Major Brands from Altra Industrial Motion Corp. will be displaying innovative solutions for powered agricultural equipment at Agritechnica: the world’s premier farming machinery trade fair. Visitors to the event can meet with experts from Guardian, Stieber, Stromag, Thomson, and Warner Electric to discuss their application requirements. Visit Altra on Stand G24 in Hall 15 at Hannover Messe between the 10th and 16th of November, 2019. vehicle efficiency Increasing demand for vehicle effi...

E.ON has signed a new €3.5 billion syndicated credit facility with a term of five years and two options to extend the maturity by one year each. In addition, the volume can be increased by up to €0.75 billion during the lifetime of the facility. With the new facility, E.ON pushes ahead with the financial integration of innogy SE: the facility replaces the two previously existing syndicated credit facilities of €2.75 billion of E.ON SE and €2 billion of innogy SE. Moreov...

OverIT is proud to announce that it has just achieved the 'Real Gold Partner' status in the RealWear Partner Network (RPN). The RPN includes RealWear-ready independent software vendors, developers, resellers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, and the 'Gold' status is the highest partnership level within this program. Gold Partners The partnership level is limited to partners that demonstrate a significant investment in RealWear and the ruggedized, hands-free, voice-activated c...

The metering days in Fulda are from 9.10.-10.10.19 focuses on current trends and the energy policy orientation of the energy sector. Exciting keynotes, interesting solutions, and intensive discussions provided plenty of input for the 700 participants. ‍EEBUS initiative EEBUS is a communication protocol that connects flexible consumers and the grid via an EMS Input was also brought to the metering days by the EEBUS initiative. The energy grid is becoming increasingly flexible and decentra...

OverIT is proud to announce that their innovative SPACE1 Extended Field Solution product has been chosen as a contender for the 'New Product' award at the Assembly Show 2019, within the 'Factory of the Future' category. Together with their partner - Engineering USA, OverIT will be returning to the famous tradeshow held in Rosemont (Chicago), from October 22nd to October 24th, for a third year in a row. Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality Using SPACE1, organizations can empower their mainten...

On September 26, 2019, the Changji-Guquan ±1100kV UHVDC transmission project of the State Grid Corporation of China was officially put into operation. Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission project is a milestone in the development of UHVDC transmission history in China. The purpose of this huge project is to boost West-to-East power delivery with the enhanced anti-pollution strategy of China. UHVDC transmission project Economic profits for Xinjiang and solve the power imbalance between Xin...

On September 26, 2019, the Changji-Guquan ±1100kV UHVDC transmission project of the State Grid Corporation of China was officially put into operation. Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission project is a milestone in the development of UHVDC transmission history in China. The purpose of this huge project is to boost West-to-East power delivery with enhanced anti-pollution strategy of China. UHVDC transmission project The installation capacity of Changji-Guquan UHVDC project is 12000MW This...

Axpo plans to install the first large-scale, alpine solar plant in Switzerland on the Muttsee dam at the Limmern pumped storage plant. With the 2-megawatt pioneer project, Axpo is driving forward the expansion of renewable energies in Switzerland. The plant will generate about half of its power production during the winter – when there is generally a power shortage. The efficiency of the plant The Muttsee Dam is extremely well suited for a photovoltaic plant thanks to its existing inf...

E.ON has announced the construction of a new wind farm in the USA. With the 150-megawatt project Boiling Springs, E.ON starts its first wind project in Oklahoma. Solar energy projects The Honda automotive group has secured all its energy from Boiling Springs under an electricity supply contract. Honda will purchase renewable energy for car production at the US plants in Ohio and Alabama. Construction of the 150-megawatt project will begin in early 2020 and be completed by the end of the year....

The North Loop is one of the busiest recreation districts in Minneapolis. What does that mean for local restaurants? Lots of hungry diners and lots of competition. Neighborhood newcomer Graze Provisions and Libations has a solution for that: teaming up! collective dining destination Graze is a collective dining destination with vendors selling food, baked goods, coffee, and the strong stuff and ECSI got it fully wired. Choosing entertainment is almost as hard as choosing lunch: cat...

The Canton of Glarus and Axpo have come to an agreement on how to implement the court settlement concerning the Limmern pumped storage plant. Among other things, the agreement specifies that the Axpo subsidiary Axpo Solutions AG will market the Canton of Glarus' energy share from its participation in Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern (KLL) until at least 31 December 2021. The two shareholders in Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern AG agreed to a court settlement in the legal dispute regarding the Limmern pump...

Following the European Commission’s clearance of the takeover of innogy today, E.ON intends to swiftly carry out the integration of innogy into the Group. “The new E.ON’s future begins today. The integration of innogy will create a company fully dedicated to putting customers at the center of everything it does.” “We want to partner with our customers to actively shape the new energy world while becoming more innovative, using energy with ever-greater efficien...

EG Electronics, a group of dedicated companies specializing in offering products around the world to meet customer requirements in various market sectors, is pleased to announce the introduction of high-voltage products, thanks to an exclusive European partnership with EBUSBAR. EG Electronics and EBUSBAR form European partnership EG Electronics, will be able to sell the company’s product portfolio, including its innovative High Voltage Power Distribution Units, connectors, relays and har...

Only 16 percent of Germans planning to buy a car would opt for an electric car. In Europe, only the Czechs are more skeptical, with only 13 percent of them able to imagine an electric drive for their next car.  This is the result of a current, representative survey by E.ON and KantarEMNID. Interest in electric cars is highest in Romania and Italy. Here, 36 percent would like to drive their next car electrically. diesel engines Only in Turkey would almost half of those surveyed, 44 pe...

Bonfiglioli, a renowned global designer and manufacturer of industrial drive systems, needed an IP67-rated brake solution for a multi-purpose IP67 integrated drive used on aerial platforms and other applications. The brakes are mounted to the back of the AC drive motor on each of the lift’s four-wheel drive assemblies. The brakes provide parking and emergency stopping functionality in challenging outdoor conditions. Features of IP67-rated brakes  Warner Electric based on superior t...

DENSO Corporation, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier, will be showcasing new mobility solutions at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Germany, Frankfurt Messe, Hall 9, from the 10th to the 22nd of September 2019. At the show, DENSO will feature some of its latest developments in automotive technology as part of its long-term commitment to accelerate future mobility and maximize its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Shaping the future of mobility Th...

At 5:00 a.m. local time on August 22, 2019, the massive load test of the ±800kV UHV DC transmission project for Belo Monte Dam II of Brazil was successfully completed. So far, the project has completed all system tests and has been provided the conditions for commercial operation. During the field commissioning, the UHVDC converter valve, DC control & protection system, DC measuring equipment, power grid stability control system, and other core equipment supplied by NR have been in g...

On July 5, 2019, NR Electric’s all-silicon carbide electronic transformer was successfully electrified and put into operation in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China. NR’s PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) Lianyungang islands AC/DC distribution network project adopted NR’s PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) and PCS - 9617 micro grid coordinated control system (MGCC), to satisfy the different voltage levels , the capacity of a variety of distributed netw...

At 5:00 a.m. local time on August 22, 2019, the massive load test of the ±800kV UHV DC transmission project for Belo Monte Dam II of Brazil was successfully completed. So far, the project has completed all system tests and has been provided the conditions for commercial operation. During the field commissioning, the UHVDC converter valve, DC control & protection system, DC measuring equipment, power grid stability control system and other core equipment supplied by NR have been in go...

Gephart has been selected as the electrical contractor by JE Dunn for the University of Minnesota’s Pillsbury Hall Rehabilitation project. With more than 75 projects completed on campus over the last 13 years, they are excited to get to work on this iconic building and the new home for the Department of English and Creative Writing Program.

The Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) will take Unit 2 off-grid as scheduled on 10 August 2019, to perform inspection work and refueling. The work will take about 40 days. This marks the end of a malfunction-free operating cycle of about 400 days, which began on 9 July 2018. The focus of work includes maintenance, recurring tests, and inspections. Integral system tests and pressure tests will also be carried out as usual. Of the 121 fuel elements, 20 will be replaced with new elements and inst...

Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) was resynchronized with the grid around midday and electricity production was resumed.  A fault in the Beznau substation - probably due to lightning strike - triggered a rapid shutdown of Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB). The system reacted as designed. The safety of the employees and the population was guaranteed at all times.

ECSI recently wrapped up a fun new restaurant project - Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse in downtown Rochester and people's mouths are still watering! Twelve new big-screen TVs and JBL speakers throughout the chophouse serve up a next-level dining experience.  Central monitoring State-of-the-art camera, data, and commercial security system additions make monitoring simple. This means Pittsburgh Blue has more time to focus on the fun stuff, making more delicious food.  Swing in for a bite...

Axpo has received approval from the respective authorities for the definitive acquisition of the French photovoltaics (PV) company - Urbasolar. The transaction will make Axpo an important market player in the development and construction of solar plants in France and Europe. Acquisition of Urbasolar On May 2, 2019, Axpo announced that it had concluded an agreement for the purchase of Urbasolar, with headquarters in Montpellier, France. The takeover of the photovoltaics company is now finalize...

DENSO Corporation, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier celebrated the grand opening of its Seattle Innovation Lab, which will strengthen the company’s development of connected technologies and advance its Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform. software-based solutions The lab supports DENSO’s recent expansion into software-based solutions to complement its hardware expertise, bolsters its North American R&D strategy, and helps actualize its long-term plan aimed a...

For decades, OverIT has been internationally recognized for leadership, vision, and product innovation. It pioneered the mobilization of Field Service, starting from paperless modalities, through the use of applications in off-line mode, to the achievement of the so-called Field Service revolution. The goal is clear: to simplify the operating procedures for field technicians. Geocall 9 Geocall 9 heralds the dawn of a new era, where information can be accessed at any time thro...

Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., has released a new range of pre-assembled electromagnetic brakes that offer superior performance for stopping and parking applications. The brakes can be specified in standard, high-torque, or high-speed configurations and with a selection of accessories included. Due to its modular design and efficient stock holding, Warner Electric can offer thousands of variations with a very short lead time. easy-to-use configurator Once a code is...

E.ON is part of the IELECTRIX (Indian and European Local Energy CommuniTies for Renewable Integration and the Energy Transition) project, funded by the European Union with €7.9 million: 14 project partners from nine EU countries and the Indian energy utility TATA Power will together develop mobile storage as a fast and cost-effective solution to local distribution network challenges. The changing energy world means that electricity is fed into the grid from numerous decentralized generatio...

On July 5, 2019, NR's all-silicon carbide electronic transformer was successfully electrified and put into operation in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. Lianyungang islands AC/DC distribution network project adopted NR's PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) and PCS - 9617 micro grid coordinated control system (MGCC), to satisfy the different voltage levels, the capacity of a variety of distributed network and access requirements of energy, in order to improve the power supply reliabilit...

DENSO Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to establish a joint venture for research and advanced development of next-generation, in-vehicle semiconductors. The two companies will study the details and aim to establish the new company in April 2020. in-vehicle semiconductors It is necessary to develop next-generation semiconductors that are integral to technology innovations Recently, electronic controls have been increasingly implemented in vehicles. Furthermore, the number of in...