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Bettair winner of the AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge 2023 to measure air quality

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Following an update of the results, Bettair maintains its rating as the most accurate outdoor sensor system, without the need for recalibration. 
The compact devices of Bettair have been recognised worldwide for their accuracy, being also very reliable and robust, passing all the logistical and operational tests of the challenge.Bettair is distinguished in this study, for ensuring this level of data quality in all tests designed by Airlab, without human intervention to adjust the data.This award confirms the growing preference in the environmental sector for autonomous and self-sufficient measurement systems that guarantee maximum return on investment.BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bettair has been honoured with the award for the manufacturer of the most accurate multi-pollutant sensor for outdoor environments, awarded by AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge 2023, following an independent evaluation where many technologies measuring air quality were compared. 

The award, which was presented during the closing ceremony of this benchmark competition in the air quality sector in Bangkok and Paris simultaneously, reflects the concern for air quality as one of the main challenges facing cities. The authorities and the public need detailed and personalised information on the suitability of the air, as a basis for understanding and acting with the aim of improving its quality.  “I want to share the award with the team. Our achievements at the AIRLAB Challenge reflect our dedication to quality and innovation”, says Josep Perello, CEO and co-founder of Bettair, with a special mention to the work and involvement of the CTO, Leonardo Santiago and CSO, Francisco Ramírez. Josep Perello says that “Bettair is at the forefront of the integration of Machine Learning in Environmental Management thanks to its Data Science team. This innovative approach allows us to deliver solutions that significantly improve ease of use and reduce total cost of operation, while maintaining the highest standards of performance and reliability, without the need for recalibration and human intervention”. 
AIRLAB CHALLENGE – AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF MICROSENSOR TECHNOLOGY 
Given that outdoor air pollution causes 4.2 million premature deaths globally per year according to the World Health Organization (WHO), reliable data on air quality is critical to environmental policy and health. Given this scenario and thanks to the growing development of microsensor technology, the independent regional air quality observatory for the Paris Airparif metropolitan region, and its open innovation laboratory AIRLAB, have decided to organise the AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge periodically. 
This event aims to provide a robust and independent evaluation of the performance of microsensors, thanks to a panel of international experts and under real conditions of use. Since 2018, it has evaluated 164 devices over four editions, guiding users in selecting the best sensors and fostering innovation in this field. 
For the first time, the tests have been carried out in both France and Thailand to help better understand the impact of weather conditions, and the different levels and sources of pollution, on the performance of microsensors. This approach adds rigor to benchmarking, knowing that there was no access to baseline data in Thailand. Under these conditions, Bettair’s nodes proved to be accurate, as well as very reliable and robust in data delivery. Apart from being the most compact device by incorporating more air pollutants, including noise pollution. 
BETTAIR RESULTS AND RATING UPDATE 
Recently, following a thorough review of the results by the organisation, Bettair has reaffirmed its position as the most accurate environmental monitoring system on the market without the need for calibration over the life of the sensors. 
The highlight of Bettair is its ability to obtain accurate measurements without the need for constant calibrations or reliance on data from external sources. This independent and autonomous approach ensures the reliability and accuracy of the measurement, even in zones where does not exist traditional infrastructure to measure air quality. 
This award underlines the growing preference in the environmental sector for autonomous and self-sustaining systems. 
As a result, Bettair achieved outstanding results in the main category: Most accurate multi-pollutant sensor system. Bettair also received an award for ozone monitoring – for best overall performance for O3 – maintaining its leadership for ozone pollution since 2021; and, in addition, obtained other results in both places, Thailand and France: CO, NO (the best score in its class above all competitors), and PM2.5 (the best score tied with other manufacturers). 
According to the jury, “the Bettair static node provides excellent performance for O3, being the leader of this contaminant in the previous and current edition of the challenge. Its performance was consistent in the two outdoor static deployments, varying from very good to excellent for particulate material measurements and average for NO2. By having reduced maintenance and offering a diverse list of specific contaminants, it scores very well on the utility scale for monitoring applications.” 
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH DNOTA 
In parallel to this victory, Bettair celebrates its strategic partnership with dnota, a collaboration forged to drive business growth. This strategic alliance positions both companies as key players in the air quality sector. Drawing on its more than 40 years of experience in the traditional air quality business, dnota has created a global network of distributors, ensuring Bettair’s presence in more than 40 countries and consolidating its role as an influential contributor to the air quality market. 
More about Bettair Cities – https://bettaircities.com/  
Bettair is a cutting-edge company that revolutionises environmental monitoring with IoT, cloud and artificial intelligence technologies, dedicated to fighting pollution and driving change for a sustainable future. Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2303595/Bettair.jpg

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XDLINX Space Labs Set to Empower Nations’ space capabilities with their Innovative Technology with the recent seed funding of $7 million

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The company aims at accelerating development of ready to launch satellite platforms for Global Space Missions
HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XDLINX Space Labs, a prominent Indian space-tech player, is transforming the global space industry through its ready to launch satellite platforms. The company offers spacecraft Platforms and Payload technology for Commercial and Defence ISR Space Missions. They offer full-stack ISR capabilities, with both optical and signal intelligence. With a revolutionary vision of empowering every Nation to build their Space Heritage and their sovereign space capabilities, they have recently raised $7 million in seed funding to accelerate the manufacturing of next-generation payloads. The funding round was led by Ashish Kacholia of Lucky Investments with additional backing from E2MC, Mana Ventures,and a prominent family office.

Founded in 2022 in Hyderabad, XDLINX Space Labs began with a bold vision to redefine space missions and make innovative satellite technology accessible to a broader range of clients. The company’s first major milestone came with the successful launch of JANUS-1, a software-defined 6U Nanosat to demonstrate multi-tenancy payload capabilities, developed in a record time of just 10 months and launched aboard ISRO’s SSLV-D2 rocket on February 10, 2023 which brought down the cost and time to space significantly,compared to other traditional satellite.
Rupesh Gandupalli,CEO & Co-Founder, XDLINX Space Labs said,”We are thrilled and excited to accelerate the manufacturing of next-generation payloads for defence and commercial missions like E-band communications,Optical and RF intelligence to building space heritage, operationalization of satellite bus platforms and expand our global presence. We envision a future where space becomes more accessible by building cost-effective satellites using 75% indigenous subsystems. We look forward to contributing in India’s growing role in global space race.”
The company is currently preparing for the launch of its next major project, Elevation-1, which will feature the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band payload, developed and scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. Elevation-1 is the first commercial mission designed to demonstrate E-band communications with digital modulation, and company owning a defined long-term roadmap of achieving data rates exceeding 10 Gbps.
Additionally, XDLINX Space Labs is developing the 150KG class satellite hosting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Multi-Spectral optical sensors together using XDSAT-M600 platform for its customer scheduled to be launched in Q3-2025. The company is in final discussions with their customers building and launching a sub-meter multi-spectral imagery satellite constellation and has also signed MOUs with leading space companies globally, laying the groundwork for continued collaboration and development.
About XDLINX Space Labs
XDLINX Space Labs is an end-to-end small satellite mission-as-a-service provider for complete mission requirements- from design, supply chain ,build, integration, and space qualify to mission operations. The company offers spacecraft Platforms and Payload technology for Global Commercial and Defence ISR Space Missions, focusing on helping various nations build their Sovereign space capabilities, offer a full stack ISR capabilities both optical and signal intelligence. XDLINX offers fully configured satellites with payloads for Global Intelligence,Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The company has successfully launched over 400 satellites in their past work tenure.
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Arctech’s Cutting-edge Cleaning Robot and Solar Tracking Technologies at REI 2024 Receive Great Attention

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DELHI, India, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From October 3rd to 5th, Arctech, the world’s leading solar tracking and racking solutions provider, participated in the Renewable Energy India Expo (REI)  in Greater Noida, Delhi, India. The exceptional India team presented four flagship products: the 1P solar tracking system SkyLine II, the 1P dual-row solar tracking system SkyWings, the newly developed Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot, and an innovative frame for PV modules made from polymer material. Notably, the Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot was the star of the show.

The robot, developed by Arctech independently, features several remarkable attributes that distinguish it from its counterparts.
Firstly, the cleaning robot is seamlessly integrated with its solar tracker system. This integration optimizes the operation path for solar module cleaning. Meanwhile, the cleaning robot’s shutdown platform is designed to integrate with the solar tracker’s spindle, which can reduce the number of posts required, thereby slashing the platform’s cost by 40%. The shutdown platform is engineered to align with the solar tracker’s operation trajectory, preventing operational disruptions and damage from misalignment between the platform and the modules while cleaning.
Furthermore, the robot’s lightweight structure, constructed from high-strength composite materials, reduces its weight by over 30% compared to traditional machines, minimizing the risk of damage to solar modules and ensuring consistent performance after 20,000 cycles. It features a patented differentiated drive design system for smooth transmission with minimal noise, quiet operation, and maintenance-free use. The incorporation of an AI-powered intelligent walking correction system, a straight-running anti-fall safety design, and a two-wheel stop mechanical windproof feature also enables it to withstand winds up to 50m/s.
Moreover, the robot is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system for anti-twisting, and hill-climbing up to 20 degrees, and can cross obstacles up to 50mm with a ± 20-degree module angle deflection. Its error-safe design incorporates light-sensitive sensors to prevent accidental activation and ensure efficient cleaning. Additionally, its compatibility design, featuring a telescopic anti-fall bridge, adapts to various panel array spacings, ensuring seamless integration with a range of solar panels and facilitating the smooth installation of solar trackers. To stay at the forefront of the industry trend and enhance solar project performance, Arctech has developed its Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot, with the first batch of mass-produced units scheduled for dispatch to India by early November.
Arctech’s SkyLine II and SkyWings solar tracking systems, featuring a multi-point drive mechanism, were highlighted at REI 2024 for their ability to enhance energy generation and lower the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for solar plants. The 1P SkyLine II is designed to follow the terrain, fitting India’s varied landscapes, while SkyWings, the world’s first dual-row tracker with this mechanism, ensures stability and optimal tilt for cleaning robots, suitable for India’s arid climates. Additionally, the polymer-material frames for PV modules, praised for their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and insulation, help prevent Potential Induced Degradation (PID), ensuring a stable operation for PV modules over the long term.
With a market presence spanning over nine years and a portfolio exceeding 10GW in the Indian market, Arctech is well-positioned to achieve even greater success with its advanced solar tracking, racking systems, and intelligent PV cleaning robot.
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Invitation to presentation of Sinch’s interim report for the third quarter 2024

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sinch AB (publ), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, will publish its interim report for the third quarter 2024 on Wednesday 6 November 2024, at 07:30 CET. A conference call and a webcast will also take place at 14:00 CET where Sinch’s CEO Laurinda Pang and CFO Roshan Saldanha will present the report. There will be a possibility to ask questions after the presentation.

Time for publication of the interim reportWednesday 6 November 2024, at 07:30 CET
Time for conference call and webcastWednesday 6 November 2024, at 14:00 CET
Conference call dial-in details If you wish to participate via teleconference, please register on the link below. After registration you will be provided with phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the conference call.https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50048793
Webcast and slide deck
The live webcast will be available at investors.sinch.com/webcast.
The presentation and report will be available at investors.sinch.com after publication.
Please also see investors.sinch.com/financial-calendar for other investor related events.
For further information, please contactOla ElmelandInvestor Relations DirectorMobile: +46 721 43 34 59E-mail: [email protected]
About Sinch
Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses – including many of the world’s largest tech companies – rely on Sinch’s Customer Communications Cloud to improve customer experience through mobile messaging, voice and email. Sinch has been profitable and fast-growing since it was founded in 2008. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with shares traded at NASDAQ Stockholm: XSTO: SINCH. Visit us at sinch.com.
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