Siemens Smart Infrastructure and publicly owned energy supplier Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH, have announced their partnership to help drive the transition to sustainable urban energy across the city. Yesterday’s inauguration of the Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters marks the culmination of 18 months of collaborative planning and implementation, which brings together Siemens expertise in sustainable infrastructure development with Stadtwerke Stuttgart’s experience in renewable energy g...
The Swiss company - SBB Cargo International AG, in cooperation with Südleasing GmbH, has ordered an additional 20 Vectron multi-system locomotives equipped with the XLoad package. The locomotives will be leased by SBB Cargo International from SüdLeasing in a long-term contract with a flexible term. The contract also includes maintenance of the locomotives by Siemens Mobility for 15 years. Vectron XLoad package The Vectron XLoad package improves the locomotive’s traction capabi...
EA Technology, specialists in asset management solutions for owners and operators of electrical assets, has launched two new innovative accessories for its market-renowned UltraTEV® Plus² Partial Discharge (PD) detection instrument. These latest accessories enhance PD survey capabilities, allowing measurements to be taken via the Voltage Presence Indicating System (VPIS) connection and on barrier spacers for Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), simplifying field operations, boosting efficie...
Full Gauge Controls recently obtained an Invention Patent registration for the VX-1025E electronic expansion valve model in both Brazil and the United States of America (USA), granted by the regulatory agencies INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) and USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), respectively. In practice, this means that the technology developed by the company is entirely new, granting it the exclusive right to commercialization. Industry's development capabi...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with the addition of the AI-driven field service and asset management suite from IFS, the world’s pioneering provider of industrial AI and enterprise software for companies that manage complex assets, operations, and service-focused activities. SaaS solution The powerful SaaS solution includes AI-enabled asset monitoring and a scheduling and optimization engine that enables increased resource utilization a...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thailand's Forth EMS Public Company Limited on July 16, 2024, to explore opportunities to co-manufacture Mitsubishi Electric’s Transmit/Receive Modules for use in the Air Surveillance Radar Systems that Mitsubishi Electric manufactures. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two companies expect to establish an enhanced collaborative structure for co-manufacturing, and will discuss...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has received an order from Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc. (The Kansai Electric Power Company - Osaka, Japan) for its 84kV dry air insulated switchgear, a new environmentally friendly, greenhouse gas-free product for use in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to be installed in substations. Mitsubishi Electric is the first company in Japan to develop GIS, which does not utilize greenhouse gases, with two of the main components-vacuum inter...
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of local people. In her first letter to local pioneers, Rayner will urge regions without devolved power to 'partner with the government to deliver the most ambitious program of devolution this country has ever seen.' economic growth She will invite local pioneers in devolution deserts - those with local knowledge and skin in the game - to work...
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...
Automated operation is a key function for expanding rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation. The project’s goal is to thoroughly evaluate the performance of the new obstacle detection system during daily operation in va...
AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire. safety is the pr...
Members in parts of CORE’s service area sometimes ask if they plan to offer high-speed internet service. CORE has analyzed this possibility considerably and currently has no plans to provide broadband services. This decision is based on many considerations, including: Colorado law prohibits an electric utility from directly providing retail commercial broadband services. They also could not subsidize a related but separate broadband company with CORE’s resources. CORE&rs...
Esri, the global pioneer in location intelligence, presented CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) with the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award on July 12, 2023, at the annual Esri User Conference (Esri UC). Selected from hundreds of thousands of users, CORE received the award for its innovative use of mapping and analytics technology, as well as leadership in the field of electric distribution utilities. Data and solve complex problems The SAG Award is intended to demonstrate an appreciation f...
The Heavy Engineering vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the second Steam Generator to Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka for India’s indigenously developed 10 x 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Fleet Program. It has been flagged off from L&T’s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The flag-off comes 11 months ahead of the contractual delivery schedule, demonstrating L&T’s unwavering commitment to advancing Indi...
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has been awarded on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024. Lincoln Electric ranked 66th overall, and was one of 16 companies awarded within the “IT, Electronics, Hardware and Equipment” category. The award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the major statistics portal and industry ranking provider and the awards list can be viewed on the TIME’s website. Standard strategy...
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed in support of local government agencies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, to provide temporary connectivity in the wake of a ransomware attack. At the request of local officials, the team provided more than 80 Verizon Frontline communications solutions to help county agencies get operations back up and running at numerous locations. Verizon offers critical support “We appreciate having a mission-critical partner like Verizon...
Ingeteam has been awarded a new supply contract for a new photovoltaic plant in Australia. The company will supply its power electronics technology. Specifically, Ingeteam has supplied 15 transformer stations or power stations delivered as a turnkey solution, as well as the PPC (Power Plant Controller) system. The project is located in the Campaspe Shire in the state of Victoria. Once operational, this wind farm will generate the energy consumed by more than 43,000 Australian homes per year, th...
CORE Electric Cooperative is committed to providing choice and excellent customer service to its members. As such, every few years CORE surveys to understand the experiences and opinions of members. CORE is partnering with Corona Insights, a Denver-based research firm, to conduct the member survey. Topics include customer service, electricity priorities, and home energy usage. Members’ input is needed to ensure the results represent the broad spectrum of opinions that exist amo...
At a time when the global manufacturing landscape is more competitive than ever, industry and academia are collaborating to overcome complex new challenges in engineering and at the same time, inspire future engineers. The B&R Education Network in India is continuously working as the interface between educational institutions and the automation industry. To help make the next generation of engineers ready for industry, the B&R Education Network partnered with the Dr. D. Y. Patil Institu...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it has launched a railway data analysis service utilizing Serendie™, its digital platform for the optimal use of energy and the optimal deployment and operation of railway assets by railway companies. The new service is available for immediate use. carbon neutrality, decarbonization In the railway industry, various measures aiming at the realization of carbon neutrality and decarbonization are being implemented...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) to collaborate in the supply of defense equipment for use in Japan and the U.S. on July 9. Electronic warfare systems Under the terms of the MOU, Mitsubishi Electric and NGC will discuss and agree on an optimal collaboration structure and business model, aiming to build a cooperative relationship that will allow them to provide defense equipment such as radars, e...
FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will travel to Hanover to attend IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024. On-road and industrial applications The trade show for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation industry will take place from September 17 to September 22, 2024, at the Deutsche Messe AG venue. As a pioneer in on-road and industrial applications, FPT Industrial wants to harness its participat...
The process of setting up utilities for a new home can be complex, that’s why they’re here to make it easier. Start by downloading the Energy Usage Guide to see the common appliances and the amount of power required to operate each based on CORE’s residential rate. Here are some additional tips that can help users save money and energy: Energy-efficient appliances - Keep a look out for the Energy Star label. These products are certified by the Environmental Protection Agen...
VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services (“VEON” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that, following the consent of its respective bondholders and the receipt of a license from U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), it has now amended the original VEON Holdings B.V. notes due April 2025, June 2025 and November 2027 (collectively, the “Original Notes”). VEON Holdings will...
Industry pioneer AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire....
Emerson has announced the new Series D update to the family of proven SolaHD industrial rack mount on-line uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). The new SolaHD S4KD Series replaces the current S4KC Series, offering significant user interface improvements and other design upgrades to increase reliability and product availability. SolaHD S4KD Series The S4KD is an on-line (double conversion) UPS, providing a zero-transfer time from external to internal power upon utility power failure to...
CORE Electric Cooperative’s GIS Manager, Duane Holt was recently named an Esri Electric GIS Hero. Esri is the global market pioneer in GIS, helping customers get results for the most difficult problems and pioneering problem-solving with GIS to help users see what others can’t. Esri Electric GIS Hero Being named an Esri Electric GIS Hero means users are one of the best in the entire GIS field and is truly a great honor. According to their official website, Esri Electri...
Dr. Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, and Mr. Sunil Mathur, MD & CEO of Siemens Ltd. India visited the C&S Electric factory in Noida, India. During their visit, they inaugurated the WE4She Manufacturing assembly line, exclusively managed by their talented women employees. Dr. Busch underscored the significance of gender diversity in the workforce and commended the leadership of women in manufacturing. Dr. Roland Busch plants a tree on the factory premises He remarked that...
Siemens has received 80 points in the latest EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and was awarded with the highest recognition – the Platinum medal. With this score, the technology company ranks in the top one percent of about 73,000 companies that were assessed worldwide by EcoVadis, a major provider of business sustainability ratings. Since 2021, Siemens has significantly improved its score by 19 points, moving from Silver in 2021 to Gold in 2023 to Platinum in 2024. The EcoVadis assessment e...
The company - WEG has started producing medium voltage (MV) soft starters at one of its facilities in South Africa, reducing delivery times for customers and boosting local manufacturing. The SSW7000 soft starters are produced at WEG's manufacturing unit in South Africa, with high-efficiency standards. The SSW7000 line is well recognized in the market and widely used in pump and fan applications in the mining segment. WEG's soft starters With the growing demand for WEG's medium voltage soft...
