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Hans India
11-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
ELS, VSKP secures 2nd place at national level
Visakhapatnam: Electrical Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam (ELS, VSKP) secured second place in the prestigious 'Beauty Contest for Electric Locomotives' held recently at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW). The competition saw the participation of 13 locomotives from various zonal railways across India. Under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Waltair Lalit Bohra and Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer B Shanmukha Rao, the ELS, VSKP team undertook a series of innovative crew-friendly modifications on WAP7 locomotive 37419. The upgrades are in line with the Railway Board's directive to enhance the comfort and reduce fatigue for locomotive crews during long working hours. The comprehensive upgrade focused on several key areas, including overall cab ambience, noise isolation, improved AC and thermal insulation, waterless urinals, enhanced seating, upgraded flooring, easier signal exchange, baggage storage, upcoming caution alert systems, an improved lookout glass cleaning mechanism, single-key operation, desk modifications for better switch access, sun visor improvements, and the introduction of a crew voice and video recording system, along with driver advisory features. WAP7 locomotive 37419 was selected for the initiative and successfully implemented the upgrades using the latest materials and state-of-the-art technologies. The Divisional Railway Manager felicitated the ELS, VSKP team for their outstanding performance at the national level and for demonstrating innovation and dedication to crew welfare. Speaking on the occasion, Lalit Bohra remarked, 'This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to crew welfare and operational excellence. I congratulate the entire team for their winning efforts and encourage them to maintain this spirit for future accomplishments.'
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
IEEE Study Describes Polymer Waveguides for Reliable, High-Capacity Optical Communication
Researchers discover that glass-epoxy-based waveguides have characteristics ideal for transmitting optical signals in co-packaged optics PISCATAWAY, N.J., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-packaged optics (CPO) technology can integrate photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with electronic integrated circuits like CPUs and GPUs on a single platform. This advanced technology has immense potential to improve data transmission efficiency within data centers and high-performance computing environments. CPO systems require an integrated or external laser source for operation. While integrated laser sources allow for dense CPO integration, ensuring consistent reliability can be challenging, which may affect overall system robustness. The use of external laser sources (ELS) in CPO, in comparison, offers improved system reliability. Single-mode polymer waveguides are crucial components of many PICs, where they help couple light from an external laser to the PIC. They are cost-effective, mechanically flexible, and highly compatible, showing significant potential for use in CPO systems utilizing ELS. Now, a team of researchers led by Dr. Satoshi Suda from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan have tested the stability and reliability of single-mode polymer waveguides fabricated on glass-epoxy substrates. Their findings published in IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology, suggest that these polymer waveguides have a range of desirable characteristics that make them a promising addition to future CPO systems. The team fabricated 11-mm-long polymer waveguides using direct laser writing on FR4 glass-epoxy substrates. The waveguides had well-controlled core dimensions (9.0 µm × 7.0 µm), suitable for matching standard single-mode fibers. They exhibited low polarization-dependent loss and low differential group delay, along with excellent uniformity across eight fabricated samples. The researchers found that the fabricated waveguides possess consistent insertion loss and mode field dimensions. In addition, they exhibited desirable polarization extinction ratio (a critical metric that reflects the ability of waveguides to maintain a specific polarization for the signals they transmit). The testing of waveguides under high-power conditions revealed that the waveguides were resistant to power degradation even after 6 hours of continuous use, while showing minimal heating concerns. The ELS used in these experiments, which enabled stable operation for six hours, was provided by Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. "These findings demonstrate the strong potential of polymer waveguides for practical deployment in demanding CPO systems, providing a reliable foundation for next-generation high-density and high-capacity optical communication technologies," concludes Dr. Suda. Reference Title of original paper: High-Power Stability and Reliability of Polymer Optical Waveguide for Co-Packaged Optics Journal: IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology DOI: 10.1109/JLT.2025.3543339 Contact: Kristen Amoroso +1(732) 562-6694 396307@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IEEE Photonics Society
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Perkeso saves RM49 million from fraud investigations since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of nearly RM49 million in social security funds has been successfully saved since 2020 as a result of investigations by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) into fraud cases. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said that from that period until April this year, 679 cases involving elements of fraud were actively investigated, including the Temporary Disablement Benefit Scheme (FHUS), Permanent Disablement Benefit Scheme (FHUK), the Invalidity Scheme and Health Screening Programme (HSP). "This success was achieved as a result of investigations leading to the suspension of 383 cases or 56.5 per cent of the total investigated, reflecting that strict governance and management can have a significant impact on system efficiency," he said. He said this while delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Seminar on Fraud, Evasion and Error in Social Security and Insurance Claims, organised by Perkeso in collaboration with the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME), here today. Also present were Perkeso chairman Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal and group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed, as well as ABIME president and founder Prof Dr Mohammed Ranavaya. Commenting further, Sim said that benefit fraud, however, remains a challenge as losses amounting to RM2.1 million were recorded throughout 2024 due to unauthorised claims. "In the ongoing effort to curb fund leakage, Perkeso is also reviewing the Constant Attendance Allowance (ELS) to ensure the eligibility of recipients is continuously verified. "Throughout the period from 2020 to April this year, a total of 509 ELS cases were reviewed, with 117 cases or 22.9 per cent recommended for suspension, resulting in the long-term saving of social security funds amounting to over RM12.2 million," he said. According to him, the challenge of fraud, which is now global and driven by labour mobility and cross-border services, requires Malaysia to adopt a comprehensive prevention framework that includes legal reforms, strict enforcement, digital innovation and transparent communication. Meanwhile, Sim also announced Dr. Mohammed Azman as the recipient of The Lifetime Fellowship of the American College of Independent Medical Examiners (FACIME) and Master Certified Independent Medical Examiner to recognise his contributions in the field of disability medicine and occupational health. "This award is not only an honour to Datuk Sri Dr Mohammed Azman and Perkeso but also a recognition for the Human Resources Ministry and Malaysia, showing that local professionals are capable of achieving the highest recognition at the international level," he also said. FACIME is the highest qualification in the Field of Disability Medicine, awarded only to those who have reached the highest level of knowledge, skills, and abilities as a quality Independent Medical Examiner.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barclays Initiates Coverage of Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) with $70 Price Target
Barclays began coverage on Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) on May 29, 2025, setting the target price at $70. The firm also set an Equal Weight rating on the stock. In a research note, the firm said that its assessment is premised on expectations that Equity LifeStyle Properties' core annual Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Manufactured Housing (MH) businesses will remain stable. The analysts also anticipate that the company's non-core segments will play a major role in strengthening its projected future funds from operations. Equity LifeStyle's Non-Core business consists of Camping Memberships, Expansion/Development Net Operating Income (NOI), and Home Sales. An experienced banker offering consultation to a customer on commercial real estate loans. According to Barclays' projections, certain aspects of Equity LifeStyle Properties' business, including Home Sales, RV Transient, and Campground Memberships, will have stabilized by 2026 after experiencing year-over-year declines. However, the firm expects no growth in RV Transient/Seasonal revenue for 2026, with a slight increase in 2027. Be that as it may, Equity LifeStyle Properties financial performance in Q1 2025 was robust. The company's net operating income jumped by 3.8%, and normalized funds from operations per share rose by 6.7%. Most crucially, the company's MH portfolio, which comprises approximately 60% of total revenue, maintains a solid 94% occupancy rate. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The REIT owns and operates manufactured home communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds in North America. Its portfolio includes premium locations in desirable housing markets and vacation destinations. While we acknowledge the potential of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ELS and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barclays Initiates Coverage of Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) with $70 Price Target
Barclays began coverage on Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) on May 29, 2025, setting the target price at $70. The firm also set an Equal Weight rating on the stock. In a research note, the firm said that its assessment is premised on expectations that Equity LifeStyle Properties' core annual Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Manufactured Housing (MH) businesses will remain stable. The analysts also anticipate that the company's non-core segments will play a major role in strengthening its projected future funds from operations. Equity LifeStyle's Non-Core business consists of Camping Memberships, Expansion/Development Net Operating Income (NOI), and Home Sales. An experienced banker offering consultation to a customer on commercial real estate loans. According to Barclays' projections, certain aspects of Equity LifeStyle Properties' business, including Home Sales, RV Transient, and Campground Memberships, will have stabilized by 2026 after experiencing year-over-year declines. However, the firm expects no growth in RV Transient/Seasonal revenue for 2026, with a slight increase in 2027. Be that as it may, Equity LifeStyle Properties financial performance in Q1 2025 was robust. The company's net operating income jumped by 3.8%, and normalized funds from operations per share rose by 6.7%. Most crucially, the company's MH portfolio, which comprises approximately 60% of total revenue, maintains a solid 94% occupancy rate. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The REIT owns and operates manufactured home communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds in North America. Its portfolio includes premium locations in desirable housing markets and vacation destinations. While we acknowledge the potential of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ELS and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and. Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
