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Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications: The new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors. These models expand FAULHABER’s proven DC motor portfolio and set new standards in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems. Needs of modern drive solutions The new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet the demands of modern drive solutions. They provide flexible voltage variants from 3V to 18V, as wel...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, launched its first Impact Building in Dubai as part of its new Impact Buildings Program. As the world’s most sustainable company, Schneider Electric’s Impact Buildings Program aims to drive sustainability through its own global commercial real estate using best-in-class EcoStruxure™ solutions, software, and services. These include EcoStruxure Building Operation, EcoStruxure Powe...

The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation solutions, traditional car parts suppliers are experiencing seismic shifts in their business models. The transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs is not only changing the mechanics of automobiles but also reshaping the dynamics of the car parts supplier industry. internal combustion engines Unlike...

Marking its 4th edition, the Mozambique Energy & Industry Summit (MEIS 2025) is proud to announce its highly anticipated return, taking place in the dynamic province of Cabo Delgado – the heart of Mozambique’s natural gas discoveries. As one of Africa’s most exciting energy frontiers, Cabo Delgado is rapidly emerging as a global focal point for LNG development. By convening MEIS in the very heart of the energy industry, the summit underscores its unique role as a catalyst...

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...

Electric Miles just dropped amazing updates this month. Get ready to experience charging sharing with friends and family that will take their charging experience to a whole new level! Introducing charger sharing Share a charger with a friend or family member. Real-time session information Check charging sessions are on track with information in real time. Edit the charging output Adjust the charger output based on the house demand.

As part of a modernization project to establish their desired electrical control functionalities, Fannie Mae elected to modify existing electrical equipment. In lieu of replacing the existing electrical equipment to achieve the desired intent, our engineers and electricians undertook field retrofit services of the existing switchgear lineup at their facility in Herndon, VA.  Smart Retrofitting Instead of replacing the equipment various benefits can be achived by retrofitting This appro...

In an effort to reduce electricity costs and enhance the reliability of their electrical distribution system, Bergen County Utilities Authority established a cogeneration system at their facility in Hackensack, NJ.  As part of this project, their engineers and field service team collectively designed, developed, and implemented a turnkey solution to meet the customer’s requirements. Energy Usage The peak demand is determined by the utility company as the highest instantaneous powe...

As part of a reliability improvement project to minimize facility downtime to a greater level, Verizon elected to enhance their emergency generation system.  As part of this project, our engineers and field service team collectively implemented a customized turnkey solution to meet the specific customer requirements at one of their cell sites in Washington DC. Communication Safety Emergency power is an integral part of a cellular site, particularly a site that also houses emergency resp...

As part of an overall facility improvement program, St. Mary’s Hospital undertook a feasibility study of its electrical distribution system.  As part of this study, the engineers and electricians analyzed the existing emergency system and developed a conceptual design to improve the reliability of emergency power at the facility in Waterbury, CT. Emergency Power Systems Establishing an effective emergency power distribution system for a hospital is vital. A properly implemented em...

As part of a long-term modernization project at the Baltimore Washington International Airport, Helios Electric was retained to perform design-assist, system integration, and on-site field engineering services.  The project involved replacing an existing 7.5/10.5 MVA outdoor substation transformer and performing retrofit services at the corresponding medium-voltage switchgear lineups.  Electrical Protection Upgrade The SEL-787 transformer protection relay was installed to perform...

As part of a modernization project to ensure the continued reliability of their rapid transit system, Port Authority Trans Hudson in New Jersey undertook a capital improvement project to replace an existing traction power substation near Jersey City, NJ.  As part of this project, the engineers performed AC & DC short circuits, coordination, and arc flash studies for the proposed electrical facilities. Reliable Train Operations A properly modeled short-circuit study contributes to the...

For a wastewater treatment plant, nothing is more important than preventing a sanitary sewer overflow. An unintended sewage overflow would bear public health, ecological, and economic consequences. From an operating standpoint, the influent pumping station of a wastewater treatment plant plays a vital role in ensuring the flow of influent sewage throughout the plant’s disinfection processes. Thus, ensuring the reliability of electrical power to the influent pumping station is vital. Sma...

NR successfully delivered a ±300MVar containerized Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) system and series equipment in the 500kV Wujiang substation, Suzhou City, China. As one of the world’s largest-capacity STATCOM system, this project was equipped total capacity of ±300MVar STATCOM, which includes 3 sets of ±100MVar STATCOM; moreover, the maximum output capacity reach to ±450MVar in the failure state. Smart Grid Solutions NR offers a field-proven advanc...

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...

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...

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...

Lanner Electronics, a global pioneer in industrial computing and network security solutions, proudly announces the launch of the ICS-P770. An IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and EN50121-4 certified industrial grade computing platform designed to power mission-critical substation automation, virtualization, and network security. Powering Digital Substations The ICS-P770 is a rugged 3U rackmount industrial computer built to handle the demands of digital substation automationThe ICS-P770 is a rugged 3U...

Rural electric cooperatives - CORE Electric Cooperative and Holy Cross Energy (HCE) have partnered on a new solar array on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. The Hunter Solar project is a 75-megawatt solar array in Arapahoe County, Colorado. CORE will buy 45 MW and HCE will purchase 30 MW of power output. CORE and Holy Cross Energy partnership CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral and greenhouse gas reduction goals CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral, renewable ener...

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...

CORE is prepared for significant snowfall and adverse weather forecast for Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15, across their service area. Line crews in their Sedalia, Bennett, Conifer and Woodland Park districts are on standby, with additional contractors ready to assist, if needed. They also have replacement equipment on hand, and fleet vehicles are fueled up and ready to roll into even the roughest terrain in their 5,000-square-mile service area. CORE encourages members to prepare...

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...

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...

Recently, the “Lishui Hydro-photovoltaic hydrogen production Biomass Near Zero Carbon Energy Pilot Project " was officially put into operation, which is the first rural hydrogen energy ecological project in China. NR has provided PCS-9150 PRO distributed control system (DCS) for this project, which can carry out the integrated and coordinated control of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolytic hydrogen production, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and methanation device, realizing the e...

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...

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 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...

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has secured a significant run of new projects for hospital refurbishment works, as the firm celebrates the landmark opportunity to work with its 25th NHS Hospital Trust. The new projects will see Campbell West delivering mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering works at Chelsea and Westminster Oncology Department, Croydon University Hospital, Whittington Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, and Stoke Mandeville Ho...