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Comem TA session - Can you listen to your transformer - October 2022 - 850 x 400 px

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Can you listen to your transformer?

This e-lesson will give you a general overview of the newest monitoring ecosystem for transformer diagnostics with integrated customer service and analytics.

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Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission

Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission Transformers operate in a wide range of environments and are expected to deliver reliable service for decades. Protective coating systems play an important role in helping manufacturers and asset owners defend against harsh environments and the challenges of long-term operation. Join Sherwin-Williams to learn how […]

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International Copper Association: The value chain of copper for transformers explained

This presentation explains the main routes for the production of copper wire rod, the key raw material for CTCs and winding wire used by the transformers industry. Frequently asked questions will be answered, such as the suitability of recycled copper in transformer conductors, the convenience to specify high recycled content, the way forward for the […]

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Ester Dieléctrico en Transformadores de Alta Tensión: Evolución y Viabilidad

Análisis de las aplicaciones de los aceites de éster en transformadores de alta tensión, con especial atención a niveles de 220 kV y superiores. La ponencia abordará sus características eléctricas, térmicas y dieléctricas, así como la experiencia en campo, los ensayos y las metodologías de diseño asociadas. Los aceites de éster ofrecen importantes ventajas en […]

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ON-LOAD TAP-CHANGERS: Types and Operation

This e-lesson caters to a broad audience, including plant managers, electrical engineers, maintenance personnel, and university students. We particularly focused on presenting the content in an understandable manner, especially beneficial for young professionals aspiring to become future plant managers and engineering experts.

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WiPE Interview with Christina Iosifidou – Scholarship programme sponsored by CWIEME BERLIN

This interview took place in Madrid as part of the fourth TMIN conference: Investments, artificial Intelligence and sustainability.   We had the great honor of speaking with Christina, Head of Sustainability Grid Technologies at Siemens Energy.   In this 15-minute conversation, she told us why she is committed to sustainability: “…it’s been one and a […]

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Energise the Future Webinar

Join us for an insightful webinar. This session will cover a range of topics, from debunking myths to showcasing the latest advancements and applications.

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Interview with Nicola Acampora, Head of Growth at CWIEME Events

All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can you listen to your transformer? Start Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission Start International Copper Association: The value chain of copper for transformers explained Start Ester Dieléctrico en Transformadores de Alta Tensión: Evolución y Viabilidad Start Unlocked […]

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IN-SERVICE OIL ANALYSIS – ESTER LIQUID ESSENTIALS

In this session, experts from Shell MIDEL’s Technical Team are joined by VPS Power - specialists in transformer fluid testing with over 40 years of experience - to share essential guidance on best practices and what to expect when testing in-service esters.

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THE H-J FAMILY OF COMPANIES: new line of 34.5kV oil-immersed expulsion fuses.

Characteristics and Applications to protect large padmount transformers in renewable energies.   Join us on July 2nd at 4 PM CET for a new webinar hosted by The H-J Family of companies. The webinar addresses the definition of an expulsion fuse and its role in protecting padmount transformers. Additionally, the growth in the size of […]

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Enhance substation performance and availability

All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can you listen to your transformer? Start Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission Start International Copper Association: The value chain of copper for transformers explained Start Ester Dieléctrico en Transformadores de Alta Tensión: Evolución y Viabilidad Start Unlocked […]

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OptiFender: Precise PD Localization in Transformers Unlocked

Maximized Asset Lifetime Extension with Instant Partial Discharge Localization   Learn how OptiFender pinpoints partial discharge in transformers for faster fixes and longer asset life. Optics11’s cutting-edge fiber-optic platform OptiFender elevates partial discharge (PD) monitoring and localization for transformers, bushings, GIS, and cable accessories.   What to expect • A guided walk-through of OptiFender’s hardware, […]

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THE H-J FAMILY OF COMPANIES: Course on Protections Coordination In Distribution Transformers

Join us on September 3rd at 4 PM CET for a new webinar hosted by The H-J Family of companies.   WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT: Explanation of the fuse-to-fuse and fuse-to-breaker coordination to protect distribution transformers from overloads, short-circuits, and to remove a failed transformer from the distribution system. Explanation of concepts like: classification of […]

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Monitoring key assets: bushings, windings & OLTC for power transformers

All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can you listen to your transformer? Start Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission Start International Copper Association: The value chain of copper for transformers explained Start Ester Dieléctrico en Transformadores de Alta Tensión: Evolución y Viabilidad Start Unlocked […]

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THE H-J FAMILY OF COMPANIES: Explanation of Dual Voltage Transformer Concept and Application.

The following topics are reviewed during the webinar:   Protecting Dual Voltage Transformers Disposition of the fuses in a Series-Parallel winding arrangement Dual Voltage Switches How to run a coordination program for transformers with dual voltage and fuses for both voltages Coordination of protections for step-up and step-down transformers Differences The case of renewable energy […]

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Resonance Behavior in Transformer Windings – A Numerical Approach

Join us on December 4th at 2 PM CET for a new webinar hosted by SGB Smit Group!   Under specific operating conditions, resonances in transformer windings can lead to voltage amplitudes significantly higher than those occurring at nominal frequencies. Such voltage amplifications may result in severe issues, including the breakdown of insulation layers and […]

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Data-driven decisions for transformer longevity

All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can you listen to your transformer? Start Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission Start International Copper Association: The value chain of copper for transformers explained Start Ester Dieléctrico en Transformadores de Alta Tensión: Evolución y Viabilidad Start Unlocked […]

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SGB Smit Webinar: Bubble formation in Liquid-filled Transformers

Join us on January 22nd at 2 PM CET for a new webinar hosted by SGB Smit Group!   With the integration of carbon neutral renewable energy sources in the electricity network, transformers may face unpredictable load patterns with high fluctuations where overloading could become necessary for economic reasons or simply to ensure a continuous […]

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Unlocked by Ganz: Transformer Testing Course – e-lesson #7: Lightning impulse test (part I)

Lightning impulse and chopped wave LI tests are the highest peak value dielectric tests, those intended to verify the insulation integrity for stresses caused by atmospheric overvoltages and transients. Welcome to the seventh e-lesson in the transformer testing course, where we will focus on the topic of lightning impulse testing. This is a crucial test […]

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Unlocked by Ganz: Transformer testing course – e-lesson #9 Switching Impulse Test

This is the ninth lesson in the Transformer Testing Course, covering the topic of switching impulse testing for power transformers. The switching impulse test verifies a transformer’s insulation capability to withstand slow rise time transient voltages associated with switching operations. This test is particularly important for transformers connected to long power lines and high voltage […]

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Digital switch: Your path to more reliable transformers

Discover how you can transition to data-driven asset management in three steps. Learn first-hand about the missing link that makes your transformers safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting.   Here’s what you can expect: Intelligent sensors and instruments Learn how intelligent devices help you quickly and reliably. access all the relevant data on a transformer’s condition […]

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Comem Webinar: Direct hot spot temperature monitoring: How to enhance transformer reliability

  Discover how direct hot‑spot temperature monitoring can help you improve your transformer performance, safety, and lifecycle management. In this lesson, we explore how real‑time, repeatable, fiber‑optic hot‑spot measurement works and why it adds data accuracy to your asset management plan. You will learn how precise temperature data supports smarter loading strategies, reduces thermal stress, […]

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Optics11 webinar: From FAT to Fleet: Making PD Detection Actionable

Partial discharge monitoring only creates value when it leads to reliable localization and effective decisions, not just detection. In this E-lesson, Optics11 presents practical case studies of fiber-optic PD monitoring of transformers, using OptiFender.   The session connects two critical use cases: • OEMs perspective: improving PD and defect localization during FAT • Asset owner […]

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Unlocked by Huaming: EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#4 – FEM Basics and Modelling Workflow

This lesson explains the practical process of building and verifying FEM models for transformer simulations. This lesson explains the practical workflow of finite element modelling for transformer simulations. Participants learn the essential steps required to construct a simulation model, including geometry preparation, material assignment, mesh generation, and solver configuration. We will discuss how engineers select […]

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Dynamic Ratings webinar: Getting Transformer Condition Monitoring Right: From Data to Decisions

This e-lesson explores how to get transformer condition monitoring right by focusing on what truly matters: turning data into actionable decisions. It covers common pitfalls, the most critical failure modes, and how to select the right mix of online and offline monitoring techniques. Attendees will learn how to prioritize key components like windings and bushings, […]

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CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 6 – Requisitos técnicos para transformadores de potencia

SPANISH EDITION Esta clase cubre los requisitos técnicos esenciales para los transformadores de potencia, con un enfoque en los principales parámetros de diseño, como las potencias nominales, la construcción y los componentes auxiliares. Se trata un ejemplo de transformador diseñado para uso en exteriores, de dos devanados. La Clase profundiza en aspectos como la impedancia, […]

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The H-J Family of Companies: delfort Diamond Dotted Paper Application

Transformer Academy, in collaboration with The H-J Family of Companies invites you to a free live webinar showcasing the delfort Diamond Dotted Paper Application.   Hosted by Orlando Giraldo Montoya, Senior Consulting Engineer at The H-J Family of Companies, this webinar explores the growing importance of high-performance insulation papers in modern transformer manufacturing. As transformer […]

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Optics11 webinar: From PD Detection to Decisions: Improving Confidence in Transformer Maintenance

Partial discharge monitoring can help your team reduce uncertainty in maintenance decisions. In this session, we explore how utilities and other asset owners use PD monitoring to identify and localize defects, improve diagnostic accuracy, and validate maintenance actions. Through practical examples, we show how better insight into the type and exact location of PD enables […]

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Hyundai webinar: GREENTRIC™ SF₆-Free GIS for the Future Grid

Learn how next-generation SF₆-free GIS can support the transition toward more sustainable power systems. In this webinar, HD Hyundai Electric introduces GREENTRIC™ GIS and its role in enabling eco-efficient and reliable grid infrastructure. This session provides a clear and practical overview of key technologies, product portfolio, and the latest developments, with a duration of 45 […]

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Unlocked by Huaming: EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#6 – 2D Electrostatic FEM for Transformers

Examines electrostatic simulations used to analyse insulation stresses and dielectric performance. This lesson explores electrostatic simulations used to analyse electric field distribution inside transformer insulation systems. Participants learn how FEM models can evaluate dielectric stresses, shielding arrangements, and capacitance behaviour in transformer structures. We will explain how high electric fields can concentrate around sharp edges […]

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CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 8 – Clasificación de los requisitos técnicos: “esenciales frente a opcionales”

SPANISH EDITION Introduce la priorización de las cláusulas de las especificaciones según su criticidad, la aplicación y el entorno operativo. Esta clase aborda los requisitos técnicos esenciales y opcionales para el diseño y la adquisición de transformadores. Se analizan los elementos clave de la especificación, como las potencias nominales, las conexiones de los devanados, los […]

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The H-J Family of Companies: Epoxy Bushings in the renewable market

As renewable energy projects continue to grow in scale and complexity, transformers and their components must meet increasingly demanding performance requirements. Join us as we explore the latest advancements in high- and low-voltage bushing technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes designed to support modern transformer applications. This session provides a practical overview of key bushing specifications, […]

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Laser DGA: A New Measurement Platform for Zero-Cost-of-Ownership Transformer Monitoring

A lot of online DGA methods rely on consumables, carrier gases, or other components that need regular replacement to stay accurate — turning “continuous monitoring” into an ongoing operating cost. Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) changes that: a single, stable laser measurement — no reagents, no moving parts, effectively zero operating cost over the […]

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Smaller Transformers, Lower Cost: The VACUTAP® VI Advantage

Transformer manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce production costs, ensure fast, reliable project execution and deliver higher performance. In this webinar, we explore how VACUTAP® VI enables smaller transformer tanks, simplifies installation and accelerates commissioning. Based on 30 years of proven vacuum switching technology, integrated design and a direct drive, VACUTAP® VI supports faster time-to-market, […]

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ExxonMobil: Topic High performing transformer oils: understanding composition beyond specifications

Transformer oils are often evaluated and selected based on compliance with established industry specifications. While these standards provide important performance benchmarks, they do not always reveal the full picture behind an oil’s behavior in service. Mineral transformer oils are complex mixtures of naphthenic, paraffinic, and aromatic molecules, and the balance between these constituents can influence […]

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Variable Shunt Reactors: A Key to Grid Voltage Stability

This lesson provides an introduction to Variable Shunt Reactors (VSRs) and their role in modern power grids. Participants will learn the fundamentals of reactive power compensation, voltage control, and the challenges utilities face due to fluctuating load conditions and increasing renewable energy integration. The course explains how shunt reactors absorb reactive power, how Variable Shunt […]

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Unlocked by Huaming: EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#7 – Electromagnetic Theory

Presents the theoretical electromagnetic concepts underlying advanced transformer modelling. This lesson introduces the theoretical electromagnetic framework required for advanced transformer simulations. Participants explore Maxwell’s equations and their relevance to electromagnetic modelling. The lecture explains how magnetic energy, co-energy, and inductance are represented in numerical models. The behaviour of nonlinear magnetic materials and saturation effects are […]

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Curso especicifación de transformadores de potencia – Clase 9 – Especificación de procesos (servicios) para las especificaciones de transformadores de potencia

SPANISH EDITION Cubre los elementos de la especificación no relacionados con el hardware, incluidos la supervisión de la fabricación, la logística, el tratamiento del aceite, la puesta en servicio y la capacitación. Esta clase aborda los procesos críticos que deben considerarse durante el proceso de adquisición de transformadores. Se enfatiza la importancia de evaluar la […]

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Unlocked by Huaming: EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#10 – AC and Stray Loss Modelling with FEM

Explains simulation techniques used to analyse additional transformer losses caused by electromagnetic effects.   This lesson focuses on modelling additional transformer losses that occur due to electromagnetic phenomena such as skin effect, proximity effect, and stray magnetic fields. Participants learn how FEM simulations can predict AC losses in windings and stray losses in structural components […]

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Unlocked by Huaming: EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#8 – Finite Element Method Formulation

Explains the mathematical principles behind FEM and how physical equations are solved numerically. This lesson provides a rigorous introduction to the mathematical formulation of the finite element method. Participants learn how differential equations describing physical phenomena are transformed into algebraic equations suitable for numerical computation. We will explain weak formulations, discretization of the computational domain, […]

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Fire, Fluid and Footprint: Rethinking the Electrical Substation

Exploring the often-underestimated link between substation fire safety, transformer fluid choice and project economics. As utilities, EPCs and industrial operators face increasing pressure to electrify, expand capacity and make better use of available space, substation footprint has become an increasingly important design consideration. Site constraints, project costs and safety requirements all influence how electrical infrastructure […]

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Improving transformer performance with a new bio-based insulating liquid

Join us in this lecture, where we will briefly introduce a novel biodegradable and sustainable insulating liquid and highlighting the benefits it can provide to power transformer performance. All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can you listen to your transformer? Start Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The […]

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IEC 60296 Ed5, 2020 What’s New

Introducing the participants to the changes and additions to the Fluids for electrotechnical applications – Mineral insulating oils for electrical equipment standard.

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Live interview with Paul Griffin

Interview with a retired diagnostics expert on transformers and the former Vice President of Doble Engineering.

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Chromium-free coatings for grain-oriented electrical steel

The ban of chromium trioxide in the EU necessitates the producers of GOES to search for Cr-free alternatives. This e-lesson presents a possible solution. All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can you listen to your transformer? Start Leveraging Innovative Coatings to Increase Throughput: The ProGRID™ Brand Mission Start […]

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Round Table: Special Transformers

In this session we will share our special transformer experience, discuss changing trends, new trends and R&D structure in transformer business. Here you can save your seat. See the real-time transformer testing using augmented reality equipment! BEST and TA team will use will use augmented reality glasses in order to bring you directly to a […]

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Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Claudia Gherghel-Diaconeasa

This live interview is a part of the WiPE – Women in Power Engineering rubric of the Transformers Academy. The purpose of the WiPE rubric is to highlight some female colleagues with a significant impact in our industry in order to empower all women working in our field. Our guest is SGB-SMIT Group’s Claudia Gherghel-Diaconeasa […]

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Solution for a resilient electric grid: Grid Ready Flexible Transformer

The evolution of electric systems is posing new challenges for utilities throughout the world. The transition from fossil to clean generation, the increase in electricity demand, the electrification of the economy, and climate change require a more reliable and resilient grid. All Lessons Women in Power Engineering: Interview with Francesca Nucci from Comem Start Can […]

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Interview with Dr. Jürgen Bernauer, CEO of Pfiffner Group

Transformers Academy is proud to present the interview with Dr. Jürgen Bernauer, CEO of Pfiffner Group, a leading technology solution provider for our customers in utilities, industry, and railways. Click on the button below to watch the recording of the interview held on June 20, 2023! You will be able to post questions to Dr. […]

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WiPE Interview with Kinga Kastenberger – Scholarship programme sponsored by CWIEME BERLIN

Kinga Kastenberger: “Why high voltage? I think it’s the power behind the high voltage, this is a business area with a huge responsibility.” We had a conversation with Head of Sales Europe at Reinhausen Power Composites GmbH, Kinga Kastenberger. This interview took place during CWIEME Berlin, one of the most significant events in the field […]

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Erhardt Projects – The impact of logistic constraints in the transformer industry

This interview took place in Madrid as part of the fourth TMIN conference: Investments, artificial Intelligence and sustainability.   We had the great honor of speaking with Alberto Rodríguez Sigüenza, who leads the Energy Unit within Erhardt Projects.   In this conversation, Alberto explains why and how Erhardt, a Company with 142 years of experience, […]

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Interview with Francesco Pisu, Head of Circuit Breakers at the Pfiffner Group

Watch the interview and discover how Pfiffner Group is revolutionizing the future of circuit breakers with SF6-free technology and a new CO2-based gas to meet the EU’s green regulations—an exclusive look at the challenges, breakthroughs, and what’s next for the market.   We talk about: ⚫️  Overview of Pfiffner’s experience with high-voltage circuit breakers and […]

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Interview with Martin Boss, Technical Leader at Pfiffner Instrument Transformers

Get insider knowledge on the future of instrument transformers with Martin Boss, Technical Leader at Pfiffner Instrument Transformers. From the history and unique features of modern transformers to SF6 alternatives and their market impact, this interview dives deep into the innovations and trends that will shape the industry for years to come. Don’t miss his […]

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