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Baker Hughes, C3.ai, and Microsoft Corp. announced an alliance to bring enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to the energy industry on Microsoft Azure, an industry-leading cloud computing platform.

Atlas Copco has developed an App that allows vacuum pumps to be controlled and monitored in real time from a smartphone. Pumps can also be commissioned optionally by entering fewer setpoints.

In line with Malaysia’s transformation into a digital economy, global pump manufacturer Grundfos announced the launch of its new cloud-based service app in Malaysia to reduce downtime for key infrastructure in the country.

Improved online resources are now available for rotating and reciprocating equipment engineers and operators. Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal and Cook Compression have updated their websites to not only enhance the user experience but also expand the technical know-how available to the industry.

The end-to-end provider of remote telemetry solutions has unveiled an updated website, which aims to make the customer experience as simple as possible – ahead of the launch of its innovative Point Orange IoT RTU.

Besides its new and intuitive operating concept, the software also stands out for its new functions, including QuickSearch and a pump comparison facility, as well as its improved project management.

VSX – Vogel Software is presenting the new impeller.net Internet portal for the first time at the 4th International Rotating Equipment Conference to be held from 24 to 25 September 2019. The next generation of the portal is going online by the end of 2019, offering visitors a unique variety of interesting contents and new functions. In the course of the redesign, special attention is paid to the integrated PumpSelector. The new, open sales platform will integrate the offers of manufacturers and sellers and connect them directly with prospective customers and buyers.

Thermo-Lift has developed the ThermoLift system at its headquarters in the Advanced Energy Center at the State University of New York, (SUNY). This device, which is driven by natural gas, combines air conditioning system and heat pump in a single unit. ThermoLift chose Siemens PLM Software solutions for the development and automated design optimization processes, as well as for simulating the design process.

Pump and valve manufacturer KSB has introduced a new e-commerce platform for its customers in Sweden.

After the augmented reality app (AR) from Germany-based pump manufacturer Lewa attracted lots of attention at the ACHEMA 2018 and Hannover Messe 2019 trade shows, the range of applications is now being expanded.