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Nedaa awarded Dubai Parks and Resorts ’ wireless project
Professional Communication Corporation , Nedaa , a government corporation specialising in the deployment of wireless communications technologies for Dubai and the Northern Emirates , has been officially named as the provider of integrated wireless communications for Dubai Parks and Resorts .
Under the terms of the contract , Nedaa will procure all the necessary devices and equipment to install an advanced and flexible wireless communications system for the destination . This includes 1,000 Airbus wireless devices , a fully integrated Terrestrial Trunked Radio ( TETRA ) professional mobile radio network , and an internal communications network which will support connectivity within and outside the destination ’ s buildings . Nedaa has revealed that the project will be carried out in collaboration with its technology partner , Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions , which will assign a team of engineers and technicians to provide full support and training on the new networks .
Dubai Parks and Resorts is expected to attract 6.7 million visits during its first full year of operation . The high projected footfall will require reliable coordination and collaboration among team members and between staff and the public throughout the property to ensure incident-free operations .
Prior to the destination ’ s opening , Nedaa will carry out a full manoeuvre-based testing procedure in order to assess the reliability
of the pre-defined emergency communications plan . It will also evaluate the smooth flow of information and data in daily operations in order to ensure the public ’ s safety and offer visitors a safe and comfortable environment .
RTA to roll out 3D Printing Technology on Dubai Metro
The Maintenance Department of RTA ’ s Rail Agency has rolled out the utilization of 3D printing technology on the Dubai Metro . The team has been able to research and start to print parts for the subsystems of the TVMs ( Ticket Vending Machines ), ticket gates and other metro assets across the network .
“ The 3D printing technology is advancing at a rapid pace across the world and RTA is strongly inclined to be a forerunner in this 3D generation by highlighting the world ’ s best practices adopted in the rail industry . Future scope includes developments that are required to manage obsolescence , which is a huge burden of any railway worldwide ,” said AbdulMohsin Ibrahim Younes , CEO of RTA ’ s Rail Agency .
“ The 3D printing technology would enable RTA to keep the Dubai metro assets in service longer while driving down the cost of parts and in turn passing this saving back to the customer . An example of this is that when small parts are needed , normal practice dictates a local manufacturer would need to produce hundreds to justify his cost ,” added Younes .
“ Using 3D technology stops this waste so the team at the Rashidiya Depot can now produce items made in hundreds singularly . Using 3D technology in a way that means much lower costs as the team can produce items when required and on demand while reducing carbon emissions .”
While RTA realises the importance and can see the benefits of the 3D printing inside the workshop , further discussion is now taking place to enhance the facility with a future goal to print larger spares for other systems across the Dubai Metro . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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