SINGAPORE, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yokogawa Engineering Asia (“Yokogawa”) has been awarded S$4.2 million under the Singapore Energy Market Authority’s (EMA) Energy Grid 3.0 Grant Call, as a part of EMA’s Future Grid Capabilities Roadmap.  

As Singapore transitions towards increased renewables and lower-carbon energy systems, the project will explore how industrial and distributed energy assets can support enhanced stability, decarbonization and economic efficiency of the next-generation electricity grid, while creating new opportunities for participating industrial assets.

The Advanced Energy and Decarbonisation Office (AEDO), a national platform hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), serves as the implementing agency responsible for administering the grant, following the transfer of grant administration responsibilities from EMA on 1 August 2026. This award for the project titled ‘Distributed Inertia Provision from Conventional and Inverter Interfaced Assets’ marks a significant milestone for Yokogawa’s Sustainability Incubation Hub, launched in 2024 in Singapore, to accelerate the development and co-innovation of climate-tech solutions. This pioneering demonstration at a waste-to-energy plant for grid stability services in Singapore will be led by Yokogawa, leveraging its advanced sensing and control capabilities in collaboration with partners from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), and Rexus Bioenergy Pte Ltd (RExus).

“Addressing Singapore’s energy challenges requires close collaboration between industry and the research community to develop solutions that can be deployed in real-world settings. Through public R&D funding, we aim to catalyze such partnerships that translate promising technologies into practical applications. Industry-led collaborations such as Yokogawa’s project bring together complementary expertise to accelerate energy innovation, strengthen Singapore’s R&D capabilities, and support our longer-term decarbonization goals,” said John Chen, Executive Director, AEDO.

Supporting Singapore’s Net-Zero Target and Growing Electricity Demand

The power industry plays a key role in achieving Singapore’s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, as it currently accounts for about 40% of the country’s emissions. As the energy landscape evolves with the growing adoption of distributed energy resources, the traditional model of centrally managed power generation is transforming into a more intelligent, decentralized, and interconnected energy ecosystem. Recognizing this shift, EMA’s Future Grid Capabilities Roadmap sets the direction for advancing the grid through research, pilot projects, and deployment initiatives.

“As Singapore integrates more renewable energy into our power system, developing new solutions to maintain grid stability will become increasingly important. The Energy Grid 3.0 Grant Call supports research and innovation to address such emerging challenges. We welcome industry efforts to develop innovative solutions that could help strengthen Singapore’s grid resilience as it evolves,” said Eugene Toh, Assistant Chief Executive (Energy Technologies) of EMA.

Yokogawa will address these national priorities by taking the lead to explore how industrial facilities can evolve beyond their traditional role as energy consumers to become active participants in maintaining grid reliability and stability. The project will study how existing industrial sites, such as process manufacturing plants, and modern infrastructure, including data centers, can provide critical grid support services while continuing to fulfill their primary operational objectives.

From Sustainability Innovation to Real-World Deployment

By combining cutting-edge research from NUS and SIT with Yokogawa’s operational expertise, the consortium aims to accelerate the transition of future-grid concepts from laboratory research into real-world enterprise deployments at sites such as RExus’s waste-to-energy plant.

The project will integrate the Convera™ Power Plant Controller (PPC) by BaxEnergy, A Yokogawa Company, with Yokogawa’s OpreX Collaborative Information Server (CI Server). The Convera™ PPC enables real-time orchestration across multiple technologies and energy resources, while the CI Server provides a digital backbone that aggregates operational data across multiple systems in a single operating environment. As a unified system, these technologies will enhance advanced decision-making, situational awareness and future autonomous grid services.

Digital Foundations for Grid 3.0

As Singapore advances towards a lower-carbon and increasingly electrified future, projects such as Energy Grid 3.0 will play an important role in demonstrating new operating models and paving the way for scalable solutions across the energy ecosystem.

“The vision of Yokogawa’s Sustainability Incubation Hub is to bridge innovation and implementation by bringing together industry, academia, and public-sector partners to address complex sustainability challenges. The Energy Grid 3.0 project is a direct embodiment of that vision and reflects Yokogawa’s commitment to supporting customers through their energy transition journey. Together with our partners, we aim not only to create a more resilient, sustainable solution for Singapore’s future energy system but also scalable solutions for the wider Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Taiwan region,” said Chay Kin Wah, President and CEO of Yokogawa Engineering Asia.

About Yokogawa

Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations.

Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society through its 18,000+ employees in a global network of 136 companies spanning 63 countries.

For more information, visit www.yokogawa.com

The names of corporations, organizations, products, services and logos herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation or their respective holders.

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Delivering top-tier technology honed in the LYTIA high-end series 

ATSUGI, Japan, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the LYTIA 720, an approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 image sensor for mobile applications that delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance and supports 4K 60 fps HDR video recording.

Designed for use on the main camera of mobile devices, the new sensor inherits technologies developed for Sony’s LYTIA high-end series. Sony’s proprietary low-noise circuit technology reduces random noise in dark environments by approximately 50% compared to a conventional product*3 while achieving a dynamic range of 100 dB through HDR compositing technology. This contributes to high-quality still images and videos in dark environments, high-contrast scenes, and a wide range of other shooting conditions. By optimizing AD conversion circuits, the new sensor supports 4K 60 fps video recording with all-pixel autofocus while HDR is enabled.

The new sensor offers high imaging performance in a 1/1.56-type size, which is being widely adopted in the smartphone market. Sony aims to deliver high-quality imaging experiences to more users.

Main Features

Proprietary UHCG circuit technology delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance

Video：CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile: LYTIA 720 | Brighter Low-Light Imaging with Maintained SNR | Sony Official 

Optimized AD conversion circuits enable 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus

Video: CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile: LYTIA 720 | 4K 60fps DCG-HDR On/Off Comparison Video | Sony Official

Hybrid Frame-HDR technology delivers a 100 dB dynamic range

For more information on LYTIA, Sony’s mobile image sensor brand, please visit the LYTIA brand site:

https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/products/is/mobile/index.html

* LYTIA and the LYTIA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.

* All product and service names that appear in this press release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., a global supplier of home appliances and cleaning technology solutions, has unveiled its ODM reference platform for cleaning appliances at the 140th Canton Fair, running October 15–19, 2026. The platform portfolio includes cordless stick vacuums with docking stations, canister vacuums, upright steam wet-dry vacuums, spot cleaners, and upholstery & mattress sanitizing machines. It gives international buyers a fully validated technology foundation to develop differentiated products tailored to regional home layouts, flooring types, local cleaning routines and go-to-market channel strategies.

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., a global supplier of home appliances and cleaning technology solutions, has unveiled its ODM reference platform for cleaning appliances at the 140th Canton Fair, running October 15–19, 2026. The platform portfolio includes cordless stick vacuums with docking stations, canister vacuums, upright steam wet-dry vacuums, spot cleaners, and upholstery & mattress sanitizing machines. It gives international buyers a fully validated technology foundation to develop differentiated products tailored to regional home layouts, flooring types, local cleaning routines and go-to-market channel strategies.

Cordless Stick Vacuums with Smart Docking Ecosystems

Cordless stick vacuums took center stage at this year’s Canton Fair cleaning exhibit. KingClean displayed a full suite of handheld cordless vacuum systems paired with versatile docking stations: dust-cup docks, dust-bag docks, clean-and-charge docks, and streamlined auto-empty collection stations.

The flagship PD528 features a 1200W motor, newly engineered telescopic wand, and an auto-clean & auto-charge base station. The PD522 offers an 800W motor reference build, compatible with side-sensing floor heads, polishing tools and mattress cleaning attachments.

Wet-and-Dry Cleaning with Steam Technology

For all-in-one wet-dry cleaning, KingClean spotlighted the PW508, an upright 3-in-1 wet-dry vacuum integrated with steam functionality. The PW series adopts a modular, lightweight architecture with flexible configuration options to tackle the full spectrum of household cleaning jobs.

Its custom-developed 500W high-power wet-dry aluminum-magnesium alloy motor carries an IPX8 heavy-duty waterproof rating, delivering consistent performance and extended service life. This platform supports steam sanitization, hot-water wash mode, hard-floor washing, carpet vacuuming and mattress allergen extraction.

KingClean also rolled out reference units for niche household cleaning applications. The MW301 and MW303 spot cleaners offer steam cleaning with multiple scene-specific modes, while the cordless MW302 prioritizes mobility and hassle-free operation.

“Buyers today no longer judge cleaning performance by suction power alone. They assess the complete package: cleaning coverage, upkeep requirements, noise levels, accessory ecosystems, base-station features and long-term product reliability,” said Nate Yang, Senior Marketing Director at KingClean Electric Co., Ltd. “Our ODM platform enables partners to build custom product lines on top of tried-and-tested, field-validated technology.”

Live Demos at the Canton Fair

Attendees watched live demonstrations across dry and wet stain removal, steam sanitization, mattress deep cleaning and base-station maintenance at KingClean’s booths: E30–36 and F13–19, Hall 2.2, Zone A. International buyers are welcome to contact the KingClean team to evaluate the platform and collaborate on custom product roadmaps.

About KingClean

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, KingClean specializes in R&D and manufacturing of high-speed motors, smart controls and mechatronic systems. It serves global markets via ODM/OEM partnerships and core component supplying.

Learn more: www.kingclean.com

Media Contact

Qiong Hu, KingClean Electric Co., Ltd.,, 86 18015550600, qiong.hu@kingclean.com, www.kingclean.com

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