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Emtelle Opening Of North American Facility On Track As Tommy Conner Appointed Managing Director USA

Emtelle, the pioneering global technology company, has appointed Tommy Conner as Managing Director USA to lead its new North American operation. He joins Emtelle, one of the manufacturers of blown fiber cable and ducted network solutions, as preparations remain on track to open its new 300,000 sq ft facility in Fletcher, North Carolina. Conner is a hugely experienced executive with more than 30 years’ experience in industrial distribution, engineering, and manufacturing involving products...

TE Connectivity Introduces EMI 369 Shielded Panel And PCB Connectors

TE Connectivity (TE), a pioneer in connectivity and sensors, is extending its time-tested 369 connector series with the new 369 shielded rectangular panel and PCB connectors for environments that demand ambient EMI noise protection. The new shielded panel and PCB extensions complement the existing 369 series connectors’ rugged, versatile design while boasting additional weight savings and a small form factor that expand the connectors’ capabilities to application areas like ethernet...

Würth Elektronik Presents Current-Compensated Data Line Filter - WE-CNSA

Würth Elektronik presents WE-CNSA, an AEC-Q200 qualified common mode choke for automotive applications. The SMT component, which is only two millimeters long and 1.2 millimeter high, is available in six versions with different inductance and impedance values. WE-CNSA WE-CNSA provides signal integrity in many applications, such as automotive infotainment and communications via FlexRay, IEEE 1394 (Firewire), LVDS or USB 2.0 and 3.0. The 0805 device features low resistance and a bifilar wi...

Keysight Unveils The New Vision E400S Next-Gen Network Packet Brokers That Offer Simplified Visibility For Large-Scale, Multi-Speed Networks

A study by EMA - Enterprise Management Associates, found that 66% of organizations do not have the network visibility they need. And 79% of enterprises believe it is important to establish an end-to-end visibility architecture for physical on-premises and hybrid cloud deployments. The study stresses the importance of how data points for network visibility provides security and monitoring tools the data they need to secure networked applications. Keysight Vision E400S network visibility solutio...

Fujian-Guangdong Back-to-Back DC Project Goes Live

The Fujian-Guangdong Interconnection Back to Back DC Transmission Project was formally completed and put into operation. NR has provided complete core equipment such as converter valve and valve cooling system, measuring system and stability control for the project. The Fujian Guangdong Project is a major project of State Grid Corporation of China and China Southern Power Grid Corporation to ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity and help achieve the goal of carbon peaking and carbo...

Schneider Electric Helps Landsec Create Flagship Net Zero Building In London’s Cultural Hub Of Bankside

It is announced that The Forge, Landsec’s first net zero carbon (NZC) commercial development is to feature smart energy management solutions from Schneider Electric. Landsec and Schneider have worked closely from the early concept stages of this first-of-its-kind development, which is set to complete at the end of 2022 and is aligned with Landsec’s commitment to become a net zero carbon business and reduce absolute carbon emissions by 70% by 2030. Smart Approach The Forge, a Londo...

CORE Utilizes LiDAR For Enhanced Transmission Line Check

There will be small aircraft using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) equipment to inspect transmission lines throughout CORE’s service area. Inspection work will be conducted using conventional aircraft similar to a Cessna at an elevation of approximately 1,000 feet.

Schneider Electric North America CEO Attends White House Inflation Reduction Act Celebration

Schneider Electric joined energy sector pioneer and elected officials to celebrate the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House. “The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changing investment in America’s clean energy future,” said Annette Clayton, CEO of Schneider North America. “These resources couldn’t be more urgent as the country fights inflation, rising energy costs and the effects of climate change. This law jumpstarts the deployment and adop...

Southern Trust Home Services Named To The 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

Southern Trust Home Services, an electrical, HVAC, and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, USA, announced that it has been selected to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the first year Southern Trust has made the respected list. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment, its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Arm...

Schneider Electric Partners With SkillPointe Foundation To Fund Scholarships For Skills-Based Careers

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with SkillPointe Foundation to develop America’s skilled workforce and provide new opportunities for aspiring individuals of all backgrounds in building automation, security, IT, electrical, HVAC, construction maintenance or building-related fields. Schneider Electric SkillPointe Scholarship By establishing a new scholarship program that will fund skills training in New York...

Siemens Launches New 3VA UL Large Frame Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Siemens has developed new, highly flexible molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) frame sizes for high-current applications, in order to perfectly address the needs of switchgear manufacturers and panel builders in an environment, characterized by increasing complexity, digitalization, and cost pressures. 3VA UL Large Frame MCCBs The new 3VA UL Large Frame MCCBs enables users to implement powerful, safe, and smart systems while allowing them to improve and greatly simplify their work processes. Th...

Infinitum Electric Highlights Sustainability Findings From SEMICON West Survey

Infinitum Electric, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air-core motor, announced findings of a sustainability poll conducted at SEMICON West 2022, North America’s exhibition and conference for the microelectronics supply chain. Infinitum Electric’s survey Infinitum Electric’s survey, whose respondents included business, facility operations, and technology leaders from across the microelectronics supply chain, found that: 80 percent believe sustainability is “extre...

Schneider Electric Makes Steady Progress Toward 2025 Sustainability Targets

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the results of its sustainable impact program for the second quarter of 2022. Schneider’s Sustainability Impact (SSI) scored 4.17 out of ten, relative to its 4.70 year-end target. The SSI dashboard measures Schneider’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. It details the progress made on each of the company’s global and local sustainability goals...

Understand CORE Customer Service Experience

CORE Electric Cooperative is committed to providing choice and excellent customer service to its members. As such, every few years they conduct a survey to understand the experiences and opinions of their members. Members' Opinion Matters CORE is partnering with Corona Insights, a Denver-based research firm, to conduct this year’s member survey. Topics include customer service, electricity priorities, and home energy usage. Members’ input is needed to ensure the results repr...

BHEL Commissions India’s Largest Floating Solar PV Plant Rated At 100 MW At NTPC Ramagundam In Telangana

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned India’s largest floating Solar PV plant rated at 100 MW at NTPC Ramagundam in Telangana. The plant is installed across the natural raw water reservoir, saving valuable land resources, and also conserving water by reducing evaporation. With innovatively engineered layouts and arrangements for the solar PV modules, electricals, and floaters, the plant will ensure that the aquatic ecosystem is maintained while producing...

CORE Electric's Duane Holt Named Esri GIS Hero

CORE Electric Cooperative’s GIS Manager, Duane Holt was recently named an Esri Electric GIS Hero. Esri is the global market leader in GIS, helping customers get results to the most difficult problems, pioneering problem-solving with GIS to help you see what others can’t​​​. Being named an Esri Electric GIS Hero means you are one of the best in the entire GIS field and is truly a great honor. According to their official website, Esri Electric GIS Heros have gained respect from the el...

Würth Elektronik Expands Its WE-MCA Range Of Chip Antennas

Würth Elektronik is launching an additional multilayer chip antenna for the miniaturization of radio applications. Measuring just 40 x 6 x 5 mm, the WE-MCA antenna (7488918022) covers the 700 to 960 MHz and 1710 to 2690 MHz frequency ranges. With its hitherto unachieved form factor and slender profile, the antenna offers an excellent size-to-performance ratio. WE-MCA is ideally suited for applications such as GSM 900, WLAN/WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS/GNSS, ZigBee, and mobile communication (4G/LTE...

CORE Electric Hires Stephen Figueroa as Operations Director

CORE Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephen Figueroa to fill the cooperative’s Commercial Operations Director position. As the Commercial Operations Director, Stephen will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and tactical direction for commercial aspects of power supply and energy management including long-term resource planning and acquisition, contracts, regional affairs resource operations planning, portfolio risk management, and power trading and...

RWE And Hellenic Petroleum Join Forces To Develop Offshore Wind In Greece

RWE and Hellenic Petroleum Holdings, through their respective subsidiaries RWE Renewables Gmbh and HELPE Renewables SA, join forces to jointly explore offshore wind opportunities in Greek waters. Corresponding terms of the 50-50 partnership were signed recently between the two companies, with the aim to collaborate on the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms off the Greek coast. This partnership gains additional significance in light of Greece’s current target...

Keysight Discusses How To Measure An Amplifier’s EVM Using Only A Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) To Simplify Wideband Demodulation

Demand for high data throughput and low latency is pushing device specifications and operational standards toward wideband modulation. Wideband performance benefits come with a heavy cost: significantly increased noise. Increased noise This noise introduces additional test complexity and measurement uncertainty, which is further exacerbated by the industry’s desire to pack as many modulated signals into the available bandwidth as possible. This not only constrains error vector magnitude...

Axpo Highlights That Expansion Of Renewables Is Too Slow And Electricity From Hydropower Is Endangered In Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Council has approved the dispatch to the Federal Assembly of a new draft act for the security of electricity supply through renewable energies. Axpo welcomes its direction of travel, but not the pace or measures it proposes. Expansion of renewable energies Axpo is convinced that an auctioned floating market premium, based on a successful international model, would advance the expansion of renewable energies faster and more efficiently, in comparison to the planned investment...

Milwaukee® Introduces New Stick Light To Their REDLITHIUM™ USB Line-Up

Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their REDLITHIUM™ USB Lighting Solutions, to deliver the most advanced LED technology and optical designs for a more efficient workday. Effectively replacing alkaline and low-capacity flashlights, the REDLITHIUM™ USB Stick Light w/ Magnet provides heavy-duty equipment mechanics, automotive mechanics, and technicians with a premium lighting solution for general tasks and inspection work.   The REDLITHIUM™ USB Stick Light w/ Magnet...

Danfoss To Apply For Guinness World Record, After Electric Ferry - Ellen Sails More Than 90 Kilometers On Single Battery Charge

Electric ferry - Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometers – on a single battery charge, during the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Conference on Energy Efficiency. The distance marks a new world record. The islands of Ærø and Als in Southern Denmark are connected by Ellen, the longest ranging fully electric ferry in the world. Electric ferry – Ellen sets world record Ellen set a new world record on June 9, 2022, just outside the windows in S...

Wurth Elektronik's IQD Presents Ultra-Miniature LVDS / LVPECL Oscillators

IQD, a subsidiary of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, introduces its latest LVDS / LVPECL oscillators, IQXO-406 and IQXO-439, in a small 2.0 x 1.6 mm package. Available in a frequency range from 50 MHz to 250 MHz, the new oscillators offer both miniaturization and higher clock frequencies for end applications. Common applications include 5G, Ethernet (10G/100G/1000G), Fibre Channel, IoT, SONET/SDH, and wearables. Circuit miniaturization The demand for smaller, more powerful, and more re...

Würth Elektronik Presents Innovative WE-HCF-2010 High-Current Inductor

With innovative improvements in its internal design, the latest model of WE-HCF-SMT high-current inductors from Würth Elektronik sets new standards in its class.  WE-HCF in the 2010 design offers significantly better characteristics than previously available inductors in this size: inductance values up to 2 μH and saturation currents up to 25% higher than comparable products in the market. WE-HCF features The magnetically shielded flat wire coil with MnZn core impresses with...

Würth Elektronik Extends Its Product Group Of WE-HCM High-Current Inductors

One of Würth Elektronik’s most important SMT high-current inductor innovations is to expand its WE-HCM series portfolio with 1012, 4030, and 5030 packages. The flat-wire coils with MnZn core are characterized by extremely low resistance, low core losses, and a very high current carrying capacity. With their small footprint, the devices are the first choice of developers and manufacturers for new, more compact device designs. WE-HCM1012 high-current inductor The WE-HCM1012 high-curr...

Siemens Announces Investment In Wireless Charging Technology Company, WiTricity, In Order To Advance Wireless Charging For Electric Vehicles

Siemens has invested US$ 25 million and acquired a minority stake in U.S.-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology firm. Siemens and WiTricity will work together to drive innovation in the emerging market for wireless EV charging. This market is expected to reach USD 2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens’ calculations. Siemens and WiTricity partnership The two companies seek to bridge the gaps in the global standardization of wireless charging...

Würth Elektronik Expands WE-HCFT High Current Inductors With Design 2504

With WE-HCFT 2504, Würth Elektronik has added a model with an unusually low overall height to its tried and tested family of THT high-current inductors. Features of the inductor The flat wire coil with MnZn core is only 4 mm high. With no standard competitors in the market. Current-carrying capability extends to 33 A. Achieving one of the highest power densities and efficiency within the HCFT family. The inductor also features very low DC and AC losses through its optimized wir...

Schneider Electric’s ArcBlok Receives Industry Recognition As Most Innovative New Technology

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that its flash mitigation solution, ArcBlok, was recognized as the Best Power Product and Most Innovative New Technology at the Electro Expo 2022. ArcBlok ArcBlok is a game-changing innovation that is designed specifically for the line side of equipment, which poses the highest risk of injury to electrical contractors from incident energy exposure, during an arc...

Würth Elektronik ICS To Host ‘High Current Contacts In Power Electronics’ Webinar

On June 2, 2021, Würth Elektronik ICS will be hosting a free online seminar on the topic of ‘high current contacts in power electronics’. The speaker Günter Behlau, Project Engineer in the Components Department at Würth Elektronik ICS, will present various high-current contacts, processing guidelines for them and recommended design rules for their use. Those who are interested can register under the Webinar – ‘High current contacts in power electronics&rsqu...

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