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Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its collaboration with Copperleaf, a Canadian-based provider of asset investment planning software, growing its existing ecosystem of grid software partners. The strategic partnership aims to optimize investment and technical grid planning for customers, including transmission system operators (TSOs) and distribution system operators (DSOs), by combining the companies’ expertise. Shift to a decarbonized energy future The shift to a decarbonized...

Following the full commissioning of Switzerland’s largest alpine solar plant to date in the municipality of Glarus Süd in August 2022, Axpo now plans to build a 10 MWp solar plant in the same region. The plant is intended to provide essential winter electricity and add value to the community. With this sixth alpine solar project, Axpo is consistently driving its solar initiative forward. Axpo plans to construct an alpine ground-mounted system with an output of 10 MWp in the municipal...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, unveiled their HyFlex™ demonstration unit, its Hydrogen Power Generator in Gothenburg, Sweden. During an event held with Hitachi Energy’s technology partner, PowerCell Group, around 100 senior representatives from companies in various industries took part in the demonstration. Integrated and scalable plug-and-play generator The medium-power variant provides power for temporary install...

The transition to a green future requires not only energy sources but also the energy infrastructure itself to become more environmentally friendly. The sustainability and carbon intensity of materials used in power grid equipment, especially large power transformers, as well as their performance play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of the energy sector in an environmentally friendly way. sustainability practices Recognizing this current situation, the JIP will address the environme...

Axpo and Valda Energy, a specialist energy supplier to UK small businesses, have announced a three-year extension to their existing Wholesale Energy Agreement. The two businesses first partnered in 2019 and this latest extension demonstrates Axpo’s continued confidence in Valda Energy, further consolidating its position in the British energy market. Axpo UK Managing Director Steven McCarthy said: “We’re delighted to confirm the continuation of our successful relationship with...

Attendees can check out Drow Enterprise exhibits at Booth No. J1317 at TAITRONICS 2023 event, which is taking place from 25 Oct. to 27 Oct. 2023, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, in Taipei City, Taiwan. Based in Taiwan since 1984, Drow Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been a manufacturer of power inverters and chargers. Its main power inverters and chargers include, DC to AC Power Inverter, Pure Sine Wave Solar Inverter, Modified Sine Wave Solar Inverter,...

Intertek, a pioneering total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced its partnership with Emitech Group, the French independent testing and engineering specialist. Accredited to EN 17025 and EN 17065, a notified body, and a participant in the CB scheme, the Emitech Group brings expertise in training, testing, and engineering to organizations operating across consumer products, medical devices, transportation, and infrastructure. Emitech Group is supporting its customer...

Grainger, the broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, announces Cecelia Myers joined the company as Vice President, Group Product Manager. In this role, she will be responsible for Grainger's strategy to custom build technology capabilities aimed at improving the customer and team member experience. "I am thrilled to welcome Cecelia to Grainger as we continue to unlock new ways to create competitive advantage and support ou...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly develop silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the power electronics market. Mitsubishi Electric will leverage its wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies to develop and supply SiC MOSFET chips that Nexperia will use to develop SiC discrete devices. Silicon power semiconductors The electric vehicle market is expanding worldwide and is helping to drive the exponentia...

PCB connectors are modular, insulated devices that facilitate electrical connectivity to circuit boards. As the demand for compact and efficient electronic devices increases, so does the need for reliable, easy-to-use connectors. Phoenix Contact, an industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions manufacturer, has introduced its LPC 2,5 PCB connectors for electronic applications. With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, Phoenix has established itself as a trusted par...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada. In this role, Cykoski is focusing on accelerating growth of Industrial Automation, inclusive of discrete, hybrid, and process manufacturing, in the United States and Canada. She will also work closely with local and global stakeholders – including AVEVA...

Danfoss Power Solutions, a pioneering supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its H1F fixed displacement bent axis hydraulic motor. Designed for open- and closed-circuit applications, the H1F motor offers best-in-class efficiency, proven reliability, and a compact design. The latest development in Danfoss’ high-power H1 series of pumps and motors, the H1F fixed bent axis motor offers overall efficiency of up to 95%. High-efficiency...

Siemens continues to enable its customers globally to accelerate the energy transition, most recently through the implementation of its low-voltage software to Aspern Smart City Research (‘ASCR’) in Vienna. Using Siemens’ next generation grid management software, LV Insights® X, ASCR will be able to visualize the entire low-voltage network of aspern Seestadt, a part of Vienna. aspern Seestadt is one of Europe's largest urban development projects. With a digital twin, ASCR...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (FEC) announces a new collaboration with Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and Futuria Fuels (SHV Energy Group) to collaborate in the international development of solutions for bioLPG production routes. FEC has developed a proprietary process together with catalysts that can convert manure-derived biogas to syngas and then to LPG with propane in high yield. Astomos is an LPG trader and importer founded in 2006 by the merger of two different companies LPG divisi...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter. Available as both non-PoE models as well as PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE or PoE-powered models. The AMG260M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering the latest high-power requirement PoE IP devices in difficult applications requiring equipment to be industrially hardened and immune from temperature, shock, and vibration....

A Central Texas-based motor company is looking to expand its workforce and footprint in Austin and Mexico on the back of raising $185 million in funding. Infinitum, which was founded in 2016 by CEO Ben Schuler, makes motors that include circuit boards that cut down on some of the costly equipment required in traditional motors. As a result, Infinitum says its motors are more efficient, smaller and quieter than traditional motors. Efficient electric motor Infinitum’s latest funding round...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will issue green bonds for the first time to raise funds for the construction of a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor plant and the enhancement of related production facilities1 that handle products capable of contributing to decarbonization. Green bonds are any type of debt instrument issued by a corporation or municipality for the exclusive purpose of financing or refinancing green projects domestically or internationally. Shelf regist...

A new analysis commissioned by Danfoss reveals that an ambitious but realistic rollout of demand-side flexibility technology in the EU and UK can save 40 million tons of CO2 emissions each year by 2030, more than Denmark’s domestic climate footprint. In the U.S., demand-side flexibility, combined with optimized efficiency and the adoption of electric power sources, could save over $100 billion in energy costs and lower carbon emissions from buildings by over 90 percent by 2050. Risk of p...

Siemens announced an investment of US$150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth to help power American data centers and critical infrastructure. This plant will produce state-of-the-art reliable and efficient electrical equipment. It will enable accelerated growth of U.S. data centers, which is being driven by the exponential adoption of generative AI. It will also ensure the secure operation of critical infrastructure. This investment specifically supports long-te...

Siemens’ software has been deployed to Norwegian distribution system operator (DSO) Elvia, with the goal to future-proof its distribution grid management. Siemens’ low voltage software, LV Insights® X, and advanced distribution management system, Spectrum PowerTM 7 ADMS, are now operational and will provide Elvia with relevant insights to flexibly manage its grid and increase capacity fast. With LV Insights® X, Elvia is able to leverage existing data and create a digital tw...

The shift to smart manufacturing leverages advanced technologies to enhance yield, productivity, agility, efficiency, and safety while simultaneously reducing costs. Intelligent motion control is pivotal in this transformation. It often necessitates updating older factories by replacing fixed-speed motors and controls with superior motion control devices. These devices rely on advanced sensing for precise motion and power control. To achieve optimal workflow and production agility, designers m...

Security installers concerned about the cost and availability of buying a new electric van when there is still life in their existing vehicle have an alternative: an advanced retrofit solution using innovative in-wheel motor (IWM) technology that fits existing diesel vans to make them both electric and/or diesel at the touch of a button.  RE-100 Range Extender Launched by BEDEO, an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer based in Farnham, the new RE-100 Range Extender, part of its Rebo...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the United States Air Force marked the successful implementation of a $406 million infrastructure improvement project that modernizes energy resilience systems and enhances national security at Yokota Air Base in Japan. Located 28 miles from downtown Tokyo, Yokota Air Base is a critical hub for U.S. military operations in the Pacific, enabling rapid response across the Indo-Pacific region and...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will partner with Visual Components headquartered in Espoo, Finland in a joint venture company, named ME Industrial Simulation Software Corporation, to develop and sell 3D simulators for manufacturing applications. Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components will hold 70% and 30% stakes respectively in the company, which will begin operating on November 1. Through the new company, Mitsubishi Electric plans to enhance its digital twin platform for...

WEG has won the prestigious contract to supply a fleet of W22 motors to upgrade the air handling units at the Al Adan Hospital in Kuwait. Founded in 1986, the Al Adan Hospital is the main public general hospital in Al Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait offering critical care to patients of all ages. HVAC units Across both the hospital’s clinical and non-clinical departments, the heating ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units play a significant role in ensuring every space in the hospita...

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Presys Co., Ltd. The company provides vacuum valves for the semiconductor market. Presys Co., Ltd. is a privately owned company with 134 employees, located in Suwon, Republic of Korea. In 2022, the company had revenues of approximately MKRW 35,000 (MSEK 275). “Presys’ products are well known within the Korean semiconductor market,” said Geert Follens, Business Area President of Vacuum Technique, adding “They manufacture...

Infinitum announces that Ramon Guitart, VP of Engineering, will be speaking on a panel regarding the future of electric machine design at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, the premier event in the field of power electronics, renewable energy, electric machines to be held October 29 – November 2, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Electric machine design What: Panel: Future of Electric Machine Design-Manufacturing Advancements. As climate change has created a new urgency and de...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has signed an agreement worth approximately €900 million with Clean Path New York to provide submarine and land power cable systems for one of the largest transmission infrastructure projects in the United States. Clean Path New York is a US $11 billion renewable energy project comprising 3,800 MW of wind and solar power from more than 20 new wind and solar generation resources and a new 175-mil...

A subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation, in partnership with the Missouri Electric Commission, has been selected by the regional grid operator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), to lead the development of an US$ 84 million transmission project in northwest Missouri. “This project will bolster grid resiliency and energy reliability for Missourians,” said Shawn Schukar, President of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a subsidiary of Ameren Co...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced additional manufacturing investments of $85 million to meet surging utility demand for its solutions supporting essential electric grid infrastructure projects.  Eaton will increase manufacturing capacity in Queretaro, Mexico, for line installation and protective equipment vital to undergrounding power lines and bolstering energy resilience.   This latest Eaton manufacturing investment for utility customers brings the compan...