United Kingdom (UK) Electrical Industry News

Alex Guichard, the Vice President of Product Marketing at Phononic, was recently interviewed by Laser Focus World to discuss Phononic’s thermoelectric cooling technology for LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). This remote sensing method uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges, acting as ‘the eyes’ for autonomous vehicles. The automotive LiDAR industry is a very crowded market with numerous startups jockeying for top position. Phononic’s LiDAR TECs T...

Gephart is teaming up again with F.A. Wilhelm Construction to transform a 61,222 SF abandoned warehouse into a new casino property in Danville, Illinois, USA. Work has started and is expected to be completed in March 2023. Key features This property will feature: Sports Bar Grab and Go Cafe Saltgrass Steakhouse 500 Slot Machines 14 Table Games

Infinitum Electric announces its executive will be speaking at the CTI Symposium USA, an event focused on automotive EV and HEV drives and components being held May 18-19, 2022 in Novi, Michigan. Infinitum Electric’s VP of Technology Paulo Guedes-Pinto will discuss how to unlock the benefits of air-core motors for the automotive market. Substantial power density improvements CTI Symposium Speaking Session with Infinitum Electric will be held on May 18, 2022, at 2:15 pm EDT. During this...

On the northern coast of Rio de Janeiro State, the Polvo-A platform and the FPSO (Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading) Bravo, both from PetroRio, made a tieback, forming a cluster for the extraction and storage of thousands of barrels of oil per day. operational and energy efficiency PetroRio purchased four WEG motors at the end of 2021, maintaining the interchangeability with the existing facilities on board. The objective is to increase operational efficiency, expand production flo...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, strengthens its commitment to meet the increasing demand for optical fiber broadband connectivity driven by the stimulus packages launched by the Federal and State Governments. The Company announced it is investing an additional $30 million to the $85 million already announced last year to increase optical fiber cable capacity and capability in plants in North America. expands optical cable production With these inv...

On the site of the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport, in the presence of German Federal Minister for Digital and Transport Dr. Volker Wissing, MAN Truck & Bus had a near-series prototype of its upcoming electric truck driven in public for the first time. A special technical feature of the trailblazing electric commercial vehicle, which will be launched in the market in 2024, is its capacity for future megawatt charging. ABB E-mobility, a global provider of charging solutions for electric vehi...

Despite success rolling out renewables and diversifying natural gas supplies, Poland will have to redouble efforts to keep pace with new EU goals amid today’s supply challenges. Poland has made serious progress in improving the security and sustainability of its energy system in recent years. However, a major acceleration in its clean energy transition is needed to tackle the emissions resulting from coal’s dominant role in the power sector, according to the latest policy review by...

IQD, a company of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, has presented the IQCM-200, a disciplined OCXO, incorporating sync to a 1 PPS (pulse per second) input, as well as a 1 PPS output. Its exceptional holdover stability and accuracy makes this particular product a superlative Disciplined OCXO. IQCM-200 The IQCM-200 is part of a series of disciplined OCXOs available from IQD. This particular model is the smallest sized OCXO capable of achieving a holdover capability of 1.5µs over 24 ho...

Ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC), massive MIMO, phased arrays - The implementation demands of 5G FR2 are propelling revolutionary transformation in communication technology. While normalized loads and linear behavior are every amplifier designer’s dream, massive MIMO and beam-forming architectures experience highly variable load conditions in practical applications. 5G FR2’s mmWave carrier frequencies Further complexity is added with 5G FR2’s millimeter wave...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced its Square D™ Energy Center smart panel is available for purchase in California, with nationwide availability expected in 2023. Square D Energy Center A first-to-market innovation, the Square D Energy Center is designed for installation in new residential construction projects. This comes at the right time as industry experts expect the state’s real estate market to remain s...

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of SiC power module technology, with the aim of enabling efficient and sustainable transportation and electrical energy savings, in the transportation sector. With creation of the ‘European Green Deal’, the European Union (EU) has committed itself to being the first continent to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, meaning no net emissions of greenhouse gases...

Emerson announced that the company has introduced the new TopWorxTM DX PST with HART 7 unit. The new Emerson unit provides valuable valve data and diagnostic information, enabling the digital transformation of process applications. The new DX PST integrates seamlessly with existing valves and control systems, giving operators access to critical valve data, trends, and diagnostics that can be used to predict and schedule maintenance. TopWorxTM DX PST with HART 7 unit The TopWorxTM DX PST with...

Siemens has deployed integrated data center management software at the largest and most energy-efficient data center in the Baltic region. The Building Management Software (BMS), the Energy and Power Management Software (EPMS), and the White Space Cooling Optimization (WSCO) help Greenergy Data Centres to lower energy usage, ensure thermal protection and manage the reliable operation of the critical infrastructure. Integrated building management platform The new 14,500 m2 data center in...

AEI Cables has been awarded a major contract for the expansion of a major hospital in Hong Kong to supply fire performance and low voltage cables. High-Quality Cabling Working in partnership with its long-term Hong Kong distributor Fordex Electric Company Limited, AEI Cables will supply its range of products for power, control, and fire performance on the new extension of the United Christian Hospital project. Stuart Dover of AEI Cables, said, “There is a need for the highest levels of...

New capacity for generating electricity from solar, wind, and other renewables increased to a record level worldwide in 2021 and will grow further as governments increasingly seek to take advantage of renewables’ energy security and climate benefits, according to the International Energy Agency. new renewable power capacity The world added a record 295 gigawatts of new renewable power capacity in 2021, overcoming supply chain challenges, construction delays, and high raw material prices,...

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to a staple of the calendar for rounds seven and eight – Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport. The challenging 2.355km circuit weaves its way around 10 turns on the giant apron of Berlin’s former main airport, but the high-grip concrete surface takes its toll on both energy levels and race strategies. The drivers will compete on the traditional anti-clockwise circuit before it changes direction forming the NILREB track. energy manageme...

The University of East London (UEL) in the United Kingdom has established a strategic partnership with Siemens to collaborate on their aspiration of achieving net-zero carbon by 2030. Siemens will deliver improvement measures to reduce overall energy use, and engineer solutions to drive the shift to renewable and on-site low-carbon energy generation at UEL’s campuses in the London Docklands and Stratford. Digital-first culture  In addition to targeting net zero for the University&r...

As part of Predictive Services for Drive Systems, Siemens is expanding its offering at the Hannover Messe with an edge application. The Predictive Service Analyzer indicates defects in the drive system at an early stage before they affect the entire production. As a result, unplanned production downtime can be avoided and maintenance times can be scheduled in good time, increasing plant availability by up to 30 percent. AI-based solution Scheduling maintenance and servicing activities based o...

Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE™Robotics announce they’ve signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification. electromechanical actuator technology Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, and RISE™Robotics, a leading zero-emission heavy machinery company, have formalized their collabo...

Iskra Smart Energy Meters (WM3M4C) is fully compliant with the German Eichrecht standard. After receiving The Module B certification in 2021, Iskra has completed the assessment according to Annex 4 of Module D of the Measures and Verification Ordinance dated 17.7.2019. reliable, trustworthy transaction Prestigious Eichrecht conformity means that the use of WM3M4C is assured by a reliable, trustworthy transaction, by the requirements set by German law. This standard guarantees transparen...

WEG announced a partnership project established with TB Green that allows expansion of the infrastructure required for electric delivery vehicles in Brazil. The execution of several infrastructure works all over the country begins boosting the electric delivery vehicle fleet in Brazil, mainly in areas away from large cities. Major increase of this fleet is related to the so-called last mile, which is the last logistics step, before reaching the end user in beverage, e-commerce, food and pharmac...

The second edition of GreenTech Americas was a great success with 170 exhibitors from 15 countries and 3,736 professionals from 19 countries. Practices on sustainability, success stories, and technological tools were exchanged to increase the productivity of the industry at this international protected horticulture event on 27 – 29 April 2022, at the Querétaro Congress Center, in Mexico. The next edition of GreenTech Americas will be staged from 21 – 23 March 2023. Quotes fr...

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden led a high-level delegation of officials, academics, and business leaders on a visit to the IEA’s headquarters in Paris where they discussed the emerging global energy crisis and the importance of clean energy technologies with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and other senior figures from the Agency. The King’s visit was part of the Royal Technology Mission organised by the Swedish Sovereign and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. The...

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a division of Golden State Foods, has partnered with Scale Microgrid Solutions and InCharge Energy to electrify its Southern California fleet based in La Puente. This $20 million electrification project which includes the purchase of 30 zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks, 16 chargers, and a renewable energy microgrid to power the chargers is funded in part by grants and incentives from HVIP, MSRC, and the Last Mile Freight Program...

Emtelle, the pioneering Scottish technology company, has appointed highly respected and experienced business leader - Paul MacLaurin, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Paul MacLaurin joins Hawick-headquartered Emtelle, one of the world’s renowned manufacturers of blown fiber cable and ducted network solutions, from Wavin, a global supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions. New Chief Operating Officer (COO) appointed Paul MacLaurin spent 15 years in his former role, out of w...

BAE Systems., a pioneer in electric propulsion, will bring its next-generation power and propulsion technology to the heavy-duty industrial vehicle market. The company’s electric drive system provides a revolutionary design that will help industrial vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) get their Electric Vehicles (EVs) to market faster and at a lower installed cost. BAE Systems has over 15,000 power and propulsion systems in electrified commercial vehicles across the globe, and...

In the eyes of software engineer Robin Meindersma, software shouldn’t be seen as an execution task, but rather a creative process. Successful software can, after all, best be built with the right culture and the right people—not code monkeys. To Robin’s frustration, however, this view is not yet widely held across the industry. Here is his journey of how he discovered and developed a passion for agile software development, and found an employer that aligns with his views. Con...

Worldwide electricity use is responsible for a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, by taking simple steps companies and consumers can cut down the usage of electricity–especially coming from burning coal or gas–to save billions of dollars while reducing millions of tons of CO2 emissions. These changes include replacing toxic fluorescent and inefficient incandescent light bulbs with LED lamps that use significantly less electricity, using energy-efficient appliance...

Everything seems to be going electric - It started with the toothbrushes, then cars and now increasingly, heating. GDHV (Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation/ Glen Dimplex UK Limited) speaks a lot about the electrification of heat, but what does that really mean? Around 90% of households in the United Kingdom (UK) use fossil fuels, such as gas and oil, to heat their homes and hot water. Issues with use of fossil fuels Another factor forced to consider today is that fossil fuels are a finite...

The board of directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has elected Chris Villavarayan to be a director of the Company effective May 6, 2022. Chris's experience and education Mr. Villavarayan has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Meritor, Inc. since March 2021. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Villavarayan held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within Meritor, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Meritor with oversi...