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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the ‘Company’) has announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes major U.S. workplaces based on reviews from over 250,000 U.S. employees across eight categories: training and career progression; proactive management of a diverse workforce; sustainability; corporate culture; compensation and benefits; working environment; company image; and work...

In September 2022, Axpo and Kraftwerke Sarganserland AG (KSL) interrupted the comprehensive refurbishment work on the Gigerwald dam facility in Calfeisen Valley and postponed it for two years. The reason behind this decision was the scarcity of electricity during the winter months of 2022/23. The refurbishment work is now back on track. This work is essential for the safe, long-term operation of the facility and the reservoir must be entirely emptied.  Faced with the limited supply situati...

Swiss energy supplier - Axpo has made the final investment decision to commence construction of the Lålax wind farm in Finland’s Vörå municipality. An important milestone in the expansion of wind energy in Finland, the project underlines Axpo's commitment to the region. Axpo took over the project rights for the Lålax wind farm in October 2023 and has now given the go-ahead for further investment in the project. The company plans to start pre-construction work later...

From planning and development to optimized operations, Siemens technology will enable the realization of Siemensstadt Square, a sustainable city district of the future in Berlin. Spanning an area of 76 hectares, the foundation stone was laid today at this urban redevelopment project, which represents an investment of €4.5 billion. Through collaboration with a number of project partners, Siemens will help transform the industrial site of more than 100 years in Berlin Spandau into an inclusi...

Hydrogen is one of the main technologies to decarbonize the railway sector by switching from fossil diesel to renewable fuels in particular on routes, which are hard to electrify. From the train operator perspective an integrated approach towards a fossil-free mobility does not only require hydrogen-powered trains and corresponding maintenance services but also needs to cover the entire supply chain for green hydrogen fuel. In April 2024 Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Lette...

In the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, Siemens held the groundbreaking ceremony in Berlin for one of Europe’s largest urban development projects. Around 35,000 people will live and work at Siemensstadt Square, which will have an area of roughly 188 acres and floorspace of more than a million square meters. The project is a blueprint for the effective design of urban brownfield development projects and industrial transformation worl...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH announces the release of its MG10-D Series, a family of air-filled conventional magnetic recording (CMR) HDDs supporting SAS and SATA interfaces and capacities of up to 10TB. Crafted with precision engineering and over 50 years of Toshiba experience, the MG10-D Series delivers improved performance and power efficiency over prior generations. With sanitized instant erase (SIE) and self-encrypting drive (SED) options, valuable data is safeguarded by a storage...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Group, is collaborating with pioneering EV charging business solution provider Virta through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility to expand the EV charging network across Southeast Asia. Leveraging Virta's digital platform services, technology, and industry expertise with Gentari’s deployment and operation of EV charging infrastructure, the partners will also work with third-party en...

Siemens Mobility and RATP (Régie autonome des transports Parisiens) have successfully modernized and extended the automated Line 14 of the Paris metro. This world premiere marks the first migration of an automated driverless (GoA4 – Grade of Automation) metro line to the latest generation GoA4 driverless automated system ‘Trainguard MT CBTC’. The new system, which was implemented during the past six years during passenger services, enables more efficient and reliable s...

NGK INSULATORS, LTD., the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System at Nagoya University, and Aixtal Corporation have jointly developed an AI-based high-precision analysis method for ceramic products and established a technology that can significantly shorten the time to analyze product characteristics. AI technology NGK will apply this AI technology to its core businesses to shorten the period for product design and evaluation as well as use it to develop new products that contribut...

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won a domestic order to build a grid-connected 185MW Solar PV Plant along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) having multitudes of MWh capacity. The Solar PV plant at Kajra in Lakshisarai district will be a key element in Bihar’s plans to harness renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards combating climate change and meeting demand growth. Solar and wind generation pr...

Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, celebrated the completion of the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Center at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Jose contractor was the Technology Systems Design-Builder and Systems Integrator on the multiphase $2.4B renovation, including designing and constructing a central concourse, pre- and post-security checkpoints, and ticketing and baggage handling system. Key technology systems Rosendin’s role inclu...

Six Axpo Group hydropower plants are also affected by the flood situation in Misox GR. They have been shut down in a controlled manner over the last few days. All six hydropower plants and their reservoirs are in a safe condition and partially operational. The hydropower plants will be recommissioned at the appropriate time and in consultation with the authorities. Axpo Group hydropower plants affected by floods The power plants affected by the flooding are OIM (Officine Idroelettriche di Mes...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that a team of three data scientists, Yuya Shintani, Kento Okumura and Shoma Fukuhara from the Mitsubishi Electric DX Innovation Center, won a gold medal in the Home Credit - Credit Risk Model Stability competition hosted by Google LLC subsidiary Kaggle INC., the world's largest AI competition platform. In addition, Messrs. Shintani and Okumura were each awarded the title of Kaggle Competition Master for cumulatively winning one gold medal and two silve...

Texas Instruments (TI) announces a long-term collaboration with Delta Electronics, a global power and energy management manufacturer, to create next-generation electric vehicle (EV) onboard charging and power solutions. This work will leverage both companies' research and development capabilities in power management and power delivery in a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. Together, TI and Delta aim to optimize power density, performance and size to accelerate the realization of...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Pan Huimin, Deputy Director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, Yu Fengqing, Director of the Energy Bureau of Zhejiang Province, Yang Zhenyu, General manager of Zhejiang Mechanery and Electrical Group Co., Ltd., and Gao Ling, chairman of Windey attended the meeting. This event closely follows the theme of "Science and technology empowerment, integ...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit kicked off in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. During the meeting, Windey experts were invited to attend and make a keynote speech. It is a crucial stage for China's wind power industry to expand from offshore to far-reaching sea, so how to grasp the opportunity is particularly important. In this regard, Windey experts focused on the three major trends of the future development of offshore wind power technology, combined with the exploration and practic...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet. The project will enable Notre Dame to meet growing demand for EV charging across its campus and accelerate progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. "The university is pleased to be collaborating with Eaton in this emerging market as we work to continue to find ways t...

Siemens Mobility has invested in its Cornellà factory to significantly expand production capacity and the product portfolio. As part of its commitment to growth in Cornellà, Spain, Siemens Mobility is investing in expanding production in various areas. This includes the inauguration of a new gearbox production line and the establishment of a welding competence center for converter cabinets. With these investments, Siemens Mobility is responding to growing market demand and strengt...

Desay Battery, a major global provider of comprehensive energy storage solutions, proudly presents its latest innovations at the Smarter E Europe 2024 in Munich. The company showcases various products and solutions, including its proprietary energy storage cells, commercial and industrial storage solutions, residential energy storage systems, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Data Center Products, alongside its clean energy solutions. This exhibition highlights Desay Battery's commitment to...

With people flocking to the Jersey Shore for sunshine, beaches and endless options for summer fun, Verizon has seen a massive increase in data usage on its network – even on the boardwalk and the sand. To address this surge and prepare for the continued influx expected throughout the summer months, Verizon recently completed major upgrades to the network serving customers, businesses and first responders along the Jersey Shore. Network infrastructure upgrades have been activated in S...

Recently launched by JVL A/S, the pioneering motion control designer and manufacturer, its new high-capacity MAC4500 integrated servomotor increases the power output of the MAC motor® series with a power rating of 4.5 kW at 3000 RPM and 3 x peak torque. Available in the UK with full application support from Mclennan, the MAC4500 integrates motor, encoder and servo drive in a compact and robust housing with a wide choice of optional motion control interfacing and Ethernet comms’ module...

ENERtec Asia 2024 is set to transform Southeast Asia's energy landscape. Organized by Informa Markets, this premier event will enhance its focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with the introduction of a new segment - BATTERY & EV Tech (Energy Storage & EV Technology and Solutions). ENERtec Asia Scheduled from 26 to 28 June 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), ENERtec Asia will be a one-stop hub for exploring the transformative power of battery technology. This...

With a strong development approach, hofer powertrain, a development and technology partner for efficient drivetrain solutions, is setting new standards in battery development. Through a deep understanding and seamless interplay of thermal, mechanical, and safety design, the company enables OEMs and battery developers to realize safe high-performance battery modules in record time. high-performance battery modules The development of high-performance battery modules demands a meticulously balan...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is making an additional investment in its Frankfurt site. Coinciding with the inauguration of a new high-speed warehouse and expanded production area at its switchgear plant in Frankfurt-Fechenheim, Siemens has announced an additional investment in the site. The acquisition of a 3.5-hectare site with existing buildings in Frankfurt’s Ostend district will provide Siemens with additional capacity to ensure a secure energy transformation. Production in the new bu...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with insurance and takaful operator, Zurich Malaysia to explore solutions aimed at promoting a sustainable lifestyle, including installing green mobility infrastructure at Zurich Malaysia's premises nationwide and offering value-added services at selected public locations to ease the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) among its custome...

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. has been selected by the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) to provide its Direct Air Capture (DAC) ceramic substrate for use in a DAC system to be demonstrated at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai). The DAC substrate will be used in one of several CO2 removal units to be installed at the event. This demonstration is a part of the Moonshot Research and Development Program by the New Energy and Industrial Techno...

Axpo has taken a significant step towards expanding its solar energy initiatives in Italy by commencing construction on a 20 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant, it was announced. Located at Manzano, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northern Italy, the project ‘Parco Molini’ marks a key development in Axpo's renewable energy strategy across Europe.  ground-mounted solar power plant In early December 2023, Axpo signed a purchase agreement with Semesteb, an Italian uti...

SEINO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., and MitsubishiElectric Corporation have concluded a stock purchase agreement under which Seinowill acquire 66.6 percent of the common shares of Mitsubishi Electric Logistics Corporation currently held by Mitsubishi Electric, and a shareholder agreement governing arrangements among shareholders regarding the business operations of the logistics company after the transaction. Subject to regulatory approvals from relevant authorities, the share transfer is expected...

In August, they will celebrate 83 years of “keeping the lights on” for homes and businesses along the Front Range. IREA was established as a cooperative and remains one to this day, and the relationship it has with its members is unlike that offered by investor-owned, municipal, and other types of utilities. They like to call this “the co-op difference.” largest electric cooperative IREA was established in 1938 by a group of local residents. Since then, they have gro...