Electrical Industry News for November 2022
Scolmore continues to build its portfolio of products and solutions dedicated to healthcare settings, with the introduction of a range of Equipotential Bonding Busbars (EBBs). In accordance with the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 AMD2 Section 710 (Medical Locations) and the Health Technical Memorandum HTM06 01:2017, all Group 1 and 2 Medical Locations are to have an Equipotential Bonding Busbar (EBB) and associated supplementary protective equipotential bonding insta...
Infinitum Electric is pleased to announce its Silicon Carbide IEq and High-Efficiency Silicon Carbide VFD technology has won a 2021 AHR Innovation Award in the category of Building Automation and Controls. It is proud to be honored with this industry recognition in the international air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration industry for the second year in a row. Motor control efficiency Suppose a user is not familiar with the new IEq. In that case, it r...
Prysmian Group, a pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a contract by France’s transmission system operator Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) to provide inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the submarine export power cable links connecting the three offshore wind farms near the French coast of Normandy that will be linked to the mainland using Prysmian cables. The wind farms at St. Nazaire, Fécamp...
From July 18 to 24, the European Hyperloop Week took place in Delft and Hilversum, Netherlands. Würth Elektronik was involved in many ways: as a Gold Partner, jury member, and speaker at the event, as well as a long-term technology partner of several teams. Unlike the SpaceX competitions, the event launched by four student Hyperloop teams is not primarily about pod speed. Here, the focus is on sustainability, scalability, and feasibility. The prize awarded by Würth Elektronik for the...
DNV has announced that it has acquired Power System Dynamics (PSD Consulting Engineering Pty. Ltd.), a grid consulting firm providing worldwide specialized services for high-voltage power systems from South Africa, recognized as a world-renowned expert in grid dynamic behavior modeling. This acquisition, which follows collaboration on anterior projects, will be essential to DNV’s service offerings in the area of power system planning and flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), supplemen...
Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board (PCB) motor, announces the first product shipment from its revolutionary line of IoT-enabled electric motors to Comefri USA, an HVAC fan original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Twenty-five trillion kilowatt hours of electricity are consumed per year, of which 45 percent is consumed by electric motors. This leaves a significant opportunity for many industries, including HVAC, to develop or replace machines using traditional...
Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board (PCB) motor, announces an agreement with the US automotive supplier to support the development of a hybrid vehicle. Under the agreement, Infinitum Electric will validate the performance of its IEm Series motor using oil cooling techniques before building a purposefully designed motor for hybrid assist powertrains used for more efficient hybrid vehicles. Twenty-five trillion kilowatt hours of electricity are consumed per y...
Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board (PCB) motor, announces the appointment of two senior electrical engineering professionals to support the company’s rapid growth. Bahar Anvari, Ph.D. joins the company as Senior Research and Development Engineer, and Richard Lee joins as Principal Technical Architect. As Senior R&D Engineer, Bahar will oversee finite element analysis of all new motor designs and will be responsible for continually improving the c...
Würth Elektronik ICS, the system and component provider of solutions for signal and power distribution, control, display, and operation of functions in mobile machinery and commercial vehicles, is expanding its activities in the key market of Italy. The new subsidiary Würth Elektronik ICS Italia s.r.l., located in San Giovanni Lupatoto near Verona, will offer customers even more comprehensive local support. electronic and electromechanical solutions Würth Elektronik ICS has sup...
In the winter, every kilowatt hour counts to reduce electricity and gas consumption. E.ON will therefore reduce the energy consumption of its own buildings by at least 20 percent on average. Across all locations in Germany, E.ON will operate all non-essential light sources such as logos and outdoor lighting on a limited basis or switch them off completely. The room temperature will be reduced to 19 degrees and hot water will be switched off wherever possible. 25% energy savings A particularly...
Application notes from Würth Elektronik provide users with accurate information and practical tips. Not only for developers, the latest release ANP101: RF Gain Block Amplifier with Integrated Multilayer Ferrite Bead for Broadband Operation addresses how the transmission characteristics of an RF amplifier can be enhanced and improved by the right choice of components and an optimal layout. RF performance From 5G systems to radio and antenna applications, wireless communication accomp...
Würth Elektronik presents WE-CNSA, an AEC-Q200-qualified common mode choke for automotive applications. The SMT component, which is only two millimeters long and 1.2 millimeters high, is available in six versions with different inductance and impedance values. WE-CNSA WE-CNSA provides signal integrity in many applications such as automotive infotainment and communications via FlexRay, IEEE 1394 (Firewire), LVDS, or USB 2.0 and 3.0. The 0805 device features low resistance and a bifil...
The foundation of “Würth Elektronik CBT International GmbH” marks another milestone in the internationalization and growth of Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology Group. Since its beginnings in 1971, internationalization has been an important strategic aspect for Würth Elektronik. Over the past five decades, Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology has successfully built up three PCB plants in Germany as well as various cooperations with qualified partners...
Wurth Elektronik's Asia Production Team will again provide users with interesting insights into the current situation in China and its influence on the procurement of printed circuit boards on the Chinese market. In the document, users will find answers to the questions: What is the situation in the raw materials market? How is the economy developing in China and what does this mean for the PCB industry? What impact does the Chinese government's zero-covid policy have on the PCB market? W...
Infinitum, creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has announced that technology pioneer - Rick Tewell will join the company as President. Rick Tewell brings nearly four decades of leadership experience scaling production across the automotive, semiconductor, and electronics industries to Infinitum and will help lead the company’s hypergrowth phase. Rick's experience Before joining Infinitum, Rick was Chief Operating Officer for AEye, a global pioneer in high-performance, lida...
Infinitum, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor announced it has been named a recipient of the Business Intelligence Group’s 2022 Sustainability Awards in the Sustainability Product of the Year category. The Sustainability Awards honor the people, teams, and organizations who reflect sustainability in their overall mission, making sustainability an integral part of their business practice. air-core motors Infinitum’s air-core motor is designed with future generations in...
With WE-BMS, Würth Elektronik presents signal transformers for battery management systems which, due to their galvanic isolation of 4300 VDC/1 min and high operating voltage of up to 1000 VDC, are ideal for use in energy storage systems, E-bikes or E-scooters. Besides the transformers, the new WE-BMS series components also include at least one common-mode choke to filter common-mode interference. Würth Elektronik's design offers far longer physical creepage than comparable products on...
Exciting and informative lectures on the subject of radio are on the agenda at Würth Elektronik and Nordic Semiconductor: on a seminar tour through Vienna, Zurich, Hanover, and Munich, practitioners will impart innovations, trends, and best practices on hardware, firmware, and software. Seminar venue "Learning endangers stupidity": Not without a pinch of humor, Würth Elektronik and its partner Nordic Semiconductor is holding seminars on the subject of radio in four cities in the DACH...
Würth Elektronik continues to be a supporter of engineering education and new technology designers by becoming the new financial partner for the Cooper Hyperloop Team, located in New York, USA. The Hyperloop mobility concept, with capsules in evacuated tubes, was first unveiled by Elon Musk in 2014 and has been mainly presented at the SpaceX site in California, USA. hyperloop technology The Cooper Hyperloop Team, which has previously competed in European Hyperloop Week, attended the Cana...
The term ‘robotics’ refers to technology or machines that substitute or replicate human actions. ‘Human augmentation’ is another term, referring to the use of technology to reduce strain and fatigue as workers perform strenuous tasks over long periods of time. Hilti Group has introduced robots and semi-automated technologies to the construction trades. The role of these technologies in the construction market is to increase efficiency and accuracy, reduce costs, and dec...
As the demand for power increases in the UK across growing domestic and industrial markets including the nuclear industry, so the need for reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution using Medium Voltage cables has risen with it. The demands for power has never been greater, with the explosion of development in towns and cities across the UK and the growth of industrial development and technology reliant on consistent supplies. Medium voltage cables As the incidence of non-...
Electric wiring systems are mostly hidden and embedded in the construction, ceiling spaces, riser shafts, or wall cavities. Cables are installed in buildings by many different trades for different applications and often in polymeric conduit and ducting systems. What is not often realized is that the many miles of cables and many tons of plastic polymers which make up the wiring system can represent a major fixed fire load in a building. Fire Spread & Flame Retardance Most common fl...
Veterans make good job candidates. Military experience comes with a heightened work ethic and a sense of responsibility. Many veterans have experience working outdoors and with their hands. They are used to being team members. Coming out of the military, however, veterans may find themselves at a loss for a career path. “Veterans are used to getting up early, being on time, wearing a uniform, and they are dedicated and committed,” says Marvin Key, CEO and Co-Founder of ForgeNow, a t...
According to a report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), large parts of the United States are at either ‘high’ or ‘elevated’ risk of electricity shortfalls this summer. Notably, a large swath down the middle of the country, including the Midwest US region, faces a potential for insufficient operating reserves of electricity in normal peak conditions. Electricity shortage in peak summer months Furthermore, most of the states west of the Miss...
The United Kingdom has been creating its own set of regulations on product safety and performance in the last several years. Before Brexit in 2020, regulations of product standards in the United Kingdom had been aligned with the European Union since 1974. Emblematic of that alignment was the use of the traditional CE mark on a variety of manufactured goods throughout the European Union, including the UK. Along with Brexit came the need to create a UK-only mark that served a similar purpose to...
The Wireless Connectivity & Sensors Division at Würth Elektronik wanted to publish more than just a catalog and now presents a "Product Guide". Its 200 pages offer a wealth of information about the products and the technologies behind them for application development. radio modules The Wireless Connectivity & Sensors Product Guide mainly serves to make it easier for customers to select the right products for them by providing overviews, schematics, and graphics on the technologies...
Würth Elektronik introduces a new class of EDLC supercapacitors (Electrical Double Layer Capacitors) with snap-in terminals. WCAP-SISC available with capacitance values of 100 F and 350 F is the perfect solution for applications with high power and high energy requirements such as UPS or energy storage solutions. They can be used in smart metering devices, network components, or energy harvesting applications to name but a few. WCAP-SISC attains a rated current of up to 75 A. environmenta...
Schumacher Electric Corporation, a pioneer of power conversion products, has introduced its new EV Series Level 2 Charger in the United States. Delivering up to 50 amps, this model is one of the most powerful on the market and offers the convenience of greater charging speed, adding up to 60 miles of range per hour. The Level 2 Charger operates on 240 Volts and is available in hardwired or plug-and-go options. The product is available on Amazon and will retail for $699.00. superior power For...
With its Application Notes, Würth Elektronik deals in detail with challenging issues regarding the design of circuits, providing valuable tips for practical applications. This new Application Note, ANP098 “Effect of layout, vias, and design on the blocking quality of filter capacitors” is aimed at blocking capacitors, which filter out higher frequencies from the signal path by deriving RF signals superimposing a DC against the ground. Using real measurements and practically rea...
A new generation of MagI3C VDMM power modules: The Variable Step Down MicroModules covers all bus voltages from 3.3 V through 24 V Applications include Point-of-Load Converters or a direct connection to the 24V bus. The ultra-wide input voltage ranges up to 36 V making the MicroModule robust against voltage transients on the 24 V bus. The MicroModule has been optimized for space-limited applications and therefore comes in the compact LGA-8 package. The adjustable output voltage ranges from 1 V...