Electrical Industry News for April 2023

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been has been recognized by CRN with four prestigious five-star ratings in its 2023 Partner Program Guide. The annual guide offers essential information to solution providers such as managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, and strategic service providers as they explore technology manufacturers’ partner programs to identify t...

The industrial technology company, which works with some of the world’s biggest automotive, heavy vehicle and industrial brands, has today opened its €2.5 million purpose-built facility in the Twente area. This new lab building sits alongside Sensata Technologies’ existing Business Center in Hengelo and is part of the company’s strategy to deliver high-quality products in an increasingly decarbonized and electrified world; in particular, for products being fitted into ele...

Hitachi, Ltd. (‘Hitachi’) is promoting a modal change toward global growth, as part of efforts to ‘Support people’s quality of life with data and technology that fosters a sustainable society’ as laid out in Mid-Term Management Plan 2024 (MMP 2024). Hitachi has announced that it has amended the executive compensation system to further accelerate growth as a global company, and to further strengthen links between increases in corporate value and compensation. Hitac...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has won the Industrial Energy Efficiency Award category ‘Energy Economy’ for its new SM AirSeT switchgear, a green and digital medium voltage technology. The company’s innovation makes it possible to end reliance on the now-standard sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) greenhouse gas commonly contained in electrical equipment used to power the grid and industrial electrical in...

Delta, a world-class provider of power management and industrial automation solutions announced its participation at LogiMAT 2023 from April 25th to 27th. smart industrial automation solutions Delta will present its cutting-edge power systems and smart industrial automation solutions to boost the productivity and energy efficiency of e-forklifts, AGVs, and overhead cranes in the warehouses and logistics sectors. Key highlights include the brand new MOOVair 30kW Wireless Charging Systems, buil...

iluminar Inc., the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, has announced the release of StatusLight, an agnostic IoT indicator lamp purpose-built for the security industry. A compact and lightweight device Housing more than 36 full-spectrum LEDs, the StatusLight is a compact and lightweight device designed to indicate the status of an ongoing event. Effortlessly customizable and endlessly scalable, the StatusLight can receive alerts from practically any...

Hitachi, Ltd. and Equinix Inc. sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, Equinix will participate in Hitachi’s Lumada Alliance Program to work together to address social issues through a cycle of creating, distributing and utilizing digital solutions. Hitachi and Equinix have been working together for many years in providing and enhancing joint solutions, with a focus on data center services from Equinix and storage solutions from Hitachi. The two companies will continue t...

Ingeteam has designed and manufactured the first units of its new control system for hybridizing renewable energy plants with different generation technologies. This new system, which is currently under certification process in accordance with the Spanish NTS standard, will soon be installed in the province of Cuenca to hybridize two wind farms with two photovoltaic plants, which will, in turn, be equipped with Ingeteam photovoltaic inverters. INGECON SUN Multi-Plant Controller This new solut...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that it has decided to drastically restructure its automotive-equipment business in accordance with a resolution adopted at the company’s Executive Officers’ Meeting. The restructure is designed to streamline decision-making in the business and accelerate the transformation of the company's automotive-equipment business in the face of rapid changes in this industry, including the shift to connected, autonomous, shared &...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will begin shipping samples of a new HV100 dual-type X-Series high-voltage insulated gate bipolar transistor (HVIGBT) module on May 31, offering superior power, efficiency, and reliability in inverter systems for large industrial equipment such as railways and electric power systems. The dual-type module, which achieves 4.5kV withstand voltage and 10.2kVrms dielectric strength, is rated at 450A, which is believed to be un...

Prysmian Group, the world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, will exhibit its extended portfolio of products and services at the WindEurope Annual Event 2023 that will take place in Copenhagen from April 25 to 27 (Bella Center Copenhagen, Booth C3-C10). The event will also be a chance to meet investors and analysts on Thursday, April 27. Growing demand for renewable power advances in turbine generation capacity, grid hardening, and asset efficiency are key industry driver...

Delta, a global pioneer in the power and thermal management solutions launched its new brand value proposition, ‘Realizing an Intelligent, Sustainable and Connecting World’, at Hannover Messe 2023.  The aforementioned statement demonstrates how Delta’s innovative IoT-based Smart Green Solutions are contributing to mankind’s emissions reduction goals by nurturing intelligent industries with smart automation, energy conservation, and collaboration ecosystems at thei...

Vestel has announced its first Vestel-branded EV charger for the highly regulated UK market. The EVC04 is a reliable, affordable single-phase charger for domestic and small business installations, packed with features and fully compliant with new 2023 UK electrical and security regulations. The move established the Vestel brand name in the EV charger market by offering installers and contractors an affordable, easy-to-install charger solution fully compliant with the latest regulations. EV cha...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor, has announced the acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. a printed circuit board (PCB) fabricator based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, that has consistently served the OEM and electronic manufacturing industry for 30 years. The acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. supports Infinitum’s efforts to become more vertical and immediately allows for a substantially higher production capacity of PCB stators. Infinitum acquires Cir...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, celebrates 25 years of driving profit and growth for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors throughout 2023. innovative training Programs “We’re incredibly proud of BDR’s impact on the home services industry over the last quarter of a century and the relationships we’ve built with the hard-working men and women who are the fou...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced that its eMobility business will highlight its line of electrified vehicle (EV) solutions, including new power connections components and its award-winning Breaktor™ circuit protection technology, at Auto Shanghai 2023, which is taking place from April 18 to April 27, 2023, in Shanghai, China. The Breaktor circuit protection technology is an advanced circuit protection solution for electrified vehicles that combines the function o...

Emtelle and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group announced the ground-breaking of one of the world’s largest facilities for the manufacture, distribution, and R&D of blown fiber units and ducted network solutions in Abu Dhabi. £42m investment  The ground-breaking represents the beginning of Phase 1 of the three phases of development of the Emtelle facility, being jointly overseen by KEZAD under its Build-to-Suit solution. Emtelle plans to invest US$50m (&...

A new cloud-based service for the e-mobility, utilities, data centers, and renewable energy sectors, currently being piloted in Europe and the USA, will allow operators to pinpoint problems at their electrical installations with greater accuracy, deploy targeted maintenance teams faster and better understand how their facilities are performing, 24-7, from anywhere in the world.  Unlike existing digital monitoring platforms, CogniEN from ABB Electrification is a product vendor agnostic clou...

Samotics joins Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with its leading monitoring system for AC motors and rotating equipment based on electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology. ESA technology has been integrated into NXpower Monitor, delivering asset health and energy efficiency insights for electric-driven equipment. ESA will extend NXpower Monitor’s capabilities to deliver an end-to-end asset monitoring offering for the entire energy distribution system. Integration of ESA technolo...

Delta, a world-class provider of power management and industrial automation solutions, has announced the launch of its new Open-Loop Variable Torque Standard Drive VP3000 for fan, pump, and compressor applications. The VP3000 is specially designed to enhance fluid machine operation efficiency and reduce inverter harmonic distortion for a wide range of fluid applications. The VP3000 series offers excellent performance and stability with support for high-efficiency motors including induction moto...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the launch of the first optical cables certified green, thanks to its ECO CABLE label, the first proprietary green product label in the cable industry. The Prysmian Group will present its range of ECO CABLE labeled products at the FTTH Conference 2023, starting tomorrow in Madrid. ECO CABLE products at FTTH Conference 2023 The ECO CABLE products are aimed at proactively addressing the gre...

Delta, a provider of power solutions and thermal management, will present its pioneering 5kW DC-DC Power Conversion and Charging Unit for Hydrogen Fuel Cells at Hannover Messe 2023. The unit leverages Delta’s core competence in high-efficiency power systems to include a unique built-in 6-phase boost topology design, which helps to protect the integrity of power equipment by preventing abrupt current spikes that hydrogen fuel cells may produce. Its wide input voltage from 36 to 75V broaden...

Technology company and pioneer in electricals, ABB launched its new industrial miniature circuit breaker (MCB) almost 100 years since it brought the first such device to market. The new ABB S300 P Industrial MCB updates the fundamental component of a modern electrical system, improving safety, performance, efficiency installation, and information accessibility. enhanced performance The upgrade allows for a new level of enhanced performance within the same familiar volume and design for indust...

Siemens will be presenting a complete virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) for the first time at Hannover Messe 2023. The Simatic S7-1500V expands the existing Simatic portfolio and meets special market requirements such as virtual hosting of PLC computing. In the future, that means the range will include both hardware controllers and the virtual PLC.  Simatic S7-1500V The new Simatic S7-1500V is part of Industrial Operations X. This is a continuously growing, interoperable portfo...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to acquire, upon completion, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in White County, Illinois, USA. The solar facility is part of Ameren Missouri’s plan to ensure that it can supply its customers with clean and affordable energy. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to begin generating clean energy late next year. Ameren Mis...

Axpo and Borealis, one of the world’s major providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, have signed a second power purchase agreement (PPA) within six months. The eight-year deal closely follows on the heels of the ten-year power purchase agreement with Axpo announced in December 2022, which procures renewable electricity for Borealis operations in Stenungsund, Sweden, from January 2024. Axpo and Borealis sign new powe...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has cemented its position as a technology pioneer by expanding its sustainable blue GIS portfolio with the 8DAB 40. This switchgear for primary distribution networks up to 40,5 kV uses “Clean Air” as an insulating medium with GWP <1, making it climate-friendly and completely free of fluorinated gases.  Hannover Messe showcase The 8DAB 40 is to be showcased at the upcoming Hannover Messe, taking place from April 17th to 21st. Free tickets are av...

Babcock was awarded a one-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion.  Partnering with electric vehicle (EV) experts, Electrogenic, Babcock will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles, and two general services, from diesel fuel to EV using a drop-in kit and modified battery system. Alternative engine technology The vehicles will then be put to the test by the Armo...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces a new collaboration with Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company. Mr. Electric franchise owners provide consistent, superior electrical installation and repair services to residential and commercial customers worldwide. XOi’s advanced digital field service solutions empower Mr. Electric service professionals to drive revenue through enhanced performance, transpare...

Vestel, the European OEM manufacturer behind some of the biggest brand-name EV chargers in the business, is set to launch a range of Vestel own-brand EV charging solutions in the UK at Fully Charged Live, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, on 28-30th April. EV charging solutions The Turkish manufacturing giant, best known for being the OEM partner behind 1 in every 3 TVs and display screens sold in Europe, has been designing, engineering, and producing EV charging solutions for house...