First Tier One additive manufacturer approved by Honeywell for production DAVIE, Fla.-Thursday, January 11th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sintavia, LLC, a leading Tier One metal additive manufacturer, announced today that it had received internal approval to manufacture production parts for Honeywell Aerospace via the powder bed fusion process, representing the first company to do so. The approval covers all programs within Honeywell Aerospace. “We have been working with Honeywell for over 18 months as part of their rigorous supplier qualification,” said Brian R. Neff, Sintavia’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful that all of our team’s hard work has paid off, and are looking forward to demonstrating the many benefits of additive manufacturing within Honeywell’s supply chain in the form of lower costs, shorter manufacturing times, and dramatic design improvements.” What makes additive manufacturing different from more traditional methods is the addi ... Read more »

HOUSTON-Thursday, January 11th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today announced a multimillion dollar software grant to the Colleges of Science and Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. The grant provides access to leading industry software in geoscience, drilling and reservoir management so that students can gain practical experience to prepare for successful careers in the oil and gas industry. The software, provided by Halliburton Landmark, includes a number of programs related to earth science and petroleum engineering disciplines that provide an opportunity for students to apply scientific and theoretical principles learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. By incorporating these technologies in their curriculum, students will gain exclusive access to programs that help engineers locate, extract and produce oil and gas. “Halliburton recognizes the importance for engineering students to have access to the latest tools to prepare t ... Read more »

Offers agile, cost-effective and performant access to applications, with full branch support for global enterprises BANGALORE, India-Wednesday, January 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Microland, India’s leading Hybrid IT infrastructure service provider, today announced the launch of smartBranch, a software-defined edge solution that extends the control and security of centralized data centers to remote offices and branch locations. The solution will help global enterprises leverage the full suite of Microland’s next-gen network services complemented by the power of LAN and Digital Workplace services. "Organizations need efficient IT infrastructure that accelerates the growth of their business. This is particularly important for infrastructure located in remote locations, where network availability is critical to delivering business and operations results," said Robert Wysocki, CTO, Microland. "smartBranch offers enterprises the opportunity to realize key digital transfo ... Read more »

TS4-F (Fire Safety) is the first to support SunSpec Alliance signaling specifications with all safety capabilities. LOS GATOS, Calif.-Wednesday, January 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tigo®, pioneer of the Smart Modular Flex MLPE platform, today announced its new TS4-F (Fire Safety) to join the current TS4 Platform of integrated and retrofit/add-on junction box covers. As the most cost-effective rapid shutdown solution in the TS4 Platform, the TS4-F will accompany the family of products in the form of integrated PV modules by manufacturers worldwide. Consult your preferred PV module supplier or visit Tigo’s website for the new "integrated TS4-F" or "retrofit/add-on TS4-R-F," available in Q1 2018. As part of the TS4 Platform, the TS4-F utilizes the Ultra-High Definition Core (UHD-Core) and supports any PV module up to 475W with voltage up to 90V and current up to 12A. Furthermore, TS4-F uniquely supports the SunSpec Alliance signaling specification with powerline comm ... Read more »

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday, January 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] All signs point to Asia leading the gas demand and continuing this upward trajectory for at least the next decade. Natural gas is still showing strong signs of becoming the world’s second most important source of energy over the next decade, according to Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, the Middle East’s oldest private oil & gas company. Examples of this trend are seen in both India and S. Korea. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose medium-term goal for gas is a rise from 6.5% to 15%, has consulted industry CEOs on how to increase the role of gas in India. In a break from previous administrations, S. Korea’s new policy of phasing out coal and nuclear power in favor of more costly natural gas means it could see gas rise from 18% to 37% of the power mix by 2030. According to Jafar, “Not only is the Middle East the source of c.42.5% of the world’s proven gas reserves, but it is also becoming a key c ... Read more »

European litigation, backed by institutional investors from around the world, seek equal restitution for majority of losses AMSTERDAM-Monday, January 8th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Stichting Petrobras Compensation Foundation (SPCF or Foundation). On January 3, 2018, Petrobras announced that in connection with the losses investors suffered from the “Lava Jato” bribery scandal, it had agreed to a USD 2.95 Billion settlement with investors who purchased American Depository Shares (ADS) and bonds in the US. The US settlement is a commendable and positive development, but it only provides recoveries for claims by purchasers in the United States and by purchasers of Petrobras securities that are listed for trading in the United States. The US issued and traded securities represent a limited portion of Petrobras global securities and related investor losses. The majority of investor losses occurred from trading in the Petrobras securities including Preferred and Common share ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Jeudi 11 Janvier 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Pour une première mondiale, les Aéroports de Dubaï et ITP Media Group se sont associés pour lancer Time Out DXB, une nouvelle marque de médias ayant l'opportunité d’entrer en action avec les 90 millions de passagers qui transitent par le premier aéroport international du monde chaque année. À partir de février 2018, les voyageurs passant par tous les terminaux de l’Aéroport International de Dubaï (DXB) auront accès en temps réel aux dernières offres de restaurations et de vente au détail, ainsi que d’autres expériences et activités de loisirs, via la nouvelle application et le magazine mensuel Time Out DXB. En téléchargeant l'application et utilisant le Wi-fi gratuit de l'aéroport, les passagers recevront des informations organisées en fonction de leur statut de voyage - et les utilisateurs seront en mesure de choisir entre les passagers en transit, les touristes et les résidents. Le magazine de 88 pages sera distribué g ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday, January 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] In a world-first, Dubai Airports and ITP Media Group have joined to launch Time Out DXB, a new media brand with the opportunity to engage with the 90 million passengers that pass through the world’s leading international airport every year. From February 2018, passengers passing through all terminals at Dubai International will have real-time access to the latest offers in food and retail outlets, plus experiences and leisure activities, via the brand-new app and monthly Time Out DXB magazine. By downloading the App, using the airport’s free wi-fi, they will receive curated information based on their travel status – with users able to choose between transit passengers, tourists and residents. The 88-page English-language magazine will be circulated free-of-charge throughout the airport’s terminals. The ultimate showcase for both DXB and the city of Dubai itself, the Time Out DXB brand will shed light on everyth ... Read more »