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A Hub of Innovation and Opportunity

on 23/06/2023

Silicon Valley is a region located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, United States. It is known for being a hub of technology and innovation, home to many of the world’s largest technology companies and startups.
The name “Silicon Valley” comes from the fact that the region was originally known for its large number of silicon chip manufacturers, which were instrumental in the development of the modern computer industry.
Today, Silicon Valley is more broadly used to refer to the entire tech industry and the many companies, entrepreneurs, and investors that make it thrive. Some of the most famous technology companies in the world are based in Silicon Valley, including Google, Apple, Facebook, and Tesla, among many others. The region is also known for its many venture capital firms, which fund and support new startups in the hopes of discovering the next big thing in technology.
For young engineers and entrepreneurs from Pakistan, Silicon Valley offers a wealth of opportunities to learn, grow, and make a name for themselves in the tech industry. Many Pakistani engineers have already made their mark in Silicon Valley, working for some of the biggest and most innovative tech companies in the world.
One of the biggest advantages of Silicon Valley for Pakistani young engineers is the abundance of high-paying tech jobs. The region is home to many of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies, which are always on the lookout for talented engineers and developers. Working for one of these companies can provide young engineers with valuable experience, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
In addition to traditional tech jobs, Silicon Valley is also a hotbed of entrepreneurship and innovation. Many young engineers and entrepreneurs from Pakistan have launched their own startups in Silicon Valley, taking advantage of the region’s supportive ecosystem of investors, mentors, and other resources. Whether it’s developing a new app, launching a hardware product, or solving a complex problem in a new and innovative way, Silicon Valley offers endless opportunities for young engineers to make their mark and build successful careers.
Of course, there are also challenges associated with living and working in Silicon Valley. The region’s high cost of living can be a barrier for some, and competition for tech jobs can be intense. However, for those who are willing to take the leap and pursue their dreams in Silicon Valley, the rewards can be truly life-changing.
Here are some brief examples of new innovations in process in Silicon Valley:
Self-driving cars
Augmented and virtual reality
Artificial intelligence
Sustainable energy
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
These innovations have the potential to revolutionize transportation, entertainment, healthcare, finance, and more. As the technology industry continues to evolve, Silicon Valley is likely to remain at the forefront of innovation.
In conclusion, Silicon Valley is a hub of innovation and opportunity, offering young engineers and entrepreneurs from Pakistan the chance to work for some of the world’s most innovative companies, launch their own startups, and make a name for themselves in the tech industry. While there are challenges associated with living and working in the region, the rewards can be immense for those who are willing to take risks and pursue their dreams in Silicon Valley.

GFRC as a New Construction Material for Pakistani Market

on 23/06/2023

In recent years, Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) has gained popularity in the construction industry as a versatile and durable material. GFRC offers a wide range of benefits and is becoming increasingly popular in the Pakistani market as an alternative to traditional building materials such as concrete and masonry. This article will provide an overview of GFRC and its advantages, as well as its applications in the Pakistani market.
What is GFRC?
GFRC is a type of reinforced concrete that incorporates glass fibers into the mix. These fibers provide added strength and durability to the material, making it an ideal choice for building applications. GFRC can be used for a variety of architectural and structural applications, including cladding, facades, countertops, and even entire building structures.
Advantages of GFRC
GFRC offers a number of advantages over traditional building materials. Here are some of the key benefits of using GFRC:
Lightweight: GFRC is significantly lighter than traditional concrete, making it easier to transport and install on site.
High Strength: The addition of glass fibers to the mix provides added strength and durability, allowing GFRC to withstand high loads and impacts.
Versatile: GFRC can be molded into a variety of shapes and textures, making it ideal for architectural and decorative applications.
Weather Resistant: GFRC is highly resistant to weathering, UV radiation, and other environmental factors, making it ideal for use in harsh climates.
Low Maintenance: GFRC requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to corrosion, mold, and mildew.
 Applications of GFRC in the Pakistani Market
GFRC is gaining popularity in the Pakistani market as a versatile and durable material that can be used in a variety of applications. Some of the key applications of GFRC in Pakistan include:
Cladding: GFRC panels can be used to clad entire building facades, providing a durable and weather-resistant exterior surface.
Decorative Elements: GFRC can be molded into a variety of shapes and textures, making it ideal for decorative elements such as columns, cornices, and other architectural features.
Countertops and Vanities: GFRC can be used to create durable and attractive countertops and vanities for both residential and commercial applications.
Planters and Outdoor Furniture: GFRC is ideal for creating durable and weather-resistant planters and outdoor furniture for parks, gardens, and other outdoor spaces.
Conclusion
GFRC is a new construction material that is gaining popularity in the Pakistani market due to its versatility, durability, and low maintenance requirements. GFRC offers a wide range of benefits and can be used in a variety of architectural and structural applications. As the construction industry in Pakistan continues to grow and evolve, GFRC is poised to become an increasingly popular choice for building projects of all types and sizes.

Manufacturing Approaches of Nanorobotics

on 23/06/2023

Given that nano-robots will be minuscule, doing microscopic and macroscopic activities would likely require a very large number of them to collaborate. These nano-robot swarms include both those that can replicate freely in the natural environment and those that cannot (such as utility fog). Some supporters of nanorobotics believe that self-replicating nanorobots do not necessarily make up purportedly productive nanotechnology and that the process of self-replication if it were ever developed, could be made inherently safe. This position is in response to the grey goo scenarios that they earlier helped to spread. In the context of nanomedicine, Robert Freitas has provided a thorough theoretical study of nanorobotics, addressing particular design challenges including sensing, power communication, navigation, manipulation, locomotion, and onboard processing. These talks sometimes don’t even reach the level of specific engineering and remain at the level of unbuildable generality.
The construction of nanomachines from molecular parts is an extremely difficult process. Because of how challenging it is, many engineers and scientists are still collaborating across disciplines to make advancements in this new field of development. It follows that the significance of the various ways now used to create nanorobots is pretty clear: A competition for nanorobots is currently underway, much like how technological research and development fueled the space race and nuclear arms race. Nanorobots have a lot of room to grow and belong in the category of developing technologies. The recent work on nanorobot development and research by major corporations like General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Synopsys, Northrop Grumman, and Siemens is one of the reasons; additionally, surgeons are becoming involved and are beginning to suggest ways to use nanorobots for routine medical procedures.
A potential method for producing nanorobots for typical medical applications, such as surgical instrumentation, diagnosis, and medication distribution, involves combining nanoelectronics, photolithography, and novel biomaterials. The electronics sector has been using this technique for nanoscale production since 2008. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate useful nanorobots into nanoelectronics devices, enabling teleoperation and increased capabilities for medical instruments.
Several papers have shown how artificial molecular motors may adhere to surfaces. It has been demonstrated that these simple nanomachines can behave like machines when placed on the surface of a macroscopic substance. The surface-anchored motors may be used to position and move nanoscale materials on a surface in a conveyor belt-like way. The mission of the Robert Freitas and Ralph Merkle-founded Nanofactory Collaboration, which consists of 23 researchers from 10 organizations and 4 countries, is to create a practical research agenda that is focused on creating positionally-controlled diamond mechanosynthesis and a diamondoid nano factory that can produce diamondoid medical nanorobots.
Bio-hybrid systems, an emerging field, combine biological and artificial structural components for biomedical or robotic purposes. Nanoscale materials such as DNA, proteins, and nanostructured mechanical components are examples of the components that make up bio-nanoelectromechanical systems (BioNEMS). Direct nanoscale feature writing is possible with thiol-ene e-beam resist, and the surface of the naturally reactive resist can then be functionalized with biomolecules. Other methods guide magnetic particles about the body by attaching a biodegradable substance to them.

Vietnam’s journey of becoming carbon-neutral by midcentury US$135 bn power plan for 2030; wind energy to touch 17.6% and solar power 13.0%

on 23/06/2023

Vietnam’s prime minister approved a long-awaited power plan for this decade that needs $134.7 billion of funding for new power plants and grids, the government said late this week, in a move that may help unlock billions of dollars of foreign investment.
The plan, known as PDP8, is aimed at ensuring energy security for the Southeast Asian country while it begins the transition from its current heavy reliance on coal to becoming carbon-neutral by midcentury.
Amid internal squabbles and work on complex reforms, the plan has been delayed for more than two years, and has seen a dozen of draft versions before the approval by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, which now needs the formal green light from the rubber-stamp parliament, possibly this month, before its final adoption.
The plan is important to unlock an initial investment of $15.5 billion in green-transition funds pledged to Vietnam in December by the Group of 7 (G-7) nations and other wealthier countries. Half the funds will come from the public sector and the rest from private investors.
After the deal, negotiators have struggled for months to progress on preliminary work to allocate the funding, multiple officials told Reuters, as Vietnam officials maintained their reticence to accept loans, which are by far the biggest component of the promised public funds.
One diplomat from the G-7 donors’ group told Reuters on Tuesday the approval was an important step, necessary to unlock funding for renewable projects, especially offshore wind. It was however not completely in line with G-7 goals, the diplomat added, as the country will still heavily rely on coal this decade.
To complete its transition to carbon neutrality with total phase-out of coal by 2050, the government estimates it needs a whopping $658 billion, of which one-fifth would have to be disbursed this decade.
The industry ministry, which prepared the document, said in a statement late on Monday that, under the plan, half of office buildings and homes in Vietnam would be powered by rooftop solar panels by 2030. The country would also aim to generate green energy for exports, with a target of 5-10 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
The statement did not provide full details of the plan.
A draft of the PDP8, dated May 10 and seen by Reuters, showed the plan would more than double the country’s power generation capacity to 158 GW by 2030 from 69 GW at the end of 2020.
Power plants using domestic gas and imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) would be the main source of the country’s power generation mix by 2030, accounting for 37.33 GW, or 23.6%, according to the draft, with LNG accounting for the lion’s share.
Coal would still account for 19% of the mix by 2030, followed by hydropower with 18.5%, wind energy with 17.6% and solar power 13.0%, according to the draft.
The ministry did not respond to a request for comment about the draft.

HVACR Expo to be embedded with technical conference Karachi Chapter, Ashrae Pakistan join hands, Farooq calls it opportunity for transformation

on 23/06/2023

Karachi Chapter of Pakistan HVACR Society and Ashrae Pakistan Chapter have agreed to hold a technical conference in conjunction with the Annual PHVACR Expo from 8th to 10th of June 2023 at Karachi Expo Center, Pakistan
The 28 Pakistan HVACR International Expo & Conference is the most established International Exhibition on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration in the region; it is the only focused HVACR trade show in Pakistan.
Farooq Mehboob, ASHRAE’s President said “28th Pakistan HVACR Int’l Expo & Conference is happening at a very defining moment in Pakistan’s economic history with lot of challenges; and this is the opportunity where we can transform the Country and Industry. We will work day and night to make this collaboration succeed.”
Muhammad Omer Khan, President of ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter said “This agreement will benefit members of both societies. ASHRAE will put all efforts to make the Conference successful at the 28th edition of this Expo of Pakistan HVACR Society.”
Engr. Zeeshan Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of Pakistan HVACR Society, Karachi Chapter thanked and briefed the participants about the progress towards holding the 28th edition of Pakistan HVACR International Expo & Conference.
Engr. Zeeshan Siddiqui said “We at Pakistan HVACR Society are bringing the latest information and new technical research for the Industry in Pakistan at this Expo and Conference to enhance the understanding of Industry in Pakistan and align stakeholders here with international industry and practices”,
“This collaboration for the Conference with ASHRAE will be beneficial for all the stakeholders”, he added.
The MOU signing ceremony held at a local hotel in Karachi was attended by the leadership of the Pakistan HVACR Society and ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter.
With 27 successful editions to date, the 28th edition of the Pakistan HVACR Expo & Conference is considered to be an ideal platform for the Industry to exhibit their products and services, network together, and enhance their knowledge.