With the Westenergie eScooter, employees of the local community of Kröv can enjoy sustainable mobility. Westenergie provides the community with an electric scooter, including a helmet, free of charge. The environmentally friendly and maneuverable e-scooter is perfect for short distances. Employees of the local community will test the electric scooter on business trips until October 2024. This test phase will make it possible to explore the benefits of the scooter for local mobility and con...

Furukawa Electric successfully operated the FRL1441U Series pump lasers for high output, low power consumption Raman amplifier in the C-band at 55℃, and by reducing reactive power by more than 50%, the newly developed LD chip consumed 3.7W at 500mW fiber output, which is less than half the 8W power consumption of existing LD chips. In addition, they have started the development of mass production technology. While communication traffic volume at data centers and elsewhere has been increasing on...

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. has invested in PanelSemi Corporation, a Taiwan-based startup engaged in developing and selling flat-panel flexible LED displays and substrates for semiconductor modules. flexible LED displays PanelSemi develops and sells ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible LED displays with low power consumption and high brightness, leveraging its thin-film transistor (TFT) circuit fabrication technology.  Furthermore, PanelSemi is using this technology to develop a hybrid circuit boa...

Simplify access control setups with Altronix Trove™. Effortlessly integrate Altronix power and accessories with top-tier access controllers from globally renowned brands, such as Axis, Bosch, CDVI, HID, Johnson Control, PDK, ZKT Eco, and more. With various backplanes, Trove™ offers scalable and customizable access and power configurations. Streamline board layouts and wire management, cut down on installation time and labor costs, and tailor access control with ease using Trove&trad...

On June 26, budding technologists aged 8 to 19 showcased their technical acumen and problem-solving prowess at the Austrian finals of the World Robot Olympiad. The competition was held for the second year in a row at B&R Headquarters in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria. Under the theme ‘Earth Allies’, contestants illustrated how robots could serve as ‘allies of the earth’, working in harmony with the planet. The triumphant teams - ‘MMG’ from HTL Braunau and &lsq...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that, in cooperation with system integrator - Glory Technology Service Inc. and Taiwan’s major telecommunications company - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., it has supplied Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) with a headend system as the central point for managing and controlling smart meters, and also communication modules to be embedded into the smart meters and data concentrator units. The system is already in partial operation as the first smart me...

The busy summer season has commenced, and scammers are using sophisticated new strategies to target utility customers with the goal of stealing money or obtaining personal and financial information. “Scammers tend to increase their activity when summer temperatures are at their hottest and when you’re most reliant on your air conditioner,” said Carlos Ross, Security Manager for Ameren, adding “They also aim to reach customers when they are busy enjoying summer activities...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon, an RTX business, to repair transmitters used in APG-63 (V)1 F-15 fighter radars operated by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allied forces. Under the pilot contract, Raytheon will verify Mitsubishi Electric's repair capabilities with the expectation of eventually contracting with Mitsubishi Electric for such services in the future. Mitsubishi Electric signs pilot contract with RTX's Raytheon Sinc...

TE Connectivity (TE), a pioneer in connectivity and sensors, has expanded its VITA 66 optical backplane interconnect family with the new VITA 66.5 Style D optical modules. These high-density modules provide a rugged, blind-mate optical interconnect solution for aerospace, defense, and marine applications. The VITA 66.5 Style D optical modules feature up to 3 MT ferrules per insert and a floating receptacle design for optimal alignment. Available in full-size and half-size configurations, they o...

Recently, Windey officially became a member of APQP4Wind, marking its achievements in the field of quality management recognized internationally. As a globally renowned authority in the field of quality management in the industry, APQP4Wind is a non-profit wind power industry quality management organization initiated by international wind turbine manufacturers and suppliers. Its aim is to provide widely accepted standards, methods, and tools for quality assurance processes in the wind...

Increasingly, companies are seeking to reduce costs and carbon emissions by improving their operational efficiency. It was with this in mind that WEG, in partnership with Mi2V, a company specializing in industrial maintenance, replaced 13 three-phase asynchronous motors and 13 low-voltage variable frequency drives in a power generation company in France. The main goal of this initiative was to significantly reduce motor failures and energy consumption in an air treatment unit, which is responsi...

Energy Solutions, the provider of cost-efficient sustainable hybrid power solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Stuart as Chief Operations Officer (COO) with effect from 8 July 2024. Nigel Stuart joins Energy Solutions, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the luxury maritime industry. Before his new position, Nigel served as COO at Holland and Holland, where he was recruited by the Beretta family to lead the rejuvenation of the business following thei...

As of August 1, 2024, the State of Minnesota will require owners of hotels, motels, and lodging houses to install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in any room that can be lawfully used for sleeping. This statute requires an approved and operational CO alarm to be installed within ten feet of sleeping areas in single-family and multi-family dwellings, as well as in every guest room of a hotel or lodging house. Owners of multifamily dwellings and hotels/lodging houses must provide and install CO a...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the ‘Company’) has announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes major U.S. workplaces based on reviews from over 250,000 U.S. employees across eight categories: training and career progression; proactive management of a diverse workforce; sustainability; corporate culture; compensation and benefits; working environment; company image; and work...

In September 2022, Axpo and Kraftwerke Sarganserland AG (KSL) interrupted the comprehensive refurbishment work on the Gigerwald dam facility in Calfeisen Valley and postponed it for two years. The reason behind this decision was the scarcity of electricity during the winter months of 2022/23. The refurbishment work is now back on track. This work is essential for the safe, long-term operation of the facility and the reservoir must be entirely emptied.  Faced with the limited supply situati...

From planning and development to optimized operations, Siemens technology will enable the realization of Siemensstadt Square, a sustainable city district of the future in Berlin. Spanning an area of 76 hectares, the foundation stone was laid today at this urban redevelopment project, which represents an investment of €4.5 billion. Through collaboration with a number of project partners, Siemens will help transform the industrial site of more than 100 years in Berlin Spandau into an inclusi...

Hydrogen is one of the main technologies to decarbonize the railway sector by switching from fossil diesel to renewable fuels in particular on routes, which are hard to electrify. From the train operator perspective an integrated approach towards a fossil-free mobility does not only require hydrogen-powered trains and corresponding maintenance services but also needs to cover the entire supply chain for green hydrogen fuel. In April 2024 Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Lette...

In the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, Siemens held the groundbreaking ceremony in Berlin for one of Europe’s largest urban development projects. Around 35,000 people will live and work at Siemensstadt Square, which will have an area of roughly 188 acres and floorspace of more than a million square meters. The project is a blueprint for the effective design of urban brownfield development projects and industrial transformation worl...

NGK INSULATORS, LTD., the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System at Nagoya University, and Aixtal Corporation have jointly developed an AI-based high-precision analysis method for ceramic products and established a technology that can significantly shorten the time to analyze product characteristics. AI technology NGK will apply this AI technology to its core businesses to shorten the period for product design and evaluation as well as use it to develop new products that contribut...

Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, celebrated the completion of the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Center at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Jose contractor was the Technology Systems Design-Builder and Systems Integrator on the multiphase $2.4B renovation, including designing and constructing a central concourse, pre- and post-security checkpoints, and ticketing and baggage handling system. Key technology systems Rosendin’s role inclu...

Six Axpo Group hydropower plants are also affected by the flood situation in Misox GR. They have been shut down in a controlled manner over the last few days. All six hydropower plants and their reservoirs are in a safe condition and partially operational. The hydropower plants will be recommissioned at the appropriate time and in consultation with the authorities. Axpo Group hydropower plants affected by floods The power plants affected by the flooding are OIM (Officine Idroelettriche di Mes...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that a team of three data scientists, Yuya Shintani, Kento Okumura and Shoma Fukuhara from the Mitsubishi Electric DX Innovation Center, won a gold medal in the Home Credit - Credit Risk Model Stability competition hosted by Google LLC subsidiary Kaggle INC., the world's largest AI competition platform. In addition, Messrs. Shintani and Okumura were each awarded the title of Kaggle Competition Master for cumulatively winning one gold medal and two silve...

Texas Instruments (TI) announces a long-term collaboration with Delta Electronics, a global power and energy management manufacturer, to create next-generation electric vehicle (EV) onboard charging and power solutions. This work will leverage both companies' research and development capabilities in power management and power delivery in a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. Together, TI and Delta aim to optimize power density, performance and size to accelerate the realization of...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Pan Huimin, Deputy Director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, Yu Fengqing, Director of the Energy Bureau of Zhejiang Province, Yang Zhenyu, General manager of Zhejiang Mechanery and Electrical Group Co., Ltd., and Gao Ling, chairman of Windey attended the meeting. This event closely follows the theme of "Science and technology empowerment, integ...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit kicked off in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. During the meeting, Windey experts were invited to attend and make a keynote speech. It is a crucial stage for China's wind power industry to expand from offshore to far-reaching sea, so how to grasp the opportunity is particularly important. In this regard, Windey experts focused on the three major trends of the future development of offshore wind power technology, combined with the exploration and practic...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet. The project will enable Notre Dame to meet growing demand for EV charging across its campus and accelerate progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. "The university is pleased to be collaborating with Eaton in this emerging market as we work to continue to find ways t...

Siemens Mobility has invested in its Cornellà factory to significantly expand production capacity and the product portfolio. As part of its commitment to growth in Cornellà, Spain, Siemens Mobility is investing in expanding production in various areas. This includes the inauguration of a new gearbox production line and the establishment of a welding competence center for converter cabinets. With these investments, Siemens Mobility is responding to growing market demand and strengt...

Desay Battery, a major global provider of comprehensive energy storage solutions, proudly presents its latest innovations at the Smarter E Europe 2024 in Munich. The company showcases various products and solutions, including its proprietary energy storage cells, commercial and industrial storage solutions, residential energy storage systems, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Data Center Products, alongside its clean energy solutions. This exhibition highlights Desay Battery's commitment to...

With people flocking to the Jersey Shore for sunshine, beaches and endless options for summer fun, Verizon has seen a massive increase in data usage on its network – even on the boardwalk and the sand. To address this surge and prepare for the continued influx expected throughout the summer months, Verizon recently completed major upgrades to the network serving customers, businesses and first responders along the Jersey Shore. Network infrastructure upgrades have been activated in S...

In August, they will celebrate 83 years of “keeping the lights on” for homes and businesses along the Front Range. IREA was established as a cooperative and remains one to this day, and the relationship it has with its members is unlike that offered by investor-owned, municipal, and other types of utilities. They like to call this “the co-op difference.” largest electric cooperative IREA was established in 1938 by a group of local residents. Since then, they have gro...