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Siemens and Mercedes-Benz have collaboratively developed a Digital Energy Twin to facilitate the future of sustainable factory planning in the automotive industry.  Designed to support the ambition to run all fully owned production sites of the automaker worldwide on 100 percent renewable energies by 2039, the innovative Digital Energy Twin enhances, simplifies, and speeds the early phase factory energy planning process for both brownfield and greenfield sites, reducing planning time signi...

Sensata Technologies is excited to introduce a new addition to their PreView® Radar product line that will improve the safety of medium and heavy-duty vehicles worldwide. May 2024 marks the official launch of PreView® STA79, an advanced solution designed to enhance operator awareness and fleet safety, reducing accidents in a world where safety is paramount. Key Features of PreView® STA79 include: Three Adjustable Areas of Interest allow the sensor to be configured with a center...

As gridX Product Manager of Asset Integration Daniel Gomes Makohin says: “In the field, energy assets are the hands and eyes of XENON – and integration is the circulatory system making them work.” As the energy space becomes more and more decentralized, gridX is continually extending the compatibility of its platform. They do this by integrating additional distributed energy resources (DERs) to help their partners scale, focusing on the most future-proof original equipment man...

With global transportation the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three-quarters of these emissions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Depot360, a portfolio that goes beyond installation and servicing of electrical and charging infrastructure to cover the entire fleet electrification journey. Providing access to green energy at the lowest possible cost, Depot360 is set to accelerate customers toward their sustainability goals.  Dep...

Earth Day, stemming from a grassroots movement, now spans global campaigns for environmental protection and sustainability. Jackery, a pioneer in zero-emission mobile power, is dedicated to providing clean energy solutions for homes and on-the-go. Beyond Earth Day, Jackery focuses on greening its production processes. Low-CO2 emissions Jackery's initiative includes creating a low-CO2 emissions value chain, with solar modules sold already saving up to 590 million kWh of electricity, reducing C...

Global energy company - Karadeniz Holding has launched the One World Karadeniz Foundation, its philanthropic arm, to boost investment into initiatives aimed at fostering a sustainable and equitable world. Guided by the company's 'One World' philosophy, which ensures no one is left behind and that basic rights are universally accessible, the foundation will concentrate on three main pillars in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals: education and social welfare, humanitarian relief, and...

Hunt Electric is excited to share that it has acquired Mayer Electric in Minot and Bismarck, North Dakota. This strategic decision will expand its presence in the region by leveraging Mayer’s established foothold in North Dakota. The collaboration of resources and synergies between both companies will enhance the operations and open up new growth prospects.

Thrilled to announce that Iskra has been selected as one of the top three companies for the esteemed title of 'ESG Champion of Slovenia 2024'! They were honored to receive special recognition for their dedication to ESG development, as organized by Finance and Kearney. This recognition showcases the commitment to a sustainable future and inspires them to continue on this amazing journey even stronger. Once more they are proving that sustainability is not just a buzzword to them, but a guiding p...

Siemens and BILT, the creators of 3D Intelligent Instructions, are optimizing their mobile guides into spatial models for Apple Vision Pro. As the need for skilled electricians and other trades grows, training the entering workforce, while up-skilling the existing one, is essential. Tools such as BILT on Apple Vision Pro provide a highly immersive and visual training experience that helps users not only learn faster, but safer.  Siemens’ first product assembly and installation guides...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Electrification X, a highly scalable Internet-of-Things (IoT) SaaS offering to transform electrification infrastructure. Electrification X Electrification X is the latest SaaS and IoT portfolio of Siemens Xcelerator, developed by Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Building X, the scalable and digital building platform, was the inaugural offering introduced in 2022 as part of Siemens Xcelerator. Following that, Gridscale X, Siemens' advanced grid management...

Siemens has opened the first building complex of the Siemens Technology Center (STC) at Garching Research Campus, north of Munich, Germany. In addition to Siemens, other institutions next to the Technical University of Munich (TUM), such as the Max Planck Institute and SAP, are located there, with around 28,000 people working at this hub. As a result, the Garching Research Campus is one of the largest centers for science, research and teaching in all of Europe. Siemens Technology Center (STC)...

Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around North University Street and Illinois Route 40 in Peoria will see energy at work and throughout August as the company upgrades a major natural gas transmission pipeline ahead of a hydrostatic pressure test of the pipeline. gas pipeline upgrade Work recently began along a seven-mile section of existing natural gas pipeline from North University Street and Willow Knolls to East Boy Scout Road in Mossville. Ameren is working with IDOT and the City o...

Mitsubishi Electric will host a CIBSE Journal webinar on Wednesday, 24th April 2024 at 1 pm, to discuss the legislation and initiatives driving changes in the way needed to heat, cool, and ventilate large commercial buildings to reach net zero emissions in the United Kingdom (UK). decarbonization solutions With 80% of the buildings to be used in 2050 already built, decarbonizing the built environment is not just about designing new and greener buildings, but rather adopting innovative solution...

On 15 April, Sensata Technologies officially opened its new, custom-designed Danish headquarters in Copenhagen. The new facility is designed for Sensata’s Denmark-based employees who lead the company’s global development of battery management systems for the automotive, industrial, energy storage, and heavy vehicle markets. The international team is made up of testing and development engineers, quality, marketing, sales, program management and support staff, coming from over 11 cou...

Just in case achieving a pass during EFT testing wasn’t tricky enough, how about throwing in an additional hurdle…the added inductance and capacitance the transient generator CDN applies to the DC power lines. A customer provided them with the opportunity to debug an EFT issue seen during the original round of testing at another laboratory. The failure mode was pretty obvious and a real showstopper, the EUT will crash/ lock up/ stop functioning and a full power off and on cycle is...

Sensata Technologies has announced that General Motors (GM) recognized it as a 2023 Supplier of the Year. Sensata supplies powertrain and high voltage battery components to GM that help make its vehicles cleaner, safer and more efficient. Sensata's collaborative engineering approach led to innovative, customized solutions, resulting in GM's recognition. In addition, Sensata was able to maintain deliveries as promised during periods of widespread industry supply shortages. Sensata Technologies...

Coastal Workboats, a renowned name in the maritime industry for its commitment to sustainability, will collaborate with EST-Floattech, a pioneering provider of energy storage solutions for the maritime sector. EST-Floattech will be providing the battery system for the purpose-built Electric-Landing Utility Vessel (E-LUV) to be built at Coastal Workboats' new yard Stornoway and the Shore-based Power Supply System (SPSS). The collaboration with Coastal Workboats Scotland marks a significant step...

Emtelle is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gavin Faulds as their new Global Strategy Director. Gavin has an extensive background in telecommunications, enterprise, oil & gas, and utilities sectors. He also brings invaluable strategic thinking and a fresh perspective to the team. Gavin has held prominent positions at renowned organizations such as STL Technology, NTT (DDAI), ADC Krone, TE Connectivity, and Oman Fiber Optic across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions for...

Hunt Electric’s Chief Operating Officer Keith Colvard recently announced the promotion of Chris Schieffer to Project Manager. As Chris steps into a project manager role his responsibilities won’t change much from an assistant project manager; there will just be “More of everything,” Chris says.  He goes on to share that Hunt Electric has done a great job of exposing him to many different types of projects to round out his skills.  He will now do more planning,...

Arrow Wire & Cable serves as the premier destination for essential Fire Products solutions, crucial for life-saving applications. With an extensive inventory featuring renowned brands such as Carol by Prysmian, STI, Radix Wire & Cable, West Penn Wire, and many more, they’re the go-to company for will-call or hassle-free shipments. Unparalleled excellence in the low-voltage industry Count on Arrow to deliver unparalleled excellence in the low-voltage industry. Arrow will equip cu...

Axpo has signed a cooperation agreement with French energy investor - ENEGO to study the feasibility of a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Sicily, it has been announced. The project shall be located in the Priolo-Augusta industrial complex on the island’s east coast. Contributing to the creation of a so-called ‘hydrogen valley’ running between Catania and Siracusa, the new plant would help meet demand for green from industries in the surrounding area. For Axpo, this is a further...

Innovative technology along with even more climate protection and greater comfort and convenience for passengers – regional rail transport on Network 8 (Ortenau) is rising to a new level on April 8, 2024. Recently, the first four battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility begin regular service, marking a premiere in Germany. The official start was celebrated by an exclusive inaugural trip from Offenburg to Oberkirch and back, and was accompanied by Winfried Hermann, Minister of Transpo...

Electricians play a pivotal role in preventing electrical fires by following safe practices during installations, repairs, and inspections. At a minimum, electricians should ensure all electrical wiring and components are installed according to current building codes and manufacturers' specifications. This includes using the right size wires for the amperage load, using approved materials, and properly securing all connections. During electrical inspections, electricians should identify and add...

The city of Saarburg has extensively modernized the historic hydroelectric power plant from 1936 in the basement of the museum.  The historic main attraction of Saarburg, the waterfall, is generating sustainable energy again using the renovated power plant for its consumption in the museum and further use in the region.  financial support Surplus amounts are fed into the power grid. In addition, the plant is once again accessible and accessible to visitors. The city received financ...

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on Thursday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m. Central Time in Dallas, Texas, USA. The audio webcast of the meeting can be heard live through the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.ti.com/ir.

Jenkins sold a Jenkins Motor Test System to Oman, where temperatures can exceed 120ºF. While Jenkins Motor Test Systems are built tough and for industrial environments, this specific location required customizations to be the most effective in an extremely hot environment. Locations near large bodies of water or tropical environments can also cause problems as the humidity in the air will cause the copper wiring in the transformer to oxidize over time. Although Jenkins designs its equipmen...

Axpo has acquired the renowned Swiss software company - LINIA, it has been announced. Completed on 1 April 2024, the deal marks Axpo’s further expansion into automated electricity grid inspection, giving it a unique full-service offering and access to new markets. Axpo and LINIA have worked together for several years on automated aerial surveys of power lines and data evaluation. Axpo has now taken over the company, which will be integrated into its Axpo Grid AG subsidiary in the coming m...

WEG is supplying five 1000kVA, 15kV dry-type transformers to Eskimó Ice Cream industry, a prominent company in the ice cream and popsicle segment in the state of Santa Catarina, in Brazil. The transformers will be used in the substation and are essential to support the increased production capacity, playing a significant role in the customer's electrical infrastructure. Dry-type transformers Dry-type transformers are equipment that uses ambient air as a cooling medium Dry-type transfo...

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have announced that they have agreed to transfer the distribution transformer business of Mitsubishi Electric’s Nagoya Works, which develops and manufactures factory automation (FA) equipment, to Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems and integrate their businesses (hereinafter “Business Transfer”). After obtaining approval from the relevant authorities, assets and other items related to the distr...

Hunt Electric is excited to share that they have acquired AFC Technologies based in Ramsey, Minnesota (MN), USA. This strategic decision will expand their limited energy service and maintenance division focusing on reoccurring revenue. The collaboration of resources and synergies between both companies will enhance their operations and open new growth prospects by merging with Hunt’s in-house limited energy division, ECSI System Integrators. AFC Technologies AFC Technologies is a limite...