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$33 million announced to advance technology innovations in Alberta’s agriculture, agri-food, and forestry sectors
EDMONTON, Alberta, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Using drones to help reforest remote boreal environments. Reducing methane emissions from cattle by up to 90 per cent through feed additives. Leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize energy usage at a pulp mill. These are three of 17 technology innovations that will receive funding from the Government of Alberta through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA).
Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Parks, Jason Nixon, announced the winners of the Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge with ERA CEO, Steve MacDonald, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at ERA’s Lessons Learned Workshop and SPARK Speaker Series online event.
ERA is committing $33 million for 17 projects with a combined value of $107 million in public and private investment. Funding comes from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund and supports innovation in the agriculture, agri-food, and forestry sectors. If successful, these technology innovations will lead to cumulative GHG reductions of up to 2.7 million tonnes of CO2e by 2030.
“Agriculture and forestry are critically important to the economy of Alberta. This investment, driven by the TIER regulation, will help advance innovative processes and technologies to support the province’s bioeconomy and reduce emissions. Its builds on Alberta’s historical strengths in agriculture, forestry, and land use.”
Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta
“Agriculture and forestry were bright spots in our economy in 2020 and will continue to drive our economic recovery into 2021. This support for our foresters will ensure that our industry, through innovation, remains competitive and sustainable. It will also support our farmers and ranchers who grow high-quality, safe food for not only Alberta families, but for families all around the world. This $33 million investment will help Alberta meet the demands of a growing population in both an economically efficient and environmentally sensible way.”
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Government of Alberta
”Alberta’s food, farming and forestry sectors are critical to achieving Alberta’s economic and environmental goals and their innovative capacity is world class. The projects announced today will create jobs, attract investment, open new markets and deliver it all with improved environmental performance.”
Steve MacDonald, CEO, ERA
A total of 150 applications were received requesting a total of $383 million for projects worth $1.5 billion. From the 17 approved projects, four are categorized as natural solutions, seven are in the bioindustry and bioenergy sector, and six projects are in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
These technologies are at the pilot, demonstration, or first-of-kind commercial deployment stage of development. They include:
NATURAL SOLUTIONS
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Linear Restoration Equipment Modernization and Deployment
Total project value: $1,800,000 | ERA commitment: $890,000
Provide industry with more effective tools to remediate linear disturbances in the boreal and foothill forests of Alberta created by the geophysical exploration for oil and gas.
Saltworks Technologies Inc.
GHG Saving and Internationally Scalable Ultra High Recovery Industrial Wastewater Treatment at an Albertan Agri-Chem Facility
Total project value: $9,500,000 | ERA commitment: $2,600,000
Treat and reuse industrial wastewater to avoid land-spreading and/or use of disposal wells.
West Fraser
Product and Production Innovations for Using Alberta’s Surplus Poplar to Enhance Carbon Sequestration
Total project value: $1,600,000 | ERA commitment: $500,000
Develop and test a novel process for making oriented strand board and engineered strand-based products. The new materials will utilize Alberta’s surplus poplar resource.
Flash Forest
Commercial Pilots and Demonstrations of Rapid Drone Reforestation Technology
Total Project value: $5,450,000 | ERA commitment: $1,800,000
Utilize drone reforestation technology and hardware, aerial mapping software, automation, and biological seed pod technology to reforest boreal areas at a rapid pace.
BIOINDUSTRY AND BIOENERGY
Steeper Energy Canada Ltd
The Conversion of Forestry Residue to Advanced Biofuels in Alberta
Project value: $12,610,000 | ERA commitment: $5,000,000
Convert waste biomass from forests and fields into a biocrude with lower oxygen and water content compared to other biocrudes.
Korova Feeders Ltd.
New Production System
Project value: $20,350,000 | ERA commitment: $5,000,000
New productive system and standard for feedlot anaerobic digestion and waste management.
SEPPURE Pte. Ltd
Sustainable Nanofiltration Technology for Vegetable Oil Refining
Project value: $3,600,000 | ERA commitment: $1,800,000
Transformative technology for separation and filtration applications in food sector and beyond.
ATCO
RNG from Pulp Mill Waste
Project value: $18,670,000 | ERA commitment: $5,000,000
Produce valuable renewable natural gas from the pulp mill’s wastewater treatment anaerobic digestor.
FPInnovations
Bio-sourced asphalt from the Canadian forest industry
Project value: $1,250,000 | ERA commitment: $350,000
Developing a bitumen-lignin asphalt formulation to be used in the paving industry.
Blindman Brewing
Brewery GHG reduction
Project value: $200,000 | ERA commitment: $102,000
Adopt a CO2e capture and reuse technology in its fermentation process to reduce GHG emissions.
Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.
Application of Artificial Intelligence at Pulp Refiners to Optimize Energy Usage and Product Quality
Project value: $1,460,000 | ERA commitment: $730,000
Use a Pulp Expert System (PES) driven by artificial intelligence (AI) at the refining stage of the pulping process to reduce energy consumption and improve product quality.
AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
Synergraze Inc.
Cattle Feed Additive for Reducing Methane Emissions
Project value: $15,000,000 | ERA commitment: $5,000,000
Commercially grow and process a feed additive for cattle based on a strain of red macroalgae (Asparagopsis) that could potentially reduce methane emissions from cattle.
Livestock Water Recycling, a division of IWR Technologies Ltd.
Achieving on-farm carbon neutrality through the datafication of waste
Project value: $1,370,000| ERA commitment: $650,000
Use a technology (known as PLANT) to transform paunch manure into two distinct natural fertilizers, reducing on-farm methane emissions by up to 82 per cent in cattle processing.
Optimal Agricultural Equipment Ltd.
Opti-Cart
Project value: $1,500,000 | ERA commitment: $638,000
Develop a dual-purpose grain cart/seed tender unit for the grain farming industry. This unit is suitable for use as a grain cart in the fall during harvest season and as a seed tender cart in the spring to deliver seed and fertilizer to a seeding tool.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Impact of genomics-enhanced whole herd genetic management platform on reducing beef GHGs
Project value: $5,500,000| ERA commitment: $490,000
Develop and demonstrate a genomics enhanced whole herd management platform for the beef industry.
Ceres Solutions Ltd.
Use Ag waste and craft brewer’s grain to grow high value mushrooms and produce livestock feed
Project value: $2,000,000 | ERA commitment: $500,000
Use agricultural by-product (spent brewer grain which would have gone to land fill) as a growing media for specialty mushroom production in a containerized system and use the leftover substrate after mushroom harvesting (called Mycopro) as cattle feed.
Horseshoe Power
Doef’s Greenhouses CO2e and Heat Capture
Project value: $5,100,000| ERA commitment: $2,000,000
Construct a 13-acre hydroponic vegetable greenhouse, co-located with a natural gas field, and heat it using waste heat from the adjacent natural gas fired tri-generation (electricity, heat and CO2e) power plant.
“ERA funding is essential in promoting ongoing innovation in the forest industry. By enabling investment in novel technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence, ERA will help us to make higher-value products that better meet the needs of international customers, and to keep pushing the boundaries of technological advancement in Alberta. Most important, it will help us optimize use of critical inputs like energy, fibre, and chemicals, and further reduce our carbon footprint.”
David Anderson, President and CEO, Millar Western
“Breweries are perfect candidates for CO2e capture and utilization because we both produce and use CO2e in-house. We are beyond excited to partner with Emissions Reduction Alberta in bringing a technology to Canada for the first time ever to allow us to create this loop. This is the future and with ERA and our great project partners, we intend to prove the robust financial benefits of the tech so that the 1,100 breweries in Canada adapt it as well and we make a real GHG impact.”
Kirk Zembal, Co-Founder, Blindman Brewing
“ERA is driving innovation that preserves and protects Alberta’s industries and the environment. An important Albertan agri-chemical producer and Saltworks will collaborate with ERA to install a world’s first commercial-scale low energy wastewater treatment plant that will recycle, refine, and re-use wastewater at over 98 per cent recovery. ERA’s funding builds on a successful pilot, enabling this important first commercial installation of technology that decarbonizes Alberta’s essential industries while making clean water.”
Dr. Pierce Maguire, Technology Specialist, Saltworks Technologies
“Flash Forest is thrilled to partner with Emissions Reduction Alberta for a multi-year expansion of drone reforestation efforts in Western Canada. In addition to the many environmental benefits this funding enables, it supports the creation of an Alberta-based Centre of Excellence, provincial up-skilling and hiring programs, and a potential production hub for Western Canada. We anticipate Flash Forest’s unique drone and seed pod technology’s successful application will significantly drive down tree planting costs while driving up provincial regeneration efforts.”
Cameron Jones, COO and Co-founder, Flash Forest
“ERA’s funding accelerates Synergraze’s ability to get our feed additive to cattle producers. It will help advance the technology through to early commercial scale production. Our feed additive reduces methane emissions from cattle by approximately 90 per cent. Alberta cattle producers will gain access to a product that will enhance competitiveness and greatly reduce GHG emissions as a result of ERA’s financial support.”
Tamara Loiselle, CEO and Founder, Synergraze
“ERA’s financial support allows West Fraser to undertake development of an innovative wood product. Wood is 50 per cent carbon, so giving consumers alternatives made from wood is an effective method of sequestering additional carbon. ERA’s funds will go towards testing a new method of making a high value product from under-utilized deciduous trees. In this way, we are both helping to diversify Alberta’s economy and making the best use of the forest resource.”
Rob Spring, Senior Engineer, West Fraser
Projects were selected through ERA’s competitive review process. A team of experts in science, engineering, business development, commercialization, financing, and greenhouse gas quantification conducted an independent, rigorous, transparent review overseen by a Fairness Monitor. All recipients are required to produce a final outcomes report that will be shared publicly for the broader benefit of Alberta.
ABOUT EMISSIONS REDUCTION ALBERTA (ERA):
For more than 10 years, ERA has been investing the revenues from the carbon price paid by large final emitters to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative clean technology solutions. Since ERA was established in 2009, they have committed $646 million toward 204 projects worth $4.5 billion that are helping to reduce GHGs, create competitive industries and are leading to new business opportunities in Alberta. These projects are estimated to deliver cumulative reductions of 37.7 million tonnes of CO2e by 2030.
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Relu Secures FDA 510(k) and CE Marking for Revolutionary Dental Software Relu® Creator
LEUVEN, Belgium, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Relu, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) assisted segmentation for dental labs and software companies, proudly announces the dual achievement of 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CE Mark approval by an EU Notified Body. These regulatory milestones authorize the commercial distribution of the Relu® Creator, the cutting-edge dental tool that enables users to create 3D anatomical models from patients in just minutes.
FDA clearance signifies compliance with U.S. medical device standards, while the CE Mark confirms adherence to EU regulations for product safety and consumer protection. This dual recognition underscores Relu’s commitment to excellence in the oral health sector.
“We are thrilled to have attained both FDA and CE approval for the Relu® Creator,” stated Adriaan Van Gerven, CTO and Co-founder, of Relu. “These significant achievements are a testament to Relu’s dedication to creating superior technology that meets the highest international safety and quality standards. We’re poised to revolutionize patient and dentist experiences across both continents.”
“This approval paves the way for our advanced technology to enter US and EU dental markets with the highest potential for growth. Having led strategy in Dental, AI and Orthodontic sectors, I consider this achievement a key differentiator that sets Relu® Creator apart. This is a major step forward in Relu’s mission to modernize dental care,” said Bindu Saran, former Global Head of Orthodontic Technology at Straumann, former Sr. Manager of R&D at Ormco, and Board Member at Relu.
The Relu® Creator integrates cutting-edge AI to deliver features such as automated anatomical identification, and enhanced 3D imaging for dental diagnostics and treatment planning. By improving precision and increasing overall efficiency in dental procedures, Relu® Creator is set to be an essential tool for modern dental clinics.
About Relu
Relu is founded in 2019 with the dream of making dental treatments safer and faster. They plug in advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to automate manual workflows. Their Relu® Engine and Relu® Creator are used by dental lab and software partners for more than thousands of orthodontic and implant treatments every day. Relu is headquartered in Leuven, BE with an office in Boston, MA, USA. Learn more at relu.eu.
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Danish telecoms giant TDC NET chooses IFS Cloud to boost workforce efficiency and modernize infrastructure
LONDON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced that TDC NET, Denmark’s largest provider of telecommunications infrastructure, has chosen to implement IFS Cloud to supercharge operational efficiencies across its business.
A longstanding IFS customer, TDC Net will use the IFS Cloud for Field Service Management to streamline its workforce management (WFM) processes, including field service operations. Implementing IFS Cloud will also allow the Danish telco company to consolidate its WFM systems into a single platform, eliminating process duplication and controlling costs.
IFS Cloud for Field Service Management including IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization (IFS PSO) will allow TDC NET to assign the right technicians with the appropriate skills to the right jobs and dynamically schedule tasks based on real-time data such as technician availability, location, and traffic conditions. This enhanced efficiency is critical as TDC NET continues its mission to transition its nationwide network infrastructure from copper to fiber, implement IoT solutions, and adopt AI technologies – all in a sustainable way to reach the company’s net zero target in 2030.
Beyond workforce management IFS Cloud will enable TDC NET to consolidate its wider IT operations, removing legacy infrastructure and reducing the number of current systems across the business.
Carsten Rasmussen, Head of IT enablement in TDC Net, said: “As we work towards phasing out copper infrastructure and becoming a modern digital infrastructure provider, consolidating our IT systems is critical. Partnering with IFS and accessing IFS Cloud will give us the field service and resource management capabilities we need to simplify, automate, and build a sustainable architecture that meets the demands of the new digital age.”
Jesper Illum, Country Manager, Denmark, IFS, said: “TDC Net is not only Denmark’s largest provider of telecommunications infrastructure but also a forward-thinking company committed to transforming its operations with fiber and 5G technologies. IFS Cloud will help it scale its systems, increase automation, and improve customer deliveries.”
IFS partner, Infosys, will implement and roll out IFS Cloud and the associated services.
About TDC NET
TDC NET is a Danish telecommunications company focused on building, operating and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure in Denmark. It provides a wide range of services, including fiber broadband and the best 5G mobile network in Denmark. TDC NET plays a key role in digitalising Denmark by investing in and upgrading network infrastucture to ensure high-quality connectivity and access for both individuals and businesses. For more information, please visit tdcnet.com
About IFS
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer’s site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 6,500 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why.
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TraceLink Releases Amadeus, the First Generative AI Assistant for Accelerating the Digitalization of Supply Networks on the Opus Platform
Trained on a rich set of information from a unified content repository, Opus Orchestration Architects, Solution Designers, Network Administrators, and those simply interested in learning more about TraceLink’s solutions are empowered with information in seconds
BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TraceLink, the largest end-to-end digital network platform for intelligent orchestration of the supply chain, today announced the launch of Amadeus, an AI Assistant to help users across the supply chain configure and optimize supply networks. Powered by advanced Large Language Model (LLM) algorithms, Amadeus allows users to find answers across a large volume of the TraceLink University educational content ecosystem, including developer resources, educational “how-to” materials, and technical documentation, delivering detailed, accurate responses tailored to their needs.
Whether navigating through extensive resources, searching for specific content, or exploring related topics, Amadeus provides intelligent answers drawn from a knowledge base refreshed on a daily basis. Its advanced search capabilities and context-aware assistance with source URL and citations ensure a smooth, reliable, current, and efficient content discovery process. With instant access to TraceLink University documents, educational whitepapers, case studies, and more, Amadeus delivers quick, within-seconds responses tailored to specific customer use cases, helping users solve complex business problems with confidence.
“With Amadeus, we are offering a powerful way for customers to engage with the wealth of knowledge within TraceLink University,” said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO at TraceLink. “By integrating generative AI and LLMs with our extensive content library, Amadeus helps users to quickly find the information they need to optimize their supply chain operations. This is just the beginning of how TraceLink aims to harness AI to further transform supply chain management in the future.”
Amadeus’ AI functionality is further enriched by its robust safeguards. Built-in guardrails and alignment with OpenAI’s safety protocols verify that responses are relevant and accurate, eliminating AI hallucinations and keeping users on track. With these AI safety features built into Amadeus, users receive the most applicable and trusted answers, helping them make informed decisions in real-time. Looking forward, Amadeus will securely integrate content from customers’ own orchestration networks, thereby enabling a powerful AI-driven experience on top of end-to-end supply chain network intelligence to leverage predictions to drive business results.
Learn more about TraceLink’s Opus Magnum release, the only no-code network digitalization platform designed to democratize access to end-to-end supply chain integration and orchestration.
See Opus Magnum live at FutureLink Barcelona 2024, the only thought-leadership, education, and networking event for life sciences and healthcare leaders needing critical intelligence and better collaboration across supply chain relationships, from October 2-4, 2024. With keynotes headlined by the industry’s top thought leaders, a full day of TraceLink University educational sessions, three orchestration tracks led by customers and solution partners, and an immersive product and solution exhibition, this year’s FutureLink will focus on the end-to-end digitalization of your supply chain to link your enterprise systems and processes to the network. Register now.
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TraceLink Inc. is the largest end-to-end intelligent supply chain platform for life sciences and healthcare, enabling end-to-end orchestration by connecting more than 291,000 healthcare and life sciences entities through its B2N Integrate-Once™ network. Leading businesses trust TraceLink to deliver complete global connectivity, visibility, and traceability of healthcare products, ensuring that every patient gets the medicines they need when needed, safely and securely.
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