Q.BIG 3D to unveil cost-efficient VFGF technology at Formnext 2024  3D Printing Industry

This Warsaw-based start-up was founded in 2020, and aims to address the ‘performance bottleneck’ of high-volume data processing.

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Sodium-ion batteries are cheaper than lithium-ion batteries — and they're also more environmentally friendly. And "In the past few years, sodium-ion battery production has increased in the United States," reports the Washington Post, with a new factory planned to manufacture them "in the same way as lithium-ion batteries, just with different ingredients. Instead of using expensive materials like lithium, nickel and cobalt, these will be made of sodium, iron and manganese..." Last month, sodium-ion battery manufacturer Natron Energy announced it would open a "gigafactory" in North Carolina that would produce 24 gigawatt hours of batteries annually, enough energy to charge 24,000 electric vehicles. But sodium-ion batteries are still early in their development compared with lithium-ion, and they have yet to hit the market on a massive scale. "It's unlikely sodium-ion could displace lithium-ion anytime soon," said Keith Beers, polymer science and materials chemistry principal engineer at technical consultancy firm Exponent... The biggest limitation of sodium-ion batteries is their weight. Sodium weighs nearly three times as much as lithium, and it cannot store the same amount of energy. As a result, sodium-ion batteries tend to be larger. Jens Peters, an economics professor at the University of Alcalá in Madrid, said the energy density could be improved over time in sodium-ion batteries. But, he added, "what we found out so far in our assessments is that it is not a game changer." Sodium-ion batteries are touted to be the environmentally friendly alternative to their lithium-ion counterparts, thanks to their raw materials. Sodium, iron and manganese are all abundant elements on the planet, so they require less energy to extract and cost less... Sodium-ion batteries also last longer than lithium-ion ones because they can withstand more charge cycles, said Wendell Brooks, co-CEO of Natron Energy. "Our product can have millions of cycles," said Brooks, "where lithium-ion would have three to five thousand cycles and wear out a lot faster...." Sodium-ion batteries aren't the best fit for smartphones or electric vehicles, which need to store lots of energy. However, one advantage is their low cost. And they could be a good candidate in situations where the size of the battery isn't a concern, like energy storage. "When something is built out to support grid or backup storage, it doesn't need to be very dense. It's staying put," Beers said. Natron will invest nearly $1.4 billion in the factory "to meet the rapidly expanding demand for critical power, industrial and grid energy storage solutions," according to their announcement. "Natron's high-performance sodium-ion batteries outperform lithium-ion batteries in power density and recharging speed, do not require lithium, cobalt, copper, or nickel, and are non-flammable... Natron's batteries are the only UL-listed sodium-ion batteries on the market today, and will be delivered to a wide range of customer end markets in the industrial power space, including data centers, mobility, EV fast charging, microgrids, and telecom, among others."

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To upgrade a facility's 145,300 square foot roof with metal and solar while dealing with COVID delays, a contractor turned to S-5! to shrink the project timeline.

R/J Group Inc. shows how offering feasible repairs in place of total replacements not only saved the customer money, but led to additional work.

CrewCost offers construction accounting software for small and mid-sized contractors, integrating job costing and time tracking to manage costs, change orders, and billing.  

A Florida-based contractor took a different approach to reroofing ABCO Products’ facilities that not only saved on installation time, but thousands in project costs.

There are massive mistakes roofing contractors can make when planning for a successful exit, which could account to as much as 70% of their wealth.

El directivo insiste en los objetivos de electrificación de la compañía japonesa para 2026 y 2030 a pesar de la coyuntura actual. Leer

Los afectados por el temporal podrán modificar, suspender o aplazar gratis sus contratos de luz y gas, pero las reparaciones de las infraestructuras dañadas las sufragarán todos los ciudadanos Leer

El precio medio de un inmueble de 80 metros cuadrados en Asturias ronda los 141.120 euros, lejos del valor medio en toda España. Además, hay pueblos donde incluso es más barato Leer

El precio de la vivienda sigue al alza y se aproxima a los 3.255 euros por metro cuadrado, récord histórico alcanzado en 2011. Euskadi da ayudas a 40.000 vascos para pagar su alquiler y otras 27.000 familias viven en VPO de alquiler protegido. El consejero multiplica sus retoques a la política de Vivienda y confía que las "zonas tensionadas" enfríen un mercado de alquiler disparado Leer

La directora general de Gesvalt celebra los 30 años de la compañía, en los que ha sido un testigo directo privilegiado de la evolución inmobiliaria del país. Con esa perspectiva, una cosa tiene clara: "No estamos para nada en un escenario de burbuja" Leer

Esta estimación de costes no contempla la adquisición de nuevos muebles y otros enseres, por lo que el desembolso total de los propietarios será superior Leer

El plan del Gobierno coincide con una rentabilidad al alza en el mercado del alquiler y una burbuja de precios que preocupa a los expertos Leer

Los heridos, con distinto pronóstico, son dos hombres (un español y un británico) y una mujer lituana Leer

El argentino, decisivo en el triunfo de los de Chus Mateo en una igualada semifinal. UCAM Murcia o Unicaja, rival por el título de la Supercopa Leer

Quedan 17 personas desaparecidas. Los trabajos se centran en L'Albufera y en el litoral, pero las posibilidades de encontrar sus restos se complican. "Los cuerpos flotan entre 3 y diez días, y ya hemos pasado el 12", asegura Salvamento Marítimo Leer

[The Herald] Somewhere in the rugged and picturesque village of Nyamaropa, Nyanga, nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, old Saunyama sits with a faraway look in his eyes as he recalls a fateful day that still haunts him.

Do you know your true cloud costs?

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Host Bob Leins, CPA® and cohost Ray Kirk, Ph.D., welcome Phil Gardner, Federal Benefits Specialist.

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Funding shortfalls will have serious consequences in the final quarter of this fiscal year because of unexpected bills related to security at the Capitol, National Guard officials warn.

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While the Biden administration is asking for $773 billion for 2023, that number may not go as far as hoped. DoD says it finished up its planning for 2023 before inflation rates rose and before Russia invaded Ukraine causing oil prices to spike.

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By Terry Onica, Automotive Director, QAD.

Within a complicated global landscape, where interconnectedness is vital for business success, managing the intricacies of a supply chain on such a scale is undeniably expensive.

Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.

GEP, provider of AI-driven procurement and supply chain software, services and strategy to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, has announced that Costa Coffee, the UK coffee shop, has successfully gone live on GEP Software, the procurement platform.

Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce, has released findings from its 2024 Consumer Trust Premium Report, which explores the evolving relationship between consumer shopping habits and brand trust, based on 2,000 survey respondents in the US and UK.

Labor shortages and the desires of employees for a more balanced life are opening the door, now more than ever, for fully remote work options. This can potentially lead to a team of multi-state workers.

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NASA Artemis Moon landing delayed by 'several years' as costs go 'underreported'

Deutsche Bank to axe more than 100 bankers in drive to cut costs

When the Pandemic began last year, many business owners moved their entire business to the cloud. They purchased various cloud services to help ease the demands of their clients and for their employees that started working from home. A year later, business owners have a good idea of cloud services they need (and don’t need). […]

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He tried to find a therapist who would take his insurance. He did not succeed.

Skyrocketing College Costs: Advice for cash-strapped parents

Mortgage rates are at their highest levels in 22 years and house prices are at record highs. Hardworking Americans cannot get on the property ladder, and retirees are struggling to sell in order to downsize. The Biden administration has done little to help alleviate the problem. This Washington Examiner series, Home Economics, will investigate how we got here, the toll on people around the country, and the alternatives people are embracing to survive the market. Part one of this four-part series focuses on the risk the crisis poses to President Joe Biden's reelection effort.

Soaring mortgage rates have combined with high housing prices to push homebuying out of reach for many people, causing major knock-on effects on their lives.

The plant supplies 6% of California's power, yet critics charge the facility is too expensive and too dangerous to continue operating.

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Last week, Spokane Valley released details about how much the city’s multiple investigations into City Council member Al Merkel have cost. At the Nov. 5 Spokane Valley City Council meeting, an expense report on the agenda stated that two independent investigations found Merkel has displayed a pattern of intimidation and hostile interactions with the city’s workforce, and disregarded the Council’s Governance Manual and Washington state laws despite receiving extensive training on public records rules…

India's consumer price inflation likely surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by soaring vegetable and edible oil prices. Economists predict inflation hit 5.81%, just below the central bank's 6% tolerance limit. A weak rupee and rising global commodity prices add to inflationary pressures, potentially delaying anticipated interest rate cuts.

Samsung India Electronics' revenue grew by a mere 4% in FY24, reaching Rs 102,626 crore, marking its slowest growth in eight years. This slowdown, largely attributed to a stagnant smartphone market and heightened competition, is believed to be behind recent layoffs and cost-cutting measures.

India's Pidilite Industries , which makes Fevicol adhesives and Dr. Fixit waterproofing products, posted a 6.2% jump in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by lower input costs.

Under Armour's shares surged 20% after the company raised its annual profit forecast, driven by cost-cutting measures and a focus on full-price sales. Founder and CEO Kevin Plank's strategy of reducing discounts and inventory helped boost gross margins, signaling a potential turnaround for the sportswear brand.

On Wednesday, November 13, streaming industry consultant Nadine Krefetz will moderate the panel "Cutting Streaming Delivery Costs With AI." AI is making inroads into streaming workflows and experiences at nearly every stage, from ingest all the way through discoverability. This panel explores how AI promises to streamline and reduce investments on the processing and delivery end through time-efficient, cost-efficient encoding tools that minimize buffering, fine-tune image quality, and enable workflow optimization. This panel explores how AI is currently impacting streaming delivery and playback experiences, how we can expect its role to continue to evolve over time, and how you can leverage AI's benefits in the streams you deliver. Confirmed panelists include leading industry figures from Microsoft, Netflix, and more.

Over the last three months, Delta Air Lines lost nearly $6 billion as the company's CEO said a slow, brief recovery in air travel has now stalled amid a big resurgence in coronavirus infections. Delta is the first U.S. airline to report second-quarter financial results; it is the first full quarter since the pandemic began, and the results are worse than anticipated. Delta flew 93% percent fewer passengers in April, May and June than it did in the second quarter last year. Revenue fell 91% compared with the same three-month period last year as the airline said it was losing close to $100 million a day at the start of the pandemic. Atlanta-based Delta said it is still burning about $27 million a day. Delta CEO Ed Bastian called the losses "staggering," adding that "it could be two years or more before we see a sustainable recovery." Bastian noted that in June and early July, there was "a small but welcome uptick in passenger volume, driven almost entirely by domestic leisure travelers

En este episodio, La Luciérnaga se enciende para contarle sobre la visita del gobierno español a nuestro país También, ¿Cual fue la historia de unos turistas mexicanos en las playas de Barú.? Además, repasamos qué pasa con la falta de algunos medicamentos en el país.La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.