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Intelligent power management company - Eaton (ETN) announced that Mike Yelton will succeed Brian Brickhouse as President, Americas Region, Electrical Sector, and Pete Denk will succeed Joao Faria as President, Vehicle Group, effective from April 1, 2023. Mike Yelton will report to Heath Monesmith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector. Pete Denk will report to Paulo Ruiz, President and Chief Operating Officer, Industrial Sector. Both Yelton and Denk will join Eaton’s se...
Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, welcomed guests on Thursday to Vista Technology Park, its new 407,000 square foot fuel cell manufacturing facility in Slingerlands, New York, USA, for a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader - Charles E. Schumer and New York State Governor - Kathy Hochul. Vista Technology Park facility The Vista Technology Park facility will boost the economy by cre...
Bosch Power Tools announced the launch of 32 new 18V Cordless tools to join the CORE18V platform in 2023. An initial look at new concrete solutions will be showcased at the World of Concrete 2023 tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The brand’s latest offerings expand the 18V line of tools, including new additions to the PROFACTOR high-powered lineup. Bosch’s newest innovations Bosch Power Tools’ newest innovations are powered by the CORE18V battery platform Bosch Power Too...
Device and end-user protection against potentially damaging voltage, current, and temperature conditions are needed in applications like USB Type-C® alternating current (AC) adapters, networking equipment, and consumer and industrial electronics. Using conventional fuses or positive temperature coefficient thermistors (PTCs) can provide compact solutions and some protection. Several applications However, a growing number of applications require higher levels of protection and greater flex...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will invest some 26.7 billion yen (about US$ 222.5 million) in its subsidiary company - Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. to establish a factory for the production of room air conditioners and compressors in India. Local production, targeted to start in October 2025, is expected to help the company meet growing demand in the Indian market. Initial annual capacity will total 300,000 room air conditioner outdoor units and, beginning in December...
Most electronic enclosures need some form of air ventilation to keep cool the electronics within. If this is a RFI/EMI shielded enclosure then the overall shielding effectiveness of the enclosure can be compromised. For many commercial applications, perforated sheet, metal or metallized plastic will suffice, but for high performance requirements, waveguides provide superior shielding over a wide frequency range. Waveguides offer superior shielding Waveguides can be circular, rectangular or ho...
Tokamak Energy has signed an agreement with leading Japanese and United States companies to supply specialist high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire for its new advanced prototype fusion device, ST80-HTS. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, and SuperPower Inc, New York, USA of Furukawa Electric Group, are expected to deliver more than several hundred kilometers of wire to the Oxford-based company for the next phase of construction. ST80-HTS ST80-HTS will be the world&rsq...
RO Capital Partners (ROCP), the RO Group’s venture capital arm, is delighted to announce that it has invested alongside Clean Growth Fund, Vectr7 Investment Partners LLP, and MMC Ventures in measurable. energy as part of a £4.5m Series A funding round. They join existing investor Bonheur ASA, the Norwegian-listed holding company with interests in renewable energy and shipping. measurable. energy measurable. energy is an award-winning UK start-up technology company that designs and...
TE Connectivity (TE), a pioneer in connectivity and sensors, has acquired Kries, a German pioneer in smart grid systems. grid reliability solutions With this strategic acquisition, TE’s energy business unit fortifies its position as a provider of grid reliability solutions to utilities and owners of power networks and renewable power infrastructure worldwide. The acquisition expands TE’s portfolio in power grid monitoring, protection, and automation systems. By adding intelligen...
Hydrogen Optimized, a subsidiary of Key DH Technologies Inc., has achieved high-performance benchmarks for its patented RuggedCell™ water electrolyzers in a simulation of variable power conditions found at the 30 GW AMAN green hydrogen project in Mauritania. Green hydrogen The project is led by CWP Global, a renewable energy developer building large-scale green hydrogen projects around the globe. Green hydrogen is expected to supply 15% of the world’s energy needs by 2050, in a ne...
On National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Ameren Missouri is reminding its customers that it’s not too early to start saving money in the New Year. With a few simple behavior changes, maintenance fixes and technology updates, households can experience a more comfortable living space this winter. Key tips to save on energy bills Whether home owners or renters are interested in making small changes to their routine or looking to invest in a full suite of energy-efficient home products, Ameren...
Virginia Transformer, the largest US-owned manufacturer of electrical transformers in North America with the shortest lead times in the industry, will officially inaugurate its new state-of-the-art, 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chihuahua on February 10, 2023. The new plant began production in late October 2022 and has begun to ship transformers. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the plant will be on February 10, 2023. New state-of-the-art manufacturing plant...
Energy efficiency, sustainability, and simplicity are coming to homes in an entirely new way. Schneider Electric, the globally renowned in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, unveiled Schneider Home – a first-of-its-kind home energy management solution for home owners seeking savings, comfort, and energy independence – at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, in Las Vegas (booth #53711), Nevada, USA. The Schneider Home energy management solution inclu...
The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation named Robert Hesse as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of North America, effective November 1. In this position, Hesse will be responsible for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation portfolio of businesses in North America, which includes Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, Measuring Tools, Dremel Rotary Tools, and RotoZip Brands. Robert Hesse will serve in this role after more than 25 years with Bosch, where he has held positions leading Bosch Communicati...
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – Infinitum, creator of the breakthrough air core motor, announced Aircore Mobility, an award-winning, next generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications. The Aircore Mobility motor delivers high power and torque density and operates with class-leading efficiency over a wide range of spe...
ESA is pleased to announce its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger. With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political campaigns throughout the country, Jake is eager to advocate and educate ESA members about legislation that will benefit the electronic security and life safety industry. “Many legislators aren’t aware of the details and challenges of our industry, which means you as security professionals...
Texas Instruments introduced new automotive battery cell and pack monitors with the most accurate measurement capability available on the market, maximizing electric vehicle (EV) drive time and enabling safer operation. advanced BMS As EVs grow in popularity, advanced battery management systems (BMS) are helping overcome critical barriers to widespread adoption. With a focus on solving complex system design challenges, TI provides the most advanced, comprehensive portfolio of BMS devices, ena...
Innodisk, a globally renowned company in industrial-grade storage and embedded peripherals is proud to announce its solution to issues faced by Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) applications relating to, and caused by the shortcomings of consumer DRAM. Innodisk AI With the recent launch of Innodisk AI, which provides a complete AI (Artificial Intelligence) solution for industrial integrators, DDR5 series DRAM plays a key role for a variety of applications, including Automated Optical Inspecti...
As an electrical sub-contractor, daily jobsite documentation is critical for Canyon State Electric to ensure quality control and share on-site progress with key stakeholders. Before using StructionSite, capturing, organizing, and sharing photos was disjointed. Canyon State Electric had to rely on the foreman to capture site progress, who then had to fill out a Google Form to track pictures and log them into the CSE systems. The office coordinator was responsible for going through these images a...
Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has appointed Claes Nilsson to its Board of Directors. Claes Nilsson joins the Volta Trucks Board following an extensive career in commercial vehicles with AB Volvo, where he held the position of President of Volvo Trucks and member of its Executive Board. Prior to this, he was responsible for Volvo Trucks regions in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, as well as previously...
2022 was a significant year of milestones for Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, as the company continues its journey towards the production of the full-electric Volta Zero vehicles for customers in early 2023. Volta Trucks saw the headcount of the company grow by over 200% in 2022, to nearly 700 employees. This included key appointments across the business, including Steve Dichter as Chief Strategy Officer; Adam Chassin as Chi...
Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider has announced a strong start to 2023 by confirming customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its full-electric Volta Zero, with an associated revenue of more than €85 million. Series production Volta Zeros are due to start rolling off the line of the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria, in early Q2 2023, with the plant ready to meet the s...
Kirloskar Electric congratulates Tata Power Solar on the occasion of inauguration of their capacity augmentation and modernization recently completed in cell and module manufacturing lines, at Bengaluru Manufacturing Unit in the Electronic City, Bengaluru, in Karnataka, India. Tata Power Solar has also become one of India’s foremost and largest EPC in the shortest span of time. Kirloskar Electric offers Tata Power Solar their hearty congratulations for achieving this feat as well. The com...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Ltd. announced that the two companies have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture to integrate their businesses in fields focused on power generator systems. carbon-neutrality It is expected that Mitsubishi Electric will be the majority shareholder and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will be the minority shareholder of the new company. Climate change caused by global warming has emerged as a common...
Iberdrola has entrusted Ingeteam with the supply and commissioning of the largest solar power plant in Europe to date. It is the Francisco Pizarro solar plant, located in Cáceres, which reflects Iberdrola's commitment to providing its projects with local technology. With an installed capacity of more than 590 MW, the solar power plant is already in operation and generating enough energy to power 334,400 households a year. supply and commissioning technology Ingeteam provided its...
What a year! For every lead RECOM received on a European trade show tour, it is donating funds to offset the CO2 footprint cost of attendance. RECOM received a record number of business cards in 2022, allowing them to plant over 700 trees! exhibition participation The team at RECOM was thrilled to meet with customers and new friends from around the globe. It was exhibited at Embedded World (March), PCIM (May), LOGIMAT (June), Innotrans (September), and Electronica (November). From Nure...
EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Ricky Smith Smith, who currently serves as a Lead Electrician with the company, has been with Hill Electric for seven years, and was recognized by EC&M as one of the “Up-and-coming electrical professionals [who] demonstrate innovation, outstanding work ethic, and technical savvy on the job.” Smith first came to H...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that two new 12.75-13.25 GHz (Low-Ku band) 70W (48.3dBm) gallium-nitride high-electron-mobility transistors (GaN HEMTs) will be added to the company's GaN HEMT lineup for satellite-communication (SATCOM) earth stations. data-transmission capacity The two GaN HEMT products, one for multi-carrier communications and the other for single-carrier communications, support increased data-transmission capacity and smaller earth stations ev...
For 65 years and counting, Hill Electric has served the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond with trusted electrical contracting services. It believes in building long-lasting partnerships and upholding the highest standards of excellence in our field of service. Hill Electric Hill Electric's story of service began when we were founded in 1954 by Walter Hill. After years of working as an operator at the historic Portman Shoals Power Plant in Townville, SC, Hill decided to put his roots down in...
Promoting best practices through education is a key part of Aico’s mission statement. Offering a variety of education for their supply chain, Aico has seen a record-breaking 10,000 installers complete their FIA-CPD accredited Expert Installer training throughout 2022. Daniel Little, National Sales Manager for Aico, adds “This is an incredible milestone, providing Free CPD to 10,000 people will ensure we hit our mission statement of sharing best practices to deliver safer homes. &nbs...