Recently, ZOOMLION's Shanghai Industrial Park welcomed new clients from Australia. Drawn by its reputation, the Australian client toured Zoomlion's intelligent rotary drilling rig production line, gaining in-depth insights into the products.  ZR140 rotary drilling rig The ZR140 rotary drilling rig, nicknamed the "Soil Drilling Prodigy," perfectly met the construction needs in Australia. It immediately won high recognition and favor from the clients, leading to a swift order placement. T...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, has further expanded its 10Gb Ethernet switch range, with the release of the new RY-LGSO38-10 10Gb SFP Light Core Ethernet switch.  The new barox RY-LGSO38-10 19" 10Gb Ethernet switch is the first in several new 10G options due to be released through the course of this year and features 10 x 10Gb port capability with a substantial 200Gb backplane, DMS, strong security...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. proudly hosted its annual “Future Franklineers Day” on July 22, welcoming more than 60 elementary, middle school, and high school students from the community for a day of learning and career exploration. The exclusive event allowed students of Franklin Electric employees to tour corporate headquarters, gain insights into the water systems industry, and learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers in a real-world setting. St...

Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, and Sila Services, a pioneering home services platform operating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, are pleased to announce that Interplay will deliver ongoing, scalable training solutions across Sila Services’ 30+ brands. With a workforce of 1,200+ field technicians and a commitment to a people-first approach, Sila Services has selected Interplay Learning to enhance and scale its trai...

As Zoomlion expands its global footprint, its rotary drilling rigs have gained popularity worldwide. Among them, the ZR185, known as the 'Drilling Master', has been warmly received by international customers for its excellent performance, outstanding brand reputation, and exceptional cost-effectiveness. Recently, overseas clients traveled from afar to purchase equipment at Zoomlion's Shanghai, and the delivery was completed. test drive process During their visit to the foundation construction...

M&E contractor, MCS (Maintenance & Contracting Services) Ltd has just received accreditation for its work to reduce carbon emissions across its business. The company has been reviewed as part of a Mitsubishi Electric scheme called the Committed Carbon Reduction Partner (CCRP). This accreditation recognizes the steps that MCS is taking to track and lower the carbon footprint of its business. design, installation, and delivery MCS is an independently owned M&E contractor and Buildin...

Verizon Frontline announced the launch of a newly established program designed to help strengthen partnerships with vendors in the public safety and mission-critical communications industry. Verizon Frontline-Verified The “Verizon Frontline-Verified” program offers a special designation to vendors whose products have been tested and met the rigorous standards required for public safety use on the Verizon network. The products eligible for this status are specifically designed to a...

In response to recent wildfires in California and Oregon, Verizon is supporting relief and recovery efforts in communities that have been hardest hit by the fires. Verizon's donations To support local firefighter needs during the current Lake Fire crisis near Santa Barbara, Verizon has donated $5,000 to the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance.  Verizon has contributed $5,000 to the American Red Cross Gold Country Region to support relief and recovery efforts for Northern California wil...

In time for the SMM, the steute business division Controltec presents an extended range of switchgear products with DNV approvals. These switching devices have been developed for applications often involving exposure to damp and wet (including saltwater). Their key features also include a wide temperature range (down to −60°C, depending on the series). The DNV approval certifies that they are mechanically robust and able to withstand shocks, impacts and vibrations up to 4 g – a c...

The Supervisory Board of Siemens AG announced leadership appointments to build on the company’s position of strength and accelerate value creation as a technology company. The current Managing Board has led the company through three record years of financial performance and strategic developments to accelerate the digital and sustainability transformations of its customers. With the five-year contract extension of Cedrik Neike, the Supervisory Board underscores its confidence in him to su...

In the spirit of its motto 'Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow,' Siemens is presenting new hardware and software for the Sinumerik 828D CNC controller at this year's AMB in Stuttgart. The Sinumerik 828D is specifically designed for the compact and mid-range machine market. The new PPU271.5, PPU270.5, PPU290.5, and PU272.5 processor units and the redesigned Sinumerik 828D MCP (Machine Control Panel) operating concept offer a wide range of functions and options that increase the...

SAE has achieved the next step in delivering its ‘Building a Sustainable Future to 2035’ strategy by taking full ownership of the 120MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park (USEP).  According to the Company’s latest estimates, the BESS project will generate average annual revenues of £12m and annual average EBITDA of £9m per annum in its first five full years of operation. The estimated capital cost of the projec...

Annette Kraus (48) will take over an expanded role within the People & Organization leadership team. Annette Kraus Effective October 1, 2024, she will assume the role of Executive Vice President of Social and Industrial Relations and People & Organization Germany, moving on from her role as Chief Compliance Officer for Siemens AG. "Annette Kraus, a valued colleague with an excellent track record as a leader, will join the P&O team to lead industrial relations and our social strate...

Three aspects to consider when building or upgrading the wastewater treatment facility include: standards, equipment, and design. By focusing more time on the design, people can save money on construction because a proper design will permit less rigorous equipment. Standards When constructing electrical systems for wastewater treatment facilities, the following need to be considered: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 820 – Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatmen...

In recent years, CORE has invested in technologies that continue to help them operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and minimize financial impacts on their members. Those investments include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): In early 2021, CORE wrapped up the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which replaced more than 165,000 meters throughout the system. CORE avoided at least 50,000 'truck rolls' thanks to AMI. The new meters also help to identify and more...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces its intention to voluntarily delist from Euronext Amsterdam (the Delisting).  VEON is also pleased to inform its shareholders and the investment community that it intends to initiate a buyback program for up to USD 100 million concerning its American Depositary Shares (ADS) following the Delisting. Delisting process The Delisting and the resulting sole listing on Nasdaq, a global inde...

NR has actively participated in IEEE T&D, held from April 17th to 19th in Denver, the USA. The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition attracts pioneering companies and individuals from around the world to take part as both exhibitors and attendees. The IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) embraces planning, research, development, design, application, construction, installation and operation of apparatus, equipment, structures, materials and system for the safe, reliable and economic gene...

Lincoln Electric® announced that it has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC (Vanair), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana-based, manufacturer of mobile power solutions serving the U.S. service truck market. Vanair offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of mobile power solutions, including vehicle-mounted compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, chargers/boosters, and electrified power equipment. manufacturing, innovation Their extensive equipment portfolio compl...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training program in the UK and Ireland (UK&I).    Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses, and digital campuses into a holistic offering - Schneider Electric Training.   skills gap The move is in response to the chronic skills gap in eng...

On April 12, 2022, the NR PCS-9531 electronic load bank system was successfully put into operation at the Ferronickel project in Indonesia. The successful operation of the system will improve the primary frequency modulation capacity of the enterprise power grid, enhance the power grid damping, and effectively improve the static and dynamic stability of the grid. It has great application value for ensuring the safe, reliable, and stable operation of the islanding power network. Isolated island...

Luxi Island microgrid system, which was designed, supplied, commissioned, and delivered by NR, has been successfully put into operation. The system effectively solved the black start problem of a 10 kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Microgrid integrated solutions NR provides microgrid-integrated solutions including microgrid energy management systems Lu...

On February 9, 2022, the NR light rail energy feedback system with DC De-icer function was successfully implemented for the first time, effectively coping with the recent low-temperature rain and snow weather in Nanjing and ensuring the safe operation of trains on the Nanjing-Jurong line. In the early morning of February 7, 2022, there was a sudden heavy snow in Nanjing. With the continuous low temperature, the DC overhead lines of Nanjing-Jurong elevated station were covered with ice, and the...

On March 29, 2022, the DC back-to-back project in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Bay Area (hereinafter referred to as Guangzhou Project) which lasted 15 months was successfully put into operation. The Guangzhou project put into operation this time adopts the new generation flexible DC transmission system of NR, including flexible DC protection & control, measurement, phase selection closing and opening devices, as well as flexible direct converter valve and other core equipment on the east...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announces that Karenann Terrell has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors effective July 24, 2024. Terrell is the retired chief digital and technology officer of GSK plc (GlaxoSmithKline), a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. Prior to that role, Terrell served as the chief information officer of Walmart Inc. Extensive technology experience Before joining Walmart, Terrell was chief information officer of...

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. announced the commissioning of the NAS battery system delivered to the Centre for Energy Research of Hungary, and the handover ceremony was held to celebrate this occasion.  The NAS battery system was ordered through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company. NAS battery The NAS battery will be used in a demonstration project conducted at the Centre for Energy Research in Hungary to evaluate large stationary storage batteries best suit...

A brand-new 1.25 million volts (MV) implanter will spark cutting-edge research and innovation in semiconductor and quantum technologies, say scientists at the University of Surrey. Surrey's Ion Beam Center was able to secure the highly-specialized device thanks to a £2,195,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council's strategic equipment initiative.  A 1.25 MV implanter can insert tiny ion particles into silicon wafers, which are the building blocks of compu...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, announces it has achieved a silver rating from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Awarded to the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, GlobalLogic ranked in the 94th percentile globally - a reflection of the quality of GlobalLogic’s sustainability management system and commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain. Business sustainability...

Tele-Fonika Kable S.A. (‘Tele-Fonika’), a global supplier of HV and EHV cable systems for the renewable energy sector, has been chosen by Polimex Mostostal to supply cables and accessories for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm project. Polimex Mostostal, in partnership with GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions, has been awarded a key contract for building the onshore infrastructure, including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation, including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that Jazz, its digital operator in Pakistan, has secured the country’s largest long-term private sector syndicated credit facility of up to PKR 75 billion (c. USD 270 million). This 10-year financing arrangement will power Jazz’s growth ambitions as the country’s pioneering provider of 4G connectivity and digital services to millions of consumers and enterprises. Banking c...

The Westenergie subsidiary digikoo GmbH has comprehensively revised its central software platform, the digipad. With the digipad 2.0, digikoo offers even more efficient support for municipal utilities, municipalities, network operators and energy supply companies. The platform enables optimized planning in the areas of energy, heat, and transport. Municipal heat planning The digipad 2.0 enables individual analyses of complex data, automated potential assessments and customized views for users...