Tag Archives: fire safety

SGS and Chongqing Energy College unveil advanced AI-based automated thermal runaway testing system for battery energy storage safety

(IN BRIEF) SGS, in collaboration with Chongqing Energy College, has launched the world’s first AI-powered, fully automated thermal runaway testing system for energy storage batteries, aiming to improve fire safety in the growing BESS market. Installed at the Chongqing Renewable … Read the full press release

Siemens and COIMA Transform Milan’s Pirelli 35 into a Smart, Low-Carbon Commercial Hub

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and COIMA have revamped Milan’s Pirelli 35 into a state-of-the-art smart building, achieving a 60 percent reduction in energy use and cutting 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. Central to this upgrade is the Desigo … Read the full press release

Sweco Enhances Expertise in Smart Building Technologies with Acquisition of Brain of buildings

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired Brain of buildings, a leading Dutch engineering firm known for integrating technology into the design and management of smart and secure buildings. This acquisition adds 30 consultants and engineers to Sweco’s Netherlands team, reinforcing its … Read the full press release

WACKER Introduces New Silicone Rubber for Generator Protection at CWIEME 2025

(IN BRIEF) At CWIEME 2025, WACKER is showcasing two advanced silicone rubber products designed to improve the performance and durability of electrical systems. ELASTOSIL® N 9189, a conductive silicone rubber, is ideal for use in power plant generators, optimizing electrical … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches Loctite HB XE Line, Setting New Standards for Fire Protection and Sustainability in Timber Construction

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched its Loctite HB XE Line, a new generation of adhesive designed for cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (GLT) that meets the highest fire protection standards while promoting sustainable timber construction. The adhesive passes … Read the full press release

Fire Safety Gets a Digital Boost with Siemens Building X Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its fire safety offerings within the Building X platform, introducing new applications and an application programming interface (API). This development aims to enhance transparency, reduce response times to incidents, and streamline maintenance processes. … Read the full press release

SGS Enhances Leadership Team with New Director of Connectivity, North America

(IN BRIEF) Jay Suh has joined SGS as the Director of Connectivity, North America, where he will oversee the Connectivity business, focusing on service and location expansions. He will also develop the North America certification scheme globally. Based in Silicon … Read the full press release

Siemens to Provide End-to-End Solutions for Cellforce Gigafactory in Groundbreaking Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Cellforce and Siemens have formed a strategic partnership to revolutionize the automotive market by accelerating battery manufacturing. Under the agreement, Siemens will provide automation and digitalization technology to support Cellforce’s gigafactory in Germany. The collaboration aims to enhance … Read the full press release

Siemens étend les capacités de son système de sécurité incendie Cerberus PRO

Panneaux de contrôle d’incendie mis à jour, nouveau détecteur et application mobile ajoutés au portefeuille de sécurité incendie Cerberus La numérisation des systèmes de protection incendie et des activités de maintenance associées simplifie les routines quotidiennes Planification d’installation simplifiée comme … Read the full press release

Siemens expands capabilities of its Cerberus PRO fire safety system

Updated fire control panels, new detector and mobile app added to the Cerberus fire safety portfolio Digitalization of fire protection systems and related maintenance activities simplify day-to-day routines Easier installation planning as additional benefit to planners and end customers (PRESS … Read the full press release

Unica, a Triton Fund IV company strengthens its specialized fire safety activities with the acquisition of Boele Fire Protection

(PRESS RELEASE) HOEVELAKEN/ EDE, The Netherlands, 15-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Unica, a Triton Fund IV company, announced the acquisition of Boele Fire Protection, a specialist in water supply for fire protection systems. The acquisition will strengthen Unica’s specialized fire safety activities, which … Read the full press release