Day: January 20, 2022

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Emerson’s Southeast Asia Service Centre Cuts Flow Meter Service Turnaround Times by 80% with New Larger Calibration Stand

Revamped facility provides Southeast Asia customers with convenience, quality assurance, and accreditation for calibration

SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Emerson’s Southeast Asia Service Center is expanding the advantage offered to its customers by adding the calibration of large flow meters to its offering, resulting in an 80% reduction in service and line downtime for customers in the Southeast Asia region.

Updates to flow calibration services include increasing line sizes from .10 to 4 inches to a much larger 12 inches, which increases flow rates from 0.05 to 3,000 kilograms per minute, and increase flow up to 12,000 Kg/min.

Prior to the addition of the new larger calibration stand, customers in the region’s oil and gas and chemical industries needed to ship larger sized flow meters to testing facilities overseas to diagnose, repair or calibrate their devices to factory standards. This process was not only time-consuming but costly, often leading to shutdowns and delays.

Now the Southeast Asia Service Center has resolved the problem by offering local calibration services for a broader range of instrumentation devices. This saves customers time and resources since support specialists can perform quality assurance, diagnostics, setup and repair on-site. As a result, calibration and service turnaround times can be reduced from two months to two weeks.  Aside from the new calibration stand, Emerson support and technical specialists can now diagnose and troubleshoot flow meter problems and other customer concerns remotely in Asia. This reduces overall cost, speeds up operations and ensures safety for both customers and Emerson personnel in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Service Center adheres to international standards, with an ISO 17025-compliant quality management system, which ensures that the laboratory meets the technical requirements necessary to consistently deliver technically valid calibrations. Accreditation from Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC), a signatory of ILAC-MRA, means that calibration results can be accepted in other countries without additional testing or verification.

The existing service centre is compliant with Singapore Standards (SS) re-calibration requirements namely SS660, SS648 which are related to bunker cargo delivery. Emerson has been designated for the existing capability by Enterprise Singapore, Weights and Measures as an Authorized Verifier (AV).   With the AV status, Emerson is authorized to seal flow meters once they are calibrated in the lab. This ensures compliance to regulatory and contractual requirements for flow meters used for custody transfer applications. Emerson plans to secure ISO17025 Accreditation and Authorized Verifier status for the expanded capability as well.  It also ensures metrological traceability and process reliability for laboratories and facilities from 14 Global Service Centres operated by over 400 local service specialists in 14 different regions worldwide.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information, visit Emerson.com

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Sweegen Praises New Framework on Stevia Technology By International Food Safety Authority

Sets Global Example on Standards for Countries

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sweegen’s health and wellness commitment through global sugar reduction solutions became stronger after Codex Alimentarius (Codex), the international food standard safety authority, recently adopted the specifications for all four stevia technologies, including Sweegen’s bioconversion.

“The new Codex framework is timely as the benefits of steviol glycosides, the sweet component in the stevia leaf, fit into the broader health and wellness narrative, which is something consumers want to see more of, and global food and beverage manufacturers want greater access to,” said Luca Giannone, senior vice president of sales.

The significance of the adoption is that there is now a more streamlined approach to regional adoption of new production technologies. This will provide greater access to less common and better-tasting steviol glycosides at scale and a more sustainable supply of the sugar-like tasting ingredients.

Sweegen’s support for adopting the “Framework for Stevia Technology” started four years ago as a member of the alliance group, the International Stevia Council (ISC). Adopting the framework was a stevia industry effort and collaboration internationally where Sweegen represented bioconversion technology.

“With this framework, most countries in the world will gradually adopt this standard, and our global stevia footprint can expand more rapidly into countries where we are seeking approval for offering our pure, clean, and great-tasting Signature Bestevia ingredients produced by bioconversion,” said Giannone.

Modern technology advancements, such as bioconversion, produce clean new generation sweetener molecules such as Rebaudiosides M, D, and E, originally found in small quantities in the stevia leaf. Unlike first-generation ingredients like Rebaudioside A, these rebaudiosides impart a clean sugar-like taste with a better sensory profile and are highly sought-after by food and beverage manufacturers in countries where they have regulatory approvals.

“The adopted framework is good news for brands that want greater access to Sweegen’s pure and clean tasting stevia ingredients, Rebs D, E, M, and more,” said Giannone. “By leveraging proprietary bioconversion technology, we start with the stevia leaf, and with the support of enzymes, produce a final product that is a single purified steviol glycoside (not a mixture) that naturally occurs in the stevia leaf.”

Under the new framework, all of Sweegen’s rebaudiosides are approved by Codex. Last year, Sweegen earned regulatory approval for its Signature Bestevia Reb M in Europe, which enables greater flexibility in satisfying regional preferences for sweetness and great taste.

“We welcome the adoption of the Codex framework and the opportunity to support our customers globally with new sugar reduction innovations,” said Steven Chen, Sweegen’s chief executive officer. “Sweegen is proud to be part of this collaborative effort to bring much-needed innovation to the food and beverage industry.”

About Sweegen

Sweegen provides sweet taste solutions for food and beverage manufacturers around the world.

We are on a mission to reduce the sugar and artificial sweeteners in our global diet.  Partnering with customers, we create delicious zero-sugar products that consumers love.  With the best next-generation stevia sweeteners in our portfolio, such as Bestevia® Rebs B, D, E, I, M, and N, along with our deep knowledge of flavor modulators and texturants, Sweegen delivers market-leading solutions that customers want, and consumers prefer. Be well. Choose well.

For more information, please contact [email protected] and visit Sweegen’s website, www.sweegen.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, among other statements, statements regarding the future prospects for Reb M stevia leaf sweetener. These statements are based on current expectations but are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of Sweegen, Inc.

Relevant risks and uncertainties include those referenced in the historic filings of Sweegen, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully considered. Sweegen, Inc. assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements due to new information or future events or developments.

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Versius adopted for urological procedures in Pakistan

Versius adopted for urological procedures in Pakistan

  • The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) is the first hospital in Pakistan to acquire Versius to complete high-volume urological procedures
  • At SIUT, Versius is being used as part of a multispecialty programme, beginning with urological procedures and later expanding into general surgery

Cambridge, United Kingdom. 20 January 2022 00:01 (GMT). CMR Surgical – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced the successful completion of high-volume urological procedures at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) using the next generation surgical robotic system, Versius®, in Pakistan. SIUT is a renowned, charitable institute, providing free state of the art medical treatment to all patients, regardless of background or wealth, facilitating the treatment of renal ailments, urological and nephrological conditions, oncological treatments, treatments of hepatic and gastrointestinal diseases, and organ transplantation.

The small, portable and modular design of Versius allows it to easily be moved between operating theatres, supporting high-utilisation of the system. Completing over 100 cases within two months, SIUT have rapidly integrated Versius into high-volume complex urological procedures, including cystectomies, prostatectomies and radical nephrectomies. Versius will be used as part of a multispecialty robotics programme, later being used for a range of general surgery procedures, including cholecystectomies and hernia repairs.

Mark Slack, Chief Medical Officer of CMR Surgical said: “Since day one, CMR’s mission has been to make the benefits of keyhole surgery more accessible to patients globally. The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation is a fine example of an institution that shares our mission and sees the important role surgical robotics will play to fulfil needs in their busy operating rooms. The pace and high volume of procedures being carried out at SIUT has been remarkable, with record breaking number of procedures being carried out, enabled by the unique technology features of Versius.”

CMR services, integrated data capabilities and training support rapid transition for surgical teams and hospitals to use Versius, playing a potential role in reducing surgical costs, optimising surgeon performance, and improving patient safety outcomes in the near and long term.

“With the volume of patients we operate on, it was important to adopt the Versius system quickly and proficiently to ensure patient safety. We are impressed by the speed at which we have been able to achieve high procedure volumes in such a short period of time. The remote training we received from the CMR Team in the Middle East enabled us to learn how to use the new system efficiently, and the technology built into the small, modular arms of Versius was easy to adapt to.” Prof Dr. Adibul Hasan Rizvi, Director of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation said: “At SIUT, we believe technological innovations in healthcare should benefit all people. This belief has remained a guiding principle for us since our inception. The institute looks forward to entering many more avenues and therapeutic areas with the help of this next generation Robotic System, Versius.”

The successful launch of Versius at SIUT adds Pakistan to a growing number of markets across India, Middle East, Europe and Australia where Versius is used in hospitals as a valuable surgical tool. The announcement follows other recent expansion news from CMR, including the recent award of Anvisa regulatory approval in Brazil, new market launches in Italy and the Middle East, and plans to build a new global manufacturing facility to keep up with global demand for Versius.

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Media Contacts:

If you wish to see more, please contact CMR Surgical at:

Press Office, CMR Surgical
T +44(0) 1223 755801
E [email protected]

Notes to editors:

The Versius® Surgical Robotic System

Versius® resets expectations of robotic surgery. Versius fits into virtually any operating room set-up and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, increasing the likelihood of robotic minimal access surgery (MAS). The small, portable and modular design of Versius allows the surgeon to only use the number of arms needed for a given procedure.

Biomimicking the human arm, Versius gives surgeons the choice of optimised port placement alongside the dexterity and accuracy of small fully-wristed instruments. With 3D HD vision, easy-to adopt instrument control and a choice of ergonomic working positions, the open surgeon console has the potential to reduce stress and fatigue and allows for clear communication with the surgical team. By thinking laparoscopically and operating robotically with Versius, patients, surgeons and healthcare professionals can all benefit from the value that robotic MAS brings.

But it’s more than just a robot. Versius captures meaningful data with its wider digital ecosystem to support a surgeon’s continuous learning. Through the Versius Connect app, Versius Trainer and CMR clinical registry, Versius unleashes a wealth of insights to ultimately improve surgical care.

About CMR Surgical Limited

CMR Surgical (CMR) is a global medical devices company dedicated to transforming surgery with Versius®, a next-generation surgical robot.

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, CMR is committed to working with surgeons, surgical teams and hospital partners, to provide an optimal tool to make robotic minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable. With Versius, we are on a mission to redefine the surgical robotics market with practical, innovative technology and data that can improve surgical care.

Founded in 2014, CMR Surgical is private limited company backed by an international shareholder base.

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‫مقامی سرور کے ساتھ نیٹ ڈریگن کے پہلے جنگی کھیل – ہیروز تیار: پاکستان نے آج سےاپنا بِیٹا شروع کردیا

ہانگ کانگ، 20 جنوری 2022 /پی آر نیوز وائر/ — ہیروز تیار: ڈویلپر نیٹ ڈریگن (ایچ کے 777) نے آج اعلان کیا ہے کہ پاکستان، ایک ایکشن ریئل ٹائم حکمت عملی گیم، 20 جنوری کو پاکستان میں اوپن بِیٹا لانچ کر رہا ہے،بِیٹا یہاں اینڈروئیڈ ڈیوائسز کے لیے دستیاب ہوگا۔

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اہم خصوصیت

5وی5 حکمت عملی گیم کے طور پر، ہیروز تیار اپنے شاندار گرافکس اور ہیروز کے توازن کے لئے مشہور ہے، جو  دنیا بھر کے پلیئرز کو ڈوٹا 2 کی یاد دلاتا ہے۔اس کھیل میں کلاسک موبا عناصر کے ساتھ حقیقی وقت کی لڑائیوں میں 5 پلیئرز کی دو ٹیمیں شامل ہیں جن میں 3 لین، ٹاور اور جنگل شامل ہیں۔ کھلاڑی ٹیم کے ساتھیوں سے تعاون کرتے ہیں اور اپنے ٹاورز کو نیچے لانے کے لئے مخالفین سے لڑنے کے لئے خطے کا استعمال کرتے ہیں، وہ صرف دو انگلیوں کی مدد سے پورے کھیل کو نیوی گیٹ کرسکتے ہیں۔

ہیروز تیار: پاکستان گہری لوکلائزیشن کے ساتھ پاکستانی کھلاڑیوں کے لیے تیار کردہ ہیروز کا ایک خصوصی ورژن ہے۔ اس نے گرافکس کو بہتر بنایا ہے، آسان اور ہموار آپریشن کیا ہے، اور تیز رفتار 10 منٹ کے میچز دوستوں کے ساتھ میل جول کے لئے بہترین ہیں ۔ اس بِیٹا میں گیم کھلاڑیوں کے انتخاب کے لئے ہیروز اور غلاف  (اسکِن) کا ایک بڑا روسٹر، اور تجربات کرنے کے لئے متنوع جنگی تدابیر  لاتا ہے یہ مستقبل قریب میں مزید مقامی ہیروز، غلاف  (اسکِن) اور نقشوں کی پیشکش کرتا رہے گا۔

وقف شدہ مقامی سرور

یہ گیم خصوصی طور پر پاکستان کے لئے وقف شدہ مقامی سرور کے ساتھ ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے۔ کھلاڑی میچوں کے دوران گرین پنگ، اعلی کارکردگی اور ہموار گیم پلے کی توقع کر سکتے ہیں، جس سے ٹیم کے درمیان ہونے والی ان دلکش لڑائیوں کو اور  بھی زیادہ یادگار بنایا جا سکتا ہے۔ ایک طویل عرصے سے پاکستانی کھلاڑی آن لائن گیمز میں نیٹ ورک میں تاخیر کی شکایت کر رہے ہیں، ہیروز تیار: پاکستان کے ساتھ، وہ کھیل کا بہترین تجربہ حاصل کرنے کی یقین دہانی کر سکتے ہیں۔

بہت بڑا بِیٹا انعامات

اس ٹیسٹ میں حصہ لینے والے کھلاڑی لامحدود انعامات سے لطف اندوز ہوں گے، جیسے کہ روزانہ لاگ ان 7 مفت امتیازی ہیروز اور بہترین کھالوں (اسکِن) کا دعویٰ کرنے کے لئے۔ بِیٹا بونس میں بالکل نیا میگنولیا کا اسپیشل سنو فلیک اسکِن بھی شامل ہے، کھلاڑی آفیشل ورژن میں اس خصوصی بیٹا گفٹ اسکن کا دعوی ٰکرسکتے ہیں، جو اندازاً مارچ 2022 میں لانچ کیا جائے گا۔مزید برآں، کھیل میں تعاقب کو مکمل کرکے، کھلاڑیوں کو مفت ہیرو مل سکتے ہیں۔

ریبیٹ پروگرام

ٹیسٹ میں مدد کرنے کے لئے شکریہ کے طور پر آفیشل ورژن کے  ٹیسٹ میں تمام ٹوکن پلیئرز بِیٹا ری چارج  کو 150 فیصد چھوٹ دلائیں گے۔

مفت میں کھیل یہاں ڈاؤن لوڈ کریں

مزید معلومات اور پلیئر سپورٹ کے لیے ان کے  فیس بک پیج ، فیس بک گروپ ، یوٹیوب ، آفیشل ویب سائٹ یا ای میل  [email protected]   پر ملاحظہ کریں۔

 

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NetDragon’s First Battle Game With Local Server – Heroes Evolved: Pakistan Starts its Beta Today

HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Heroes Evolved: Pakistan, an action real-time strategy game, is launching an open beta in Pakistan on January 20th, developer NetDragon (HK 777) announced today. The beta will be available for Android devices here.

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As a 5v5 strategy game, Heroes Evolved is well known for its great graphics and balance of heroes, which reminds players from all over the world of DOTA2. The game involves two teams of 5 players each in real-time battles with classic MOBA elements, including 3 lanes, towers, and jungle. Players collaborate with teammates and make use of the terrain to fight the opponents to bring down their towers, they can navigate the whole game with the ease of only two fingers.

Heroes Evolved: Pakistan is a special version of Heroes Evolved for Pakistani players with deep localization. It has improved graphics, easier and smoother operation, and faster paced 10-minute matches perfect for socializing with friends. In this beta, the game brings a massive roster of heroes and skins for players to choose from, and diverse tactics to experiment with. It will keep offering more localized heroes , skins and maps in the near future.

Dedicated Local Server

The game is designed exclusively for Pakistan with dedicated local server. Players can expect green ping, high performance and smooth gameplay during matches, making those breathtaking team-fights even more memorable. For a long time Pakistani players have been complaining about network delays in online games, with Heroes Evolved: Pakistan, they can rest assured to have an optimal game experience.

Huge Beta Rewards

Players participating in this test will enjoy endless rewards, such as daily login to claim 7 FREE distinctive heroes and exquisite skins. Beta bonus also includes the brand new Magnolia’s Special Snowflake Skin, players can claim this exclusive beta gift skin in the official version, estimated to launch in March 2022. Moreover, by completing in-game quests, players can get free heroes.

Rebate Program

All Tokens players recharge in the beta test will bring them a 150% rebate in the official version, as a thank you for helping out the test.

Download the game for free here.

For more information and player support, visit their Facebook page, Facebook group, Youtube, Official Website, or email at: [email protected].