Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it acquired a stake in Synspective Inc., a Tokyo-based startup company that develops and operates small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites and provides solutions based on satellite data, on December 16. The companies recently signed a strategic partnership memorandum to build a satellite constellation and sell satellite images for national security purposes. Synspective's SAR satellites Mitsubishi Electric aims to sell satellite images for...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. concluded an agreement on December 18 to acquire all shares of Crystal Air Holdings Limited, headquartered in Kildare, Ireland, an air-conditioning installation and maintenance company. By acquiring Crystal Air's extensive European business network, installation and maintenance capabilities, Mitsubishi Electric will be able to meet the growing demand for IT Cooling for data centers across...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that Lawrence (Liren) Chen has joined the company’s Board of Directors and has been appointed a Member of the Board’s Audit Committee. The addition of Lawrence Chen will increase the total number of Directors on the Board to 10. Lawrence (Liren) Chen Lawrence Chen is President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Member of the Board of Directors of InterDigital, Inc., a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artif...

A ground-breaking ceremony was held by Axpo and its partner shareholders in the H2Uri company to mark the start of construction on a new green hydrogen production plant in Bürglen, central Switzerland. The facility will be Axpo's second such plant in the country. From 2026, green hydrogen from the 2 MW plant will fuel the first hydrogen passenger vessel on Lake Lucerne, as well as other applications. hydrogen production plant The plant will be located adjacent to the EWA-Energi...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) held its Capital Market Event today showcasing outstanding financial performance and value creation. SI announced upgraded mid-term targets to achieve 6-9 percent comparable revenue growth and a target profit margin range of 16-20 percent over a 3-5-year cycle.  mid-term targets It will continue to focus on delivering strong profitable growth, margin expansion, and cash generation, with emphasis on value creation in key geographies and innovation across...

Siemens Mobility announced that the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorization for passenger operation in time for the scheduled timetable change on December 15, 2024, and are ready to inaugurate passenger service. Their approval marks another significant milestone for emission-free mobility in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavarian regions, where hydrogen-powered trains will be used for the first time. ultra-modern Mireo platform Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Rolling Stock, Siemen...

RFOptic, a globally renowned provider of RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) solutions, announced that it launched its RFoF Ultra product series to meet the demand of customers in the Electronic Warfare market who need coax replacement at frequencies of 100MHz to 12GHz and up to 18GHz. The RFoF Ultra series shares the RFoF programmable series' small dimensions. RFoF Ultra series "At the request of our customers, we have developed our new RFoF Ultra product line for frequencies u...

Verizon Business wraps up the 2024 Innovation Sessions by returning to Los Angeles and SoFi Stadium on December 4. Hosted alongside event partner Ericsson, the Los Angeles Innovations Session will feature 5G-powered innovations that are changing the way enterprises and small and midsize businesses operate. Attendees will hear from industry pioneers and subject matter experts during fireside chats, panel discussions, and executive insights sessions. Executives from Fox Sports, Ticketmaster,...

Compass Datacenters, which designs and constructs data center campuses for some of the world’s major technology companies, has signed a multi-year capacity agreement with Siemens to supply a custom modular medium-voltage skid solution. The solution consolidates the capabilities of multiple electrical components, including medium-voltage switchgear and transformers, into a single integrated unit, which will enable Compass to build faster and at a lower total cost. The agreement guarantees...

Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. Seamless data exchange between Siemens’ Teamcenter® X software, TIA-Selection Tool and the Eplan software Collaboration improves tool chain in machine engineering Machine builders can realize their projects in construction, operation and expansion faster and more efficiently Digital business platform This will be achieved by both companies significantly e...

Recently launched by MOONS’ and available in the UK from its UK distribution partner - Mclennan, the new AW series ‘Industrial Protective Stepper Motors’ are aimed at harsh environment motion control applications in food and beverage production, medical industries and arduous industrial environments. These new IP65-rated microstepping motors feature enhanced surface protection with improved wear resistance and greater impermeability to scratches and abrasions. Features of the...

Many of the new requirements under the new Building Safety Act 2022 are still not understood by those making critical decisions in the fire safety supply chain, says cable supplier - AEI Cables. The Act – introduced in October 2023 makes new requirements for higher-risk buildings, which are those deemed to be at least 18 meters in height or at least seven stories containing at least two residential units. safe evacuation The appeal for more easily understood information from the regulat...

Verizon Business has been awarded a new agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), valued at over $21 million in the first year. connectivity capabilities The agreement will enable the USDA to enhance its connectivity capabilities across the nation, supporting over 60,000 lines of service. Verizon will deliver wireless services and service-enabled devices. The contract also creates the potential for mobile broadband (MBB) for connected laptops across the agency&rsquo...

Verizon, a global pioneer in driving virtualized and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technologies, has deployed Open RAN (O-RAN) based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) systems with multiple vendor interoperability at The University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. These are the first DAS systems commercially deployed in the Verizon network using O-RAN interfaces between the various components of the cellular Radio Access Network from different vendors. O-RAN interfa...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorage™ battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables. By providing the ability to strategically dispatch stored energy and operate independently from the electric grid, the solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages.   xStorage BESS Energy storage is th...

Vestel Mobility is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming London Electric Vehicle Show (London EV Show) 2024, the UK’s foremost trade expo and conference dedicated to the EV industry. At this premier event, Vestel Mobility is a Gold Sponsor and will showcase its robust line of EV charging solutions, underlining its growing presence in the UK and European EV charging markets. Vestel Mobility's chargers Designed and manufactured in Europe, Vestel Mobility's chargers meet fu...

Under the motto ‘Let’s advance Manufacturing,’ Siemens and selected partners will demonstrate at Formnext 2024 how additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming an innovation enabler for industrial applications thanks to a functioning ecosystem, digitalization, and automation. Additive manufacturing has become an established production technology in which productivity, costs, quality, and availability are critical to long-term market viability. The Siemens Xcelerator strategy empha...

As part of a modernization project to ensure the continued reliability of their rapid transit system, Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) in New Jersey undertook a capital improvement project to replace an existing traction power substation near Jersey City, NJ.  As part of this project, our engineers performed AC & DC short circuits, coordination, and arc flash studies for the proposed electrical facilities. circuit and coordination study For any rail transit authority, the main goal...

Siemens and Enemalta will join forces to digitally transform its grid infrastructure with Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform. Levering the software’s low-voltage management capabilities, Enemalta aims to enhance its service by reducing outage times for more than 450,000 people and enabling more efficient network management to reduce grid congestion and capacity constraints.  Distribution of electricity Enemalta, the renowned energy services provider in the Maltese Islands...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions will unveil its latest advancements in industrial automation at SPS Nuremberg 2024. IEC and ISO certifications The portfolio includes solutions engineered to meet the stringent standards and unique requirements of the European market, including the new AC Servo Drive A3-EP Series, the Advanced IIoT Controller AX-5, and the Human Machine Interface DOP-300S Series. Recognizing the critical importance o...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will debut at SC24 with its broad spectrum of energy-efficient power, thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. Unique features of the showcase include highly innovative liquid cooling plate systems and the 1.5 MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), cutting-edge ORV3 power shelf systems, and high-performance power and cooling solutions for...

Verizon Business announced the activation of more than 740 new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) lines with the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), a transit agency providing bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit service in the Portland metro region. wireless network connectivity FWA delivers fast, reliable, and scalable wireless network connectivity. The ample bandwidth provided by FWA enables TriMet to leverage data-rich and mission-critical application...

Lincoln Electric is excited to announce the expansion of its Buy America-compliant product offerings. As a company deeply rooted in the United States with a steadfast commitment to quality, Lincoln Electric has enhanced the Buy America portfolio, particularly within the UltraCore® (FCAW-G) product line. FCAW-G product families The following FCAW-G product families are Buy America compliant and available for order: UltraCore® 71A85, E71T-9M-H8/ E71T-1M-H8 UltraCore® 712A80, E71...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will highlight energy-efficient solutions for AI and cloud data centre, automotive, and industrial sectors at Electronica 2024. Key solutions will include the ORV3 33kW Power Shelf Systems as well as liquid and air cooling solutions for next-generation data centres, advanced thermal management solutions for EVs. Wireless charging system MOOVair wireless charging system for industrial app...

Innodisk, a global AI solution provider, announces its DDR5 6400 DRAM series, featuring the industry’s largest 64GB single-module capacity. This 6400 series is purpose-built for data-intensive applications in AI, telehealth, and edge computing, where high performance at the edge is crucial. Available in versatile form factors, including CUDIMM, CSODIMM, and RDIMM, the series delivers unmatched speed, stability, and capacity to meet the rigorous demands of modern edge AI and industria...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Formic Technologies Inc. (Formic), a U.S.-based startup company that designs, develops, and maintains industrial robots, offered through a subscription-based sales model. This is the eighth investment that the fund has made to date. Rise in demand for industrial robots In the manufacturing and logistics sectors, efforts to automate processes in response to labor shortages are rapidly advancing, leading t...

Smartkem, Inc., 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 be exhibiting at the TechBlick: The Future of Electronics Reshaped global conference, in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Smartkem's booth no. is F01 at the Estrel Berlin Hotel and Convention Center (ECC). Smartkem Senior Formulation Scientist, Jordan Brannick, will be in situ thr...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cognitive Research Lab Inc. on October 17, with the aim of developing a business that helps organizations make decisions to avoid/mitigate national security risk and human risk related to natural disasters and public-safety situations. Mitsubishi Electric and Cognitive Research Lab sign MoU Based on the MoU, Mitsubishi Electric’s technologies and expertise, cultivated through the company...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has secured a contract with Unibuss, one of the bus operators in the Greater Oslo region, to deliver its innovative Depot360 Managed Services solution to ensure optimized operations of its fleet and charging infrastructure. With Norway at the forefront of the global transition to electric mobility, this contract establishes Siemens' Depot360 footprint in the country. Depot360 Managed Services Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges...

Sensata Technologies announces it will showcase its latest aerospace innovation, the Digital Inceptor, at the NBAA-BACE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 22-24, 2024. As advanced air mobility evolves, the demand for lightweight, reliable pilot controls increases. Sensata, a pioneer in high-volume, multi-axis inceptors, leveraged its micro-RVDT technology and a modular design to create the lightest passive inceptor on the market.  Sensata’s Digital Inceptor features a com...