HPL

Lummus to Provide Digital Solutions to Haldia Petrochemicals

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
OPEX, Engineering, Lummus, HPL, Digitalization

HOUSTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract by Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (HPL) for digitalization services at HPL's ethylene plant in West Bengal, India.

Key Points: 
  • Lummus' first award for O3S™ digital services in India; Digitalization will enhance operations and plant performance for long-time customer.
  • HOUSTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract by Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (HPL) for digitalization services at HPL's ethylene plant in West Bengal, India.
  • "This latest award showcases our integrated offering where we provide technologies and other solutions throughout the life cycle of a plant.
  • HPL will be able to leverage Lummus' proprietary know-how, process expertise and digital solutions to enhance the plant for peak performance and optimize OPEX."

Peking University Emerges Victorious in 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge Finals

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Education, Technology, Software, Research, Science, University, Hardware, Zhejiang University, HPC, HPL, National Tsing Hua University, Supercomputer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Qilu University of Technology, Pinnacle, AI, ASC, LLM, Partnership, High, History, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Peking University, Shanghai University, Shanxi University, Distinguishing, Turing Award, Algorithm, Southwest Petroleum University, HPCG, Industrial design

On April 13, 2024, the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC24) Finals drew to a close at Shanghai University after five days of intense competition.

Key Points: 
  • On April 13, 2024, the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC24) Finals drew to a close at Shanghai University after five days of intense competition.
  • Peking University emerged as the undisputed overall champion, securing their place in ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge history.
  • As a result, the absolute best 25 teams ascended to the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13, 2024.
  • A collaborative effort led by Shanghai University, in partnership with the Southern University of Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Southwest Petroleum University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, achieved remarkable optimization of ParaSeis.

2024 Surface Trends Redefine Homes with Bold Elegance and Innovation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Quartz, Dark, Countertop, Darkness, Mikesell, Marketing, Solid surface, Cabinet, Bath, Nature, HPL, Eye, System, Relaxation, Lamination, TFL, Taste, Wilsonart, Research, Environment, Beauty, Interior design

Wilsonart , a world-leading engineered surfaces company, has unveiled four new home surface trends that are sure to inspire and bring beauty and function to any new or existing space.

Key Points: 
  • Wilsonart , a world-leading engineered surfaces company, has unveiled four new home surface trends that are sure to inspire and bring beauty and function to any new or existing space.
  • “As we continue to balance work, play and relaxation at home, it’s important that our surfaces seamlessly blend performance and style.
  • This trend promises to redefine the aesthetic landscape with fresh and bright designs that not only captivate the eye but also elevate the overall ambiance.
  • Embracing the desire to 'escape at home,' this trend introduces exotic wood accent walls, bold open storage, and industrial surfaces that redefine functionality with distinctive, home-defining details.

Wilsonart® Honored with 6 Industry Awards in 2023

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Taste, Architecture, Wilsonart, Life, Home, Solid surface, Good, Chills, Lamination, Collection, Creativity, HPL, Mikesell, Marketing, Engineering, TFL, Interior design

TEMPLE, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wilsonart , a world-class innovator of next-generation engineered surfaces, solidifies its leadership in the building and remodeling arena by earning six top industry awards in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPLE, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wilsonart , a world-class innovator of next-generation engineered surfaces, solidifies its leadership in the building and remodeling arena by earning six top industry awards in 2023.
  • “By earning awards from trusted industry partners, Wilsonart continues to set the standard for excellence within the engineered surfaces category,” said Danielle Mikesell, global vice president of marketing and design at Wilsonart.
  • “These achievements are a testament to our brand’s ability to not only meet, but exceed, the evolving expectations of designers and specifiers alike.
  • Wilsonart ® High Pressure Laminate (HPL) was recognized as a winner in the countertop category in Builder and Developer’s 2023 Building Materials Brand Preference Survey.

Wilsonart® Opens Austin Showroom and Distribution Center

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Quartz, Wilsonart, Culture, Solid surface, Suite, Love, HPL, Marketing, TFL, Distribution center, Growth, Interior design

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everything is bigger in Texas, and the new Wilsonart® Austin Showroom and Distribution Center is no exception.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everything is bigger in Texas, and the new Wilsonart® Austin Showroom and Distribution Center is no exception.
  • Wilsonart ® , a world-leading engineered surfaces company, announced today the opening of its 45,000-square-foot showroom and distribution center in Austin, Texas.
  • The 10,000-square-foot flagship Showroom and Design Center with office space is the first of its kind for Wilsonart.
  • The Austin facility marks the 21st company-owned distribution center for Wilsonart and will allow the company to offer a large selection of Wilsonart® Engineered Surfaces in inventory and provide unmatched service to the market.

ASC24 Finals Set for April in Shanghai: Focus on Cutting-Edge Large Language Model Inference and Seepage Simulation!

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
University, Consumer Electronics, Education, Technology, Manufacturing, Research, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Science, Hardware, Student, Artificial intelligence, Learning, HPCG, ASC, Multimedia, Knowledge, Intelligence, Seawater, History, Petroleum, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Algorithm, Shanghai University, Water, HPC, HPL, Teaching, LLM, National Academy of Engineering

Following the rigorous preliminary round, the chosen teams are set to clash in the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13.

Key Points: 
  • Following the rigorous preliminary round, the chosen teams are set to clash in the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13.
  • The competition spectrum encompasses tasks such as optimizing Large Language Model inference, Seepage Numerical Simulation, and tackling the HPL and HPCG benchmarks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110248028/en/
    ASC24 Opening Ceremony: Experts and Representatives of Participating Teams (Photo: Business Wire)
    The ASC24 Large Language Model (LLM) Inference Optimization Challenge has become a focal point of attention for all the participants.
  • In this challenge, participating teams are tasked with constructing and optimizing inference engines using the widely adopted open-source LLM, LLaMA2.

Tachyum 8 AI Zettaflops Blueprint to Solve OpenAI Capacity Limitation

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Semiconductor, Data Management, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, GPU, Attention, IEEE, Economics, Organization, LMMS, OPEX, HPL, OpenAI, Ori, LINPACK, CAPEX, HPC, Azure, Microsoft Azure, Universal, AI, Microsoft, FLOPS, Prodigy, LLM, Video game, Cassette tape

The solution is ideally suited for OpenAI, others like Microsoft Azure, CoreWeave, Ori, etc.

Key Points: 
  • The solution is ideally suited for OpenAI, others like Microsoft Azure, CoreWeave, Ori, etc.
  • and research facilities needing AI datacenters that today do not have the system architecture capable of serving all interested customers.
  • For the supercomputer solution referenced in the white paper, Prodigy has a custom 46RU rack with a liquid-cooled reference design.
  • Tachyum’s software team has already integrated a software package for HPL LINPACK and other software for HPC with AI running on Prodigy FPGA soon.

Tachyum Runs Supercomputing Vector LINPACK on Prodigy FPGA

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Semiconductor, Data Management, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, GPU, IEEE, Economics, FPU, OPEX, HPL, Single, LINPACK, Benchmarking, Floating-point unit, Library, CAPEX, Linux, HPC, GNU Compiler Collection, Universal, AI, GCC, FMA, Prodigy, Electric motor, Video game

Tachyum ®, creator of Prodigy®, the world’s first Universal Processor, today announced it has successfully completed vector-based High-Performance LINPACK (HPL) testing using 1kb vectors on the Prodigy FPGA.

Key Points: 
  • Tachyum ®, creator of Prodigy®, the world’s first Universal Processor, today announced it has successfully completed vector-based High-Performance LINPACK (HPL) testing using 1kb vectors on the Prodigy FPGA.
  • Following scalar LINPACK benchmarks using Prodigy’s IEEE-compliant scalar Floating-Point Unit (FPU), Tachyum has now advanced to vector LINPACK.
  • Vector instructions have been verified running cleanly on the Prodigy FPGA, including vectorization in GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), libraries, Linux-supporting vectors, as well as running applications and delivering the correct results.
  • With vector LINPACK completed, Tachyum is now focused on the final stage of vector unit verification and testing with FPU: AI matrix operations.

Haldia Selects Multiple Lummus Technologies for India's First On-Purpose Propylene Plant and Largest Cumene and Phenol Plant

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RS, HPL, Versalis, C5, Carbon, Engineering, Plant, Employment, Lummus, OCT, C4, Petrochemical, Haldia Petrochemicals

HOUSTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (HPL) will license its olefins conversion technology (OCT) and the Lummus/Versalis cumene and phenol technologies for a new plant in West Bengal, India.

Key Points: 
  • Once HPL's plant is complete, it will be India's largest cumene and phenol plant and the nation's first on-purpose propylene plant.
  • The integration of OCT will strengthen India's petrochemical market by allowing production of more phenol products locally rather than by importing them.
  • Lummus' scope includes the technology license for OCT and cumene and phenol technologies, basic design engineering, site services, advisory services and training.
  • In addition, Lummus and Versalis have partnered to license phenol and cumene technologies since 2007.

Mohawk Industries Reports Q3 Results

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
PVC, Mohawk Industries, Ageing, Housing, MHK, NYSE, HPL, Pressure, Absorption, Geography, Mohawk, LVT, EPS, JPMorgan Chase, Plant, Marketing, Investment, Uncertainty, Real estate, Retail

Our third quarter performance was seasonally impacted by vacations in Europe, which reduced our sales and earnings versus the prior quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Our third quarter performance was seasonally impacted by vacations in Europe, which reduced our sales and earnings versus the prior quarter.
  • The predicted timing of the housing sector recovery continues to be postponed, and we are managing the business to optimize our results and cash flow until it occurs.
  • Across the enterprise, we are implementing productivity, cost reduction and restructuring initiatives to lower our expenses and improve our results.
  • As the world’s largest flooring provider, Mohawk is well positioned to capitalize on these opportunities.”