Electrical Industry News for September 2024

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has joined the 30% Club Japan, part of a global campaign to increase the ratio of women in key corporate decision-making positions. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2010, the 30% Club has expanded to more than 20 countries, and in Japan it has set a target of at least 30% women on TOPIX 100 company boards by 2030. As part of its goal to realize Circular Digital-Engineering, Mitsubishi Electric is committed to ensuring that each member of its vas...

One of northern England’s oldest motor factors has praised Durite’s service and support for helping it secure a major truck fleet contract. G.E. Middleton & Co. is a nationally recognized auto electrical specialist that is still owned and operated by the Middleton family. Based in Manchester, it works across the UK, supplying auto electrical parts to vehicles ranging from cars, vans, and trucks to boats and ships. Durite power inverters The company recently won a significant c...

Siemens eMobility announced its latest advancements at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover. For the first time, Heliox and Siemens products are showcased together, highlighting a comprehensive portfolio that includes hardware, software, services, and complete solutions. Siemens eMobility has significantly enhanced its IoT product portfolio and digitalization offerings with the acquisition of Heliox. This strategic move strengthens Siemens’ position in depot and fleet charging, enabling...

Merck, a science and technology company, and Siemens, a technology company deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart manufacturing to the next level today. Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann, CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in Smartfacturing (short for Smart Manufacturing) and outline the next steps for both compa...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and E.ON Drive Infrastructure are collaborating to bring smart and efficient fast-charging infrastructure to millions of electric vehicles driving across Europe.  The two companies have signed a global framework agreement that includes access to the web-based backend service Sifinity Control in addition to DC charging stations. IoT-enabled substations This gives E.ON comprehensive visibility and configuration options across the charging stations to easily man...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will exhibit advanced technologies and solutions under the theme of "Transforming the world through serendipity" during CEATEC 2024 at Makuhari Messe (Block 5H103, Exhibition Hall No. 5) in Chiba, Japan from October 15 to 18. CEATEC 2024 will be a comprehensive exhibition of digital innovation, gathering people, technologies and information from diverse industries and business sectors to envision Society 5.0, a world that will combine economic d...

Simon Krause (38) has been appointed as Head of Global Media Relations and Executive Communications at Siemens AG, effective October 1, 2024. Krause will be responsible for global media relations and coordinating executive communications and will report to Lynette Jackson, Siemens’ Chief Communications Officer. Prior roles of Krause "I very much look forward to working with Simon in his new role. He is a strong professional, with a passion for technology and outstanding creativity, as w...

LifeSafety Power’s ProWire® includes magnetic, LED light strips for the E6, E8, and E12 products – a free, value-add component that brings instant illumination to enclosures to assist with installing, managing, and servicing power solutions.  ProWire E6, E8, and E12 systems Power supply enclosures are commonly located in dark or remote environments, like IT closets, compact data centers, or other locations where space – and light – is at a minimum. ...

Ameren is sending four teams – three from Missouri and one from Illinois – to compete in the 2024 National Gas Rodeo for natural gas workers – a two-day competition, September. 11-13, in Florence, Kentucky. The Gas Rodeo attracts the best natural gas workers from around the country to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. Best natural gas workers “While athletes from around the world were training for the Olympics in Paris, our natural gas journeyme...

In the specialized field of automated manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Delta's innovative automation solutions have significantly transformed the production capabilities of ATS srl., a leading system integrator for complete automatic lines. This collaboration, featuring the implementation of SCARA robots and the AX-8 PC-Based Motion Controller, has enhanced ATS' operational efficiency and demonstrated Delta's unique market position. high precision ATS srl., based in Jesi...

Siemens has announced its agreement to acquire California-based Trayer Engineering Corporation (Trayer), a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear suitable for outdoor and below-ground applications.  Trayer specializes in hermetically sealed padmount and submersible switchgear, resistant to extreme weather conditions. padmount switchgear The company will provide complementary technologies to the Electrification and Automation Business U...

Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners - DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users that seamlessly complement the Siemens solutions and deliver a high value-add based on them. The open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator thus creates a p...

High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, has announced the launch of its new electrical division giving High 5 a full suite of home service offerings. “We are excited to expand into electrical because this gives us another avenue to help our loyal customers,” said Levi Torres, co-owner of High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. "We remain dedicated to...

Smartkem, a company that has the potential to power the next generation of displays using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) announced that it will give a presentation and exhibit at the annual MicroLED Connect conference, in association with TechBlick and MicroLED Association, in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, taking place Wednesday 25th-Thursday 26th September 2024. Venue details Presentation Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Time: 14:20-14:35 Central Time Title: Chip-F...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy including renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and intelligent, energy-efficient buildings.  sustainable design The site, which is almost triple the size...

The Fossil Free Future project is running at full steam with different projects, innovation work, and cooperation. The BEACON project is a collaborative research initiative aimed at accelerating the electrification of Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM).  This two-year project, launched in April 2023, brings together a consortium of industry leaders and research institutions, spearheaded by LUT University, to develop and demonstrate next-generation fully-electric NRMMs. Fully Electric NRMMs...

WEG announced the signing of a supply contract with Kroma Energia, in an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model, for the Arapuá photovoltaic solar energy generation complex, valued at approximately R$ 630 million. The scope of supply includes photovoltaic modules, trackers, inverters, power substation, and connection bay with the local utility, involving complete engineering and electromechanical assembly, with commercial operation expected to begin in the first quarter o...

C&S Electric has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chitkara University, cementing its commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering pioneers. This partnership fosters a collaborative environment where students can explore innovative solutions, push boundaries, and drive growth in the ever-evolving industry, ultimately shaping a brighter future for both the students and the industry. CEO's insights Chitkara University also celebrated its convocation cere...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has built undersea conservation fences off Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture, to protect tape seagrass, a Category II vulnerable species on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List, and donated the fences to the town of Taketomi in Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture, which administers the island, during a ceremony on September 2. Tape seagrass In Japan, Tape seagrass, a species of the Hydrocharitaceae family that grows to about one me...

City commuters often think about transferring between passenger bus routes to reach their final destination. Helios Electric discusses the merits of transferring electrical power sources between the distribution buses that feed electrical loads. Various configurations to accomplish this task have been available for many decades, yet some of these methods are not well understood. Some may think that automatic transfer upon loss of power (with a manual return) is the only option because that is t...

Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July 2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial order for 35 locomotives. The framework agreement foresees the provision of multiple variants of Vectron locomotives, including Multi-System and Dual Mode units. Vectron locomotives The new Vectron locomotives have a maximum power of up to 6.4 megawatts and a top speed of up to 200 km/h. They complement the existing Alpha Trains fleet of Vectron MS,...

Effective 1st September 2024, Larsen & Toubro has carved out a separate business vertical for Renewable EPC out of its Power Transmission & Distribution business, within its Infrastructure Projects segment.  Clean energy transition has accelerated in recent years with decarbonized electricity being central to the fight against climate change. The rapid technology development in renewable generation has facilitated this trend. Renewable penetration, particularly in solar and wind ge...

Twenty years ago, people would have classified a domestic home as a simple electrical installation, but with the massive jump in available technology, no one is sure that simple electrical installations exist anymore. This causes complications in all areas of designing an electrical installation, and the topic of surge protection devices is no different. For a domestic installation, the advice has always been quite simple. If it is a normal-sized home, with one consumer unit, there is a need fo...

L&T Chairman Emeritus Mr. A M Naik (AMN) has received yet another distinctive honor – this time the Lifetime Achievement Award from the FICCI Young Leaders’ Forum. This is the first time that the FICCI Lifetime Achievement Award has been conferred under the Young Leaders’ category, and its presentation to AMN will inspire India’s youth. The award was presented to AMN in Mumbai on 28 August by Mr. Sanjay Dutt (Former Chairman - FICCI Committee on Real Estate) and Ms....

Axpo has supplied, installed, and commissioned a battery storage facility for Stadtwerke Gossau. The battery storage system with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts is the largest in the region. It helps the municipal utility company to integrate renewable energies into the electricity grid and can compensate for fluctuations in demand and power peaks in the distribution grid. battery storage system The largest battery storage facility in the region has been connected to the grid at the Werkhof sit...

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...

The response time of the control device is 2.3 ms, the breaking time of the fast mechanical switch is 1 ms, and the overall effective time is 9.2 ms. The artificial grounding short-circuit test of the fast switch-based fault current limiter (FCL) was successfully accomplished. On December 20, 2021, the test results were announced at the 750 kV Helanshan substation of Ningxia Power Grid. As the first application in the EHV core hub substation in China, the performance indexes of PCS-8351 fast sw...

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...

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...

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...