omniomni/omni-engineering huggingface dataset:
Redbelly Network. Redbelly Network is a blockchain platform designed for compliant on-chain tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). It was developed from research at the University of Sydney in collaboration with CSIRO's Data61 and was commercialized in 2021.

History 
Redbelly Network was founded in 2016 under the leadership of Vincent Gramoli, who serves as the Founder and Chief Technology Officer. In 2021, the project transitioned into a commercial enterprise, aiming to integrate digital and physical economies through blockchain technology.

Technology 
Redbelly Network employs a leaderless consensus mechanism called Deterministic Byzantine Fault Tolerance (DBFT), which improves security by preventing forking and mitigating double-spending. The platform integrates full user identity verification and accountability at the transaction layer using zero-knowledge proofs and verifiable credentials to protect personally identifiable information.

Features 
Redbelly Network is designed for compliant tokenization of various asset classes, including private equity and carbon credits. It enables asset issuers to create on-chain structured products while ensuring regulatory compliance. The network is built for high performance and scalability, catering to both institutional and retail investors.

Partnerships and Developments 
Redbelly Network has engaged in multiple tokenization projects, including:
 A partnership with Liquidise to tokenize $500 million in private equity.
 A collaboration with Hutly to tokenize $1.8 billion in rent rolls.
 A joint initiative with CarbonHood and Blubird to tokenize $70 billion in carbon credits.

Compliance and Accountability 
Redbelly Network emphasizes compliance at the protocol level by requiring users to verify their real-world identities through off-chain digital identity providers. This approach aligns with regulatory standards and ensures secure transactions.

See Also 
 Blockchain
 Tokenization
 Real-world asset tokenization

References
Aux barge. The Auxiliary Barge (Aux Barge) of the Indian Coast Guard is a support vessel used primarily for logistical and operational assistance to the Coast Guard fleet. These barges play a crucial role in refuelling, resupply, repair, and transport of essential materials and personnel to ICG ships operating at sea.

The Indian Coast Guard operates a fleet of six auxiliary barges that provide logistical support to its maritime operations. These vessels play a crucial role in extending the operational range of ICG ships by facilitating refueling, resupply, and maintenance activities.

As of November 2024, the Indian Coast Guard operates a fleet of six auxiliary barges. These vessels are integral to the ICG's logistical framework, providing essential support for various maritime operations. One notable addition to this fleet is the Auxiliary Barge Urja Prabha, which was launched in March 2022. Measuring 36.96 meters in length with a draft of 1.85 meters, Urja Prabha enhances the ICG's operational capabilities by extending logistics support.

Notable inductions 
One of the recent additions to the fleet is the Auxiliary Barge Urja Prabha, launched in March 2022. The vessel measures 36.96 meters in length with a draft of 1.85 meters and is designed to enhance logistical support for ICG vessels deployed along the coastline and in offshore areas.

Future developments 
In June 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 48 flexible barges, including 27 units with a 30-ton capacity and 21 units with a 10-ton capacity. This initiative is aimed at augmenting the Coast Guard's logistical infrastructure and operational eff iciency.

Operational significance 

The auxiliary barges support a variety of ICG functions, including:

 Fuel and Water Supply: Providing replenishment to Coast Guard vessels at sea.
 Cargo Transport: Facilitating the movement of essential supplies and equipment.
 Search and Rescue (SAR) Support: Assisting in extended SAR operations.
 Maritime Law Enforcement: Enabling sustained patrolling and surveillance.
 Disaster Relief Operations: Supporting humanitarian assistance efforts during coastal disasters.

Through the contribution of these vessels the Indian Coast Guard ensures the overall efficiency, sustained maritime security, environmental protection, and law enforcement along India's coastline.

References

Ships of India
Indian Coast Guard
Data product. In data management, a data product is a reusable, active, and standardized data asset designed to deliver measurable value to its users, whether internal or external, by applying the rigorous principles of product thinking and management. It comprises one or more data artifacts (e.g., datasets, models, pipelines) and is enriched with metadata, including governance policies, data quality rules, data contracts, and, where applicable, a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to document its dependencies and components. Ownership of a data product is aligned to a specific domain or use case, ensuring accountability, stewardship, and its continuous evolution throughout its lifecycle. Adhering to the FAIR principles — Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable — a data product is designed to be discoverable, scalable, reusable, and aligned with both business and regulatory standards, driving innovation and efficiency in modern data ecosystems.

History
In 2012, DJ Patil proposed the first documented definition: a data product is a product that facilitates an end goal through the use of data.

In 2019, Zhamak Dehghani introduced Data Mesh, with a strong focus on domain-oriented data products. Later, in 2020, she solidifies Data Mesh around four principles, one being Data as a Product, in which she defines Data Product as the node on the mesh that encapsulates three structural components required for its function, providing access to the domain's analytical data as a product.

In 2024, Andrea Gioia published one of the first books specifically on data products post Data Mesh announcement. In his book, Gioia defines the concept of pure data product.

In 2025, during the Data Day Texas conference, a collective of product managers and data engineers got together to craft the current definition and make it available to the public domain.

See also
 Data engineering
 Data management
 Product management

References

 
Data management
Message Exchange Bus (MXB). Message Exchange Bus (MXB) (Persian: ) or Interconnection is an Iranian cross-platform instant messaging (IM) technology developed by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Iran. It is the first system of its kind in the world, demonstrating Iran's will to expand its digital ecosystem. MXB apps combined are the most widely used messaging software in Iran and western Asia, with more than 100 million users. It enables connection among major Iranian messaging applications, including Bale, Eitaa, Soroush, Rubika, Gap, and iGap. This integration allows users who enable to feature to communicate across different platforms without the need for multiple accounts.

Features 
MXB offers a range of functionalities to enhance user experience:
 Cross-platform messaging: Users can send and receive messages across various Iranian messaging apps, ensuring communication regardless of the platform used.
 File sharing: The platform supports the exchange of files, including documents, images, and videos, between different messaging applications.
 Voice and video calls: MXB facilitates voice and video calls across connected platforms.
 Secure and unified user experience: By integrating multiple messaging services, MXB provides a secure connection.

Development and impact 
The development of MXB was led by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Iran, aiming to establish a unified messaging ecosystem within Iran. The interconnectivity of Iranian messaging apps, known as the Interconnect plan, enables users of any participating app to communicate with users of other connected platforms.

With the addition of Soroush Plus to MXB users now have access to this network. This means that each user installing any of these messaging apps can seamlessly connect with a vast number of users without switching between platforms.

In the second phase, users will be able to participate in groups, channels, and group calls, further enhancing the social and collaborative features of the network.

See also 
 Bale
 Eitaa
 Rubika
 iGap
 Secure instant messaging

References 

Android (operating system) software
Instant messaging clients
Iranian social networking websites
Yarub Qudah. Yarub Qudah (born 23 October 1972) is the Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply. He was appointed as minister on 18 September 2024.

Education 
Qudah holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Jordan University (1995).

Career 
From 2006 to 2014, Qudah was CEO of the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO). Between 2013 and 2015 and 2018 and 2020, he was vice chairman of the board of trustees for the King Abdullah II Fund for Development. Additionally, from 2014 to 2016, he served as executive vice chairman and general manager for the MENA region of Petra Solar.

In 2016, Qudah was appointed as minister of industry, trade and supply, a position he held until 2018.

Between 2020 and 2023, he was chairman of the board of the Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company. From 2023 to 2024, he served as vice chairman of Avdali Investment and Development and chairman of the National Resources Investment & Development Corporation.

Since 2024, Qudah has served as minister of industry, trade and supply.

Qudah is chairman of the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation.

References 

1972 births
Living people
21st-century Jordanian politicians
Trade ministers of Jordan
Supply ministers of Jordan
Industry ministers of Jordan
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) is a United Nations observance that aims to highlight the contributions of quantum science and practical applications of quantum technology.

History
The campaign to make 2025 the International Year of Quantum was initiated in 2021 by the American Physical Society and German Physical Society. 
The year was chosen as it marks the 100-year anniversary of key discoveries in quantum mechanics including Werner Heisenberg’s contributions to quantum science.

In 2023, Paul Cadden-Zimansky, a physicist at Bard College, initiated the process that eventually resulted in the UN declaration.

Later that year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) endorsed a resolution encouraging an official UN quantum year. 
In 2024, Ghana submitted a draft resolution for the official proclamation of the International Year of Quantum in 2025, which was supported by over 70 countries and approved.

Organization
The IYQ 2025 has been endorsed by the American Physical Society, German Physical Society, and UNESCO. 
Microsoft is a leading partner of IYQ and marking the Year of Quantum with a “Quantum Ready” initiative for businesses to explore quantum. AIP, IEEE, and Quantinuum are distinguished partners, and Google Quantum AI is a contributing partner.

International Year of Quantum partners include: 

Leading Industry Partner 

•	Microsoft

Leading Philanthropic Partner

•	South Carolina Quantum Qllianse 

Founding Partners 

•	APS 

•	The Chinese Optical Society

•	Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft

•	Institute of Physics

•	Optica

•	SPIE

Opening Ceremony
The International Year of Quantum opening ceremony will be held in Paris, France in February to officially launch the year-long celebration. The event will be held February 4-5, 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters.

References
Julie Pullen. Julie Pullen is an American oceanographer, investor and public figure. She is the former director of the National Center for Maritime Security. She was named by Bloomberg News as one of the 2024 Climate Leaders to Watch.

Early life and education 
Pullen studied physics and mathematics at Macalester College. She was an undergraduate intern at Santa Fe Institute. Pullen completed her doctoral research at Oregon State University. Her research looked to model coastal circulation in the oceans around California. She moved to Stanford University as a science fellow in 2003.

Research and career 
At the United States Naval Research Laboratory Pullen developed strategies to improve forecast capabilities. She pioneered the use of the ocean-atmosphere mesoscale modelling system (COAMPS), and used it to model the downslope Bora. In 2004 Pullen moved to Columbia University as a Marie Tharp Fellow.

In 2011 she was made director of the United States Department of Homeland Security National Center for Maritime Security. She was appointed a professor of Civil Engineer at Stevens Institute of Technology in 2015. Here she worked on oceans, weather and fluid flow. She led the Maritime Security Lab, where she concentrated on costal sustainability challenges. She used research cruises and simulations to better understand ocean circulation and extreme weather events.

She spent 2018 as a Fulbright Scholar in the Philippines. Here she developed multi-modal forecasting techniques that combined air, sea, land and river models to better predict flooding and landslides.

Pullen is the founding director of Propeller Ventures, an early stage fund that looks to support projects that protect the oceans and climate.

In 2024 Bloomberg named Pullen as one of their "Climate Leaders to Watch". She features in the film Earth Protectors, which explored how climate change was impacting communities around the world.

References 

Living people
Macalester College alumni
Santa Fe Institute people
American women oceanographers
Utilitarian design. Utilitarian design is an art concept that argues for the products to be designed based on the utility (as opposed to the "contemplated pleasure" of aesthetical value). For example, an object intended for a narrow and practical purpose does not need to be aesthetically pleasing, but it must be effective for its task and inexpensive: for example, a steel power pylon carries electric wires just as well as a marble column would, and at a much lower cost.

While an artefact designed with complete disregard of appearance (purely or strictly utilitarian design) can be imagined, David Pye argues that such objects do not exist, as the human nature makes it impossible to design anything without even a slightest consideration of its appearance. Even in Paleolithic Age the stone tools were sometimes manufactured with better quality than the one required for the task. What in practice is called "purely utilitarian", Pye argues, are object that are made to fit the purpose at the lowest possible cost, from scaffolding to an oil refinery. However, in many cases making things more pleasing to the eye does not incur an extra cost and in these cases, the technique that results in better appearance is chosen: for example, proper application of plaster fulfills both functional (stopping the drafts) and aesthetic (smooth surface) goals.

There is no clear boundary between the result of the utilitarian design and an object of art, with a classic example provided by cars. An automobile is simultaneously a highly utilitarian mean of transportation and a highly personalized extension of ego. Since the innovations in the two areas are covered by two different ways of intellectual property protection (patents for functionality, copyrights and trademarks for aesthetics), issues of the utilitarian design are of great interest to the courts and legal scholars.

Functionalism 

The rise of modernism in the late 19th and early 20th century caused utilitarian design, based on utility and economy, to be declared beautiful through a new aesthetic doctrine, functionalism. The initial stance of functionalists was uncompromising: a design using extravagant materials or ornamental elements cannot be beautiful; Adolf Loos titled his 1908 essay "Ornament and Crime" While this idealistic position softened with time, the "form follows function" idea remains highly influential, especially in architecture. 

Charles and Ray Eames stated that, when it comes to furniture, utility is more durable than appearance: "what works good is better than what looks good, the looks good can change, but what works, works". Pervasive since the advent of the International Style, the functionalism of furniture is especially noticeable in Scandinavian Modern.

References

Sources
 
 
 
 
 
 

Design
William H. Sanders. William H. Sanders is currently Carnegie Mellon University's dean of engineering. On July 1st 2025, Bill Sanders is set to become Rochester Institute of Technology's new president, and will be the successor to current RIT president David Munson.

Education 

Sanders received his bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1983, his M.S. in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering in 1985, and his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering in 1988.

References 

Date of birth missing (living people)
Carnegie Mellon University faculty
Presidents of Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Michigan alumni
Khangela Emoyeni Wind Power Station. The Khangela Emoyeni Wind Power Station is a 144 megawatts wind power energy project in South Africa. The power station is owned by and is under development by a consortium comprising (a) African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) and (b) Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS Africa). Both entities are subsidiaries of African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), an asset manager entity headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

The power generated here is intended for sale to Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), the South African subsidiary of the international mining conglomerate Rio Tinto, to support its mining operations in South Africa. The power will be transmitted from the wind farm to the off-taker by Eskom, the national electricity utility company under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) and a long-term "wheeling agreement".

Location
The power station is located near the town of Murraysburg, in Beaufort West, in Central Karoo District in extreme northeastern Western Cape Province, close to its border with the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Murraysburg is located approximately , by road, northeast of Cape Town, the provincial capital of Western Cape.

Overview
The design calls for 32 wind motors each rated at 4.5 megawatts and individually mounted on a pylon, for a total generating capacity of 144 megawatts or approximately 460 GWh of annual production. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to Vestas, the Demark-based multinational manufacturer, seller, installer, and servicer of wind turbines. The contract calls for the supply, installation and 10-year maintenance of the thirty-two V163-4.5 MW wind turbines.

Construction and timeline
Delivery of the wind turbines is planned during the first half of 2025. Construction is expected to conclude during the first half of 2026.

Developers
The table below illustrates the ownership of this power station. The owners have formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company to own, design, fund, build, operate and maintain the wind farm. The SPV company is called Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm (Pty) Limited.

Funding
Rand Merchant Bank is arranging all the necessary funding for this renewable energy project.

See also

 Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Power Station

References

External links
 AIIM reaches financial close on the 140MW Khangela and 140MW Umsinde Emoyeni wind farms

Economy of the Western Cape
Power stations in South Africa
Wind farms in South Africa
Energy infrastructure in Africa
Central Karoo District Municipality
21st-century architecture in South Africa
Multi-jet fusion. Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a type of 3D printing technology developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP). It works by depositing powder in layers, spraying it with a binder and release agent, and then bonding it together with heat for each layer pass. Similar to other types of 3D printing, the technology is particularly suitable for prototyping in product development, small-scale production, or parts that need to be customized.

MJF is marketed as having strength comparable to injection molding. The most common material in MJF is nylon (PA12 and PA11), but the technology can be used with many other thermoplastic materials, including elastomers ("rubber materials") and fibre-reinforced composites. The technology is claimed to be more cost-effective at large scale compared to other types of 3D printing.

History 
In 2013, HP announced that they would enter the 3D printing market in 2014. In 2016, they introduced Multi Jet Fusion. In 2021, it was claimed that HP held around 100 patents related to MJF technology.

Operation 
The printer distributes a powder (usually nylon) in thin layers over a build surface, and between each layer, two types of liquids, namely a fusing agent and a detailing agent, are sprayed onto the newly applied layer of powder using an inkjet. After the liquids are applied, a heat source (often infrared light) passes over the layer, which bonds the powder particles together into a solid layer. The next layer of powder is then applied on top of the previous one, and the process is repeated without the need for additional support structures since the surrounding powder provides the necessary support. Finally, the parts must be cooled and cleaned of excess powder. The result is claimed to often have better surface quality straight from the printer compared to fused filament fabrication (FFF).

See also 
 Fused filament fabrication (FFF), printing technology based on melting of thermoplastics
 Selective laser sintering (SLS), printing technology based on melting metal powder with a laser
 Stereolithography, printing technology based on photopolymerizable resin
 Powder bed fusion

References 

3D printing
Schreder HP-18. The HP-18 is a Richard Schreder-designed metal Racing Class sailplane that was offered as a kit for homebuilding during the 1970s and 1980s.

Design and development
The HP-18 is a flapped (15-meter) sailplane featuring a V-tail and 90-degree flaps for glidepath control. The fuselage is composed of a prefabricated composite forward fuselage and a semi-monocoque aft fuselage, and features steeply reclined seating and a side-stick controller although modifications using a conventional stick have been made.

Major features:
Very low cockpit with reclining seating position
Sidestick (changed to conventional stick by some homebuilders)
Two-piece canopy (changed to single piece forward opening by some homebuilders)
V-tail that folds upwards for easy storage
Wing structure composed of spars with caps pre-machined from solid aluminium plate and aluminium wing skins bonded to closely spaced foam ribs
Fiberglass fuselage pod, wing tip skids and tail fairings
Aluminium tail cone
Winglets added by some homebuilders
Water ballast carried inside the hollow aluminium wing spars
Typical Schreder trailing edge flaps/airbrakes partially interconnected with the ailerons

Variants
As most homebuilts, the HP-18 has been constructed with many variations in detail. Perhaps the most significant version is the Super HP-18 developed by Canadians Ed Hollestelle and Udo Rumpf, which features a modified wing airfoil, winglets, a front-hinged canopy, conventional control stick and higher ballast capacity.

Aircraft on display
EAA Airventure Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
National Soaring Museum, Elmira, New York
US Southwest Soaring Museum, Moriarty, New Mexico

Specifications

References

Schreder Designs webpage
R Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HP-18W Sailplane, Soaring, July 2003

External links
HP-18 Reference Info Link

1970s United States sailplanes
Glider aircraft
Schreder aircraft
Homebuilt aircraft
V-tail aircraft