Against the backdrop of the Swedish EU Presidency and in the presence of German Transport Minister, Volker Wissing and the Swedish Transport Minister, Andreas Carlson, ABB E-mobility, TRATON, DHL Freight and Milence jointly discussed the progress and challenges in the electrification of long-distance commercial vehicles at the Swedish Embassy in Berlin. While the electrification for middle and last mile logistics is gaining greater traction, electric heavy-duty long-distance transport is still...

Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot megawatt charging system from ABB E-mobility, representing the next milestone in the development of an efficient, high power charging solution for heavy duty vehicles. The technology will enable half the charging time for heavy duty vehicles. Both companies are committed to enabling a zero-emission transport future and taking the lead in developing tomorrow’s technology today. Developing a solution to fast charge these commercial electr...

As power grids evolve, transitioning away from fossil fuel sources to renewable energy, connecting battery energy storage systems ensures the grid remains stable. ABB’s new power supply device, the CP-S.1 24/20.0, provides the secure, energy-efficient connection that battery storage systems require. Renewable generation is intermittent and battery storage systems are a good way to smooth out this intermittency. Deploying batteries close to major electricity infrastructure e...

Delta expands its panel mount power supply PMR series by releasing the new 240 W model, which is applicable to industrial, commercial, and household applications.  The new 240 W model provides an output power of up to 240 W and nominal output voltages of 12 V, 24 V, 36 V, and 48 V. The compact form factor design fits in limited installation space such as control cabinets, machinery, vending machines, and test & measure equipment. new 240 W model of PMR series The model is also fully...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Elephantech Inc. The startup is the first company in the world to successfully mass-produce printed circuit boards using metal inkjet printing. This is the fund's fourth investment in a target company. Under its mission of making the world sustainable with new manufacturing technologies, Elephantech uses its metal inkjet printing and copper plating technologies to manufacture and sell P-Flex® flexible...

Ingeteam will support the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious goals to combat the climate crisis by deploying a national network of 500,000 EV chargers along America’s highways. With this new investment, Ingeteam Electric Vehicle Chargers will increase its production capacity of DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) and L2 EV chargers (ranging from 7.5 kW up to 420 kW) for the US market with a full commitment to accelerate the buildout of the United States EV charging network. The new Ingete...

RECOM strengthened its distribution network in Japan with the addition of Midoriya Electric, specializing in AC/DC, DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and LED drivers. Yosuke Sato, Director & General Manager, 1st International Division, Midoriya Electric, expressed, “RECOM's product portfolio has very good synergy with our other line cards. We are very excited about expanding sales of RECOM products.” ideal distribution partner According to Jordi Torrebadell, Director of...

Iskra is coming to the internationally renowned exhibition - PCIM Europe 2023, which is taking place at Nuremberg Messe from May 9 – 11, 2023. So, get ready to experience the future of electronics and renewable energy solutions at the event! Iskra will be present from May 9 to May 11, 2023 for PCIM Europe 2023 exhibition, at Hall 7, booth 621, at Nuremberg Messe in Nuremberg, Germany. Iskra at PCIM Europe 2023 event The Iskra Team looks forward to meeting everyone live at the upcoming P...

Ingeteam has developed a new central inverter for large-scale battery systems. This new product, commercially known as IS STORAGE 3Power HV, is specifically intended for energy storage plants developed with batteries up to a maximum voltage of 1500 V DC. The first units of the new central inverter will start to be delivered in July 2023 for a project based in Italy. IS STORAGE 3Power HV central inverter This inverter, which can achieve up to 3.93 MVA of battery discharge power operating a...

AEI Cables has expanded its center for distribution for existing and new customers at its UK headquarters.  The company has increased the space for stock at its modern facilities at Washington, Tyne & Wear in the North East. The additional facility of 13,000 sq ft will ensure all service needs are met for its customers. Meeting the demand Stuart Dover, General Manager for AEI Cables, said, “The extra space means we can meet further demand for our specialist products at th...

ABB announced that the company has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately US$ 63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this business is part of the Motion business area’s profitable growth strategy. It strengthens ABB’s position as a major industrial NE...

RECOM has published the latest in a series of ‘Books of Knowledge’ for engineers, designers, and students on the subject of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). EMC Book of Knowledge The ‘EMC Book of Knowledge’ subtitled ‘Practical Tips for the User’ is written by Steve Roberts, RECOM’s Innovation Manager, and Josefine Lametschwandler, RECOM’s EMC Engineering Team Leader. The book follows on from RECOM two very popular Books of Knowledge on the...

Scolmore announced the company has added a new Metal Clad Outboard Rocker Socket to its Click Essentials wiring accessories range. The new 13A 2 Gang DP 3 Pin Safety Shutter Switched Socket Outlet with Outboard Rockers (Twin Earth) joins the growing Click Metal Clad range, which also includes a number of 2-way switch plates, switched sockets, safety shutter switched sockets and fused connection units. New Metal Clad Outboard Rocker Socket added to Range  The Metal Clad range features ele...

Schneider Electric, a globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a new relationship with UL Solutions, a global provider in applied safety science, to offer its customers access to inspection and testing services that meet the scope requirements of the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark. This new relationship demonstrates Schneider Electric’s continued commitment to providing its customers with the tools and resources needed t...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Javed Ahmad as the Senior Vice President of its Global Supply Chain North America organization. A 32-year company veteran with expertise in manufacturing, operations, and logistics, Javed Ahmad will be based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA — the hub for Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation for the region that generated more than US...

Housing Solutions, a renowned housing provider based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom (UK) has recently commenced a 100 home trial of Aico’s award-winning Connected Home Solution. The project is aimed at improving the overall safety and well-being of residents, as part of the organization’s focus on safety and energy efficiency, while enabling Housing Solutions to take a proactive approach to any issues. This is Housing Solutions’ largest deployment of IoT devices in their housin...

United Electric Controls are pleased to announce that Moody Price will be the new United Electric Controls representative for the State of Texas, adding to their existing region of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida Panhandle, Memphis Area and Texas, effective May 1, 2023. United Electric Controls (UE) is a privately held corporation founded in 1931 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, including two divisions – Applied Sensor Technologies (AST) and Precision...

Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a partnership with EAVX, a business unit within J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) whose business units lead North America’s commercial vehicle body market, to build the truck bodies for the upcoming Pilot Fleet of all-electric Volta Zeros in the US for the Driving Experience Programme. EAVX will utilize JBPCO’s unparalleled market knowledge to lead the...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been has been recognized by CRN with four prestigious five-star ratings in its 2023 Partner Program Guide. The annual guide offers essential information to solution providers such as managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, and strategic service providers as they explore technology manufacturers’ partner programs to identify t...

Volta Trucks, the globally renowned disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a partnership with global finance company - DLL to provide finance support. The funding will enable Volta Trucks to offer customers a wide range of financing solutions for the all-electric Volta Zero through the company’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) offering. DLL, a global equipment asset finance company, is focused on partnerships that enable businesses to a...

The industrial technology company, which works with some of the world’s biggest automotive, heavy vehicle and industrial brands, has today opened its €2.5 million purpose-built facility in the Twente area. This new lab building sits alongside Sensata Technologies’ existing Business Center in Hengelo and is part of the company’s strategy to deliver high-quality products in an increasingly decarbonized and electrified world; in particular, for products being fitted into ele...

Hitachi, Ltd. (‘Hitachi’) is promoting a modal change toward global growth, as part of efforts to ‘Support people’s quality of life with data and technology that fosters a sustainable society’ as laid out in Mid-Term Management Plan 2024 (MMP 2024). Hitachi has announced that it has amended the executive compensation system to further accelerate growth as a global company, and to further strengthen links between increases in corporate value and compensation. Hitac...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has won the Industrial Energy Efficiency Award category ‘Energy Economy’ for its new SM AirSeT switchgear, a green and digital medium voltage technology. The company’s innovation makes it possible to end reliance on the now-standard sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) greenhouse gas commonly contained in electrical equipment used to power the grid and industrial electrical in...

Delta, a world-class provider of power management and industrial automation solutions announced its participation at LogiMAT 2023 from April 25th to 27th. smart industrial automation solutions Delta will present its cutting-edge power systems and smart industrial automation solutions to boost the productivity and energy efficiency of e-forklifts, AGVs, and overhead cranes in the warehouses and logistics sectors. Key highlights include the brand new MOOVair 30kW Wireless Charging Systems, buil...

RAI Amsterdam has upgraded its WI-FI 6 network to support WBA OpenRoaming, a service that enables exhibitors, attendees, and event staff to seamlessly connect to a secure and high-quality network. WBA OpenRoaming is available at over one million hotspots worldwide and has become the global standard that Wi-Fi network owners, service providers, and others are adding to free users from the need to constantly re-register or re-enter log-in credentials while maintaining enterprise-grade security....

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that it has decided to drastically restructure its automotive-equipment business in accordance with a resolution adopted at the company’s Executive Officers’ Meeting. The restructure is designed to streamline decision-making in the business and accelerate the transformation of the company's automotive-equipment business in the face of rapid changes in this industry, including the shift to connected, autonomous, shared &...

Vestel has announced its first Vestel-branded EV charger for the highly regulated UK market. The EVC04 is a reliable, affordable single-phase charger for domestic and small business installations, packed with features and fully compliant with new 2023 UK electrical and security regulations. The move established the Vestel brand name in the EV charger market by offering installers and contractors an affordable, easy-to-install charger solution fully compliant with the latest regulations. EV cha...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor, has announced the acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. a printed circuit board (PCB) fabricator based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, that has consistently served the OEM and electronic manufacturing industry for 30 years. The acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. supports Infinitum’s efforts to become more vertical and immediately allows for a substantially higher production capacity of PCB stators. Infinitum acquires Cir...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, celebrates 25 years of driving profit and growth for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors throughout 2023. innovative training Programs “We’re incredibly proud of BDR’s impact on the home services industry over the last quarter of a century and the relationships we’ve built with the hard-working men and women who are the fou...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced that its eMobility business will highlight its line of electrified vehicle (EV) solutions, including new power connections components and its award-winning Breaktor™ circuit protection technology, at Auto Shanghai 2023, which is taking place from April 18 to April 27, 2023, in Shanghai, China. The Breaktor circuit protection technology is an advanced circuit protection solution for electrified vehicles that combines the function o...