Electric Meters & Metering Equipment News

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has completed a major transformation at Hertfordshire University in Hatfield. The five-month project formed part of a wider renovation project by Carmelcrest at the University’s School of Creative Arts. The works included a complete overhaul of the building’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, as well as the refurbishment of the male, female, and disabled WC facilities...

Comau has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Automha, an Italian company operating in the warehousing and intralogistics automation industry, owned by Trasma. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent in transactions of this type, including necessary regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2025. New options in the logistics sector Automha will continue to operate with the same structure, manag...

Allianz Engineering has introduced a new inspection service for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, aimed at businesses and industrial sites. As the UK ramps up its use of solar energy, spurred by government incentives and growing public interest in sustainability, regular inspections are becoming increasingly important. This new service extends the existing ‘Electrical Fixed Wiring Inspection’ to include regular checks and tests for solar PV systems. It can be used alone or alongside...

TE Connectivity, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% between September 2020 and October 2024, outperforming its goal of a 70% reduction. This milestone is one example of the company's significant progress toward its long-term sustainability ambitions, detailed in its annual One Connected World corporate responsibility report. Focus on energy efficiency "Our corporate responsibility ambitions align with the expectations...

In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical services, the journey towards condition monitoring represents a significant leap forward. Now, customers face challenges, such as aging workforce and infrastructure, rising cost of energy and operation, and lack of transparency to the condition of key building systems. Dealing with these challenges will require a transformation driven by the need for enhanced reliability, efficiency, and safety in electrical distribution systems, with increased autom...

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, will be heading to Dubai to exhibit at Middle East Energy, one of the most reputable and long-established events in the energy industry, being held from April 7 to 9. The brand will be present alongside its distributor network at Booth S2.C40, showcasing a selection of its offerings for the power gene...

Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025 launches in Kuala Lumpur on 9 and 10 April 2025, aimed at helping Malaysia make significant strides towards a more sustainable future and meet its renewable energy generation targets. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), the free-to-attend expo and conference brings together thousands of industry pioneers, developers, installers, policymakers, technology experts, solution providers, investors, and innovators under one roo...

On June 7, 2021, the generator terminal subsynchronous damping control (GTSDC) system of Datang Xilinhaote (Xilinhot) power plant completed the oscillation suppression test and put into operation successfully. NR worked as the total solution provider for this project. The successful operation of the system enhances the damping performance of the complex resonance between the generator and the grid, and can effectively solve the torsional vibration problem of the turbine generator shaft system u...

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (hereafter “Astemo”) and GlobalLogic Inc. (hereafter “GlobalLogic”) have been strengthening their collaboration to lead the trends of software-defined vehicles. Astemo President & CEO, Kohei Takeuchi and GlobalLogic CEO, Nitesh Banga discussed the future of mobility through digital transformation. As a global mega-supplier, Astemo has been providing tangible value in the In-Car domain as internal vehicle technology, such as software that enables...

On January 20, 2022, the first converter valve of the China Great Bay Area DC back-to-back project was successfully put into operation for the first time, marking an important step forward for the interconnection of the core areas of the Eastern and Western Pearl River Delta of the Guangdong power grid. The converter valves were supplied by NR. Unit 1 on the East side of Guangzhou took the lead in entering the system commissioning stage among the four units of the whole project, creating a new...

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 10kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with an advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Power supply of Luxi Island The power supply of Luxi Island was transmitted remotely by submarine cables Luxi Island is loc...

Tolomatic Inc., an industry pioneer in innovative linear motion systems, will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025. Featuring an integrated servo motor, Tolomatic servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority. Tolomatic products Tolomatic products include the IMA and IMA-S linear servo actuators. These actuators feature integrated servo motors to save space and are available in b...

Smartkem, which is seeking to change the world of electronics with a new class of transistor technology, announced that now, Friday, March 21, 2025, Chairman and CEO Ian Jenks, CFO Babara Keck, and Head of Communications Selena Kirkwood will ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, NYC. Commercialization of microLED Jenks stated, "We are extremely excited and honored to ring the opening bell to increase awareness of our progress to enable the adoption and mass commercial...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced the launch of its next-generation DC Wallbox 50kW EV charger. Designed to meet the demands of public and commercial charging applications, the upgraded model delivers advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, ensuring seamless and efficient charging for both operators and electric vehicle (EV) drivers. EV charging infrastructure "The next-generation DC Wallbox 50kW exemplif...

Lanner Electronics, a pioneer in network computing appliances and industrial AI computers, will officially unveil its latest innovation, the EAI-I233 and EAI-I251 industrial-grade Edge AI computers, at NVIDIA GTC 2025. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ system on module (SOM), these advanced platforms are designed to deliver low-latency AI inferencing capabilities at the edge for industries including retail, manufacturing, transportation, and smart city. EAI-I233: AI inference s...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, unveiled its broad spectrum of next-generation power and liquid cooling solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025. These solutions are designed to bolster the performance and energy conservation in NVIDIA-enabled AI and HPC data centers, including the newly launched Power Capacitance Shelves and in-row 1.5MW liquid-to-liquid Coolant Distribution Units (CDU). NVIDIA Omniverse™ platform Delta’s AI-based Smart...

As a result of this merger, Fortech, a GlobalLogic company, will operate in Romania as GlobalLogic, and the brand integration will be completed in the following period. In accordance with the terms of the definitive agreement signed in November 2022, GlobalLogic will finalize the complete integration of Fortech into the GlobalLogic group of companies over the course of the next few months. “Over the past two decades, we have not only established a company but also forged a reliable allian...

Plasmalex, a pioneer in advanced coating solutions, proudly introduces PlasmaGuard X, the newest innovation in its PlasmaGuard® platform of high-performance barrier coatings. It is the result of years of dedicated research and development, reinforcing Plasmalex's commitment to sustainability and meeting the increasing environmental awareness among its clients. PlasmaGuard® coatings Launch of the new PlasmaGuard® X ultra-thin barrier coating builds on the same strengths PlasmaGuar...

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...

Rethinking filtration: with BECO® Helix depth filter cartridges, Eaton's Filtration Division introduces a completely new approach to liquid filtration. These innovative depth filter cartridges provide a double depth filtration effect, significantly higher particle-holding capacity, and a longer service-life compared to other pleated depth filter cartridges. This performance is made possible by the unique helix wrapping of the pleated polypropylene (PP) fleece layers. BECO Helix d...

Siemens is ramping up investments in the U.S. to support and benefit from America’s industrial tech growth. “The industrial tech sector is the basis to boost manufacturing in America and there’s no company more prepared than Siemens to make this future a reality for customers from small and medium sized enterprises to industrial giants,” said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. Recent investments of Altair The $285 million investment is expected to create ov...

Siemens is presenting its new developments in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at this year's Logimat. Faced with global challenges like labor shortages, growing sustainability requirements, and demographic change, the technology company is introducing innovative automation and digitalization solutions that increase efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in intralogistics. Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem Siemens shows in a highlight showcase how the...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering, announced availability of technology accelerators that significantly reduce time to market of custom Over-The-Top (OTT) applications by as much as 30 to 50 percent. This is accomplished through the development of advanced solution accelerators for application development and testing across all major mainstream OTT platforms. GlobalLogic delivers this capability through a software engineering team with deep expertise i...

The surge in demand for Category 3 Control fire performance cables used in critical situations can only help to meet safety compliance requirements, says pioneering cable supplier AEI Cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Selection and installation of cables AEI Cables has been highlighting the importance of following the technical guidance f...

Ameren Illinois proposed an ambitious plan to help its residential and business customers further reduce their energy usage, lower their carbon footprint, and save on their monthly energy bills. The plan submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission targets 1,122 GWh of electric savings through energy efficiency upgrades from 2026 to 2029, which is expected to save customers over $2 billion over the life of the upgrades. Electric and gas efficiency programs Ameren Illinois will invest $1...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Mennekes are partnering to simplify and improve power distribution planning for eMobility charging infrastructure. As part of this collaboration, Mennekes is the first partner to join the Simaris software ecosystem, giving electrical planners access to Mennekes’ industrial eMobility portfolio. Steps promoting electromobility Simaris planning tools help electrical planners dimension the electrical power distribution The Simaris planning tools help electr...

GlobalLogic is organizing the third consecutive automotive conference hosting prominent experts. They proudly present Szczecin as an automotive competence center, and local IT outsourcing companies (ITO) as appealing employers. The event is dedicated to Embedded Technology engineers, IT engineers, IT students, and automotive enthusiasts. Latest automotive trends Latest automotive trends and technologies that will define the future of the automation industry During this year’s event, th...

GlobalLogic Inc., a pioneer in digital product engineering, announced that Silicon Valley Human Resources (HR) expert, Amy Hanlon-Rodemich, has joined the company as Chief People Officer (CPO).  In this role, Ms. Hanlon-Rodemich will be responsible for all of GlobalLogic’s HR functions globally. She replaces Bonnie Helton, who is set to retire this year, capping off an amazing career as an HR pioneer, and four years of dedicated service as GlobalLogic’s Chief Human Resources Of...

From September 20th to 21st, Hitachi will hold the Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2023 Japan, the largest event of the Hitachi Group, as a place to create opportunities for collaborative creation with customers and partners. The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. In addition to a Keynote session on Hitachi's management vision by President and CEO of Hitachi, Keiji Kojima, the Forum will showcase over 60 programs that include Special sessions to discuss various fields and business trends wi...