2nd SpaceDataHighway Satellite Launched On Ariane 5
作為空間數據高速公路網絡（即EDRS歐洲數據中繼系統）的第二個節點，EDRS-C衛星已從法屬蓋亞那庫魯由阿麗亞娜5號運載火箭成功發射至東經31°的對地靜止軌道。
The EDRS-C satellite, the second node of the SpaceDataHighway network (also known as EDRS, European Data Relay System), has been successfully launched into geostationary orbit at 31° East by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.
空間數據高速公路是世界上第一個基於尖端雷射技術的空中「光纖」網絡。
The SpaceDataHighway is the world’s first 『optical fibre』 network in the sky based on cutting-edge laser technology.
它是一個獨特的靜地衛星網絡，被永久固定在地面站點網絡上空，可以每秒1.8 Gbit的速率傳輸數據。它將成為空中巴士空中網絡計劃的重要組成部分。
It is a unique network of geostationary satellites permanently fixed over a network of ground stations that can transmit data at a rate of 1.8 Gbit/s. It will be a key component of the Airbus Network for the Sky (NFTS) programme.
空中網絡結合衛星和地面通信，空對地，地對空和空對空戰術連接，5G移動通信和雷射連接等各種技術，為飛機、無人機和直升機提供可迅速恢復的、統一、安全、高度可互相操作的網狀網絡。
NFTS combines various technologies - satellite and ground communications, air-to-ground, ground-to-air and air-to-air tactical links, 5G mobile communications and laser connections - in a resilient, unified, secure, highly interoperable, mesh network for aircraft, UAVs and helicopters.
到2024年左右，第三個通信節點將被定位在亞太地區。配備三個雷射終端，EDRS-D將顯著增加系統通訊能力，並擴大其覆蓋範圍。
A third communication node is to be positioned over the Asia-Pacific region by around 2024. Equipped with three laser terminals, EDRS-D will significantly increase the system’s communication capacity and considerably expand its coverage.
Clariant：Higher Sales And Operating Cash Flow Improvement
科萊恩宣布，2019上半年的銷售額共計22.29億瑞士法郎，高於2018上半年的22.24億瑞士法郎。得益於量價雙升，以當地貨幣計算，有機銷售額增長了4%。
Clariant announced first half year 2019 continuing operations sales of CHF 2.229 billion compared to CHF 2.224 billion in the first half year 2018. This corresponds to an organic growth of 4 % in local currency. Both higher volumes and pricing contributed to this expansion.
上半財年，以當地貨幣計算，幾乎所有區域都為持續經營銷售額增長做了貢獻。拉美地區強勁增長了10%，中東和非洲地區增長了8%。
For the first half year, almost all regions contributed to the continuing operations sales growth in local currency. Sales in Latin America grew the strongest by 10 %, followed by the Middle East & Africa at 8 %.
亞洲和歐洲銷售額也實現了良好的增長，分別為5%和4%。但是，中國市場下降了9%，北美市場輕度收縮了3%。
In Asia and Europe, the sales development was a good 5 % and 4 %, respectively. China, however, was down by 9 % while North America reported a slight contraction of 3 %.
2019上半財年銷售業績的提高得益於催化劑和自然資源業務的增長，兩大業務領域都有強勁的發展。
The improved sales performance in the first half year 2019 resulted from growth in the Business Areas Catalysis and Natural Resources, which both reported strong expansion.
2021年展望：專注的產品組合以實現高於市場的增長、更高的盈利率和更強的現金生成。
Outlook 2021 – Focused portfolio to achieve above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation.
科萊恩執行主席郭海力表示：「我們將繼續加強關注客戶體驗以及快速、可靠地滿足客戶所需，從而實現高於市場增長，更高盈利率和更強現金生成。」
「We will continue to intensify our focus on customer experience and fast reliable customer fulfillment, enabling Clariant to realize above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation.」 said Hariolf Kottmann, Executive Chairman of Clariant.
據外媒報導，梅西百貨二季度收益遠低於分析師預期，因清空庫存商品而進行的春季打折，給利潤帶來壓力。
Macy’s second-quarter earnings fell way below analysts』 expectations, as heavy markdowns used during the spring season to clear unsold merchandise weighed on profits.
淨銷售額從去年同期的55.72億美元降至55.46億美元，略高於55.42億美元的預期。
Net sales fell to $5.546 billion from $5.572 billion a year ago, slightly beating expectations for $5.542 billion.
梅西百貨還下調了全年盈利預期，目前預計每股盈利2.85美元至3.05美元，低於預期的3.05美元至3.25美元區間。
Macy’s also lowered its profit outlook for the full year and now is expecting to earn between $2.85 and $3.05 a share, down from a range of $3.05 to $3.25.
消息傳出後，該公司股價在早盤下跌逾16%，徘徊在2009年以來的低點。
Its shares fell more than 16% in early trading on the news, hovering near lows not seen since 2009.
該公司執行長傑夫•根內特表示:「庫存水平不斷上升是一個挑戰，這是多種因素綜合作用的結果:主要的女性運動服裝私人品牌時裝銷售出現失誤，國際旅遊業的加速下滑。」
「Rising inventory levels became a challenge based on a combination of factors: a fashion miss in our key women’s sportswear private brands, the accelerated decline in international tourism,」 CEO Jeff Gennette said.
Snapchat Unveils New Sunglasses With 3D Effect
知名社交軟體Snapchat母公司近日正式發布其新版太陽鏡Spectacles 3，內建雙攝像頭，可支持3D效果。
The Snapchat parent company recently announced Spectacles 3, the latest version of its video-recording sunglasses now with new 3D effects and an eye-popping price tag.
與之前的版本一樣，新版眼鏡可以讓用戶點擊鏡框上的一個按鈕進行拍照和錄視頻，然後將它們傳輸到Snapchat應用上。
Like its predecessors, the glasses lets users take photos and videos by tapping a button on the frame, and transferring them to the Snapchat app.
Spectacles眼鏡的主要功能創新在於配備了雙高清攝像頭，通過與人眼相近的方式用3D捕捉畫面深度和尺寸。
Spectacles' dual HD cameras aim to capture depth and dimension with 3D in the same way as the human eye.
該公司表示，未來的計算，如增強現實，將覆蓋我們的周圍世界，而不是局限於一個小屏幕上。
The company said that it sees a future where computing, such as augmented reality, is overlaid on the world around you rather than only on a small screen.
來源：經濟日報·外企頭條工作室
編輯：閆偉奇
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