Honeywell visited Czech Technical University (CTU) with its newest global science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program, the Honeywell Initiative for Science and Engineering (HISE).

HISE at CTU kicked-off with a lecture by Professor Sheldon Glashow, who shared the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1979 for his contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles. His lecture “Does Science Evolve through Blind Chance or Intelligent Design?” illustrated how some scientific advances, such as X-rays and penicillin, arise unexpected and some are designed with purpose.

The HISE program, along with partner universities around the world, are working to cultivate and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists and help them bridge the gap between technical skills learned in higher education with business acumen required in today’s workplace.  Through lectures, colloquiums, technology presentations, special campus events, and online content, HISE gives students direct access to Honeywell’s top technologists and engineers, as well as some of the world’s Nobel Prize-winning Laureates in chemistry and physics.

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Honeywell has delivered 218 stronger and lighter next generation combat helmets containing advanced Honeywell Spectra Shield® and Gold Shield® ballistic materials to the U.S. Army.  They are designed to be 16 to 24% lighter than the helmets currently worn by American soldiers and to provide increased ballistic and non-ballistic performance against handgun rounds and fragments from improvised explosive devices.  The helmets will be evaluated by the Army to help set new helmet performance requirements. 

“Reducing the weight of body armor and head protection is a primary goal of the U.S. Army,” said Dr. James Zheng, Chief Scientist, Project Manager – Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, Program Executive Office – Soldier, U.S. Army. “Through the testing of these new helmets, we will be able to accelerate the development of future lightweight helmet systems.”

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Honeywell has announced an upgrade to its HTF7000 turbofan engine that will simultaneously cut emissions and boost thrust without increasing engine size.

SABER2, the new variant of Honeywell’s singular annular combustor for emissions reduction (SABER) currently available for the HTF engine family, will reduce drag and weight through improved aerodynamics and re-engineered fuel nozzles and fuel scheduling systems. These changes will offer improved performance as well as significant reductions in nitrous oxide emissions, going beyond the 25 percent reduction already delivered through Honeywell’s existing SABER system. SABER2 is expected to be commercially available by late 2013.

Honeywell will showcase other aviation products at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) from May 14-16 in Geneva, Switzerland. Products include: Ovation Select™ Cabin Management System, Primus Elite™ Flight Deck, Gulfstream PlaneView® Flight Deck,  and Dassault EASy II Flight Deck.

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The current issue of Fortune Magazine features Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote, highlighting the remarkable transformation in financial performance, culture and operations the company has experienced during his decade as leader.   

From his childhood through college and into his career, the article describes Cote as an independent thinker who values hard work and focus.  Under Cote, Honeywell’s stock price is up 84% with a total shareowner return of 215%, outperforming almost all names in its industrial peer group and the S&P 500.  He is credited with aligning the Honeywell, Allied Signal and Pittway cultures and introducing disciplines across the business, such as the Honeywell Operating System (HOS), to unite the company and mobilize the work force under common goals.  The article also highlights Cote’s push to transform Honeywell’s process for mergers and acquisitions, acquiring 70 businesses and divesting 40 over a decade, to shift the company’s portfolio to game-changing technologies that drive high margins and rapid growth. 

The article appears in the magazine’s Fortune 500 issue, which is on newsstands now.  The issue also shows Honeywell at number 77 on the Fortune 500 list, up four spots from 2011.

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Honeywell’s SmartView Synthetic Vision System, an aircraft cockpit display technology, has been chosen by aircraft manufacturer Pilatus for its PC-12 NG aircraft equipped with the Primus Apex integrated flight deck. The SmartView option is available now on new PC-12 NG production aircraft and also will be retrofittable in the future.

SmartView will provide PC-12 NG pilots with a real-time view of the location of the aircraft relative to surrounding terrain and a compelling 3-D virtual view outside the cockpit that is unencumbered by visual impediments such as fog, bad weather or darkness. SmartView is also a strategic tool, offering guidance cues, terrain shading and other intuitive prompts to aid pilots in critical decision-making — ultimately improving overall safety for PC-12 NG pilots and passengers. 

Honeywell will showcase other aviation products at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) from May 14-16 in Geneva, Switzerland. Products include: Ovation Select™ Cabin Management System, Primus Elite™ Flight Deck, Gulfstream PlaneView® Flight Deck,  and Dassault EASy II Flight Deck.

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Emerald Biofuels LLC has signed an agreement with Honeywell’s UOP to license technology that will produce 85 million gallons of Honeywell Green Diesel™ per year.  Emerald will use UOP/Eni Ecofining™ process technology to convert inedible natural oils and animal fats to the biofuel, which is a drop-in replacement for traditional diesel, and, unlike biodiesel, can be used in any proportion in existing vehicle fuel tanks, storage and pipelines without any changes.

Honeywell Green Diesel offers high energy density, excellent performance at cold or warm temperatures, and features up to an 80 percent lifecycle reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with diesel from petroleum.

The Ecofining technology from Honeywell’s UOP will also be used by Valero Energy Corp. and Darling International Inc. in a new unit that will convert animal fats and cooking oil to Green Diesel in Valero’s St. Charles refinery near Norco, Louisiana.  The facility is expected to start up by the end of 2012. 

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Honeywell’s new LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security and home automation system is easy to use, fast to install and offers a broad breadth of communication options.  It is the first technology of its kind to offer Wi-Fi, as well as an alarm radio that can communicate via 4G network. It also fully integrates with Honeywell Total Connect remote services.  The LYNX Touch 5100 system includes an optional Android™ tablet with a preloaded application for control of the system within the user’s Wi-Fi coverage area. It also fully integrates with Z-Wave®-enabled thermostats, locks and lighting systems to create integrated home automation capabilities at an affordable price.

The LYNX 5100 launch follows the introduction of Honeywell’s Tuxedo Touch, an automation system designed for larger homes, earlier this year.  Tuxedo Touch has a 7", high-resolution graphic touch screen that can integrate a number of comfort, electronics, energy and security devices and it has a built-in web server for remote access. 

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Watch a video to see how the Honeywell Tuxedo Touch provides ultimate comfort and control

Sinochem has selected Honeywell’s UOP Polybed™ Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology to recover and purify hydrogen at a new refinery in China.  It will utilize two PSA units to generate the high-purity hydrogen needed throughout the 12 million-ton-per-year refinery for the conversion of crude to clean diesel, gasoline and jet fuels. 

Honeywell’s UOP has UOP has provided more than 900 Polybed PSA systems around the world to date, helping refiners to meet clean fuel specifications and realize more valuable product per barrel of crude oil.

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Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, received the 2012 Automotive News PACE™ Award for its High Temperature, Ball Bearing (HTBB) VNT™ Turbo. The award recognizes Honeywell’s success in providing an industry first technology package, which consumers are looking for as fuel economy and vehicle performance continue to be primary purchase considerations at the dealership.

Daimler AG was the launch customer for this technology and worked closely with Honeywell to apply the HTBB Turbo after deciding in 2006 to re-engineer its 3.0L V6 diesel engine to meet future emissions standards in the U.S. and Europe. Debuting on the Mercedes-Benz E350 and R350 models, the new engine improved power and torque by 18 percent and 22 percent, respectively, while fuel economy improved by up to 21 percent with the HTBB technology from the  previous engine. The engine/turbo was subsequently introduced in its S-Class sedan and will eventually roll out across its full product line.

“We are honored to be recognized for our continued excellence in innovation with this prestigious award,” said Alex Ismail, president and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems. “Turbocharging continues to be the leading technology of choice for automakers developing environmentally-friendly vehicles by downsizing engines and still meeting consumers’ needs and preferences. Typically, a turbocharged engine can improve fuel economy from 20 percent to 40 percent in gasoline and diesel engines respectively from the larger naturally-aspirated engines they replace.”

Watch a video on the Ball Bearing (HTBB) VNT™ Turbo.

Honeywell Turbo Technologies has announced that its latest gasoline turbocharging technology will be included on the all-new Fiat Viaggio. This news was distributed at the 2012 International Auto Show in Beijing.

Incorporating the latest advances in aerodynamics and bearing systems, Honeywell’s newest gasoline technology delivers significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance in a 30 percent smaller space, lowering the overall system complexity and cost.

“Our latest turbo technology provides customers with an effective and affordable solution to meet the new fuel economy standards around the world,” said David Paja, Honeywell Transportation Systems vice president and general manager, China and India. “Turbo sales in China are expected to double from 4 million to 8 million during the next five years.

The Viaggio is expected to become a strong competitor in the passenger vehicle small car segment in China with excellent fuel economy and superior performance. The turbocharged 1.4L T-Jet Fire engine is expected to produce 120 horsepower, which can be increased up to 150 hp in a sport tuned version, and also deliver 206 Nm of torque with a dual clutch transmission.