Johnson Controls chillers cut service calls 32%, Honeywell-Kortech infrastructure partnership

Snapshot

Johnson Controls chillers cut service calls 32%, Honeywell-Kortech infrastructure partnership, Ecobee multifamily HVAC API, desert sand concrete research, LimX Dynamics $200M robotics funding.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Johnson Controls launches Smart Ready Chillers with advanced connectivity: Johnson Controls introduces Smart Ready YORK Chillers designed for day-one connectivity, reducing unplanned service calls by 32 percent and providing enhanced data insights. (prnewswire.com)

Honeywell partners with Kortech for infrastructure digitization: Honeywell collaborates with Kortech to automate and digitize critical infrastructure systems. (cbnme.com)

Ecobee expands SmartBuildings platform with new multifamily API: Ecobee announced a new SmartBuildings API to enhance HVAC control for multifamily property operators, enabling better integration and energy management. (aijourn.com)

Researchers explore desert sand for sustainable concrete alternatives: Research teams from NTNU and the University of Tokyo are developing botanical sand concrete using desert sand and plant-based additives to address material shortages in construction. (bioengineer.org)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

LimX Dynamics: LimX Dynamics announces a $200 million Series B funding round led by JD.com and Stone Venture to advance its modular robotics technology. (chinatechscope.com)