[ Industry Update ] thyssenkrupp , ADNOC ammonia cracking plant
Xiris tool for welding audio signals thyssenkrupp Uhde and ADNOC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a long-term partnership to create new markets for hydrogen and promote global clean energy value chains . The agreement will focus on a joint project development of large-scale ammonia cracking , which is used to extract hydrogen from ammonia after transportation . The ammonia cracking process is based on globally proven uhde ® reformer technology , which is applied in over 130 large-scale chemical plants across the world . The companies will work together to develop projects for large-scale ammonia cracking plants with thyssenkrupp technology . The agreement will also lead to the exploration of opportunities in the clean energy value chain for the supply and shipment of clean ammonia from the UAE to large-scale ammonia cracking facilities globally .
Xiris Automation has released its Artificial Intelligence tool to process welding audio signals . The Audio AI tool will allow fabricators to teach an acceptable range of audio signal for a welding process that will then alarm on anomalies , like burn through and wire feed skips , in real-time that could indicate welding defects . The Audio AI tool is a result of significant product development efforts by Xiris to meet fabricators ’ requirements to remotely monitor welding processes and detect process discontinuities . The tool includes a self-learning algorithm from an audio sample of the user ’ s process . Once the AI tool has been taught , it can be used in Run mode to alarm when the welding process deviates from the standard process . When combined with a Xiris weld camera , all welding audio , video and AI tool results can be recorded for further evaluation for quality assurance .
Alleima launches Damax™
Emerson GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder
Damax™ by Alleima is the next generation of Damascus knife steel . It features the same quality as handcrafted steel and is produced with an innovative industrialised technique , with up to 135 layers of martensitic stainless steel . The new knife steel will be perfectly suited for many knife applications such as kitchens and outdoors . Damascus steel is known as the “ mysterious steel .” The steel is characterised by multiple layers that are welded together and create a decorative characteristic pattern . The production of Damax takes place in collaboration with Balbachdamast GmbH & Co . KG . With Balbachdamast specialised Damascus welding technique and steel production capabilities at Alleima , the cooperation results in the first large-scale manufacturing of Damascus steel .
Emerson ’ s new Branson GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder combines greater power and downforce , essential for larger welds required by electric vehicles , batteries and energy storage systems , with a modular equipment design and features that simplify installation and automation for machine builders and manufacturers . The GMX-HP features
increased weld power , furnished by a high-capacity 8 kW , 20 kHz power supply . Welding power is transmitted through a direct-press actuator equipped with dual linear bearing guides , precision distance sensors and a dynamic pressure trigger that deliver greater part-holding downforce with the high stability needed for repeatable weld quality .
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