Honoring the Strength Behind the Uniform: A Look Back at the Reach Group, AWWA Summer Exhibition, in Collaboration with IRRAH

16th July 2024  Gurgaon, Haryana, India Reach 3Roads, in collaboration with IRRAH, hosted a truly special exhibition that shed light on the remarkable women of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA). IRRAH has been upholding the legacy of selfless service since 2015. Its motto, “Sunshine for Winners,” encapsulates its mission to support and empower deserving children and citizens, a mission beautifully reflected in the AWWA Summer Exhibition. The exhibition served as a platform to celebrate army wives’ strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit.

The exhibition aimed to bring their stories to life and offered a profound glimpse into the lives of the women who stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our soldiers. Their stories remind us of the strength and unwavering spirit in our military families’ hearts. While the summer exhibition may have concluded, the impact of these incredible women and the event continues to reverberate.

On the successful culmination of the exhibition, Mr. RaQesh Mutreja, Executive Director, IRRAH, expressed, “We are proud to honor the remarkable women of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) through our AWWA Summer Exhibition. Their tales, depicting their courage and commitment, serve as a beacon of inspiration to all. As the exhibition draws close, let us carry forward the legacy of these unsung heroes, whose contributions resonate far beyond the canvas of our admiration.”

Sony India Releases SEL2450G a Compact, Large Aperture F2.8 G Lens™ with High Performance Optics

16th July 2024  New Delhi, Delhi, India  Sony is pleased to announce the release of its new compact 35mm full-frame compatible α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens, SEL2450G standard zoom with F2.8 maximum aperture over the entire zoom range. Despite its small and lightweight body, it achieves the high-resolution performance and beautiful bokeh that can be expected from a large aperture G Lens with F2.8. It covers a focal length of 24 mm to 50 mm, allowing you to capture everything from still images such as everyday snapshots, and portraits to video shooting, all in high quality but with a design that will easily fit in the smallest of kit bags.

Key features of SEL2450G

With the latest optical and mechanical design, the dimensions have been kept compact with a filter diameter 67 mm, maximum diameter of 74.8 mm, length of 92.3 mm, and weight of approximately 440 g.

Sharp and detailed images at all focal lengths are achieved thanks to the arrangement of four aspherical lenses and two pieces of ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, so that aberrations such as chromatic aberration, are reduced, achieving high-resolution performance from the center to the corner. SEL2450G uses an 11-blade circular aperture which together with the optimization of spherical aberration provides the beautiful, soft, and smooth bokeh that is characteristic of the G Lens series. It has a minimum shooting distance of 0.19 m (AF) at wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.30 x (AF) offering high-quality close-up shooting.

The quality is evident through the AF (auto focus) whereby, equipped with two linear motors, it achieves high speed, high-precision, high tracking, and quiet focusing. It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second for the full-frame mirrorless camera Alpha 9 III(1). For those wanting a solid video performance, AF tracking is available for high frame rate 4K 120p or FHD 240p movie recording(2) where critical focus control is required, plus it supports in-body Active Mode image stabilization (3) for steady shooting while walking. It is also compatible with the focus breathing compensation on camera bodies, allowing for the high-quality video expression(4). Intuitive manual focus is achieved thanks to the adoption of linear response MF which allows smooth and superior image expression.

SEL2450G is equipped with user-friendly functions such as a customizable focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch, offering high operability and comprehensive control. Plus, for further ease of use, they are designed to be dust and moisture-proof (5) with a fluorine coating which prevents dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.

Pricing and Availability

SEL2450G Lens is available across all Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, Sony authorized dealers, ecommerce websites (Amazon and Flipkart) and major electronic stores across India.

Quadrant Performance Materials Launches EnviroSeal Platinum Series

McKinney, TX, July 16, 2024 — Quadrant Performance Materials (QPM), a leading manufacturer of spray foam insulation systems for the residential and commercial building envelope, announces the release of the EnviroSeal® Platinum Series. This updated product portfolio promises to revolutionize the spray foam industry with optimized formulations, focused on enhancing the applicator experience.

“We asked and listened to our customers’ feedback,” said QPM President & CEO Robert Jamieson. “Using that information, and with rigorous field trials, our R&D and Field Tech Teams have optimized our products to be even easier to use, better performing, and to deliver consistently higher yields.”

Introducing the EnviroSeal Platinum Series:

EnviroSeal OC Platinum
· Open-Cell Spray Foam
· Easy to Use: No Mixing Required
· Year-Round Formulation
· Wider Processing Parameters, Starting at 105°F
· Great Adhesion
· Increased Yield

EnviroSeal OCX Platinum
· Open-Cell Spray Foam
· AC-377 App. X Compliant – No Coatings, No Special Attic Hatch or Devices Required
· The Easy Solution for EnergyStar 3.2
· Easy to Mix
· Easier Application
· Increased Yield

EnviroSeal CC Platinum Max
· Closed-Cell Spray Foam
· HFO Blowing Agent
· High R-Value – Consistent 7.4 per inch at All Depths
· Smoother Finish
· Sprays Great in a Single Pass 1” to 4”

“The EnviroSeal Platinum Series is all about focusing on the applicator experience and optimizing our products to meet their needs,” added Cole Fletcher, QPM Technical Services Manager.

“We are committed to continuous innovation,” said Joey Lister, QPM Technical Director, “and to ensuring our products are the easiest to use and most consistent in the industry.”

New Taipei City bets big on clean energy and sustainable development

Mumbai/ Delhi, July 15th, 2024: New Taipei City is one of the largest cities in Taiwan and is also transforming itself into a model smart city where they are cohesively being able to support industrial growth and a healthy, sustainable, and quality standard of life. While speaking at the Taiwan Expo India, Dr. Tih-Ju Chu Deputy Mayor, New Taipei City Government emphasized on how New Taipei City has managed to attract many international businesses due to its infrastructural development and efficient connectivity, which is paramount for industrial growth. In addition, the New Taipei City government works closely with the central government and other key authorities to ensure seamless entry and setup of businesses for potential and legitimate players. They also have a very favourable policy framework through which they can fast-track the approvals for three key critical requirements – land allocation, water supply and electricity. New Taipei City has multiple industrial clusters, both for small and large businesses, which houses over 3 lakh companies. They are building world-class infrastructure and providing added benefits for companies, in order to promote and encourage more global players to consider New Taipei City as a desired destination for business.

Alongside the industrial development, New Taipei City is also looking at enhancing the quality of life of its patrons. The objective of overall development and city governance is to enhance the lifestyle of the people. Security is a very important aspect of city governance and infrastructure development also is focused on bettering the everyday life of the people. The Deputy Mayor has been instrumental in encouraging green initiatives and sustainable practices as part of the city growth plan. They are encouraging environmentally friendly initiatives and have an efficient disaster management cell to provide a secure and safe ambiance in the city. New Taipei City is also encouraging companies towards sustainable practices by providing incentives and discounts for clean energy players. They are helping companies reduce emissions, promote zero carbon and try to implement zero emissions in transportation. They are looking at recycling in a big way as a sustainable practice and also promoting solar power and improving public transport in order to reduce the use of personal vehicles.

Speaking about New Taipei City Pavilion, Dr. Tih-Ju Chu Deputy Mayor, New Taipei City Government said, “This is our first time at Taiwan Expo in India and we are excited to meet potential businesses here. We have 20 companies from various sectors such as ICT, electronics, mechanical manufacturing, and healthcare showcasing their products and services in the Pavilion. We hope to strengthen our ties with the Indian companies so that we can mutually benefit through industrial cooperation. We are looking at Indians in a big way to drive our next phase of industrial growth.”

He further added, “We have a very renowned technical university and would like to invite students and technical workers from India to come and upskill themselves with the latest technical knowledge and know how so that they are better equipped and industry ready to deliver in this fast-paced changing technology era”

New Taipei City is a model city for building smart cities of the future and the key to holistic development is when industries, residential, educational, healthcare, and civic amenities all develop and cohesively grow.