Samoa Electrical Industry News

Delta, a global pioneer in the power and thermal management solutions launched its new brand value proposition, ‘Realizing an Intelligent, Sustainable and Connecting World’, at Hannover Messe 2023.  The aforementioned statement demonstrates how Delta’s innovative IoT-based Smart Green Solutions are contributing to mankind’s emissions reduction goals by nurturing intelligent industries with smart automation, energy conservation, and collaboration ecosystems at thei...

Vestel has announced its first Vestel-branded EV charger for the highly regulated UK market. The EVC04 is a reliable, affordable single-phase charger for domestic and small business installations, packed with features and fully compliant with new 2023 UK electrical and security regulations. The move established the Vestel brand name in the EV charger market by offering installers and contractors an affordable, easy-to-install charger solution fully compliant with the latest regulations. EV cha...

RECOM is honored to be the number one power supply brand for Rutronik, an electronics distributor of high-scale and complex electronic components. RECOM has partnered with the ADAC GT MASTERS team Rutronik Racing since 2018. In 2023, Rutronik Racing Team changed to another motorsport class—GTWC Europe Endurance Cup and Rutronik Racing continues to be supported by RECOM. Rutronik Racing Team Rutronik Racing Team is able to create a strategic international footprint by partaking in these...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor, has announced the acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. a printed circuit board (PCB) fabricator based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, that has consistently served the OEM and electronic manufacturing industry for 30 years. The acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. supports Infinitum’s efforts to become more vertical and immediately allows for a substantially higher production capacity of PCB stators. Infinitum acquires Cir...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, celebrates 25 years of driving profit and growth for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors throughout 2023. innovative training Programs “We’re incredibly proud of BDR’s impact on the home services industry over the last quarter of a century and the relationships we’ve built with the hard-working men and women who are the fou...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced that its eMobility business will highlight its line of electrified vehicle (EV) solutions, including new power connections components and its award-winning Breaktor™ circuit protection technology, at Auto Shanghai 2023, which is taking place from April 18 to April 27, 2023, in Shanghai, China. The Breaktor circuit protection technology is an advanced circuit protection solution for electrified vehicles that combines the function o...

Emtelle and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group announced the ground-breaking of one of the world’s largest facilities for the manufacture, distribution, and R&D of blown fiber units and ducted network solutions in Abu Dhabi. £42m investment  The ground-breaking represents the beginning of Phase 1 of the three phases of development of the Emtelle facility, being jointly overseen by KEZAD under its Build-to-Suit solution. Emtelle plans to invest US$50m (&...

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new SimpleLink™ family of Wi-Fi 6 companion integrated circuits (ICs) to help designers implement highly reliable, secure, and efficient Wi-Fi connections at an affordable price for applications that operate in high-density or high-temperature environments up to 105ºC. CC33xx family The first products in TI's new CC33xx family include devices for Wi-Fi 6 only or for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 connectivity in a single IC. When attached t...

A new cloud-based service for the e-mobility, utilities, data centers, and renewable energy sectors, currently being piloted in Europe and the USA, will allow operators to pinpoint problems at their electrical installations with greater accuracy, deploy targeted maintenance teams faster and better understand how their facilities are performing, 24-7, from anywhere in the world.  Unlike existing digital monitoring platforms, CogniEN from ABB Electrification is a product vendor agnostic clou...

Samotics joins Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with its leading monitoring system for AC motors and rotating equipment based on electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology. ESA technology has been integrated into NXpower Monitor, delivering asset health and energy efficiency insights for electric-driven equipment. ESA will extend NXpower Monitor’s capabilities to deliver an end-to-end asset monitoring offering for the entire energy distribution system. Integration of ESA technolo...

Delta, a world-class provider of power management and industrial automation solutions, has announced the launch of its new Open-Loop Variable Torque Standard Drive VP3000 for fan, pump, and compressor applications. The VP3000 is specially designed to enhance fluid machine operation efficiency and reduce inverter harmonic distortion for a wide range of fluid applications. The VP3000 series offers excellent performance and stability with support for high-efficiency motors including induction moto...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the launch of the first optical cables certified green, thanks to its ECO CABLE label, the first proprietary green product label in the cable industry. The Prysmian Group will present its range of ECO CABLE labeled products at the FTTH Conference 2023, starting tomorrow in Madrid. ECO CABLE products at FTTH Conference 2023 The ECO CABLE products are aimed at proactively addressing the gre...

Delta, a provider of power solutions and thermal management, will present its pioneering 5kW DC-DC Power Conversion and Charging Unit for Hydrogen Fuel Cells at Hannover Messe 2023. The unit leverages Delta’s core competence in high-efficiency power systems to include a unique built-in 6-phase boost topology design, which helps to protect the integrity of power equipment by preventing abrupt current spikes that hydrogen fuel cells may produce. Its wide input voltage from 36 to 75V broaden...

Technology company and pioneer in electricals, ABB launched its new industrial miniature circuit breaker (MCB) almost 100 years since it brought the first such device to market. The new ABB S300 P Industrial MCB updates the fundamental component of a modern electrical system, improving safety, performance, efficiency installation, and information accessibility. enhanced performance The upgrade allows for a new level of enhanced performance within the same familiar volume and design for indust...

Siemens will be presenting a complete virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) for the first time at Hannover Messe 2023. The Simatic S7-1500V expands the existing Simatic portfolio and meets special market requirements such as virtual hosting of PLC computing. In the future, that means the range will include both hardware controllers and the virtual PLC.  Simatic S7-1500V The new Simatic S7-1500V is part of Industrial Operations X. This is a continuously growing, interoperable portfo...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to acquire, upon completion, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in White County, Illinois, USA. The solar facility is part of Ameren Missouri’s plan to ensure that it can supply its customers with clean and affordable energy. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to begin generating clean energy late next year. Ameren Mis...

Axpo and Borealis, one of the world’s major providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, have signed a second power purchase agreement (PPA) within six months. The eight-year deal closely follows on the heels of the ten-year power purchase agreement with Axpo announced in December 2022, which procures renewable electricity for Borealis operations in Stenungsund, Sweden, from January 2024. Axpo and Borealis sign new powe...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has cemented its position as a technology pioneer by expanding its sustainable blue GIS portfolio with the 8DAB 40. This switchgear for primary distribution networks up to 40,5 kV uses “Clean Air” as an insulating medium with GWP <1, making it climate-friendly and completely free of fluorinated gases.  Hannover Messe showcase The 8DAB 40 is to be showcased at the upcoming Hannover Messe, taking place from April 17th to 21st. Free tickets are av...

Babcock was awarded a one-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion.  Partnering with electric vehicle (EV) experts, Electrogenic, Babcock will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles, and two general services, from diesel fuel to EV using a drop-in kit and modified battery system. Alternative engine technology The vehicles will then be put to the test by the Armo...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces a new collaboration with Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company. Mr. Electric franchise owners provide consistent, superior electrical installation and repair services to residential and commercial customers worldwide. XOi’s advanced digital field service solutions empower Mr. Electric service professionals to drive revenue through enhanced performance, transpare...

Vestel, the European OEM manufacturer behind some of the biggest brand-name EV chargers in the business, is set to launch a range of Vestel own-brand EV charging solutions in the UK at Fully Charged Live, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, on 28-30th April. EV charging solutions The Turkish manufacturing giant, best known for being the OEM partner behind 1 in every 3 TVs and display screens sold in Europe, has been designing, engineering, and producing EV charging solutions for house...

State-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue business opportunities in the area of Nuclear Power Plants, based on Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology. Under the MoU, BHEL and NPCIL will jointly explore opportunities for development of Nuclear Power Projects with a view to reduce project gestation time. BHEL and...

Schneider Electric, the global company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023, in order to help industries address the global priorities of energy security, resource efficiency, and sustainability. “We are at a unique moment in history, where the global goal of carbon neutrality is meeting the short-term need to mitigate the energy crisis,” said Barbara Frei, Executive...

RECOM's new RPA40-FR series of rugged, board-mount DC/DC converters in a 2“ x 1” x 0.4” (50.8 x 25.4 x 10.2 mm) through-pin package is ideal for railway applications with their input range of 36–160VDC (200V/1 second). Nominal input voltages of 72V, 96V, and 110V are covered with tolerances, dips, and surges while the output selection is 5V, 5.1V, 12V, 15V, 24V, ±12V, or ±15V, with the single outputs trimmable by ±10% minimum (15 and 24V models are t...

Infinitum, the creator of the breakthrough air core motor, has announced the appointment of Bob Brown as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He will oversee Infinitum’s financial strategy and operations, reporting to the company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ben Schuler. Bob Brown brings more than three decades of financial leadership experience to Infinitum with a record of accomplishment leading technology companies through multiple stages of h...

BHEL-TWL (BHEL-Titagarh Wagons Ltd.) consortium has been awarded an order for 80 Vande Bharat Trains in one of the biggest railway tenders for manufacturing-cum-maintenance of Vande Bharat Trains. In the prestigious tender for 200 trains, the BHEL-led consortium emerged as the L2 bidder against stiff competition and has been awarded a contract for 80 Vande Bharat Trains, valued at more than Rs.23,000 Crore (excluding taxes and duties). manufacture, test, commission, and supply The order val...

Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with specialist rack manufacturer, Rackmount.IT. Rackmount.IT Rackmount.IT specializes in high-quality rack mount kits custom-made to fit the different shapes and sizes of the major hardware vendors‘ appliances. The agreement with Arrow includes its entire portfolio of rack mount kits which have been designed to help ensure the optimum usage and lifespan of each appliance. The solutions offer...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its medium voltage portfolio with a sustainable and intelligent solution that paves the way for the smart switchgear of the future. SIBushing Due to its conformity with the instrument transformer standard IEC 61869, the SIBushing can be connected to the SICAM FCM plus (Feeder Condition Monitor), a multi-functional, short-circuit and earth-fault indicator which uses detection algorithms to indicate the direction of the cable fault. Applicable for mediu...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that the Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief, in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx. 32 million yen) to be donated to temporary shelters that are urgently being set up in southern Turkey, following the devastating earthquake that struck the region on February 6, 202...

Powervault, one of the UK’s renowned electricity battery storage manufacturers, has launched the P4, their most powerful energy storage solution yet.  Due to its modular design, backup power options, and AI technology, the P4 has received positive feedback from the building industry and installers. P4 features  Best suited for bigger homes and commercial properties, the P4 has a larger battery and inverter than the PVCompact, allowing for greater storage and power. Customers...