Electric Meters & Metering Equipment News

Siemens and GlobalFoundries (GF) have entered a new strategic collaboration to leverage each company’s complementary AI-based capabilities to enhance performance of semiconductor manufacturing and advanced industries – making operations more efficient, secure and reliable. In their latest memorandum of understanding, the companies focus on automation technologies for semiconductor fabrication (fab automation), electrification, digital solutions and software ranging from chip develop...

Ceolin Group, a benchmark in agribusiness and responsible for more than 17,000 hectares of rice production between Uruguaiana (RS), Brazil, and Argentina, adopted WEG Smart Machine (WSM) as part of its strategy to modernize irrigation operations. Digitalization became essential due to new requirements from Brazil’s National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA), which mandates accurate monitoring of water withdrawal from the Uruguay River, a key resource for farming in the region. Pote...

WEG has taken another decisive step in expanding its international footprint by signing binding agreements to acquire Sanelec Excitation Systems, a well-established Indian manufacturer of voltage regulators and excitation control systems. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bangalore, Sanelec brings more than two decades of engineering expertise in designing and manufacturing automatic voltage regulators for generators, synchronous motors, and excitation systems for power generation. The com...

With a new fully integrated gearbox-pinion-rack combination, Neugart expands its portfolio with a high-performance solution for maximum precision and efficiency in rack applications. The new concept combines optimally matched components that enable powerful, dynamic, and precise power transmission. The three components mesh seamlessly and ensuring smooth running, maximum feed force, and precise positioning accurately - crucial properties for modern automation and drive systems. Heat treatment...

Siemens and nVent are collaborating to develop a liquid cooling and power reference architecture, purpose-built for hyperscale AI workloads. As AI workloads grow more intensive and distributed, data center infrastructure strategies must balance performance, efficiency, and scalability through increasingly intelligent and adaptive systems. To support this next generation of digital infrastructure, Siemens and nVent are combining their expertise to help data centers prepare cooling and power infr...

Project strengthens service quality, expands demand capacity, and improves reliability for more than 25,000 users in the region, consolidating WEG’s presence in the Utilities segment. Empresa de Energía de Pereira S.A. ESP has inaugurated the new Altagracia 33/13.8 kV Substation, a key project to reinforce the electrical system of the Altagracia district and surrounding areas. WEG was responsible for the complete supply of equipment — except for civil works — as well as...

Comau is contributing to the European Union’s CONVERGING project, which aims to advance smart and reconfigurable production systems to meet the challenges of modern manufacturing. By integrating collaborative robots, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), artificial intelligence and human operators, CONVERGING seeks to create human-centric production systems that can perceive, reason, adapt, collaborate and innovate. As part of the multi-faceted project, Comau has spearheaded two cutting...

Continuous investment in W22 Super Premium IR4 motors drives reduced energy consumption, increased reliability, and greater durability under severe operating conditions. In a sector known for extreme operating conditions, Irmãos Cioccari & Cia Ltda., a traditional limestone producer located in Caçapava do Sul (RS), began a modernization project focused on efficiency and sustainability. Since 2021, the company has been gradually replacing its older motors with W22 Super Premiu...

Siemens has launched its latest Gridscale X offering: “Gridscale X Flexibility Manager”, empowering distribution system operators (“DSOs”) to maximize the use of existing grid capacity and accelerate grid connections for distributed energy resources (“DERs”) and data centers in a flexible way.  DSOs continue to face the increasing challenges of grid congestion and capacity constraints. At the same time, electrification is seen as the most feasible way to...

One of the fastest-growing industries in the world, data centers are powering the digitalization of industries and are required to scale at speed. Addressing this challenge, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Delta have formalized a global partnership to deliver prefabricated, modular power solutions, designed to accelerate the deployment of data center infrastructure, while significantly reducing CAPEX. The global partnership will ensure hyperscale and colocation operators the highest performanc...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have formalized a global partnership to deliver prefabricated, modular power solutions designed to accelerate the deployment of data center infrastructure, while significantly reducing CAPEX. The partnership will ensure hyperscale and colocation operators enjoy a strategic advantage in the competitive AI and cloud computing data center market, with the highest performance in power management and rel...

Allient Inc., a designer and manufacturer of speciality Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced that it will showcase its versatile Pyxmos™ Module Servo Drive, along with a broad portfolio of advanced motion technologies at SPS 2025, taking place 25–27 November in Nuremberg, Germany. If they are attending, please visit them at Booth #241 and #340 in Hall 1 or get in touch to arrange a meeting during the event. V...

Following their successful joint showcase at Automatica earlier this year, ALVA Industries (ALVA) and Copley Controls (Copley) are partnering once again, this time at SPS 2025, to demonstrate the seamless integration of Alva’s SlimTorq™ frameless motors with Copley’s Accelnet BPL-090-30 servo drive. The demo, available in Alva’s booth (Hall 3, Booth 259), highlights a fully operational motion system combining zero-cogging torque performance from Alva’s SlimTorq&tra...

Siemens and Samsung C&T Corporation, Engineering & Construction Group (“Samsung C&T”) have entered a strategic and long-term partnership. Grounded in mutual trust and complementary capabilities, the agreement aims to combine Samsung C&T’s global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise with Siemens’ advanced technologies in automation, digitalization, electrification, and integrated infrastructure intelligence. Evolving market needs It...

In April 2025, NOARK Electric proudly announced its strategic partnership with Temco Northwest, a premier manufacturers’ representative firm, to serve the dynamic markets of Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in NOARK’s mission to expand its footprint across North America and better support local OEMs, contractors, and distributors with advanced, reliable electrical solutions. The Perfect Partnership for Regional Growt...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced it will present its latest industrial I/O and power solutions at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, taking place November 18–20 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Visitors can explore Allient’s technologies at Allient Bellevue (Spectrum Controls) – Booth #723 and&...

Electrical systems are vulnerable to voltage spikes and surges that can damage equipment, cause costly downtime, and compromise system reliability. Transient voltage surge can be caused by a number of situations, including operations of circuit breakers, VFDs, motors, transformers, capacitor banks, or switching of power networks. Low-voltage Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive equipment from these harmful electrical disturbances. Why SPDs Matter Pr...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce the release of new adapters for power circuit breakers and non-automatic switches. The adapters allow for the use of Kirk Key interlock Type C (part no. KCAM00010) on the Power Circuit Breaker series – A25, A32 & A40.  How Do Kirk Keys Work with NOARK Adapters to Interlock Breakers?  When using two circuit breakers to transfer loads between two sources for example a utility and a main secondary source (for example), it’s essen...

Labcraft, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has launched a fully redesigned website that makes it easier for customers to find and specify the right lighting solutions for their vehicles.  At the heart of the new site is an interactive product configurator, developed in direct response to customer feedback requesting a faster, more intuitive way to identify suitable lighting for specific vehicle types and applications. Rather...

Following the success of their joint demonstration at Automatica earlier this year, ALVA Industries (ALVA) and Neugart GmbH (Neugart) are once again joining forces, this time at SPS 2025, to exhibit their high-performance, fully integrated AGV drive units. The collaboration highlights the seamless pairing of Neugart’s NGV drive series with Alva’s SlimTorq frameless motors, creating a complete drive solution for mobile platforms and robotics. Visitors to SPS can explore two fully fu...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, announced it has been named the 2025 Company of the Year in the European Integrated Energy Solutions industry by Frost & Sullivan. This top honor recognizes Delta for its innovation capabilities, market-pioneering performance, and outstanding customer service, solidifying its position as a key enabler for Europe's energy transition. Ecosystem of integrated energy solutions Eton Lee, Senior Vice President & General Manager...

Emerson is enhancing the ASCO™ Series 327C solenoid valve, featuring new Intrinsically Safe and Manual Reset construction versions. The valve is designed with a direct-acting, high-flow technology that offers superior flow-to-power ratios, making it ideal for high-demand industries, such as power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities. Two-layer dynamic seal technology The ASCO Series 327C offers a balanced poppet construction for high-flow efficiency The ASCO Series 32...

Mitsubishi Electric and PACAIR have agreed on a new contract that extends the relationship between the two companies to over 20 years. Director and Founder, Nigel Palmer, set up the company in 2003 and has since expanded PACAIR to include branch offices in Birmingham and Wigan to offer a nationwide service for customers. “Our relationship with PACAIR has grown stronger over the past 20-years, and throughout that time, Nigel and his team have consistently delivered the highest levels of pr...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces its C-TEC Series of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). The C-TEC line redefines backup power safety and robustness for industrial, automation and IT applications by using high-performance, long-life ultracapacitors as its energy storage medium, eliminating the reliability and maintenance headaches associated with traditional battery-based systems. Advanced ultracapacitor technology The advanced ultracapacitor techn...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, has launched its C-Series All-In-One Energy Storage Solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. This innovative solution integrates LFP battery packs, a Power Conditioning System (PCS), a liquid cooling system, and a unit controller, offering a single-cabinet capacity of 125 kW/261 kWh with a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square meters. It can integrate up to ten cabinets in on-grid operation for MW-scale en...

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the launch of CAN 2 Current (C2C), a compact solenoid-mounted microcontroller designed to work with Danfoss cartridge valves, hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), hybrid PVG/HIC valves, and open-circuit pumps. C2C connects the valve, HIC, or pump to the controller area network (CAN) bus, enabling accurate and efficient component actuation as well as simple diagnostics. C2C is a high-performance device delivering repeatable and consistent control. The device...

Ameren Transmission is inviting community members to provide input on the Illinois Valley Reliability Project, a 23-mile transmission line designed to boost energy reliability, strengthen the grid and support local growth in Bureau and LaSalle counties. Open houses will be held: Wednesday, Nov. 5: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Peru City Hall, 1901 4th St., Peru Thursday, Nov. 6: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton A virtua...

With assistance from multiple departments within SWEPCO, the ribbon was cut on a much-anticipated grand opening of the new Travel Centers of Americas truck stop and EV charging station near Hosston, Louisiana. “This is what we do,” expressed Jeff Thigpen, SWEPCO Alternate Energy Resource Manager while addressing a large crowd of Caddo Parish and state leaders during the Friday, April 5, 2024, grand opening. “It’s really forward thinking. They put electric charging on si...

Allient Rochester (formerly ORMEC Systems) has announced the launch of the Pyxmos™ Servo Drive, engineered specifically for OEMs seeking maximum flexibility, performance, and integration in their motion systems. Designed with a compact footprint and advanced architecture, Pyxmos™ empowers machine builders to achieve high-speed motion control with seamless embedded control capabilities and is a part of the Allient Intelligent Controls Platform. Pyxmos™ platform The Pyxmo...

Krista Dossey joins Canyon State Electric now as Business Development Coordinator.  “Krista is loved and respected throughout the industry in Phoenix,” said Vince DiGuglielmo, CSE’s marketing & communications manager. “She brings experience, determination, and an extensive network to amplify Canyon State Electric’s growth plan. We’re excited to welcome her from a business and culture standpoint.”  Prior roles of Dossey  Dossey has e...