful in many industrial environments and applications.

With the IRX200, a large number of industries can power productivity using insights and decisions supported by real-time, actionable data from their own industrial processes.

Learn more about IRX200 fixed reader on Brady websites.

A significant leap in workplace efficiency

Bring your workplace to the next level of efficiency and productivity with reliable RFID. Locate, identify, track and trace multiple assets at once from a 15m distance without ever having to lay eyes on them. Or cover your entire workplace with well placed fixed RFID readers to maximally accelarate asset tracking. Quickly guide employees to the assets they need in the most optimal order, fully automate inventories and check any outgoing cargo for completeness in seconds.

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This year saw 250 projects submitted by organisations from 36 countries. (Image source: Bentley Systems)

Bentley Systems, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering software, has announced the winners of its 2024 Going Digital Awards.

These annual awards recognise outstanding achievements by infrastructure professionals who are utilising Bentley software to enhance the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure projects.

This year saw 250 projects submitted by organisations from 36 countries. A panel of independent judges selected the winners from 36 finalists across 12 categories during Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure event, held on October 8-9 in Vancouver, Canada.

“This year, we received an impressive variety of submissions for the Going Digital Awards from users across the globe, showcasing groundbreaking projects that exemplify the future of infrastructure,” said Kristin Fallon, chief marketing officer at Bentley Systems. “Today, we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our finalists and winners. These visionary teams demonstrate the power of going digital across the infrastructure lifecycle to improve project delivery and asset performance.”

The winners

Bridges and Tunnels
JMT – Digital Experience for I-95 Rappahannock River Crossing Construction Project

Construction
Proicere Ltd. – SPRS Retreatment (SRP) Sellafield

Enterprise Engineering
Mott MacDonald and HDR – Ontario Line

Facilities, Campuses, and Cities
China ENFI Engineering Co., Ltd. – Digital Construction Project of Comprehensive Waste Management Facilities in Xiong’an New Area

Process and Power Generation
PowerChina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited – Shandong Energy Group Bozhong Offshore Wind Farm Site A Project

Rail and Transit
SPL Powerlines UK – Midland Main Line Electrification

Roads and Highways
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Digital Twin Implementation for NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project

Structural Engineering
Hyundai Engineering – New Physical Modeling Method for Plant Steel Structures Using STAAD API

Surveying and Monitoring
Water Supplies Department – Digital Twin of the Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir

Subsurface Modeling and Analysis
Spark and WSP – North East Link Central Package

Transmission and Distribution
Southwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group – Butuo ±800-kV Converter Station

Water and Wastewater
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo – Sabesp – Integra 4.0

John Morgan and Marc Gerrard, RenQuip directors launching the company's groundbreaking flange spreading technology. (Image source: Renquip)

RenQuip, a manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical equipment, is expanding globally, and is set to reinforce its position in the Middle East following a significant contract win

Founded in 2021, RenQuip outperformed its revenue projections by 20% in 2022, and tripled its revenue in 2023. As of 2024, the company has doubled its workforce to 14 dedicated team members and is on track to achieve a further 25% growth over the previous year.

A key driver of this success has been RenQuip’s robust expansion strategy, particularly its focus on the US market, where it has added 20 new distributors and resellers in 2024.

RenQuip’s strategic expansion into the Middle East has already resulted in a significant order secured from a major operator in Saudi Arabia. Looking ahead, the company is set to continue its growth trajectory in the Middle East while also expanding into new markets in Asia and Central Europe. To facilitate this continued expansion, RenQuip is launching a comprehensive new product catalogue, producing a series of application videos, and introducing an array of innovative new products designed to meet the evolving needs of its global customer base.

Marc Gerrard, managing director of RenQuip, said, “Our growth in 2024 is a testament to our strategic vision, commitment to quality, and the strength of our team. As we continue to expand globally, our focus remains on exceeding our clients’ expectations through continuous innovation and dedication to excellence in all aspects of our business.”

RenQuip plans to further strengthen its global presence and solidify its position as a leader in the hydraulic and mechanical equipment industry.