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TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2024 – From October 29 to 31, 2024, the METAL JAPAN exhibition took place at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Tokyo. In response to the evolving demands of the Japanese market, bedra Vietnam Alloy Material Co., Ltd. (“bedra Alloy “) made its debut at this prominent event, showcasing a range of lead-free, environmentally friendly, high-strength, and high-conductivity copper alloys. This exhibition emphasizes the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive material solutions that address industry challenges and enhance operational efficiency across various sectors.

METAL JAPAN stands as the leading expo for the metal industry, gathering a wealth of technologies related to high-performance metals including aluminum, copper, titanium, magnesium, and precious metals. This event unites key players in the metal sector, providing a platform for manufacturers to explore cutting-edge innovations. At this year’s METAL JAPAN, bedra Alloy presented a series of industry solutions that highlight the company’s advancements in sustainable and high-performance materials.

Lead-Free Eco-Friendly Copper Alloys

In line with current market trends, bedra Alloy’s eco-friendly copper alloy series represents a commitment to sustainability. These alloys are free from lead and beryllium, adhering to rigorous environmental standards such as NSF, LFGB, and FDA regulations in Europe and the United States, as well as compliance with RoHS directives. They are ideal for applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, children’s toys, smart home products, and sanitary hardware, where ecological and sanitary safety is paramount.

A standout product in this series is the bedra 49250, which boasts high cutting freedom with a maximum cutting index of 90% compared to C36000. Its lead content is ≤90ppm, meeting stringent lead-free requirements while demonstrating excellent strength and ductility, making it highly suitable for bending and crimping applications. Additionally, the PlugMax 22 alloy offers superior strength and conductivity compared to tin bronze, with excellent cutting performance and fine chip formation for easy separation from parts. The mechanical properties of this alloy surpass those of C5191, making it an ideal replacement for traditional materials.

High-Strength, High-Conductivity Copper Alloys

Driven by electrification, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and global supply chain security, the demand for high-strength and high-conductivity copper alloys in Japan’s industrial and consumer sectors is experiencing significant change. This growing demand is met by innovative solutions like bedra’s high-performance copper alloys, which cater to a wide range of advanced applications.

The bedra high-strength, high-conductivity copper alloys find applications in smart devices, welding equipment, specialty motors, medical devices, the steel industry, high-voltage transmission and transformation, and precision die-casting molds. These alloys are produced using large-tonnage vacuum casting technology and strict quality management processes, ensuring uniform and stable composition and structure, excellent thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and superior machinability. Notably, the bedra 11000 alloy achieves a hardness of over 80 HBW and a conductivity exceeding 97% IACS, meeting the technical requirements for high-speed cold heading processing.

Comprehensive Digital Production System

Beyond innovative products and solutions, bedra Alloy boasts a digital end-to-end production system. This system encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to sales, enabling real-time demand management, supply chain oversight, after-sales maintenance, and project management.

Additionally, with a robust R&D foundation, bedra Alloy leverages a global ecosystem for digital research and development of non-ferrous metal alloys. This capability facilitates the intelligent development of alloy materials through big data analysis, artificial intelligence algorithms, and digital twin technology, allowing for accurate predictions of material performance and formula optimization while reducing R&D costs. The company’s production bases span across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring rapid response and supply capabilities to better serve global clients.

As bedra Alloy unveiled its innovative copper alloy solutions at METAL JAPAN 2024, the focus remains on providing advanced materials that meet the evolving needs of various industries, promoting sustainability and efficiency for a better future.

BY: Sudhir Kunder

In today’s digital age, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing and connectivity to drive innovation and productivity, the role of robust interconnection solutions cannot be overstated. As cloud adoption continues to soar, enterprises are seeking faster, more reliable, and more secure ways to connect to cloud services, particularly those offered by industry giants like Microsoft Azure. Among the array of solutions emerging to meet this demand, Microsoft Azure Peering Service stands out as a game-changer, offering unparalleled benefits for businesses looking to optimise their cloud connectivity.

 The Microsoft Azure Peering Service is a networking service designed to enhance connectivity between an organisation’s on-premises network and Microsoft’s global network. By leveraging partnerships with Interconnection Platforms, Azure Peering Service offers Direct, Reliable, and Low-Latency connections to Microsoft Cloud Services, including Azure Cloud , Microsoft 365, and ynamics 365.

 Key Innovations Driving Cloud Connectivity
Enhanced Performance and Reliability
With the Azure Peering Service, businesses can enjoy improved performance and reliability by bypassing the public internet and connecting directly to Microsoft’s global network. This direct connection minimises latency and improves it by 90%, packet loss, and jitter, resulting in a smoother and more responsive user experience for mission-critical applications and services with a 50% reduction in trouble tickets.

 Optimal Routing and Traffic Optimisation
Azure Peering Service employs routing algorithms to optimise traffic flow, ensuring that data packets take the most efficient path between the customer’s network and Microsoft’s services. By dynamically selecting the best route based on network conditions, congestion levels, and otherfactors, Azure Peering Service maximises performance while minimising latency and bandwidthutilisation.

 Enhanced Security and Compliance

Security is paramount in the cloud era, and the Azure Peering Service offers robust security features to safeguard data in transit. By encrypting traffic using industry-standard protocols like IPsec and TLS, the Azure Peering Service ensures that data remains confidential and protected from interception or tampering. Moreover, the Azure Peering Service adheres to industry compliance standards, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements and maintain data sovereignty.

 Why MAPS

•  Guaranteed high-performance connectivity with the lowest possible latency.
•  A guaranteed DDoS-free connection even for the smallest bandwidths.
• Binding SLAs are supported by Microsoft.

 Carrier-grade interconnection service specifically designed for enterprises

Interconnection Platforms offers direct access to the Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS). The service provides highly reliable and optimised Internet connectivity to Microsoft’s cloud services, such as Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365), and improves the user experience by offering he shortest network path from your premises to the nearest edge PoP in the Microsoft network.

 Latency optimisation and traffic monitoring
With MAPS, Microsoft customers get qualified validation of the prefix and feedback on whether the correct edge location has been assigned. The Interconnection Platform infrastructure setup for Microsoft is locally redundant and supports failover across multiple locations (geo-redundancy). This guarantees high-performance connectivity with the lowest possible latency. In addition, you can take advantage of Internet latency telemetry and route monitoring, getting alerts for hijacks, leaks, and any other Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) misconfigurations.

  No minimum bandwidth required
No minimum bandwidth is required to benefit from the Microsoft Azure Peering Service via the Interconnection Platform but you do need a public ASN (Autonomous System Number) to participate.

  As businesses continue to embrace the cloud and prioritise digital transformation, the demand for fast, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions will only grow. Microsoft Azure Peering Service, with its innovative features and global reach, is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud connectivity, enabling enterprises to accelerate their journey to the cloud with confidence and efficiency. By leveraging the power of Azure Peering Service, businesses can unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and stay ahead in today’s dynamic and competitive landscape.

  In the current connectivity scenario, customers often access the Microsoft SaaS Platform via the Open Internet, exposing them to a myriad of risks. These include not only the threat of IP hijacks, latency challenges, and frequent trouble tickets but also susceptibility to data breaches, security vulnerabilities, and potential performance bottlenecks.

 In conclusion, Microsoft Azure Peering Service is driving innovation in cloud connectivity by providing businesses with a Scalable, Reliable, and Secure solution to optimise their connectivity to Microsoft Cloud Services. With its advanced routing capabilities, enhanced security features, and seamless integration with other Microsoft networking services, Azure Peering Service is helping organisations unlock the full potential of the cloud and stay ahead in today’s digital economy.