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Ottawa Citizen
14-05-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Techmer PM Unveils CoLab and Fibertech Connect at Dalton Fiber Center
Article content Article content CLINTON, Tenn., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Techmer PM is thrilled to unveil the new state-of-the-art collaboration center, CoLab, located within the Fiber Center in Dalton, Georgia. Article content The CoLab is designed to be a premier polymer materials collaboration center, offering a unique environment where customers can explore the intersection of their initiatives and Techmer's capabilities in materials and design. It houses the application lab, color lab, and design center, each equipped with advanced technology and resources to support a wide range of projects. Article content Article content Mike McHenry, chief executive officer of Techmer PM, expressed his enthusiasm for the new CoLab. 'At Techmer, we believe that innovation thrives in a collaborative environment. The CoLab is a testament to our commitment to providing our customers with the best resources and support to bring their ideas to life. We are excited to see the groundbreaking projects emerging from this space,' he said. Article content Key Features and Benefits of the CoLab: Article content Collaborative Workspace: The CoLab provides a dynamic and flexible space for teams to work together, fostering innovation and creativity. State-of-the-Art Technology: Equipped with the latest tools and equipment, the CoLab enables rapid prototyping and streamlined processes. One-of-a-Kind Pilot Plant Capability: This unique feature allows for real-time testing and development of new materials and products. Physical and Digital Exhibits: Continuously refreshed exhibits showcase the latest advancements and case studies in materials and design. Expert Support: Customers can access Techmer's expert know-how, guidance, and personalized assistance to ensure successful project outcomes. Article content Article content The CoLab represents a significant investment in Dalton and Northwest Georgia communities and will serve as a hub for local professionals, including executives, R&D teams, technical experts, marketers, and designers, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of creativity and growth. Article content 'By establishing the CoLab in Dalton, Techmer reinforces our commitment to the local synthetic fibers industry. It's a leap forward for our industry, and we're empowering customers to push the boundaries of what's possible in materials and design. We look forward to seeing the transformative projects that will come to life in the CoLab,' said Reid Gillam, business unit director – fibers, Techmer PM. Article content Alongside the introduction of the CoLab, Techmer PM also announced the commencement of Fibertech Connect, a series of customized, one-on-one design sessions held in the CoLab. This initiative replaces the traditional Fibertech conference for 2025, allowing for more direct and personalized engagement with customers. Fibertech Connect sessions will focus on speed-to-market by utilizing Techmer's established co-design process and leveraging the resources of the CoLab. TechmerVision, a unique web-based design tool, will also be integrated into these sessions to enable designers and engineers to communicate, collaborate, and innovate with the creation and application of new colors.
CBC
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
AI tool built in N.L. hopes to see use in the oilfield and beyond
A St. John's tech company has launched what it says could revolutionize its core mission through artificial intelligence, and is getting a big financial boost from the oil companies behind the Hibernia and Hebron oil projects. CoLab Software unveiled ReviewAI on Wednesday, a tool within its software package that can comb through the data and knowledge of past projects to provide insight, improvements and make sure mistakes aren't repeated to help projects get completed faster and smarter. Adam Keating, CoLab's CEO and co-founder, says he sees the use of AI as an expansion of his mission to help mechanical engineers make better decisions. "Just to get your perspective on my design could take days or weeks. If you think about how many times that happens in the run of a process to build a project like Hibernia or Hebron or a new vehicle, there are millions of those cycles," Keating said Wednesday. "If those are weeks, and they should be minutes or hours, it's really slowing down how quickly we can build products." Keating said the company had the idea for some time, but conversations with ExxonMobil Canada brought the tool into the light. The project has created around 20 jobs within CoLab, Keating said. On Wednesday, ExxonMobil announced a $5.6-million investment in CoLab to focus on software and AI talent development in Newfoundland and Labrador. An N.L. tech company has been quietly building AI, funded by the offshore oil industry 3 hours ago Duration 2:38 CoLab Software has lifted the curtain on ReviewAI, an artificial intelligence tool built in St. John's and funded by the Hibernia and Hebron projects. The work began quietly about a year ago, now the system is ready to launch just as the AI business is blowing up. Keating says starting work on the project a year ago puts the company and their product in the drivers seat as other companies are only now beginning to embrace AI. The tool being kept in house also means that customer data won't be used to train other AI. models, he said. "Over the last 12 months, we've been building it. And now everybody's talking about it. So it was perfectly timed that we did it back then," he said. "We have a really broad vision of where we want to go with this, so I think for us it's just going to be [being] competitive." Keating said ReviewAI will be a suite of products in the future available through CoLab. Nicholas MacCallum, research and development manager of ExxonMobil Canada, says the company was attracted to CoLab because their work was solving problems they face with developments of Hebron and Hibernia on a daily basis. "What we're hoping to achieve through using it is [to] really reduce the amount of time that it takes to do that work," MacCallum said. "That allows the engineers to work on other things or get on to the next project. So that's really the value that we see in this." MacCallum says he hopes the investment can serve as a way to stimulate AI development in the province. "That's talent that's going to be needed for Hibernia and Hebron, but that's also going to be talent that's going to be needed in many industries. Health care, education, everywhere," he said. "That was probably one of the leading reasons why we felt it so important to make such a large investment in a project like this."
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Queen Camilla praises 'brilliant' Exeter sex assault centre staff
Queen Camilla has praised the "brilliant" efforts of health workers and staff at a newly opened Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter. After touring the purpose-built facility and meeting privately with a survivor, she expressed her admiration for the staff's dedication. "You do a brilliant job, and you shouldn't go unrecognised," the Queen said during a plaque unveiling in the city she also toured CoLab - a multi-agency health and wellbeing hub that brings together organisations providing learning, mental health, housing and homelessness services. Devon & Cornwall SARCs are part of the NHS and the service manages SARCs in Exeter, Plymouth and Truro, offering support throughout the region."Talking to one of the survivors, the difference it made to her life, I don't think you realise just quite how needed you are," she Queen was shown various parts of the centre, including forensic medical examination suites and clinical also met Dr Anna Law, who showed her the children's room filled with toys. The Queen remarked on the unfortunate necessity of such facilities, noting the high number of children who require their services. The Queen has long been an advocate for sexual assault victims. She recently revived the Wash Bags Project, an initiative she championed years ago that provides essential items to those project is now supported by charity In Kind Direct and pharmacist Boots. 'Genuine interest' CoLab service user, Afnan Tellesy, 37, expressed her gratitude for the support she received from the staff and the Queen's recognition of their work."I'm proud of all the ladies that are in this room and also how far I've come," she said."I've got my forever home and I'm still on my journey, but I know they're here and without that I think I would literally not be here."Fiona Carden, CEO of CoLab, said: "It's wonderful that someone with so much power is able to raise the profile of CoLab and challenge the stigma around domestic violence."Her passion and genuine interest in the stories of the women she met were truly validating."
The Independent
06-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Camilla hails efforts of health staff in supporting sexual assault victims
The Queen has praised the 'brilliant' efforts of health workers and other staff supporting sexual assault victims at a specialist centre she officially opened. Camilla launched the purpose-built Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter after touring the building, and following a private meeting with a survivor described the 'difference' the service had made to her life. She told the staff assembled for a plaque unveiling marking her visit: 'You do a brilliant job I think, you shouldn't go unrecognised. 'All of you working together do make such a difference to so many women, children and men over the country. 'I don't know what they would do without these SARCS, they would still be there. They would have no-one to help them and they wouldn't be in the place some of them are now. 'Talking to one of the survivors, the difference it made her life – I don't think you realise just quite how needed you are.' During her visit, the Queen was shown forensic medical examination suites and clinical rooms, and chatted to staff who provide critical forensic and therapeutic care to those using the service. Paediatrician Dr Anna Law showed her the room filled with toys where children using the service were met with family members, and Camilla said: 'Well, it's unfortunate it's needed so much – so many children, through.' The Queen has a long-term interest in supporting victims of sexual assault and a number of years ago she championed the idea of washbags for those attacked, an idea that has recently been revived. The relaunch of the Wash Bags Project has seen In Kind Direct, a charity founded in 1996 by the King when he was Prince of Wales, come on board as the distribution partner for this initiative, alongside Boots, which continues to provide the wash bags and contents. The Queen also visited CoLab on Thursday, a multi-agency health and wellbeing hub that supports people in need in Exeter. While there, Camilla met with staff and service users, including domestic abuse survivors who have been helped to turn their lives around. One service user, who was visibly emotional after discussing her journey, was pulled in for a photograph by the Queen. Camilla praised the team for their work, saying they were doing 'such a good job'. Afnan Tellesy, 37, a service user, said CoLab had helped her go on a journey and thanked the Queen for recognising their work and her compassion. Speaking to reporters, she said: 'It shows recognition for the CoLab women and what they're doing – as a recipient of their tireless work it has been amazing. 'She's great advocate for women, it's a privilege to be invited to meet her. 'I'm proud of all the ladies that are in this room and also how far I've come. 'I've got my forever home and I'm still on my journey, but I know they're here and without that I think I would literally not be here.' Fiona Carden, the CEO of CoLab, said: 'It's wonderful that someone with so much power is able to raise the profile of CoLab and challenge the stigma around domestic violence. 'She's clearly very passionate and that came across in her interactions with people. 'She was talking to women who are the beneficiaries of services and for them to be able to be witnessed in that way – to say they feel valued – for someone like Her Majesty to step into that space and listen to them is extraordinary. 'She listened to what the women were saying and their stories, fundamentally that is itself quite powerful and really validating.'
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Camilla hails efforts of health staff in supporting sexual assault victims
The Queen has praised the 'brilliant' efforts of health workers and other staff supporting sexual assault victims at a specialist centre she officially opened. Camilla launched the purpose-built Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter after touring the building, and following a private meeting with a survivor described the 'difference' the service had made to her life. She told the staff assembled for a plaque unveiling marking her visit: 'You do a brilliant job I think, you shouldn't go unrecognised. 'All of you working together do make such a difference to so many women, children and men over the country. 'I don't know what they would do without these SARCS, they would still be there. They would have no-one to help them and they wouldn't be in the place some of them are now. 'Talking to one of the survivors, the difference it made her life – I don't think you realise just quite how needed you are.' During her visit, the Queen was shown forensic medical examination suites and clinical rooms, and chatted to staff who provide critical forensic and therapeutic care to those using the service. Paediatrician Dr Anna Law showed her the room filled with toys where children using the service were met with family members, and Camilla said: 'Well, it's unfortunate it's needed so much – so many children, through.' The Queen has a long-term interest in supporting victims of sexual assault and a number of years ago she championed the idea of washbags for those attacked, an idea that has recently been revived. The relaunch of the Wash Bags Project has seen In Kind Direct, a charity founded in 1996 by the King when he was Prince of Wales, come on board as the distribution partner for this initiative, alongside Boots, which continues to provide the wash bags and contents. The Queen also visited CoLab on Thursday, a multi-agency health and wellbeing hub that supports people in need in Exeter. While there, Camilla met with staff and service users, including domestic abuse survivors who have been helped to turn their lives around. One service user, who was visibly emotional after discussing her journey, was pulled in for a photograph by the Queen. Camilla praised the team for their work, saying they were doing 'such a good job'. Afnan Tellesy, 37, a service user, said CoLab had helped her go on a journey and thanked the Queen for recognising their work and her compassion. Speaking to reporters, she said: 'It shows recognition for the CoLab women and what they're doing – as a recipient of their tireless work it has been amazing. 'She's great advocate for women, it's a privilege to be invited to meet her. 'I'm proud of all the ladies that are in this room and also how far I've come. 'I've got my forever home and I'm still on my journey, but I know they're here and without that I think I would literally not be here.' Fiona Carden, the CEO of CoLab, said: 'It's wonderful that someone with so much power is able to raise the profile of CoLab and challenge the stigma around domestic violence. 'She's clearly very passionate and that came across in her interactions with people. 'She was talking to women who are the beneficiaries of services and for them to be able to be witnessed in that way – to say they feel valued – for someone like Her Majesty to step into that space and listen to them is extraordinary. 'She listened to what the women were saying and their stories, fundamentally that is itself quite powerful and really validating.'
