The government has introduced legislation that indefinitely recognizes CE marking for UK market access. Applying the UKCA mark for electronics products is no longer required. This extension comes into force on 1st October 2024, before the (most recently) proposed UKCA introduction date of 31 December 2024 What does it not apply to? UKCA marking will still be required for the other equipment including Medical Devices and Marine Equipment. See the page on the UK government website for more deta...

Curtain up for "Wedding under Electricity": Four daycare centers from Velen accepted Westenergie's invitation to the energy theater. In cooperation with the "HalloDu Theater" from Bochum, the Westenergie educational initiative 3malE - Education with Energy makes the topic of energy clear and understandable and packages it in a 45-minute story. On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the energy theater took place in the Waldburg daycare center for a total of around 80 children from four different daycare ce...

The Hydrocarbon vertical (L&T Energy) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for Daman Upside Development Project-Wellhead Platforms & Pipelines (DUDP-WP), off India’s west coast. project scope The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of four Wellhead Platforms, a 140-km Pipeline, and associated Topside modifications at the Tapti Daman block at a Western offs...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Magnesium Research Center (MRC) of Kumamoto University, Toho Kinzoku Co., Ltd., and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the 3D printing industry’s first high-precision additive manufacturing (AM) technology for using magnesium alloys in a wire-laser metal 3D printer via the directed energy deposition (DED) method, marking a significant leap forward in industrial manufacturing. Unlocking the potential to process magnesium alloys with unp...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build an 800-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas energy center to serve as a reliable backup source of energy, ready to use when customers need it most.  The Castle Bluff Energy Center is designed to bolster grid reliability and would be used to deliver energy on the hottest summer days, and the coldest winter nights, and complement the increasing amount of renewabl...

BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF, and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK), a Japanese ceramics manufacturer, have released an advanced container-type NAS battery (sodium-sulfur battery). The new product - NAS MODEL L24 has been jointly developed by NGK and BASF, and is characterized by a significantly lower degradation rate of less than 1% per year, due to reduced corrosion in battery cells. thermal management system Another technical achievement is an improved th...

NGK will exhibit at Sensors Converge 2024 (sponsored by Questex), held in Santa Clara Convention Center, USA, from June 24 to 26, 2024. Sensors Converge is an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovative technologies in the sensor industry.  The booth will introduce the ultra-thin and compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery series, "EnerCera", including application examples of maintenance-free IoT devices. EnerCera has been selected as a finalist for the Sensors Awards 2024. The final re...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, the Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is being manufactured using Ultramid® BMBcertTM and Ultradur® BMBcertTM from BASF, where fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by biomethane-derived from renewable sources such as agricultura...

As part of Nidec Drives’ continuous evolution of drive technology, their new Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides enhanced control and maximum efficiency in building automation systems, ensuring accurate and coordinated operation to boost occupant comfort.  Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP The Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides high-speed Ethernet-based communication for their flexible Commander C and Specialist Pump Drive F600 & HVAC Drive H...

To increase road safety, the local community of Schleich has installed a speed sign together with Westenergie. The sign is intended to remind road users of the speed limit and encourage them to be cautious. The company is supporting the community with funding for the purchase. "Because of the color displayed on the speedometer, you can see from a distance whether the speed limit has been observed," said local Mayor - Rudolf Körner.  Respective measuring point Mayor Rudolf Körne...

Recently, Windey and Ulanqab Municipal Government held a signing ceremony for industry chain extension cooperation. Qi Feiyun, Mayor of Ulanqab, Gao Ling, Chairman of the Board of Windey, and Chen Qi, General Manager of Windey attended the ceremony. Qi Feiyun praised the development layout and pioneering demonstration of Windey as a new energy equipment manufacturing 'chain master' enterprise in Ulanqab. She pointed out that in recent years, the economic situation of Ulanqab City has been impro...

Lincoln Electric is pleased to announce that it has acquired Inrotech A/S. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, Inrotech is a privately held automation system integration and technology firm, specializing in automated welding systems that are differentiated by proprietary adaptive intelligence software and computer vision, which guides and optimizes the welding process without the need for programming or the use of CAD files.  State-of-the-art vision-based technology The state-of-the-art vi...

AMG Systems, the pioneer in NDAA and TAA-approved, highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, has launched its latest UK-designed and built Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector range, named the AMG150 and AMG155 series. The AMG150/155 series of PoE injectors has been designed to deliver Power over Ethernet from 15 right up to 90 watts, transmitting power to edge devices via 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, right up to 10Gb Ethernet network connections. In this way, the AMG150/155 series...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which the Company’s shareholders approved the recommended slate of seven Directors as VEON’s new Board of Directors (the Board). the new Board VEON welcomes former U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Sir Brandon Lewis, and Duncan Perry, who will serve alongside the incumbent Directors - Augie K Fabela II, Andrei Gusev, Michiel Soeting,...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton and Palantir Technologies Inc., a renowned builder of AI systems for the modern enterprise, announced the expansion of their partnership to bring Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to Eaton’s operations. The enhanced collaboration will offer a unique data management solution to accelerate and modernize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) deployments with AI-powered data mapping, cleansing, and migration automation. Palantir...

C&S Electric participated in the Elasia 2024 Expo in Bangalore, India, from May 24th to 26th, 2024. The company showcased its LV switchgear, power busbars, and protection devices, attracting numerous visitors, including consultants, contractors, builders, and dealers. C&S Electric At Elasia 2024 Expo During the show, valuable connections were made with potential customers and industry professionals. The stand was a hub of activity, featuring live demonstrations and interactive ses...

Intelligent power management - Eaton expanded its education and testing centers to demonstrate breakthrough solutions accelerating sustainable fleets in Pittsburgh, Houston and Marshall, Michigan, USA. As electrification and the energy transition have a cascading impact on infrastructure, Eaton provides real-world application environments to help fleet owners and vehicle OEMs understand the latest innovations and best practices, establishing scalable, affordable and reliable power for fleet ele...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd is further expanding its efforts to drive green mobility adoption via a new hassle-free, long-term electric vehicle (EV) leasing solution for commercial fleet operators as part of its Vehicle-as-a-Service offerings. In a launch event officiated by Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz today, Gentari announced its collaboration with eCo...

Ingeteam is to supply 70 photovoltaic inverters to Grenergy for the solar project located in the Tabernas desert. Located in Southern Spain, this desert is famous for having hosted the filming of numerous Hollywood films, especially westerns. With a power output of 250 MW, the Tabernas project has an estimated annual generation capacity of 466.6 GWh. Once commissioned, the facility is expected to supply more than 126,300 households with green energy, avoiding the emission of over 127,380 tons o...

Scotland has launched its refreshed national events strategy designed to provide strategic focus for all involved in the planning, securing, and delivery of events across Scotland. Scotland the Perfect Stage 2024-2035 aims to build on the event industry’s many achievements to date, as well as respond to the ongoing challenges faced by the sector. It also focuses on a range of national priority outcomes and critical success factors for the sector as it looks towards the next ten years. Pa...

Vestel’s UK EV charger division has formed a strategic partnership with dedicated EV software provider, Electric Miles. The move sees end-user - Electric Miles EV charger control software integrated with Vestel chargers and enables Vestel to offer a whole ecosystem of effective charger control and management options to its installers, fleet customers, and charge point operators. Remote charger management Electric Miles brings to the table a suite of cutting-edge solutions designed to me...

C&S Electric team has recently conducted several training sessions at the Electric, Electronics, and Digital Skill Development Lab, Government ITI Nithari, Noida. This lab was established through a collaboration between C&S Electric Ltd. and ITI. Conducted in collaboration with ITI faculty, the sessions aimed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge related to electrical products. Continuous learning and skill enhancement This initiative underscores the commitment to...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has launched the Serendie™ digital platform, effective immediately, to facilitate co-creation initiatives to accelerate the company's transformation into a "Circular Digital-Engineering Company." sustainability Through Serendie (a portmanteau of "serendipity" and "digital engineering"), Mitsubishi Electric expects to create sustainable future value by leveraging technological expertise and creativity synthesized through encounters between...

At DRUPA 2024, from May 28 to June 7 in Düsseldorf, Germany, B&R is showing how intelligent automation technology can address the evolving needs of the printing sector. At Booth B70 in Hall 13, the industrial automation company is demonstrating solutions that make short-run production more productive and efficient, minimize energy consumption and waste, and adapt to changing requirements through open interoperability and modular design. Personalized marketing strategies "Changes in c...

The sun shone as brightly as the boys and girls: The training team of the Creuznach Rowing Club 1876 e. V. is delighted with a brand new racing quadruple scull. The boat was christened "Calypso" on Sunday on the reservoir in Niederhausen. Many club members, as well as the local mayor Christine Mathern and sports director Markus Schlosser, attended the boat christening. Creuznach Rowing Club In his speech, the president of the Creuznach Rowing Club, Joachim Ziegler, thanked the many supporters...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its 49% stake in Kazakh wholesale telecommunications infrastructure services provider - TNS Plus LLP (TNS+) to its JV partner, the DAR group of companies.  telecommunication services TNS+ is an international operator providing a wide range of telecommunication services in voice, internet access, data transmission, transparent digital chan...

WEG is supplying all the electrical generators and the vast majority of the electric motors and frequency inverters for three platforms installed in the Búzios Field, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the largest deep-water field in the world. electrical generators and motors The scope includes 24 main, emergency, and auxiliary generators, around 120 medium voltage motors with power ratings up to 14 MW, 39 medium voltage frequency inverters, and more than 300 low voltage motors, which will be...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, has announced its participation in SPS Italia 2024, to present its latest innovations in factory automation, including the revolutionary D-Bot Series collaborative robot portfolio, which offers models capable of handling payloads as heavy as 30 kg with reach up to 1,800 mm. advanced automation Luca Cavagnari, Head of Sales Italy, Industrial Automation Business Group, Delta Electronics EMEA region, ex...

The municipalities in the Schweich collective municipality will continue to work with Westenergie on the operation and modernization of street lighting. Representatives of the collective municipality and the municipalities met with representatives of Westenergie in Riol to symbolically sign the extension of the relevant contracts. The service agreements entitled "Light & Service" were extended for a further ten years until December 31, 2035. Energy-saving technology "We will be able to si...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will increase its existing investment in Massachusetts-based Realtime Robotics, Inc., an American startup company that is pioneering motion-planning technology for calculating trajectories to enable factory-automation (FA) equipment to avoid obstacles and generate optimized routes. By expanding the use of Realtime Robotics' advanced technology in Mitsubishi Electric's FA solution software products and control-system equipment, the partners expec...