Netherlands Electrical Industry News

Revolutionizing Power Industry: TE’s Compact Connector For Rapid Project Rollout

TE Connectivity (TE), a pioneer in connectors and sensors, addresses a critical current need in the power industry: space. TE’s Raychem ELBA Asymmetric Compact Elbow Connector can cut stacking length by 40%, making it currently the most compact design on the market. This smaller footprint is complemented by increased range and installation flexibility. One standard body size can cover up to 1,500 Kcmil, making it possible to use a single unit rather than two, streamlining the design and...

Furukawa Electric Expands Bandwidth Of FRL1441U Series – Pump Lasers For High Output, Low Power Consumption Raman Amplifiers

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has expanded the lineup of FRL144U Series, pump lasers for high output, low power consumption Raman amplifiers, to include newly developed pump laser for the U-band by expanding bandwidth from existing S-, C-, and L-bands, and will start mass production from April of this year. Furthermore, they optimized the design of laser chips mounted on existing FRL1441U Series, achieved fiber output of 1W at 35℃ in C-band, and developed pump lasers, which allow for further lowe...

WEG Transformers Are Responsible For Expanding The Installed Capacity At The Furnas Substation

Access to electrical energy is essential for a variety of activities, ranging from residential consumption to industrial, commercial, logistical, and other spheres. The growing demand, especially in large cities, has prompted electrical companies to expand their infrastructures, adopting increasingly robust and efficient solutions, such as those offered by WEG. In this context, Eletrobras Furnas (a subsidiary of Eletrobras), one of the largest electric power companies in Latin America, acquired...

Mitsubishi Electric Develops Behavioral-Analysis AI That Analyzes Manual Tasks Without Requiring Training Data

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has developed a behavioral-analysis AI that analyzes the efficiency of manual tasks performed on production sites in just a few minutes without requiring operators to prepare AI-training data in advance, by adopting a probabilistic generative model. This new addition to the company's Maisart AI lineup quickly analyzes videos of people performing repetitive tasks and then visualizes how tasks can be performed more efficiently for greater prod...

Bosch Continues Commitment To Cordless, Conquering Concrete And Supporting Jobsite Efficiency By Launching Over 30 New Cordless Products In 2024

Bosch Power Tools announced that over 30 new cordless products will debut in 2024, adding to its cordless tool and accessories lineup. Selections from this new product line, along with returning favorites, will be showcased at the 2024 World of Concrete Conference in Las Vegas, NV, highlighting the brand’s commitment to continued tool excellence and optimizing solutions for hard workers on the jobsite. With new additions ranging from Impact Wrenches to Inspection Cameras to Bulldog...

C&S Electric Exhibited Its Innovative Products And Solutions At BID-24, Buildelec, Intellect Distribuelec 24

C&S Electric displayed its latest range of Smart Products and Solutions for Residential, Commercial, Data Centers, Industries, and Power Generation segments at BID 24 in Mumbai. The company showcased its latest LV Switchboard with Arc Protection solution, Smart Touch-based and WiFi-enabled Modular Switches, RCBO, and Track Busway for Power Distribution in critical areas like data centers.

Mitsubishi Electric To Release J3-Series SiC And Si Power Module Samples

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the release of six new J3-Series power semiconductor modules for various electric vehicles (xEVs), featuring either a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or an RC-IGBT (Si), with compact designs and scalability for use in the inverters of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). All six J3-Series products will be available for sample shipments from March 25, 2024. The new p...

WEG Supplies The First IP67S Degree Of Protection Motors For Mazareatoson Station In Egypt

WEG recently completed the first delivery of three W22 280S/M vertical motors with 110 kW and 380V, featuring an IP67S degree of protection. This order was developed for one of the world's largest pump manufacturers, KSB. This supply is part of the prestigious Mazareatoson Sewage Pumping Station project in Egypt and represents a remarkable achievement in the engineering field. These motors were specially designed to ensure protection against total immersion in water, up to one meter deep, for a...

Infinitum: Axial Flux Motor Topology Signals Next Generation Of Electric Motors

The use of axial flux motors is gaining traction across industries, particularly in the electric motor space. Axial flux motors or pancake motors are mechanically configured to provide specific advantages when compared to ubiquitous radial flux motors. By design, the space between the rotor and stator (described in technical terms as the direction of magnetic flux between the two) in an axial flux motor is aligned parallel to the axis of rotation.  radial flux motors Its counterpart...

National Energy Association Recognizes Ameren Illinois For Power Restoration During Late June Derecho

Ameren Illinois’ work in restoring power to nearly 200,000 customers in the wake of the June Derecho was recognized by the nation’s premier energy industry association. The company was presented with an Emergency Response Award by the Edison Electric Institute at its recent winter membership meeting. "America’s electric companies are committed to serving their customers and communities and to restoring power safely and as quickly as possible following severe storms and ot...

New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation And Energy Burdens

Driving motors with precision and energy efficiency is a top priority for many industries, from process control to building and HVAC to industrial automation at any scale. Motors keep the world turning. Motors present inherent challenges, consuming both raw materials and energy, existing as one of the most power-hungry, as well as heaviest, devices in the automation world. New EC Aircore Motors Being devoted to new possibilities in the electric motor industry, Texas-based manufacturer Infinit...

Infinitum Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Sustainable Electric Motor For Commercial And Industrial Applications

At the AHR Expo, Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Aircore EC, a high-efficiency motor system designed to sustainably power commercial and industrial applications, such as HVAC fans, pumps, and data centers with less energy consumption, reduced emissions, and reduced waste.  Key features Infinitum’s latest generation Aircore EC motor system features an integrated variable frequency drive and delivers upwards of 93...

The Transition From Industry 4.0 To Industry 5.0

The industrial landscape is on the verge of yet another transformative shift, as we witness the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, also called the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolution. As their name suggests, they’re not the first ones the world has experienced over the years. How to Industry 5.0? The First Industrial Revolution took place at the end of the 18th century with the introduction of the steam engine invented by James Watt. The Second one started around the end o...

Mitsubishi Electric, HACARUS To Expand AI Visual-Inspection Business

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and HACARUS Corporation announced that they have agreed to expand their collaboration in the development of AI-based visual inspection applications for manufacturing. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric will take an equity stake in HACARUS. Mitsubishi Electric and HACARUS partnership The strategic partnership will leverage the resources and technologies of both companies to increase synergies aimed at maximizing mutual technological and business poten...

Aarekraftwerk Klingnau Has Produced More Electricity

The Board of Directors of Aarekraftwerk Klingnau AG (AKA) has approved the annual report and accounts for the 2022/23 financial year for submission to the Annual General Meeting. Electricity production increased by around 15 percent compared to the 2022.  Increased electricity production Aarekraftwerk Klingnau produced around 191 million kilowatt hours of electricity for its partners in the 2022/23 financial year. This is around 15 percent more than in 2022 and corresponds to the...

(Embargoed to January 24, 2024) Sensata Technologies Sets New Near-Term GHG Emissions Reduction Goal On Path To Carbon Neutrality

Sensata Technologies has established a new near-term goal supporting environmental sustainability and aims to achieve a 45% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 2030 compared to the 2021 baseline. The new goal is in addition to the Company’s long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. Energy and Emissions As outlined in Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report, Energy and Emissions are one of the Company’s key material top...

Infinitum Brings The Future Of HVAC To AHR 2024 With Latest Sustainable Motors, EC Fan Partner Systems And Pump Solutions

Infinitum, the creator of the sustainable air-core motor, announced it will be showcasing its latest generation, high-efficiency HVAC motor, EC fan partner systems, and pump solutions, and hosting live, interactive motor demos at the AHR Expo, the HVAC industry’s pioneering event, being held in Chicago January 22-24th. Infinitum’s award-winning HVAC motor systems represent the future of the HVAC industry and are helping to decarbonize buildings, industrial spaces, and data centers...

Infinitum Named On The 2024 Global Cleantech 100

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2024 Global Cleantech 100. This annual list, now in its 15th year, serves as a definitive guide to the top companies making significant contributions to sustainable innovation. The Global Cleantech 100 is a comprehensive showcase of the most promising private companies in the area of cleantech, the organizations and technologies that aim to improve environmental sustainability. The Global...

Brandon Hagen Promoted To Regional Vice President

Hunt Electric's Chief Operating Officer, Keith Colvard has announced the appointment of Brandon Hagen as the company's new Regional Vice President. Role and responsibility Brandon will be overseeing branch offices located in Duluth, Rochester, Hudson, and Chippewa Falls.  His primary responsibility is to work closely with branch managers and address any operational challenges that may arise while also guiding future business development in these market areas. work experience in Hunt Br...

Sensata Paves The Way For Sustainable Water Use With New Smart Pressure Sensor For In-Meter Monitoring

Sensata Technologies announced the launch of the 129CP Series Digital Water Pressure Sensor, which will help deliver enhanced smart pressure monitoring capabilities to water utilities and drive waste reduction. Water Utilities Water utilities manage extensive infrastructure to pump and deliver water to commercial and residential buildings. However, a significant portion is classified as non-revenue water, meaning water is lost due to leaks within the network, metering inaccuracies, unauthor...

Fluence Surpasses 20 GWh Of Deployed And Contracted Battery-Based Energy Storage Systems Globally

Fluence Energy, Inc., a pioneering global provider of energy storage products, services, and optimization software for renewables and storage, announced the company has surpassed 20 GWh of deployed and contracted storage systems globally. This industry-pioneering milestone marks a new era of scale in battery-based energy storage installations and growth. The global battery storage market is growing at rapid speed, with front-of-the-meter additions on track to hit approximately 158 GWh annually...

Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions VP Elected To CALSSA Board

Sequoya Cross, vice president of energy storage for Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions, has been elected to the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) board of directors. Cross, who has 20 years of experience in the energy industry, was the COO for SimpliPhi Power prior to its acquisition by Briggs & Stratton in 2021. In addition, as a former CEO of two solar companies, she has managed operations and supply chains for the distribution and manufacturing of clean energy...

New Licenses For Neptune Energy In Norwegian North Sea

Neptune Energy has been awarded four new licenses, three as operators, in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2023, announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Energy. The new licenses are all located close to existing infrastructure in the Gjøa area of the Norwegian North Sea, where Neptune already has a presence, reflecting the company’s exploration strategy to focus on key opportunities within core areas. Awarded licenses PL1213 S (40% and operator) in the Gjøa area PL12...

Infinitum And Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announce Agreement To Bring Highly Efficient, Reliable Motor Technology To The Mining Industry

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, and Matrix Design Group, LLC (“Matrix”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (‘ARLP’) and major safety and productivity technology provider for mining and industrial applications, have announced an agreement to jointly develop and distribute high-efficiency, reliable motors and advanced motor controllers designed specifically for the mining industry. Under the agreement, Matrix will integrate...

Mitsubishi Electric Announces It Has Signed A Teaming Agreement With Northrop Grumman

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has entered into a Teaming Agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation for the purpose of potentially developing networking defense equipment related to integrated air defense systems. Under the Agreement, Mitsubishi Electric and Northrop Grumman will explore possibilities in integrating respective proprietary technologies to enhance the efficiency of networking technologies with an overall objective of developing a networking system to conn...

Schneider Electric Continues To Lead The Way In External ESG Ratings, 13th Year In A Row In DJSI And Global 100

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, automation, is proud to confirm its spot on Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100 list of Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the 13th time in a row. Schneider Electric earned the #1 ranking among its peer group and came 7th in the Global 100 list. ESG, sustainability Schneider Electric’s inclusion in the top 10 demonstrates the company’s exemplary performance acros...

Siemens & Salesforce Team Up To Accelerate Servitization And Drive Manufacturing Profitability

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the new Teamcenter® SLM app on Salesforce AppExchange. Developed by Siemens in collaboration with Salesforce, the app connects product engineering and product service operations by bringing together the Teamcenter Service Lifecycle Management solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud and Salesforce Service Cloud.  service-centric business models This new app enables manufacture...

Ingeteam Ensures Commitment To Environmental Transparency With Carbon Footprint Calculation Of Its Photovoltaic And Battery Inverters

Ingeteam's commitment to environmental transparency in the development of its products is reinforced by quantifying their environmental impact. Along these lines, Ingeteam and Grunver Sustainability have worked on the process of compiling life cycle data for the C Series central inverter for large photovoltaic and battery plants, and also for its hybrid inverter aimed at residential systems: INGECON SUN STORAGE 1Play. In both cases, data processing has been carried out to obtain the calculatio...

Siemens innovates Sinamics S210 servo drive system with new hardware and software for an even larger range of applications

Siemens is innovating the well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with a new hardware architecture and new V6 software generation that expand the system's range of applications. The servo drive system is especially suitable for applications with high dynamics in the power range between 50 W and 7 kW: for example, machines for packaging, pick & place applications, and digital printing. To make it even easier to control individual axes in the future, the new generation of the Sinami...

MAN Energy Solutions And Karpowership Signed A Contract For 48 Dual-Fuel Engines

MAN Energy Solutions. and Karpowership have signed a contract for the delivery of a total of 48 dual-fuel engines for Karpowership’s fleet of power plant ships (Powerships). The engine order consists of MAN 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines with a mechanical output of 20.7 MW each. The engines will be split between several Powerships. In addition to the engines, MAN Energy Solutions will also supply the control systems for the Powerships as well as other electromechanical equipment. Dual-fuel...

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