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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
German firm Festo opens manufacturing plant in Hosur, invests ₹500 crore
Germany-headquartered Festo has inaugurated a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, entailing investments to the tune of ₹500 crore. The plant will initially generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. There are plans to scale operations and workforce in the coming years. The new plant will focus on the production of advanced pneumatic automation components. This particular facility spans over 75 acres of developed industrial land to serve domestic and global markets with high-precision automation solutions. 'We are immensely proud to celebrate 100 years of Festo by reinforcing our commitment to India through this new facility,' said Thomas Böck, chairman of the management board of Festo. 'This plant not only strengthens our local manufacturing capabilities but also reflects our vision of sustainable growth and technological leadership for the next 100 years.' According to a statement, Festo is strongly positioned in all geographic regions to develop innovative solutions for customers fast and flexibly on site. 'To this end, the company is further expanding its global R&D, global production, and logistics locations, as well as its supply chain. In doing so, Festo is focusing on increasing regionalisation, 'local for local' – also to shorten transport routes and value chains, making them more resilient and minimising emissions,' the statement mentioned. During the Global Investors Meet 2024, the first investors meet of the DMK government, Festo India gave a commitment to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility for pneumatic components in Krishnagiri district with a proposed investment of ₹520 crore, creating over 2,000 jobs. With headquarters in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, Festo supplies pneumatic and electrical automation technology to 300,000 customers of factory and process automation in over 35 industries. During the year 2024, Festo achieved a turnover of around €3.45 billion.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Soft Robotics Market Size to Hit USD 14.64 Billion by 2032, at 30.89% CAGR
Soft Robotics Market growth is driven by automation demand, advancements in AI, flexible grippers, and rising adoption across food and medical industries. Austin, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soft Robotics Market Size & Growth Insights: According to the SNS Insider Report, 'The Soft Robotics Market was valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 14.64 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 30.89% over the forecast period 2024-2032.' Factors Propelling the Growth of the Soft Robotics Market Increase demand of automation in e-commerce, food processing, and automotive sectors are mainly drive the growth of soft robotics market. Low cost, flexibility and accuracy are the giant advantages of the soft robots as compared to its hard counter part highly valuable for SMEs, for delicate applications like pick and place, packing and assembly with high reconfigure ability. Sizable growth is attributed to worldwide adoption of Industry 4.0, which requires scalable, safe and efficient robotic systems. Furthermore a range of products and forces are pushing the frontiers of soft robotics, such as development of novel materials, actuation systems, Instrumentation and control (I&C), artificial intelligence (AI), Bio-inspiration, soft robots that can self-heal and sensor technologies which are increasing the soft robotics system capabilities and precision, flexibility and safety. These technological breakthroughs push forward the penetration of soft robotics into multiple fields such as medical, industrial, and logistics applications. Get a Sample Report of Soft Robotics Market @ Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are: Soft Robotics Inc. (mGrip Modular Gripper) Festo (BionicSoftHand) ABB (YuMi with Soft Gripper) Shadow Robot Company (Shadow Dexterous Hand) RightHand Robotics (RightPick) Grabit Inc. (Electroadhesion Gripper) ROBOTIQ (Adaptive Gripper) Empire Robotics (Versaball Gripper) ReWalk Robotics (ReStore Soft Exo-Suit) XACT Robotics (XACT ACE Robot) Vicarious Surgical (Soft Robotic Arm System) Ekso Bionics (EksoNR with Soft Actuation) Smart Robotics (Smart Palletizer with Soft Gripper) Pliant Energy Systems (Velox Amphibious Robot) Kawasaki Robotics (duAro with Soft Gripper). Soft Robotics Market Report Scope: Report Attributes Details Market Size in 2023 USD 1.30 Billion Market Size by 2032 USD 14.64 Billion CAGR CAGR of 30.89% From 2024 to 2032 Report Scope & Coverage Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook Key Segments • By Type (Soft Grippers, Cobots, Inflated Robots, Exoskeleton)• By Component (Hardware, Software)• By End User (Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverages, Logistics, Others) Key Drivers • Growing Demand for Soft Robotics in Healthcare Food Processing and Manufacturing Driven by Technological Advancements.• Emerging Economies and Technological Innovations Driving Soft Robotics Growth in Healthcare and Industrial Automation. Purchase Single User PDF of Soft Robotics Market Report (20% Discount) @ Soft Robotics Market: Segment Insights Driving the Future of Flexible Automation By Type Soft grippers accounted for the largest segment in the soft robotics market, holding a 37.4% share in 2023, and due to their high precision and versatility the handling of fragile, irregular, or delicate shapes such as food & beverages processing, electronics, and packaging materials of all sizes. They are being used more and more in place of rigid grippers in automated assembly and quality control systems. The cobot segment is expected to experience the highest growth from 2024 to 2032, due to the increase in demand for human-robot collaboration in manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. Cobots, they bring with them safe and efficient cohabitation, a realization of greater flexibility, improved productivity, and lack of injury through smart manufacturing. By Component In 2023, the soft robotics market was led by the Hardware segment, which accounted for 71.3% of total revenue. The dominance is because of the critical hardware and machine elements (actuators, sensors, control modules, flexible materials and others) that are required to provide motion, gripping, and responsiveness solutions in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, food, among others. Customise application-specific hardware/blades make them unopposed on the market. The Software segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to incorporation of AI, machine learning, and advanced control algorithms for better motion planning, real-time decision making, and adaptability in soft robots. By End User In 2023, the healthcare segment dominated the soft robotics market, accounting for 35.4% of total market share. This is due to the broader use of soft robotics in rehabilitation, surgical assistance, and wearable devices and the improved safety, flexibility, and adaptability for human contact. This direction is being additionally driven by increased investments in healthcare and device development. The Advanced Manufacturing segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to the adoption of smart automation and cobots in industries. The flexibility of soft robotics in the handling of delicate objects & complex assembly operations is promoting its adoption and in return leading to the transition to industry 4.0 and the need for flexible and safe automation systems. Soft Robotics Market Growth Drivers in Asia Pacific and North America In 2023, the Asia Pacific region held a 35.2% share of the soft robotics market, growing electronics manufacturing, and emerging healthcare infrastructure in China, Japan, and South Korea contributed to its growth. Others have positioned the region already as a center for robotics-innovation with, for example, Japan having its 'Society 5.0' and China staking it claims with 'Made in China 2025'. Soft robotics applications in manufacturing and rehabilitation are being developed in companies such as Soft Robotics Co. Ltd. Japan, and SIASUN Robot & Automation Co., China. It has a well-developed electronics supply chain and a large workforce. North America, on the other hand, is expected to experience the highest CAGR, due to high adoption of technology, investments in healthcare and industrial automation, and the presence of major players such as Soft Robotics Inc., which is expanding its product portfolio, and collaborating with renowned research institutes, to accelerate the growth of surgical robotics and collaborative systems. Do you have any specific queries or need any customized research on Soft Robotics Market? Submit your inquiry here @ Recent Developments: In March 2025, ABB has expanded its robotic Item Picking family with two new AI-powered modules, the Fashion Inductor and Parcel Inductor, to improve item picking and sorter induction in logistics. This development helps address challenges of increasing parcel volumes and workforce shortages by enhancing speed, accuracy, and productivity. April 2025, Kawasaki has unveiled Corleo, a hydrogen-powered robotic horse at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, designed for riders to navigate diverse terrains with its four independent robotic legs. Powered by a 150cc hydrogen engine, Corleo combines AI and clean energy for stable movement and eco-friendly off-road mobility. Table of Contents - Major Key Points 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis 5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting 5.1 Adoption of Soft Robotics by SMEs 5.2 Technological Advancements 5.3 Global Manufacturing Trends Impacting Soft Robotics 5.4 Soft Robotics Market by Robot Functionality 6. Competitive Landscape 7. Soft Robotics Market, by Type 8. Soft Robotics Market, by Component 9. Soft Robotics Market, by End User 10. Regional Analysis 11. Company Profiles 12. Use Cases and Best Practices 13. Conclusion About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. Our company's aim is to give clients the knowledge they require in order to function in changing circumstances. In order to give you current, accurate market data, consumer insights, and opinions so that you can make decisions with confidence, we employ a variety of techniques, including surveys, video talks, and focus groups around the world. CONTACT: Contact Us: Jagney Dave - Vice President of Client Engagement Phone: +1-315 636 4242 | +44- 20 3290 5010 (UK)
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Soft Robotics Market Size to Hit USD 14.64 Billion by 2032, at 30.89% CAGR
Soft Robotics Market growth is driven by automation demand, advancements in AI, flexible grippers, and rising adoption across food and medical industries. Austin, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soft Robotics Market Size & Growth Insights: According to the SNS Insider Report, 'The Soft Robotics Market was valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 14.64 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 30.89% over the forecast period 2024-2032.' Factors Propelling the Growth of the Soft Robotics Market Increase demand of automation in e-commerce, food processing, and automotive sectors are mainly drive the growth of soft robotics market. Low cost, flexibility and accuracy are the giant advantages of the soft robots as compared to its hard counter part highly valuable for SMEs, for delicate applications like pick and place, packing and assembly with high reconfigure ability. Sizable growth is attributed to worldwide adoption of Industry 4.0, which requires scalable, safe and efficient robotic systems. Furthermore a range of products and forces are pushing the frontiers of soft robotics, such as development of novel materials, actuation systems, Instrumentation and control (I&C), artificial intelligence (AI), Bio-inspiration, soft robots that can self-heal and sensor technologies which are increasing the soft robotics system capabilities and precision, flexibility and safety. These technological breakthroughs push forward the penetration of soft robotics into multiple fields such as medical, industrial, and logistics applications. Get a Sample Report of Soft Robotics Market @ Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are: Soft Robotics Inc. (mGrip Modular Gripper) Festo (BionicSoftHand) ABB (YuMi with Soft Gripper) Shadow Robot Company (Shadow Dexterous Hand) RightHand Robotics (RightPick) Grabit Inc. (Electroadhesion Gripper) ROBOTIQ (Adaptive Gripper) Empire Robotics (Versaball Gripper) ReWalk Robotics (ReStore Soft Exo-Suit) XACT Robotics (XACT ACE Robot) Vicarious Surgical (Soft Robotic Arm System) Ekso Bionics (EksoNR with Soft Actuation) Smart Robotics (Smart Palletizer with Soft Gripper) Pliant Energy Systems (Velox Amphibious Robot) Kawasaki Robotics (duAro with Soft Gripper). Soft Robotics Market Report Scope: Report Attributes Details Market Size in 2023 USD 1.30 Billion Market Size by 2032 USD 14.64 Billion CAGR CAGR of 30.89% From 2024 to 2032 Report Scope & Coverage Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook Key Segments • By Type (Soft Grippers, Cobots, Inflated Robots, Exoskeleton)• By Component (Hardware, Software)• By End User (Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverages, Logistics, Others) Key Drivers • Growing Demand for Soft Robotics in Healthcare Food Processing and Manufacturing Driven by Technological Advancements.• Emerging Economies and Technological Innovations Driving Soft Robotics Growth in Healthcare and Industrial Automation. Purchase Single User PDF of Soft Robotics Market Report (20% Discount) @ Soft Robotics Market: Segment Insights Driving the Future of Flexible Automation By Type Soft grippers accounted for the largest segment in the soft robotics market, holding a 37.4% share in 2023, and due to their high precision and versatility the handling of fragile, irregular, or delicate shapes such as food & beverages processing, electronics, and packaging materials of all sizes. They are being used more and more in place of rigid grippers in automated assembly and quality control systems. The cobot segment is expected to experience the highest growth from 2024 to 2032, due to the increase in demand for human-robot collaboration in manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. Cobots, they bring with them safe and efficient cohabitation, a realization of greater flexibility, improved productivity, and lack of injury through smart manufacturing. By Component In 2023, the soft robotics market was led by the Hardware segment, which accounted for 71.3% of total revenue. The dominance is because of the critical hardware and machine elements (actuators, sensors, control modules, flexible materials and others) that are required to provide motion, gripping, and responsiveness solutions in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, food, among others. Customise application-specific hardware/blades make them unopposed on the market. The Software segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to incorporation of AI, machine learning, and advanced control algorithms for better motion planning, real-time decision making, and adaptability in soft robots. By End User In 2023, the healthcare segment dominated the soft robotics market, accounting for 35.4% of total market share. This is due to the broader use of soft robotics in rehabilitation, surgical assistance, and wearable devices and the improved safety, flexibility, and adaptability for human contact. This direction is being additionally driven by increased investments in healthcare and device development. The Advanced Manufacturing segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to the adoption of smart automation and cobots in industries. The flexibility of soft robotics in the handling of delicate objects & complex assembly operations is promoting its adoption and in return leading to the transition to industry 4.0 and the need for flexible and safe automation systems. Soft Robotics Market Growth Drivers in Asia Pacific and North America In 2023, the Asia Pacific region held a 35.2% share of the soft robotics market, growing electronics manufacturing, and emerging healthcare infrastructure in China, Japan, and South Korea contributed to its growth. Others have positioned the region already as a center for robotics-innovation with, for example, Japan having its 'Society 5.0' and China staking it claims with 'Made in China 2025'. Soft robotics applications in manufacturing and rehabilitation are being developed in companies such as Soft Robotics Co. Ltd. Japan, and SIASUN Robot & Automation Co., China. It has a well-developed electronics supply chain and a large workforce. North America, on the other hand, is expected to experience the highest CAGR, due to high adoption of technology, investments in healthcare and industrial automation, and the presence of major players such as Soft Robotics Inc., which is expanding its product portfolio, and collaborating with renowned research institutes, to accelerate the growth of surgical robotics and collaborative systems. Do you have any specific queries or need any customized research on Soft Robotics Market? Submit your inquiry here @ Recent Developments: In March 2025, ABB has expanded its robotic Item Picking family with two new AI-powered modules, the Fashion Inductor and Parcel Inductor, to improve item picking and sorter induction in logistics. This development helps address challenges of increasing parcel volumes and workforce shortages by enhancing speed, accuracy, and productivity. April 2025, Kawasaki has unveiled Corleo, a hydrogen-powered robotic horse at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, designed for riders to navigate diverse terrains with its four independent robotic legs. Powered by a 150cc hydrogen engine, Corleo combines AI and clean energy for stable movement and eco-friendly off-road mobility. Table of Contents - Major Key Points 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis 5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting 5.1 Adoption of Soft Robotics by SMEs 5.2 Technological Advancements 5.3 Global Manufacturing Trends Impacting Soft Robotics 5.4 Soft Robotics Market by Robot Functionality 6. Competitive Landscape 7. Soft Robotics Market, by Type 8. Soft Robotics Market, by Component 9. Soft Robotics Market, by End User 10. Regional Analysis 11. Company Profiles 12. Use Cases and Best Practices 13. Conclusion About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. Our company's aim is to give clients the knowledge they require in order to function in changing circumstances. In order to give you current, accurate market data, consumer insights, and opinions so that you can make decisions with confidence, we employ a variety of techniques, including surveys, video talks, and focus groups around the world. 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Los Angeles Times
17-03-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Tanzania's Amazing Allure
Rolling up to the entrance of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Northern Tanzania, Festo, our knowledgeable guide/driver from JorAfrica Extraordinary Safaris, gives us a piece of advice: 'Watch out for the baboons, they will jump into the vehicle and steal things!' And he's so right, for there are baboons everywhere, perching high above it all on the iconic entrance gate, roaming between the lineup of parked vehicles and clambering on them and trying to jump inside via the viewing roof hatches. Festo is on it, he's got the hatch closed and we soon roll on into this magical place, leaving those thieving baboons behind. Then we're high above the crater, traversing the rim of this famed UNESCO World Heritage Site, seeing red-plaid-clad Masai men tending to their herds of cattle, sheep and goats and getting glimpses down into the crater itself. It's the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, descending 2,000 feet down from this rim and measuring 100 square miles on the valley floor, and is breathtakingly beautiful when viewed from above. With a plan to be down in the crater at the crack of dawn as the animals and birds awaken, Festo drove us to Entamanu Nomad Camp, where luxe cozy cottages, top-notch dining and a dedication to sustainability in the region makes it a perfect home base. On the ride there, looking to the northwest of the crater we saw the beginning of the Serengeti Plain, as it stretches toward Kenya and the Masai Mara. This is where the Great Migration begins, as dry season descends in May and the wildebeest (along with zebra and gazelles) begin to seek water and grass across the Serengeti. The migration usually begins by early June here and culminates in the famed Mara River crossing in Kenya in July and August. But during much of the year, many of those animals live down in the crater, alongside hundreds of other species, including Africa's famed 'big five' – lions, rhinoceros, leopards, elephants and water buffalo. Having traveled in November, we arrived alongside numerous other safari trucks at the beginning of Tanzania's rainy season, which lasts until May. Expect even bigger crowds during the high seasons here, from late December to March and June to October, as the migration is in full swing. Down Into the Ngorongoro CraterHaving done African safaris in Botswana and Kenya, I thought I knew what to expect. But nothing prepared me for the Ngorongoro Crater, beginning with the long, early morning, fog-shrouded descent to the floor. Giraffes peeked out of the acacia trees on the rim as we turned down and elephants lumbered by as we slowly meandered down the one-way road to the bottom. As the fog burned off, the vast scope of the crater unfolded, revealing the massive Lake Magadi, the Mandusi Swamp and the enormous plains stretching for miles below. And then it began, as first birds swooped past, then a dazzle of zebras appeared, complete with some adorable young foals, soon joined by a herd of kudus. With every turn, more and more animals and birds appeared, seemingly living in harmony. Near the lake we discovered hundreds of pink flamingos and as we rolled further in, Festo's radio crackled. 'There are lions nearby, let's go!' he cried, and gunned the engine. But in Ngorongoro, unlike safaris in other places, he didn't take off across the plain but stayed on the designated road, for the rules are strict in this enclosed crater – no off-roading allowed. We'd only been on the crater floor for less than an hour and lions had appeared, a pride of females and their offspring, who ranged from juvenile almost-grown males to much smaller cubs. We kept our distance, as did the little spotted golden serval cat who crept up near our vehicle and kept watch on those much bigger felines. Eventually moving on, we spotted hippos with adorable calves, warthogs (which Festo called 'Pumbaa') and their piglets, an ostrich standing in the road, hyenas and a herd of big water buffalo, checking off the third of our big five in less than two hours. And then the rhinoceros began to run! A lone rhino, seemingly upset over something, took off across the plain, as numerous safari trucks including ours excitedly tried to keep up. He ran and ran and ran some more, eventually even crashing into a few of the safari vehicles who had gotten close. Later, we spotted two full-grown male lions lounging around, two brothers, for as Festo reminded us, male lions only form coalitions with their brothers or cousins. Those two wandered around a bit, then flopped down for a snooze just steps away from our truck. As our day in the crater wound to a close, it began to rain and we realized we'd missed seeing a leopard, so we only got four of the big five – yet found so much more during this incredible safari. Now, it was time to go far from the crowds and discover Africa as it once was. ENTERING THE WORLD OF THE HADZABEAll the elements of our Tanzania adventure were curated by Moved: Safari, the company created by Leah Leonard in support of Kisimani School, the nonprofit primary charter school she founded in 2011 in nearby Arusha. With her help we saw many sides of Tanzania, from luxurious lodges like Ngorongoro's Entamanu to the most basic of camps, deep in the Yaeda Valley, where we were immersed with the Hadzabe tribe, who keep up a traditional way of living that dates back thousands of years. We joined Dorobo Safaris for this eye-opening and rugged part of the trip, trusting in Douglas Simbeye, our intrepid driver and interpreter, to guide us across a landscape of baobab trees and scrub brush where no actual roads exist. With his unerring ability to know which tree marked the next turn, we rattled our way to their Dorobo Mobile Camp, dodging a herd of elephants along the way. This was our home base for three days of cultural immersion with the tribe, sleeping in small tents with cots for beds, a shovel toilet and canvas shower. First, men and women from the Hadzabe hunter-gatherer community came to visit us and share stories and a meal, then we were invited to their village to learn how to hunt with bows and poison-tipped arrows, how to gather berries, tubers and other edible items, to see their homes and to meet their children. The tribe's way of life hasn't changed in generations, as they maintain their land with help from local governments who recognize the cultural value of sustaining this traditional way of life. The revenue from the visitor safaris with Dorobo also add to their ability to maintain in the ancient and holistic way they have always known. It is a gift to be able to experience their lives and have an unforgettable look at what Africa was once like. Making our way back toward Arusha and the Kilimanjaro Airport, we got one more taste of the luxurious side of Tanzania's tourist offerings with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, combined with a stay at Manyara's Secret. The intimate and exclusive lakefront resort was a delight, as was the small-but-picturesque national park around the lake known for the tree-climbing lions who call it home. The double rainbow that appeared just before sunset, along with the elephant calves cavorting close to their mothers, made this another magical Tanzanian place to be immersed in. Finally, back in Arusha to begin the long trip back to the United States, we got the chance to visit the Kisimani School, the aforementioned primary school supported by Moved: Safari. With 1,600 children learning English and other core subjects, the public school founded in 2011 now has a No. 1 ranking in Tanzania and a 100% graduation rate. The kids are lively, friendly and welcoming and the teachers inspiring – a visit is a wonderful way to cap off a trip that takes you from traditional to modern, wild to urban, and into an immersion in the natural world that is truly unforgettable. Traveling from Southern California to Tanzania is an extremely long trip, so planning for the journey is essential. With the total travel time close to 30 hours (or more), it makes sense to allow some extra days to the trip to split it up, helping to alleviate jet lag and adding some intriguing interludes along the way. Going nonstop from LAX or SFO on Turkish Airlines to Istanbul is a 13-hour journey. Having a six-hour (or more) layover there on an international trip means the airline offers you a tour of the city's top sights and a meal in town as well, all at no charge. Register online or when you disembark at the Touristanbul Desk after going through passport control. You may need a visa to enter Turkey, depending on your nationality. That offer holds for economy and business class passengers alike; and with a 20-hour or more layover, Turkish Airlines adds in a free hotel room to transiting passengers. Splurging on a lie-flat business-class seat for the long trip also gives you access to the airline's famous Business Class Lounge, which features amazingly luxe dining/drinking choices, showers, small private rooms complete with a bed and even a grand piano. Choosing a two-day stopover in Istanbul on the return from Kilimanjaro Airport means there's time to arrange your own Istanbul experience. To make this bucket-list trip incredible, stay at the incredible Ciragan Palace Kempinski on the edge of the European side of the Bosphorus, where sultans once lived. Now an elegant hotel with an absolutely insane breakfast buffet, world-class restaurants and attention to details you didn't even realize you wanted (like house-made soaps) – it's a spectacular way to wind down your adventure. Spend one day seeing the main sights of the city, like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar, via a bespoke luxury tour created by Weave a Thousand Journeys, complete with a private driver and a guide like Guzan Sapmaz, whose knowledge of her city is deep and rich. Continue with her again on your last day in this vibrant city, seeing off-the-beaten path neighborhoods like Fener and Balat on the Golden Horn, where ancient history and hip new spots make for a captivating visit. Finally, follow Sapmaz across to the Asia side and she'll show you how to eat your way through Kadikoy's best market stalls, cafés and restaurants. That's a marvelous capper to a once-a-lifetime journey to Africa, Europe and Asia, all rolled into one 10-day adventure like no other.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
OC board talks land, equipment purchase
Feb. 12—The Odessa College Board of Trustees in a Wednesday workshop agreed to bring the purchase of a small piece of land and of a Festo 3-Phase Separator. The land is at 2809 Halley Ave. and covers .5799 of an acre, Vice President for Administrative Services Ken Zartner said. It will be used for future growth. The Property Committee also approved the purchase of a $196,716 Festo 3-Phase Separator. Gene White, dean of the School of Business and Industry, said the 3-Phase Separator includes all the components and three days of training. It will be funded by funds given to the college by Chevron. White said OC has other Festo equipment on campus and they are always in support with their Festo partners and they provide great support. The separator will be used in three classes — process instrumentation 1, process instrumentation 2 and also in the capstone class at the end where they get a chance to use it. The equipment will be housed in the Electronics Technology Building near the networking lab. They had a separator previously but didn't have all the components, White said. Vice President for Academic Partnerships Jason Meldrum said they have about 400 students in the Wrangler Promise Program from the high school class of 2024. Meldrum said they started off with about 450 in the fall. He added that the total financial investment in that group is just under $600,000. "A lot of them were already reciting other scholarships or receiving the Pell grant," Meldrum said. The Wrangler Promise is "a last-dollar-in scholarship opportunity that will cover the cost of tuition and fees," the OC website said. Meldrum said they are at well over 700 pledges for the class of 2025. The goal is is around 1,700 pledges. "The pledge is simply that students are ... making a commitment to do something with their education beyond high school," Meldrum said. One of the differences between this year and last is that schools are reaching out to them, Meldrum said. On a separate item, at noon Feb. 14, the Odessa College Board of Trustees will meet in Room 202 of the Wood Health Sciences Building to consider and take action on calling a bond election for May 3. Voters defeated a $355 million bond in November which would have raised taxes. Unofficial totals had the proposition getting 20,542 against and 19,137 for. The proposed bond was designed to fund essential projects, including new facilities for programs in welding, automation, technology, and safety, aimed at strengthening the local workforce.
