Without a properly functioning battery, the vehicles we drive, on land or on the water, can put us in some difficult situations. The best way to avoid these concerns, in addition to proper overall vehicle maintenance, is to have the tools to test battery life to remove any doubts about their capabilities and lifespan.
For a very reasonable cost, there are products available to the everyday person, whether they are DIY mechanics or just regular vehicle owners, that can help ease they mind and limit worries about being stranded due to battery issues. It’s also not a bad idea to have a tool like this available in your vehicle if you do get stranded, as it can help diagnose your problem, and it is also an affordable option for garage owners who regularly test batteries.
StradVision, a pioneer in AI-based vision processing technology for Autonomous Vehicles and ADAS systems, will introduce its deep learning-based object recognition software SVNet and its latest advancements to potential customers and investors at the 5th edition of VivaTech, from June 16th to 19th. Vivatech is the largest event for startups in tech in Europe, and takes place in Paris in 2021.
At the Korean Mobility Startups’ Pitching hosted by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) on the 18th of June, and its online booth available from the 16th to 19th of June, StradVision will showcase its camera perception software SVNet and its latest features, which are adopted by major OEMs and automotive parts suppliers worldwide.
At first glance, a startup working to battle climate change through its series of high-tech plant canopies would seem to have little in common with a 155-year-old old global automotive fastener supplier. But in the case of France’s Urban Canopee and supplier ARaymond, the pair was able to find common ground.
Urban Canopee’s innovative solutions fight against the effects of climate change by deploying plant canopies over cities to help combat heat, restore urban biodiversity, fight against air pollution, and improve the quality of life for citizens. They also offer the world’s first range of plant-based urban furniture.
With the wind and other elements at play, finding adequate fastening solutions to achieve these goals can prove difficult. After the two companies first connected 2017, a partnership was put into motion for ARaymond to adapt its automotive fasteners to fit the needs of Urban Canopee.
“A long phase of testing must take place for Urban Canopee to develop a perfect fixing and assembly solution that resists wind, weight, and is flexible enough to be folded for delivery and to fit different structures,” said Hubert Michaudet of Urban Canopee. “Through our work with ARaymond, we were able to find the solution to these fastening issues, and are excited to find a partner committed to using their engineering expertise to support our efforts to battle climate change.”
StradVision, a leading innovator in AI-based camera perception software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicles, announced that its SVNet software has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification — a recognition of its proven commitment to the highest level of information security management.
ISO 27001:2013 is one of the most widely recognized and internationally accepted information security standards — mandating continuous controls of operations, monitoring, maintenance and continuous improvement of the information security management system.
StradVision’s AI-based object recognition software, SVNet, is currently used in mass production models of ADAS and autonomous driving vehicles that support SAE Levels 2 to 4, and will be deployed in more than 8.8 million vehicles worldwide.
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is on the rise globally, in part due to the need to provide more electrical power at a lower cost and low CO2 emission.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast for 2024, Renewable power capacity is set to expand by 50% between 2019 and 2024, led by solar PV that will alone account for almost 60% of the growth. Groud mount and rooftop PV installation is expected to grow from 630 GW to 1,500 GW globally by 2024.
One barrier to market growth is the high cost of panel installation. Standard mounting with typical nuts and bolts can stress the PV modules, leading to maintenance cost increases and durability concerns. Other challenges are:
- Carrying heavy tools around during assembly
- Installation time
- Safety issues caused by climbing on top of modules as well as potential damage to panel
- Loosening of panels requiring re-torque
ARaymond delivers solutions for solar
ARaymond’s panel clips simplify PV module assembly. They provide fast, easy installation in field operations, resulting in significant labor cost reduction compared to nuts and bolts.
The fastener installation requires no heavy tools and takes place underneath the system, eliminating the need to climb above the modules, reducing potential for employee injury and damage to the module. Clips have proven, long-term performance, and have been tested in both static and dynamic loading.
“With our clips, a customer in Australia recently set the world record for the fastest installation; a 130-Megawatt installation at 690 panels per person and per day (team of 3), with a slide and clip structure,” said Jean-Baptiste Chevrier, V.P. Sales & Marketing for ARaymond Energies.
Cable management is also a factor that may impact the overall installation and maintenance cost. Incorrect practices can lead to undesirable consequences, such as overheating.
Faulty PV wiring management practices are one of the leading technical failures encountered in PV projects, causing significant financial impact, sometimes more than 15 percent of the initial investment, according to Solar Bankability, a project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program.
ARaymond’s dedicated selection of robust metal and plastic clips, cable straps and adaptors avoid mechanical stress and strain, excessive heat when bundled, and water intrusion when attaching cables over, or on the side of module edges or structure rails.
They ensure a long-term solar installation, and in turn reduce potential risk to PV project investment.
About ARaymond Energies
ARaymond Energies believes in the importance of renewable energies for our future and is committed to developing breakthrough technologies in order to make the assembly process easier, faster, cheaper. The headquarters of ARaymond Energies are in Grenoble, France, with sales offices around the globe. We take pride in being able to leverage the 150 years of expertise of the ARaymond Network to develop unique and meaningful solutions, while being able to produce them in large quantities and standardize them.
About ARaymond
With more than 7,000 employees in 25 countries around the world, the ARaymond Network designs, manufactures and markets assembly and fastening systems. Founded in 1865, this family business based in Grenoble, France, and inventor of the press stud, has always put human values at the heart of its success. ARaymond, based on the conviction that the wellbeing and empowerment of its collaborators is essential to its continued success. Guided by innovation and value creation, the ARaymond Network is today one of the global leaders in fastening and assembly solutions for many market segments.
— Press release courtesy of ARaymond
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