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One of the main challenges in tape manufacturing is the round-the-clock regulation of web tension according to tape width and roll diameter. By applying an automated solution that continuously adapts to changing conditions, an aluminum tape manufacturer was able to upgrade its tension control system, increasing productivity and product quality. tension control Unwinding operations are indispensable in tape manufacturing. However, these can be extremely sensitive processes that can affect the...

E.ON SE successfully completed the sale of its 46.65 percent stake in Uniper SE to Fortum Corporation. All conditions for the completion of the voluntary public takeover offer have been met with the European Commission and the Russian Antimonopoly Authority having given merger control approvals, the transaction has been completed and closed. In total, E.ON received approximately €3.8 billion from the transaction for its remaining shares in Uniper. intelligent energy networks  We...

The integration of the new SPACE1 release, the Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality solution developed by OverIT, with the innovative HMT-1 device by RealWear, led the two companies to this collaboration. Optimized FSM solutions RealWear®, the US company pioneer in hardware technology for industry, has built the first hands-free ruggedized head-mounted wearable computer for Connected Worker programs. RealWear collaborates only with pioneering software companies to prov...

Energy company E.ON and technology provider Vertiv are combining their know-how in the field of energy solutions for critical infrastructures. This gives customers from trade and industry the opportunity to modernize their energy infrastructure in such a way that they can generate additional revenues on the energy market in addition to secure self-sufficiency. The solution, which is based on battery systems, will be offered on the German market as a first step. Uninterruptible power supply In...

An innovative partnership between a Russian lighting company and CP Electronics, the UK‘s provider of lighting control solutions, brought a 50% saving in energy usage to a brand new warehouse in Tyumen, Russia. DEUS LLC and CP Electronics worked with the X5 Retail Group at its 30,000sqm distribution center, providing a lighting system that was fully compatible with DEUS’ own DALI control system. Flexible and adaptable lighting Previously, X5 Retail Group was struggling to control...

E.ON is moving into new orders of magnitude in the construction of solar parks on an industrial scale. In Texas, USA, the energy company is planning a solar park with a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). Under a long-term power purchase agreement, E.ON has already sold the subscription rights from 50 MW of the plant for a period of 20 years. The customer is SK E&S, one of South Korea's largest energy companies. West of the Pecos West of the Pecos is scheduled to go online in 2020, E...

Recently, the first unit of Zungeru hydropower station in Nigeria was successfully commissioned and realized power generation, which laid a good foundation for the power generation of subsequent units. NR has designed hydropower unit protection solutions for the project and provided key equipment such as generator transformer unit protection and switchyard protection. Zungeru hydropower station is located in the middle and upper reaches of the Kaduna River near Zungeru Town, Niger, Nigeria. Wit...

On June 9th, 2018, a 500kV digital substation for the Bailing transmission and transformation project was successfully put into operation in Liangshan district, Sichuan, China. The Liangshan substation was the first 500kV digital substation commissioned by NR in the Liangshan district. all-around integrated solutions NR provided all-around integrated solutions for this substation, including network switches NR provided all-around integrated solutions for this substation, including intelligen...

NR is proud to announce the commissioning of India’s first 1 MW microgrid at the Central Electronics Limited (CEL) facility in Sahibadad, Uttar Pradesh, India. In over 10 years NR has deployed protection & control solutions around and pioneered the development of microgrid solutions. With the booming renewable energy integrated into India's power grid, it is a challenge to keep the stability of the power grid, due to renewable energy is not as stable as the traditional power supply. T...

On June 2nd, 2018, NR successfully commissioned two sets of 20 Mvar/13.8 kV Mobile Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) in Layla and Summan Area, which is the world’s first energized fully mobile STATCOM. Due to the large amount of induction-motor-based air conditioner load the power grid of Saudi Arabia suffers from severe voltage stability and FIDVR issues (fault-induced delayed voltage recovery). STATCOM is the most advanced technology to mitigate voltage stability problems. STATC...

Gephart Electric is proud to support the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering by joining other industry partners to establish a new faculty position within the Civil Engineering Department, building the Construction Management Concentration. As a founder of this program, Gephart will offer guidance in determining the curriculum, as well as insight into hiring the faculty member to lead the program.

On May 25, 2018, Canada's 735 kV Chibougamau series compensation upgrade project undertaken by NR completed all field & commissioning tests without delay and successfully put into operation. Fundamentally, series compensators were installed in the 1990s in the Chibougamau Substation close to the James Bay Area by another supplier, its control and protection system has reached the end of its life span and the replacement of outdated spare parts is highly required. NR series compensators pro...

It’s no secret that technology moves fast. That’s why OverIT has partnered with DTS, a pioneer in asset management, Geographic Information Systems, and transportation planning. customized technology DTS specializes in creating solutions to help clients automate their worlds, reduce their workload Headquartered in Orlando, DTS specializes in creating solutions to help clients automate their worlds, reduce their workload, and organize their data through customized technology. DTS s...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has expanded its ultraviolet (UV) LED portfolio with two new 280 nm devices intended for the medical health and well-being product segments. The standard footprint 3535 surface mount emitter is a 350 mA device with a peak output up to 60 mW. The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall; it delivers 3 mW at 20 mA and a peak output of 11 mW at 100 mA.  1313 UV-C LED "Air, surface, and water disinfection markets will see a significant numb...

Production increased by 4000 tons and CO2 emissions were reduced by 5000 tons. This is no contradiction for Diana Bracco, CEO of the northern Italian life science specialist Bracco Imaging: “Environmentally compatible production is a strategic priority for us at Bracco. I am convinced that there is no alternative to sustainable development for a company. E.ON's energy solution helps us to achieve both: We are increasing our competitiveness and at the same time improving our energy efficie...

Independence from huge power stations – a dream that many people have today. But is that possible? Also in Northern Europe, also in Winter, when the sun is weak and the wind not strong enough to blow the turbines? Moreover, in a rural area? “Let’s find out” was the approach of E.ON in Simris, a village in the south of Sweden. Now the project has been appointed winner by an international jury as a good example of the use of smart power grids in the energy conversion. The...

Eliminating faults in the electricity grid long before they can occur: this is made possible by the use of artificial intelligence based on a technology developed in its present form by E.ON. It is being used by Schleswig-Holstein Netz AG, a German grid operator belonging to the E.ON group. Combining comprehensive data analysis with a self-learning algorithm now makes it possible to predict faults and failures in the electricity grid much more reliably than before, and to take appropriate actio...

The solar partnership between E.ON and Google is developing into a European success story. Since May 2017, the joint Sunroof platform, which determines the solar potential of millions of buildings, has been bringing new solar energy systems onto German roofs. Homeowners can be happy: the one-year program will be extended until the end of 2018. In addition, the success in the European pioneer market of Germany is now being exported. Over the coming weeks, Sunroof is being made available to homeo...

Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has expanded its horticulture LED portfolio with new SST-20 series white LEDs to complement the extensive range of discrete wavelengths from UVA (365nm) to Far Red (730nm). white light in horticulture fixture Incorporating white light in horticulture fixtures provides illumination in the greenhouse and makes it easier to observe crops for signs of disease, in many cases, white LEDs can replace...

CP Electronics, a manufacturer of lighting control products, is recognizing a phenomenal year of activity in Scotland by again serving as headline sponsor for the Electrical Industries Charity’s (EIC) industry race night in Glasgow. Event location and schedule Attendees will be in with a chance to win prizes over the course of the event The event – being held at Rhoderick Dhu, Glasgow on Friday 25th May – will bring together more than 80 contractors to raise money for the EIC...

Following E.ON SE’s voluntary public takeover offer for all innogy stock, its Supervisory Board has responded to the agreed-on transaction by enlarging the E.ON SE Management Board effective June 1, 2018: Leonhard Birnbaum (51), who is currently responsible for E.ON’s network and renewables businesses, will become Chief Operating Officer Integration and lead the swift implementation of the agreed-on transaction with RWE and the successful integration of innogy SE. Birnbaum will cont...

C&S Electric celebrated its 52nd Founder’s Day in honor of the company’s inception. The Founder Day has always been of great significance to C&S Group. annual event The annual event had festivities, such as presentations, speeches, full recreational activities, and awards On this occasion, the whole C&S family gathered for a day-long celebration with full zeal to commemorate the company’s founder for establishing his dream. The special day was held at Greater No...

Gephart Electric, MN continues to grow its Service Division with the addition of Jim Herlofsky as Senior Project Manager and Eric Dalgaard as Project Manager. Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company with nearly 30 years in the electrical industry, including beginning in the field before taking on project management roles. Eric is a 37-year Gephart veteran bringing a wealth of estimating and project management experience and is known for his attention to detail. electrica...

E.ON wants to produce more wind energy in Germany. To implement this strategy, E.ON Climate & Renewables is taking over the German activities of Kassel-based Vortex Energy. Vortex has been developing, realizing, and operating onshore wind farms in Germany since 2004. The project pipeline includes wind farms with a total volume of 300 megawatts and a large number of projects at an early stage of development. This ideally complements E.ON's activities in the construction and operation of Germ...

C&S Electric has successfully participated in Hannover Messe 2018, held in Germany from 23rd April – 27th April 2018. The company exhibited its latest Switchgear, Controlgear, Protection Devices, Metal Clad & Cast Resin Power Busbars Products. Hannover Messe Hannover Messe is one of the world’s major Trade Fairs for industrial Technology where technologies and core areas of the industry from research and development, industrial automation, IT, industrial supply, production...

If headed to Target Field, be sure to check out the stadium’s newest feature, Bat & Barrel. Gephart was proud to team up with Mortenson to transform the former Metropolitan Club into a modern sports bar with local food and beverage options. Open to all ticket holders, Bat & Barrel features an in-field-shaped bar, large TV screens, seating for roughly 300 fans, and a drink rail down the right field line for fans to watch the game.

Thanks to its functionalities and innovative approach, OverIT’s product is now an international benchmark in Field Service Management for several consulting companies. There is growing positive feedback on our product, both from the market and those customers who implemented it, and several multinational IT consulting companies have cited Geocall in their publications as one of the best Field Service Management products worldwide. Array of service requirements The innovation-driven appr...

The construction of the Rampion offshore wind farm in the British Channel has made significant progress. All 116 turbines are online and feed renewable energy into the grid. The Rampion thus reaches its maximum generation capacity of 400 megawatts, which can supply almost 350,000 households. Feed renewable energy Further work will have to be completed in the coming months before the substations on land and at sea, for example, can be fully commissioned. Offshore construction of the Rampion pr...

Altra Industrial Motion is a major provider of advanced power transmission solutions for outdoor power equipment applications with industry-renowned brands, such as Guardian, Kilian, TB Wood’s, Warner Electric, and Warner Linear that provide OEMs with expectational drivetrain value by ensuring component compatibility and optimized performance. Whether a modified standard product or a customer solution is required, Altra provides extensive technical experience in outdoor power equipment an...

E.ON is expanding its electromobility business internationally and intensifying competition in Norway, the world's leading market for electric vehicles. From now on E.ON is launching a nationwide product campaign to promote its mobility offerings for private customers, companies, and local authorities. E.ON's goal is to profit from the rapidly growing market and to establish itself as a leading provider of charging solutions in the Nordic countries. Offer intelligent solutions The market ent...