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HydITEx Corporation is a research company primarily focused on Research and Development (R&D) in explosion-proof technologies and hydrogen energy.

Their R&D efforts aim to:

Develop and implement new explosion-proof technologies: This includes explosion-proof IT, electrical power, Ethernet, and specialized equipment for hazardous environments, including those for Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 applications.

Advance hydrogen energy technologies: This encompasses hydrogen safety, the exploration of geological hydrogen (white hydrogen), and the development of technologies related to hydrogen production and utilization, such as creating bioprotein from hydrogen and carbon dioxide using microorganisms.

HydITEx emphasizes its role in identifying trends, solving customer problems related to new technologies, and turning innovative ideas into practical projects. They also offer services like "Trendwatcher" for market changes and "Technology Broker" to help organizations acquire innovations in their specialized fields.

Technical knowledge

Modern technology increases the productivity and efficiency of human activity as it allows us to complete tasks in less time. Meanwhile, thanks to the vast amount of information available, better decisions can be made and human errors can be reduced.

Technology readiness level

The concept of readiness levels is used to assess the current state of newly developed or acquired technologies and components of complex technical systems. Technology readiness levels allow us to assess how far development has progressed, starting from the idea of its creation. A systematic assessment of the achieved maturity levels makes it possible to identify and reduce at an early stage the risks associated with the untimely implementation of relevant projects and programs and exceeding the budget allocated for their implementation.

New technologies of Industry 5.0

New technologies of Industry 5.0 are the most innovative and disruptive technological innovations based on technologies that promote more productive, yet environmentally friendly and human-centric methods of value creation. Industry 5.0 leverages these technologies to offer a green and people-centric approach to digitalization and promote social and environmental values.

How Artificial Intelligence Reshapes High-Speed Ethernet Capabilities

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks a pivotal moment for High-Speed Ethernet, fundamentally transforming its capabilities and strategic importance. AI is not merely a consumer of high-bandwidth networks but a powerful catalyst driving the re-engineering and optimization of Ethernet infrastructure itself. This report examines how AI addresses the unprecedented demands of modern workloads, particularly in data centers and AI clusters, by enabling intelligent traffic management, enhancing network reliability and security, and fostering significant advancements in energy efficiency. The evolution of Ethernet, from its foundational role in local area networks to its current trajectory towards 800 Gigabit and 1.6 Terabit speeds, is now inextricably linked with AI-driven innovation. Industry collaborations, such as the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC), are democratizing high-performance networking for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC), shifting the paradigm from reactive management to proactive, self-optimizing, and sustainable network orchestration. For network leaders, understanding these transformations is crucial for strategic investment and maintaining a competitive edge in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Explosion protection

"Explosion protection" covers a range of measures and methods aimed at preventing explosions in environments where flammable gases, vapors, dust or fibers may be present, and at mitigating the consequences in the event of an explosion. This term does not necessarily mean that the equipment can withstand an external explosion, but rather that it can contain any internal explosion and prevent it from spreading to the surrounding explosive atmosphere. The main objective of explosion protection is to prevent explosions and minimize their consequences for people, property and the environment. It is important to note that while international explosion protection standards and best practices are globally relevant, specific local regulations may also apply depending on the industry and context.

Today, the IEC Ex certificate is recognized for the sale of explosion-proof equipment in many countries of the world, moreover, IECEx is approved by UNECE as a certification system for conformity assessment in hazardous areas.

History of explosion-proof

The development of mining operations was complicated by the problems of ensuring safety from the explosion of methane and coal dust. The creation of safe mining lamps has contributed to a significant increase in coal mining, an important raw material and energy source in industry, transport and everyday life. The development of explosion protection technologies is inextricably linked with the development of legislation in this area.

Markings for IECEx equipment

The Ex marking of explosion-protected equipment according to the requirements of IEC Ex standards includes the marking of electrical and the marking of non-electrical equipment intended for explosive gas and dust atmospheres. 

The Ex marking contains a certain sequence of special symbols, each of which carries information such as: Type of protection, Equipment Protection Level and zone.

The Ex marking may also contain additional special symbols that indicate an Ex component, associated apparatus or associated Ex equipment, as well as indicate special conditions of use.

Equipment which includes both an electrical part and a non-electrical part or different types (or levels) of protection may have combined marking, but the Ex marking for explosive gas atmospheres and explosive dust atmospheres shall be separate and not combined.

More about H2 hydrogen

ISO 14687:2019 «Hydrogen fuel quality — Product specification». This document specifies the minimum quality characteristics of hydrogen fuel as distributed for utilization in vehicular and stationary applications.

ISO/TS 19870:2023 Hydrogen technologies — Methodology for determining the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production, conditioning and transport of hydrogen to consumption gate.

The color label assigned to it relates to how the hydrogen is sourced or created and if the production process itself results in lesser carbon emissions than conventional methods of generating the gas.

ISO/TS 19870:2023 is NOT defining what is acceptable in a given jurisdiction for the purpose of a specific public policy !

Thresholds, Labels (Colors)are defined by public policies or by the market.

ETHERNET

Ethernet remains the dominant wired networking technology today, continuing to evolve and adapt to the ever-increasing demands for speed, reliability, and new applications. While Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous for convenience, Ethernet holds its ground as the preferred choice for critical connections and high-performance scenarios.

ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 Telecommunications and exchange between information technology systems — Requirements for local and metropolitan area networks — Part 3: Standard for Ethernet

Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Performance Level (PL) are metrics used to assess the safety performance of safety-related systems, primarily in industrial and machinery applications. IEC 61508 is a foundational standard for functional safety, while IEC 61511 focuses on safety instrumented systems (SIS) in the process industry. SIL is primarily associated with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, while PL is associated with machinery safety standards like ISO 13849-1.