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Honeywell introduces all-in-one battery energy storage automation platform

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Honeywell has introduced Honeywell Ionic Modular All-in-One, a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments.

By combining flexible battery storage with Honeywell’s advanced control system, Honeywell Ionic helps to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid stability, and provide back-up power when needed.

Honeywell’s Ionic Control and Energy Management system is fully integrated into the all-in-one modular BESS, providing the latest analytic tools to deliver advanced control and customization onsite. [Read more…] about Honeywell introduces all-in-one battery energy storage automation platform

Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

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Honeywell has announced an approximately $600 million equity capital raise for Quantinuum, developer of what the companies say is “the world’s highest-performing quantum computer”, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion.

Quanta Computer, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm) and QED Investors have joined existing shareholders JPMorganChase, Mitsui, Amgen, Cambridge Quantum Holdings, Serendipity Capital and Honeywell – all of whom have reinvested in this round. The round also includes participation from new investors MESH and Korea Investment Partners.

This capital raise will support Quantinuum’s advancement of quantum computing at scale, which includes continued progress toward the upcoming launch of Helios, the company’s next generation quantum computing system that is expected to launch this year. [Read more…] about Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

Borouge to test AI-powered autonomous petrochemicals operations in UAE

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Borouge, a petrochemicals company that provides polyolefins solutions, is collaborating with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to “revolutionise” Borouge’s UAE plant operations.

The collaboration between Borouge and Honeywell is set to deliver the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room designed for full-scale, real-time operation, establishing a new standard for the future of AI in petrochemicals.

Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, says: “Borouge’s AI, Digitalisation, and Technology (AIDT) transformation programme is setting new standards in operations, innovation and business performance. [Read more…] about Borouge to test AI-powered autonomous petrochemicals operations in UAE

Tips from Honeywell: Balancing data center computing demands with energy efficiency

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Most people don’t think about the amount of energy they use every day or how the computing required for their daily social media check-ins, generative AI searches and online shopping sprees impacts that number. The computation of processors in a data center makes all those things – and more – happen.

Data centers also handle the processing needs of cloud computing, the Internet of Things, remote connectivity and the automation of businesses, organizations and governments of all sizes.

The proliferation of smart, connected devices – and new technologies – is driving the development of new data centers and updates to existing facilities globally. It’s also increasing global data center capacity, which is expected to grow from 59 GW in 2025 to 122 GW by the end of 2030. [Read more…] about Tips from Honeywell: Balancing data center computing demands with energy efficiency

Honeywell to power Corvus Robotics drones to automate inventory tracking in warehouses

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Honeywell has launched its SwiftDecoder barcode-decoding software will be integrated into Corvus Robotics’ self-flying inventory drones.

This pioneering solution will be used within warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) to make the process of tracking rapidly changing inventory quicker and more accurate for retailers, distributors and manufacturers at the case – and pallet-level.

Honeywell’s creation of supply chain solutions that can automate processes for greater accuracy and more efficient use of scarce labor resources supports its alignment of its portfolio with several compelling megatrends including automation. [Read more…] about Honeywell to power Corvus Robotics drones to automate inventory tracking in warehouses

Honeywell and Google Cloud to accelerate autonomous operations with AI agents for the industrial sector

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Honeywell and Google Cloud are partnering to launch a “unique collaboration” connecting artificial intelligence (AI) agents with assets, people and processes to accelerate safer, autonomous operations for the industrial sector.

This partnership will bring together the multimodality and natural language capabilities of Gemini on Vertex AI – Google Cloud’s AI platform – and the massive data set on Honeywell Forge, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform for industrials.

This will unleash easy-to-understand, enterprise-wide insights across a multitude of use cases. Honeywell’s customers across the industrial sector will benefit from opportunities to reduce maintenance costs, increase operational productivity and upskill employees. [Read more…] about Honeywell and Google Cloud to accelerate autonomous operations with AI agents for the industrial sector

Honeywell and Odys Aviation partner to develop autonomous aircraft operations in Oman and Pacific

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Honeywell and Odys Aviation, a developer of advanced hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the design of new Ground Control Stations to support the rollout of Odys Aviation’s hybrid VTOL aircraft in the Middle East and Pacific.

Under the terms of the MOU, Honeywell will provide a Ground Control Station for uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operations, supporting operations of Odys Aviation’s uncrewed air vehicle (UAV), Laila. Pilot programs using Laila and the new Ground Control Station are expected to kick off in 2025.

Laila is designed in multiple configurations to deliver cargo. With a 230-mile range it is an ideal aircraft to support pipeline inspections, leak detection, geological surveys, maritime operations and logistics services, including the delivery of time-critical goods. [Read more…] about Honeywell and Odys Aviation partner to develop autonomous aircraft operations in Oman and Pacific

Honeywell to acquire Civitanavi Systems

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Honeywell has revealed its intention to acquire the entire share capital of Civitanavi Systems.

Honeywell will initiate a voluntary tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Civitanavi for a purchase price of €6.30 per share in cash (an equity value of approximately €200 million at closing).

The acquisition will further strengthen Honeywell’s capabilities to help its customers create autonomous operations in aircraft and other vehicles. [Read more…] about Honeywell to acquire Civitanavi Systems

Honeywell partners with Hai Robotics to automate distribution centers

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Honeywell says it will team up with Hai Robotics to deliver flexible, high-density storage and retrieval solutions to distribution centres.

The alliance couples Hai’s innovative robotics technology with Honeywell’s Momentum Warehouse Execution Software, enhanced cybersecurity capabilities and experience integrating robotics solutions.

Additionally, it supports Honeywell’s portfolio alignment to three compelling megatrends: automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. [Read more…] about Honeywell partners with Hai Robotics to automate distribution centers

Honeywell-led project to bring autonomous flight to Europe

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Honeywell has launched “project OperA”, one of the two Honeywell-led projects to be awarded through the latest round of funding from the European Union’s SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking. The work will take place at Honeywell’s international development center in Brno, Czech Republic.

Project OperA (Operate Anywhere) will develop and validate several solutions for the safe accommodation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in flight.

The project will build solutions for complex operations of AAM-piloted air taxi and uncrewed cargo in real-life air traffic control conditions in Europe. [Read more…] about Honeywell-led project to bring autonomous flight to Europe