Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics announced a distribution agreement with Dukosi Ltd, an Edinburgh, Scotland-based innovator in battery monitoring technology, for advanced battery management systems that cater to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. battery management system Dukosi's technology streamlines battery management systems by employing contactless communication for monitoring and optimizing battery systems. This approach simplifies the architec...
Phytron GmbH, the globally pioneering designer and manufacturer of harsh and extreme environment motion control components and systems, will demonstrate its expertise in deep space, ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic rated motors, gear units, actuators, and drives. Accompanied on stand G16 by Mclennan, its exclusive UK distribution partner, the German specialist can count over 500 motors successfully deployed on exploration craft and satellite systems in its more than 30 years working in deep spac...
The Beverly Theater, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an exciting new venue designed for performances, film screenings, and other events. The Beverly is a masterpiece of modern architecture and design, and the construction of it was headed by professionals from Whiting-Turner Contracting. The project included a complex electrical design, and the team at GSL worked tirelessly to deliver the best results possible. Constellation audio system One of the most noteworthy aspects of the Beverly Thea...
Over the past several years, many of the older primary schools in the Clark County School District have been receiving updates to bring them up to a standard that matches the new schools that have opened recently. Later this year, the oldest elementary school in the Valley will be joining them. A comprehensive replacement of Red Rock Elementary is currently underway. This endeavor is being led by CORE Construction and supported by several other contractors and specialists. Upon its completion i...
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the 21st busiest airport in the United States and Delta Air Lines' fourth-largest hub. The Salt Lake Department of Airports has been building a brand new airport, the first phase of which opened in fall 2020. GSL Electric has been working on Phase 2 of The New SLC Airport, which will be fully operational on October 31, 2023. The team has been instrumental in transforming the airport's South Concourse on the East Expansion project. The field team wil...
Living Spaces Clearfield was a great opportunity for the electricians to demonstrate their ability to provide an electrical installation while remaining nimble and efficient. GSL was tasked with the tenant improvement of an existing freestanding building, which would soon house a new retail store for the esteemed furniture retailer, Living Spaces. With a project size of 101,090 square feet and a relatively short duration of around 9 months, GSL left no stone unturned in ensuring every facet of...
The Via Inspirada Center for Excellence (VICE), an endeavor by the City of Henderson, is set to become a nexus of education and training. Throughout the construction process, GSL Electric played a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional electrical installation. Let's delve into the details of the contributions the GSL Electric team brought to the VICE project. Navigating unique challenges GSL Electric's skilled team came these challenges head-on, turning the hurdles into opportunities Ever...
Airbus Defense and Space equips in close collaboration with HENSOLDT the “German Airborne Weapon Systems Electronic Warfare Center” with new up-to-date software and hardware to provide a streamlined, service-oriented approach to improve the support of mission-specific “Electronic Warfare Mission Data” for the aircraft-operated by the German Armed Forces. This joint effort ensures that weapon systems are tailored to each mission and maintains the readiness of the “...
As part of CORE’s annual maintenance program, an FAA-certified contractor is continuing to operate unmanned drone aircraft in the utility right-of-way in the Greenland-Palmer Lake area now through February. The drones will be used to visually inspect roughly 1,700 poles and electrical equipment, after which CORE crews and contractors will make repairs to any identified deficiencies. Along with their drone contractors, they will likely see CORE lineman inspecting poles and equipment on foo...
At the annual World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas, Bosch Power Tools – a pioneer for power tools, measuring tools, and accessories – will introduce its latest products and give attendees a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2025. “We are thrilled to showcase our newest tools that will enhance efficiency for the trade workers who tackle tough jobs every day,” said Steve Shepherd, Vice President and General Manager for Bosch Tools North America. “We took to h...
The Aare power plant in Klingnau has been reliably producing electricity for almost 90 years. From 2026, Axpo and AEW Energie AG will be renewing the turbines and generators, and investing CHF 71 million to do so. This will increase electricity production by around 11 per cent. Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) The Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) has been in operation since 1935 with an installed capacity of 43 MW. Since then, it has produced an average of 210 million kilowatt hours of renewabl...
Verizon has been recognized as a pioneer in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services, the only U.S.-based mobile carrier to be placed in the Leaders Quadrant. Pioneers are recognized for a combined assessment of the Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision related to their activity in the private mobile network services market. Verizon’s core competency Gartner defines 4G and 5G PMN services as private wireless network deployment &ldquo...
Siemens has installed and commissioned the world’s first 8DAB 24, the ground-breaking blue GIS medium-voltage system, in the Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland for its customer - EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG. The switchgear system, which uses Clean Air as insulating gas instead of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), is deployed in the Dorf substation in Davos, securing reliable power supply for up to 40,000 people. SF6-free solution The Fluor-gas-free blue GIS portfolio was launched by Sie...
To maintain the grid and deliver reliable power during times when the members typically consume the most energy, CORE applies a demand charge to most accounts. Starting with March 2024 bills, the demand charge for residential members will be $3 multiplied by their peak demand, which is the highest amount of usage (in kilowatts) that occurs within one 60-minute period during the 'on-peak' hours between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Power-hungry devices For non-residential members, the demand charge varies...
Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens' presence at CES 2025, the world's most influential tech event. Siemens – the global pioneer in industrial software –demonstrated how its technologies are empowering customers to take bold leaps i...
Hunt’s Chief Operating Officer Keith Colvard recently announced the promotion of Jim Monroe to Operations Manager of Hunt’s Duluth branch! Jim’s love of electronics started early, and he has always enjoyed the challenge of understanding circuits and troubleshooting things. After high school, he joined the Air Force, where he worked as an Avionics/Electric Welfare technician for four years before transitioning to the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth. He then spent 12 years a...
One Equity Partners (“OEP"), a middle market private equity firm, announced that it has completed a majority investment in Comau S.p.A. (“Comau”), making Stellantis an active minority shareholder. Comau is a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics. As previously communicated, Comau's Executive Chairman Alessandro Nasi, and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Gorlier will continue pioneering the company and its future grow...
Earlier this month, as part of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, they celebrated the teams that work every day to keep CORE’s best-in-class system delivering safe, reliable power to the members. CORE’s aggressive system improvement and wildfire mitigation programs mean crews spend their days repairing or replacing electrical lines and components. Power interruptions Crews are always prepared for outage response, everyday unexpected power interruptions, as well as outages due...
In an effort to reduce electricity costs and enhance the reliability of their electrical distribution system, Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) established a cogeneration system at their facility in Hackensack, NJ. As part of this project, the engineers and field service team collectively designed, developed, and implemented a turnkey solution to meet the customer’s requirements. Reason for assessing a demand charge The reason for assessing a demand charge is attributed to the ov...
Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation announced that it has entered into a capital and business partnership with Seeing Machines Ltd. Seeing Machines, a renowned Australian DMS software provider, to expand its Driver Monitoring System business, which supports safe driving by detecting driver distraction and drowsiness. In the Transaction, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility will invest a total of 40.0 million GBP and subscribed to 15% (13% on a diluted basis) of newly issued shares through a third-...
Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named General Counsel, effective January 27, 2025. Dougherty will succeed Taras 'Terry' Szmagala Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In this role, Lucy Clark Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global legal organization, including the Corpora...
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...
Ameren Corporation announced that Steven O. Vondran has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust and independent Owner, Operator and Developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Steven O. Vondran has held various lead...
L&T Construction & Mining Machinery and Komatsu launched the Komatsu PC35MR-3 Mini Hydraulic Excavator at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2024. The launch marks a major step in providing economical and sustainable solutions to the changing demands of the Indian construction industry, especially in urban infrastructure and agricultural-land development. Top-notch reach capabilities Combining power and compactness, PC35MR-3 is perfect for precise work in confined spaces. Fuel-efficient, easil...
Delta Electronics announces the launch of its MSI motor series in the EMEA region. Designed as a high-efficiency PM reluctance motor, the MSI series brings unparalleled compactness, energy savings, and integration capabilities to fan and pump applications. With options including flange, foot, and flange/foot versions, as well as speeds of 1500 rpm and 3000 rpm, the MSI series is set to redefine industrial motor performance. Compact Design with Maximum Efficiency The motors deliver great energ...
Electric vehicle owners have likely realized one cold, hard truth: Winter is harsh for EVs. Most EVs offer excellent traction and control – two must-haves for winter driving in Colorado – but research by several reputable, impartial organizations – AAA and Consumer Reports among them – confirms “range anxiety” is a valid concern when temperatures drop. Most EVs see a decrease of 20% to 40% in range in temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit and lower. Such decr...
Smartkem, which is seeking to change the world of electronics using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), has signed a multi-year agreement with FlexiIC, a company providing innovation in the design of flexible integrated circuits and systems, to begin a new project to develop a new generation of CMOS for smart sensors. The goal of the two-year project is the development of custom circuitry using Smartkem's organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) technology and n-type oxide TFT to m...
Argon Electronics has once again expanded its range of simulation accessories by creating the simulation FHZ612 extension radiation probe for use with the popular and effective FH 40 G-SIM. Based upon the Thermofisher Scientific FH40 TG Teleprobe mounted with a FHZ612 detector, the FHZ612-SIM can be used with Argon’s FH40 G SIM and Thermofisher’s FH 40 TG Telescopic pole. It can be used to create a training system for the effective use of the Teleprobe, ensuring personnel understand...
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...
As part of a modernization project to establish their desired electrical control functionalities, Fannie Mae has been elected to modify existing electrical equipment. In lieu of replacing the existing electrical equipment to achieve the desired intent, the engineers and electricians undertook field retrofit services of the existing switchgear lineup at their facility in Herndon, VA. This approach resulted in cost savings and time savings and reduced customer outages. Specific AC/DC contr...
