Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) announced the launch scheduled for 19 March of a new overseas control renewal menu for elevators made by other companies installed in existing buildings. By developing a new control panel with an auto-tuning function, MEBS will respond to the diverse needs of its overseas customers for the renewal of control systems for elevators, while spurring the expansion of its maintenance and ren...

Aldercote, the pioneering UK manufacturer of vehicle-mounted access platforms, has appointed a new sales executive to meet demand for the company’s innovative products, which are supplied to firms across the UK and Europe. Mark Tooley joins the team with almost a decade’s experience in the industry and will be working with current and prospective customers to help make them aware of Aldercote’s range of products and the expert engineering and diagnostic support services it off...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering, announces that its 2021 RDK Hackathon submission—a Voice over IP (VoIP) solution—has been selected as the event’s winner. The new technology introduces a standardized approach for making and receiving phone calls through RDK-B home gateways. In the future, open-source developers can benefit from a reliable solution that speeds the deployment of such functions over broadband telecommunications links...

After a period of development, EdmoLift introduces EC64, an innovative and future-proof electrical control system. With a modular design and smart features. The new electrical control system is designed to meet both current and future needs. The initial sales launch will take place on June 1, 2025. Future Ready electrical control system "EC64 is the result of several years of development, combining EdmoLift’s expertise in smart lifting solutions with the latest technology".  "Than...

On May 11, 2022, Hunan 500kV Shuicheng substation successfully put into operation. The substation is the first 500kV intelligent substation in Hunan Province to realize the remote "one key sequence control" function. The implementation and application of remote "one key sequence control" enables the staff of Changsha EHV centralized control station to operate the 500 kV Shuicheng substation equipment more than 300km away only in front of the centralized control computer, greatly shortened the o...

On May 30, the first 100MWp tidal photovoltaics power station in China was connected to the grid with full capacity. This is the first time that China has complementary developed solar and tidal energy. The successful grid connection of this power station marks that China has made new achievements in the field of comprehensive utilization of marine energy. NR Electric provides a complete set of protection and monitoring equipment for the project, and implements the engineering integration of 11...

On June 17, 2022, the world's first 35kV high-voltage direct coupled energy storage system developed by NR was successfully connected to the grid in Shaoxing Hongxu energy storage power station in China. It not only helps to achieve the efficient use of clean energy and promote the green and low-carbon transformation, but also enhances the flexible regulation capacity of the power grid. High voltage direct coupled energy storage not only reduces the electrical distance from the main grid, but a...

On June 8, 2022, NR controlled switching device was successfully put into operation in Fengning pumped storage power station with the largest installed capacity in the world, which successfully ensured that the pumping and storage power station units were connected to Zhangbei flexible DC power grid. This is the first application of NR's controlled switching device in a large-scale pumped storage project. Fengning pumped storage power station is a key project serving the Beijing Winter Olympics...

Recently China’s largest offshore oilfield group using land grid power supply application project - CNOOC Bozhong-Kenli Oilfield Group Shore Power Application Demonstration Project in the Bohai Sea region was successfully put into operation. Bozhong Kenli Oilfield shore power project includes onshore 220kV Haiguo switching station, offshore 220kV Haitai electric power platform, 220kV Haimin electric power platform, 220kV Hai'an electric power platform and 110kV Haixiang electric power pla...

It is no secret that electricity can have a significant impact on the fire industry, and this is not just something that is restricted to a single country. Daily, we see the devastation that improper electrical wiring and defective products can have on a global scale. Personal injury, property loss, and death can all wreak havoc on those working within the fire service and other first responders, not to mention the significant impact on the entire community where the events take place.  s...

Electricians play a pivotal role in preventing electrical fires by following safe practices during installations, repairs, and inspections. At a minimum, electricians should ensure all electrical wiring and components are installed according to current building codes and manufacturers' specifications. This includes using the right size wires for the amperage load, using approved materials, and properly securing all connections. During electrical inspections, electricians should identify and add...

While the technology sector was once considered the most desirable in terms of salary and job security, recent layoffs have exposed its vulnerability. Job security has always been a sought-after job benefit, and one career path that’s often overlooked is skilled trades. The skilled trades industry stands out as a resilient sector, offering the next generation of workers a promising path for growth and professional development through on-the-job experience and education. Significant tal...

Rising material prices and inflation, in general, are likely to continue to plague electricians and others in the trade service businesses, according to a new survey conducted by the business management software platform Simpro. In the survey, 20% of electrical respondents say they are more likely to face rising material prices this year, while 20% of owners, CEOs, and business managers in the broader category of trade service businesses are more likely to face inflation concerns. ongoing econ...

Packaging materials help to protect fragile electronics and electrical components from breakage. Small electrical devices and electronics are often packaged in individual plastic coverings within a larger box. Manufacturers use a variety of plastics to produce anti-static bags, pouches, film, and bubble wrap for electronics. single-use plastics Excessive consumption of single-use plastics and other packaging materials is an emerging concern in the electrical market. The use of plastic and n...

Even during the era of big business, most residential electrical service companies tend to be on the smaller end with less than 20% employing more than 100 workers. And, like most small businesses, electrical contractors probably assume that they don’t need public relations and that their advertising efforts are enough to sustain them. But this is a common misconception. PR isn’t a luxury reserved for million-dollar companies and can be used to help progressively scale your business...