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Government of Canada Announces $11 Million to Advance Small Modular Reactor Research and Hydrogen Technologies to Support Clean Energy Development

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CALGARY, AB, July 3, 2024 /CNW/ – As nations globally move to reduce carbon emissions and shift to non-emitting forms of energy, investing in advanced technologies will help ensure Canada remains a global energy leader. Through and beyond the energy transition that is already well underway, ultra-low carbon sources of energy such as wind, solar, hydro and nuclear power will be key to seizing the enormous economic opportunities that are available to Canadians in all regions of the country.

It is in this context that federal, provincial and territorial ministers are meeting in Calgary, Alberta, from July 3 to July 5, 2024, at the annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, to share perspectives and continue driving momentum in the energy and mining sectors.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $11 million in funding for nine energy technology projects — $2.5 million in funding for small modular reactor research and $8.5 million to support innovation in Canada’s clean hydrogen sector.

Of this funding, $5 million will be allocated to three projects in Alberta selected through the Energy Innovation Program’s (EIP) Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching call for proposals, including:

$3,000,000 to Aurora Hydrogen Inc. to advance the use of microwave energy for pyrolysis technology to convert methane to hydrogen and solid carbon with minimal greenhouse gas emissions and no water use;$1,000,000 to Quantiam Technologies for the production of carbon-negative methanol and e-fuels from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen; and,$1,000,000 to Innova Hydrogen Corp for zero-carbon hydrogen production via catalytic methane pyrolysis.

The remaining four projects, also in Alberta, are funded through the EIP and support the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, a strategic initiative led by Alberta Innovates. They include:

$1,300,450 to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., in partnership with Qualico, to conduct a feasibility assessment of a pure hydrogen pipeline network to heat new homes in the community of Bremner in Strathcona County, Alberta, including constructing a pure-hydrogen demonstration home;$1,264,550 to Innovative Fuel Systems to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by developing a hydrogen and diesel dual-fuel retrofit system applicable to 90 percent of heavy-duty engines;$508,935 to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to develop the Fort Saskatchewan Operating Centre into the first commercial 100-percent hydrogen-heated building in North America and as a demonstration site for end-user heating technologies that utilize pure and blended hydrogen with natural gas; and,$415,000 to New Wave Hydrogen Inc. to accelerate the time of methane thermal cracking for hydrogen production via shock wave heating technology in preparation for successive field pilots.

These projects will drive progress in energy innovation across Canada while positioning the country to become a leader in hydrogen and other critical energy technologies.

Nuclear energy is part of the suite of non-emitting technologies needed for the world to transition to a net-zero future. NRCan introduced the Enabling Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Program in 2023 to support the development of supply chains for SMR manufacturing and fuel and fund research on SMR waste management solutions to ensure that SMRs, and the waste they generate, can be safely managed, now and into the future.

As part of the Enabling SMRs Program:

The University of Regina will receive a total of $941,651 over three years to study long-term disposal strategies for intermediate level and non-fuel high level wastes from SMRs within Saskatchewan; and,The University of Alberta will receive a total of $1,656,000 over three years for its project on additive manufacturing (AM) of next-generation functionally graded materials for use in SMRs.

Canada is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and recognizes that close collaboration with provinces and territories, Indigenous partners and key stakeholders is crucial to building a thriving, inclusive, low-carbon economy. By working together through gatherings such as the annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, Canada is advancing the most promising competitive advantages in every region of the country to drive a prosperous and sustainable economy for the future.

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“This week’s announcements are part of a series of significant steps the Government of Canada continues to take to support good jobs and promote sustainable growth, including the launch of the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada Progress Report, Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy and Canada’s founding of the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance last fall. I will continue to work with all partners to ensure Canada remains a global supplier of choice for clean energy in a net-zero world — ensuring a prosperous and clean future for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.” 

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

“New Wave Hydrogen is honoured to be a part of the Canadian clean energy transition. The vision and benefits of these funding programs offer vital support to emerging companies. This funding stimulates growth, not just for the New Wave technology — it extends to support Canada’s innovation ecosystem and networked growth through engineering, manufacturing and clean energy sectors.”

Kathleen O’Neil
CEO New Wave Hydrogen, Inc.

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According to an independent ranking from BloombergNEF, Canada has surpassed China as the world’s most promising jurisdiction for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries such as those used in electric vehicles.  The EIP advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its climate change targets, while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. It funds research, development and demonstration projects and other related scientific activities.Interest in low-carbon hydrogen in Canada has increased significantly since 2020, with over 80 low-carbon hydrogen production projects announced, representing over five million tonnes of hydrogen production capacity and an economic expression of interest of over $100 billion in potential investment in domestic clean energy opportunities and jobs.Since 2020, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have published hydrogen strategies, identifying hydrogen as a provincial clean energy priority and describing provincial actions and objectives to realize regional low-carbon hydrogen objectives. Hydrogen has been identified as a key opportunity area by a number of jurisdictions as part of the Regional Tables and features prominently in the recently released British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table – Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net-Zero.There are now 13 low-carbon hydrogen production facilities in operation across Canada, able to produce over 3,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen per year. NRCan was allocated $29.6 million over four years in Budget 2022 for research and development to support the conditions and frameworks necessary for SMRs to displace fossil fuels and contribute to climate change mitigation. Funding announced today complements work taking place with a number of jurisdictions through the Regional Tables, as well as through the Canada-Alberta Working Group and a sub-working group on SMRs.The nuclear sector helps Canada avoid approximately 45 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, compared to electricity produced from natural gas. In a country where 82 percent of our electricity already comes from low- or non-emitting sources, nuclear continues to be a complement to the strong renewables sector in continuous development. 

Related Information

Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy Hydrogen Strategy for Canada and Progress Report
Energy Innovation Program
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence – Alberta Innovates
Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program
Budget 2024 – Attracting Investment for a Net-Zero Economy
Backgrounder: Economic Growth and Productivity
2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy
Net-zero emissions by 2050
Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit

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First Characterizer for Both Flour and Dough Takes Guesswork Out of Quality Control

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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As experienced master bakers leave the workforce, commercial bakeries are struggling to maintain consistent product quality. Even when bakeries have skilled staff, subjective assessment of doughs may allow product variations that impact consumer acceptance. 

To address this challenge, KPM Analytics www.kpmanalaytics.com introduces a first-of-its-kind dual universal analyzer, the Mixolab 300, that objectively measures the characteristics of both flour and dough. Using its technology, milling and bakery operators can realize more reliable quality control, avoid customer complaints, reduce costly waste, and operate more efficiently. 

The new analyzer overcomes the longstanding problem of trying to predict baking performance from flour analysis alone. Analyzing both flour and dough (including reactions between flour, salt, yeast, fat, sugar, and improvers) gives a more complete and more accurate picture. 

Improving on the company’s popular flour-based Mixolab 2 dough characterizer, the Mixolab 300 adds a unique mixing bowl, dedicated software, and an introduction chimney that makes it easier for the operators to introduce doughs and batters for at-line quality analysis. Both the flour mixing bowl and the dough mixing bowl have the capability to heat samples, enabling sophisticated analysis not available in other dough characterizers. By selecting the bowl and software mode, users can easily switch between flour and dough analysis depending on their needs. 

The company also introduces the Mixolab 200, an evolution of the Mixolab 2, equipped with a flour mixing bowl. As user needs evolve, they can upgrade the Mixolab 200 to a Mixolab 300, which will include a dough kit, a specialized dough mixing bowl, and software for both flour and dough analysis.   

Gain Greater Insights on Dough and Production Process Performance
Unlike instruments limited to testing flours, the Mixolab 300 can anticipate baking performance by analyzing actual dough. Installed in quality control labs or near production lines, the Mixolab 300 dough characterizer can collect data on dough consistency and rheological properties, including starch behavior, providing key quality measurements. 

Thanks to a liquid-tight mixing bowl, a wider funnel, and an improved dough introduction chimney, Mixolab 300 can analyze all types of doughs and liquid batters ranging from bread doughs to cake and wafer batters.  It comes with two different dough testing modes. The first is the “Instant Consistency” test mode that provides quality-control data in minutes for production monitoring. The second mode offers a comprehensive “Full Test” that analyzes how ingredients interact during temperature changes—ideal for R&D and new product development.  

Help Millers and Ingredient Manufacturers Analyze Wheat and Additives
The benefits of dough analysis extend beyond the baker. The millers that supply bakeries with flours can use the Mixolab 300 to analyze wheat and flour behavior and use that understanding to improve wheat selection, optimize wheat and flour blends, and smartly use functional additives. Likewise, manufacturers of enzymes and additives can use the Mixolab 300 in their quality control and research and development. What’s more, research centers and universities can use the analyzer for scientific exploration. 

Availability 
The Mixolab 300 and Mixolab 200 flour and dough analyzers are available for order now. The Mixolab 300 will be on display in Düsseldorf at IBA, booth 11.F38.  

For an evaluation of how the analyzers will perform in specific applications, contact KPM Analytics at sales@kpmanalytics.com

About KPM Analytics 
KPM Analytics is a global leader in scientific instrumentation, focused primarily on analyzing critical parameters within the food, feed, agriculture, and environmental sectors. We provide a comprehensive range of products and services to uniquely solve our customers’ problems. Our product brands are AMS Alliance, Bruins Instruments, CHOPIN Technologies, EyePro System, Process Sensors Corporation, Sensortech, Sightline Process Control, Smart Vision Works, and Unity Scientific. Each has a long history of delivering advanced and reliable analysis solutions to ensure product quality and optimize process efficiency, with customer service at the center of everything we do. Visit www.kpmanalytics.com to learn more. 

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Denmark Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Prove F-35 Interoperability in Flight

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SKRYDSTRUP AIR BASE, Denmark, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Skunk Works and the Danish Ministry of Defence (MOD) completed a successful live F-35 interoperability demonstration. This is another success in a series of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demonstrations proving the F-35’s ability to serve as a powerful force multiplier, enabling allied forces to rapidly deploy ready-now capabilities to connect systems across the battlespace.

Danish F-35s flying out of Fort Worth, Texas, shared classified data via DAGGR-2, a Skunk Works’ Open Systems Gateway (OSG) developed under a partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), through commercial satellite communications and displayed at Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark.

“This marked a significant milestone toward enhancing Denmark’s capabilities, as it enabled our MDO staff to witness in real-time the potential of the F-35’s ability to collect, analyse and share advanced data across geographically dispersed networks,” said Danish Air Chief, Maj. Gen. Jan Dam. “Our close collaboration with Skunk Works has been instrumental in accelerating the rapid deployment of such capabilities, and we’re very pleased with the results.”

“This collaboration with the Danish MOD enabled us to do what we do best at Skunk Works – rapidly deploy ready-now capabilities at a pace unparalleled in the industry and prove it through real-world flights,” said OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. This demonstration builds on our successful track record of collaboration with international partners and defines what truly sets us apart: our commitment to Open Systems Architecture, which enables seamless integration across any platform, sensor, or shooter – regardless of the manufacturer.”

Lockheed Martin is committed to delivering open architecture solutions that enhance multi-domain integration capabilities across allied forces.

For additional information, visit our website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/multi-domain-operations.html

About the F-35
More than 1,170 F-35s are currently operational around the globe, and the fleet surpassed 1 million flight hours. The combat proven F-35 operates from 50 bases worldwide, including 10 nations operating on home soil. As adversaries advance and legacy aircraft age, the F-35 is critical to maintaining air dominance for decades to come.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com

 

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TeamViewer launches first Digital Workplace platform combining endpoint management, remote connectivity, AI, and DEX

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With hybrid work and digital complexity on the rise, TeamViewer ONE empowers organizations of any size and across industries to solve IT problems faster, simplify support, and power a frictionless, productive work environment where employees stay seamlessly connected.

GÖPPINGEN, Germany, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TeamViewer, a global leader in digital workplace solutions, today launches TeamViewer ONE, a unified digital workplace management platform powered by advanced AI features, and designed to help organizations reduce downtime, optimize IT support, and elevate employee experience at scale. The company presented the new platform at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit in London.

Managing a patchwork of disconnected IT tools has become a significant challenge for organizations, leading to increased complexity, higher costs, and operational inefficiencies. Many IT leaders are now prioritizing vendor consolidation to streamline operations and reduce these burdens. A recent CIO survey found that 95% of IT executives plan to consolidate vendors within the next year, with 80% citing the need to reduce the number of point solutions. This growing shift highlights the demand for unified platforms that simplify IT operations while boosting performance, security, and scalability.

TeamViewer ONE was built to meet exactly this need. It’s the first unified digital workplace platform that brings together real-time device monitoring, intelligent automation, secure remote access, and contextual diagnostics—all in a single, scalable solution. Whether global enterprise or small business, it empowers organizations of all sizes to reduce tool sprawl, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional digital experiences across a distributed workforce, spanning traditional IT endpoints as well as a wide range of connected and operational technology devices.

“The digital workplace is no longer a future vision, it’s the reality of how every business operates today,” said Mark Banfield, Chief Commercial Officer at TeamViewer. “Almost all workplaces are digital nowadays, and companies need to support their employees whether they work in an office, at home, on the shop floor, or out in the field. As the number of tools and technologies has exploded, so has the complexity for IT teams and end-users. With TeamViewer ONE, we’re helping customers cut through that complexity with a unified platform that meets their needs today and evolves with them tomorrow—whether they’re just starting out or managing thousands of endpoints globally.”

TeamViewer ONE brings together remote monitoring and management (RMM), remote connectivity, DEX, and AI-powered features into one comprehensive solution under a single license, making it the only platform to deliver all these capabilities seamlessly for businesses of any size.

TeamViewer RMM: Proactive device monitoring and management with built-in endpoint security, mobile device management (MDM), and patching, helping IT teams stay ahead of potential issues, reduce disruptions, and ensure device compliance across the workforce.TeamViewer Intelligence: AI-driven support tools like CoPilot provide real-time diagnostics and context-aware troubleshooting recommendations, while Session Insights generate automatic, structured reports to help IT teams analyze trends and improve performance.TeamViewer Remote Connectivity: Secure, reliable and industry-leading remote access and control, enabling IT teams to provide seamless assistance across distributed workforces and devices, wherever they are.TeamViewer DEX: Designed to monitor and improve digital employee experience (DEX), which has been recognized as a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™. With real-time visibility into endpoint health, performance trends, and user-impacting issues, DEX allows IT to prioritize actions that drive productivity, reduce downtime, and foster long-term employee engagement.

“Companies today can’t afford to fly blind when it comes to employee experience and IT health,” said Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer at TeamViewer. “With rising pressure to consolidate fragmented tech stacks, strengthen security, and meet evolving compliance standards, TeamViewer ONE brings intelligence, automation, and visibility into a single platform, enabling IT teams to replace siloed tools with a seamless, AI-powered experience. This frees IT teams from repetitive tasks and manual troubleshooting, allowing them to focus on higher-impact initiatives that drive real value for the business.”

This combination of capabilities enables companies to create a more connected, efficient, and productive environment where employees stay engaged and supported with minimal distractions. TeamViewer ONE is available in tailored Business and Enterprise packages with all features delivered through a single agent license to support the evolving demands of today’s hybrid workforces. For more details, visit TeamViewer ONE.

About TeamViewer

TeamViewer provides a Digital Workplace platform that connects people with technology—enabling, improving, and automating digital processes to make work work better.

In 2005, TeamViewer started with software to connect to computers from anywhere to eliminate travel and enhance productivity. It rapidly became the de facto standard for remote access and support and the preferred solution for hundreds of millions of users across the world to help others with IT issues. Today, more than 660,000 customers across industries rely on TeamViewer to optimize their digital workplaces—from small to medium-sized businesses to the world’s largest enterprises—empowering both desk-based employees and frontline workers.

Organizations use TeamViewer’s solutions to prevent and resolve disruptions with digital endpoints of any kind, securely manage complex IT and industrial device landscapes, and enhance processes with augmented reality powered workflows and assistance—leveraging AI and integrating seamlessly with leading tech partners. Against the backdrop of global digital transformation and challenges like shortage of skilled labor, hybrid working, accelerated data analysis, and the rise of new technologies, TeamViewer’s solutions offer a clear value add by increasing productivity, reducing machine downtime, speeding up talent onboarding, and improving customer and employee satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Göppingen, Germany, and employs more than 1,800 people globally.

In 2024, TeamViewer achieved a revenue of around EUR 671 million. TeamViewer SE (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the MDAX. Further information can be found at www.teamviewer.com.

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