Low Voltage Cabling News

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Electric) has developed the high optical output power 50 Gbaud electro-absorption modulated laser (EML) ‘FOL13EBxCS’ with integrated semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) and began shipping samples in January 2023. Background The installation of 5G networks for mobile phones has resulted in more cloud services that operate at faster speeds and larger data volumes, and following increased data traffic at the network edge, the demand for signal l...

The ONE Series electronic switch was designed to work with the leakage current from process controllers, and therefore it is a specialized switch like no other: it brings the benefits of electronic switches and smart sensors, with no extra penalty on additional power wiring. The final user can just replace their mechanical switch with the ONE series and then their process can reap all the benefits of intelligent instrumentation. ONE Series (1XSWLL, 1XSWHL/HH) Mechanical pressure and temperatu...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has expanded the product line-up with the development of a new ultra-small, narrow line width tunable light source that supports the super C-band and L-band in addition to the current C-band. A tunable light source is a laser light source product that is used in digital coherent communications (Nano-ITLA). Background Due in part to increased smartphone use, cloud computing and video streaming in recent years, data traffic on the mainline communications networks and...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, will showcase its full range of technologies at Genera 2023, International Energy and Environment Fair taking place in Madrid, Spain, from February 21 to February 23, 2023 ( at Stand 10D17). Genera 2023 Genera 2023 comes at a very important time for the Prysmian Group that, on this occasion, will launch its new Prysmian PRYSOLAR cables, fully compliant with the applicable global standards EN 50618 a...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it entered into a share transfer agreement on February 16 to wholly acquire Scibreak, a Swedish-based company that develops direct current circuit breakers (DCCBs). The two firms aim to strengthen the competitiveness of their unified business by working closely on developing DCCB technologies for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems to support the increasing global deployment of renewable energy. Purpose of Acquisition The introduction...

Schneider Electric, the global pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, hosted Texas State Senator César Blanco (D-El Paso) at its El Paso campus. Senator César J. Blanco toured the company’s new 160,000-square-foot smart manufacturing facility, currently under construction, and met with company leaders to discuss workforce development opportunities at the El Paso campus. El Paso campus expansion Schneider Electric’s expansion of its...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, confirms its support to the upgrading process of UK’s electricity grid and announces it has been awarded, through its subsidiary in the United Kingdom (UK), a Medium Voltage cable framework agreement with National Grid Electricity Distribution for a minimum of 3 years. To access cleaner, greener energy, more expansive and more intelligent grids and infrastructures are required, able at spanning...

Scolmore has added a new 13A Unswitched Fused Connection Unit with Neon, to its comprehensive Part M visually contrasting wiring accessories range. The new fused connection unit has an integrated fuse used for connecting permanently installed appliances, such as fridges and dishwashers to a circuit. New 13A Unswitched Fused Connection Unit The Part M range includes anthracite grey finished accessories to comply with current Building Regulations Part M The new 13A Unswitched Fused Connectio...

Prysmian Group, the world renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the successful completion of the cable laying and burial operations for the submarine power interconnection between Ibiza and Formentera. The announcement, confirming that those operations had been completed, was released during the visit onboard Prysmian Group’s cable-lying vessel - Cable Enterprise of the representatives of the Spanish TSO Red Eléctrica in the presence of Teresa...

Embracing feedback from the contractors is what drives product development across the Scolmore Group of companies. In response to the latest feedback, Scolmore has taken its popular Definity screwless wiring accessories range and simplified the ordering process. Up until now, Click Scolmore’s popular Definity screwless wiring accessories range has been supplied as two separate elements – insert and cover plate – with each requiring its own separate product code. Definity...

The demand for Matt Black wiring accessories has been on the rise in recent years, as installers working on domestic and specification projects look for an alternative premium finish for interiors. Scolmore has taken this feedback on board and has extended the popular Matt Black finish to its Deco and Deco Plus wiring accessories collections. Adding the perfect contemporary look to any interior space, the new Matt Black finishes are available across all products in the extensive Deco metal an...

ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for US$ 505 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023. Upon closing, ABB expects to record a small non-operational book gain in income from operations on the sale. The Power Conversion division, formerly Lineage Power, was acquired by ABB as part of the GE Industrial Solutions acquisition in 2018 and is not core to ABB. A...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, extends its Sirocco HD range of microduct cables to include an 864f cable. Sirocco HD cables provide world-record diameters and fiber densities for blown microduct cables. The new cable boasts 864 fibers in a diameter of 11.0 mm, providing a fiber density of 9.1 fibers per mm2, and is installable into a 13 mm duct. Sirocco HD microduct cables Bend-insensitive fiber optic cables will be crucial for...

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, welcomed guests on Thursday to Vista Technology Park, its new 407,000 square foot fuel cell manufacturing facility in Slingerlands, New York, USA, for a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader - Charles E. Schumer and New York State Governor - Kathy Hochul. Vista Technology Park facility The Vista Technology Park facility will boost the economy by cre...

Bosch Power Tools announced the launch of 32 new 18V Cordless tools to join the CORE18V platform in 2023. An initial look at new concrete solutions will be showcased at the World of Concrete 2023 tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The brand’s latest offerings expand the 18V line of tools, including new additions to the PROFACTOR high-powered lineup. Bosch’s newest innovations Bosch Power Tools’ newest innovations are powered by the CORE18V battery platform Bosch Power Too...

On National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Ameren Missouri is reminding its customers that it’s not too early to start saving money in the New Year. With a few simple behavior changes, maintenance fixes and technology updates, households can experience a more comfortable living space this winter. Key tips to save on energy bills Whether home owners or renters are interested in making small changes to their routine or looking to invest in a full suite of energy-efficient home products, Ameren...

The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation named Robert Hesse as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of North America, effective November 1. In this position, Hesse will be responsible for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation portfolio of businesses in North America, which includes Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, Measuring Tools, Dremel Rotary Tools, and RotoZip Brands. Robert Hesse will serve in this role after more than 25 years with Bosch, where he has held positions leading Bosch Communicati...

As an electrical sub-contractor, daily jobsite documentation is critical for Canyon State Electric to ensure quality control and share on-site progress with key stakeholders. Before using StructionSite, capturing, organizing, and sharing photos was disjointed. Canyon State Electric had to rely on the foreman to capture site progress, who then had to fill out a Google Form to track pictures and log them into the CSE systems. The office coordinator was responsible for going through these images a...

Kirloskar Electric congratulates Tata Power Solar on the occasion of inauguration of their capacity augmentation and modernization recently completed in cell and module manufacturing lines, at Bengaluru Manufacturing Unit in the Electronic City, Bengaluru, in Karnataka, India. Tata Power Solar has also become one of India’s foremost and largest EPC in the shortest span of time. Kirloskar Electric offers Tata Power Solar their hearty congratulations for achieving this feat as well. The com...

Siemens has been awarded a new contract to establish a distribution management system and advanced metering infrastructure for North Delta Electricity Distribution Company (NDEDC), which serves customers in Damietta, a city in the Nile delta, in Egypt. As a subsidiary of the state-owned utility - Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), NDEDC is responsible for the distribution network of the Daqahleya, Damietta and Kafr El-Sheikh governorates, and serves about 4.5 million electrical subscr...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, shared that Scott Harden, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Innovation, has joined the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) Board of Directors. As Chief Technology Officer, Innovation, Scott Harden leads Schneider Electric’s software development through SE Ventures, a premier, US$ 1 billion venture fund, as well as other joint ventures and partnerships to drive corporate...

Gary Schwegel recently received his RTPM Certification. A Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) oversees and coordinates the interaction between designers, engineers, installers, and technicians throughout the construction process. James Cluckey James Cluckey recently received his EKAHAU ECSE Design & WiFi Certification. This certification will help Gephart LVS coordinate WiFi installations with WiFi engineers, architects, network owners, IT administrators, and oth...

Axpo is significantly expanding its solar ambitions in Switzerland. By the year 2030, the company intends to develop solar capacities of over 1.2 gigawatts in the Alps and residential areas. The plants will produce enough electricity to cover the annual consumption of over 300,000 Swiss households. Upon completion of the plant at the Muttsee dam, planning of the next alpine solar facility is already underway. Solar offensive For sustainable, reliable power supply The solar offensive will make...

Prysmian Group, the world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces an investment of approximately €200 million in a new cutting-edge cable layer plus an adjustment for cable equipment of approximately €40 million. The new vessel will be fully operational by Q1 2025 and will reinforce Prysmian’s project execution capabilities and its EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) approach. Technical performance, flexibility, and sustainabi...

Prysmian Group, a world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, awarded a €60 million contract for laying submarine cables for the already secured Project Lighting HVDC 320 kV interconnection project in the UAE (awarded to Prysmian under a limited notice to proceed last January 2022 by Samsung C&T as part of its EPC consortium with Jan De Nul Group, the initial contract was worth €220 million). Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy...

To increase the security of supply, Axpo has converted the operating voltage of the power lines from 50 to 110 kilovolts (kV) in the region west of Schaffhausen and the neighboring areas in the canton of Zurich, in Switzerland. The work, which was successfully completed this autumn, will increase the performance and reliability of the electricity supply in the entire region. High-performance grid infrastructure A high-performance grid infrastructure is the basis of a secure electricity supply...

Ameren Corporation has released its latest climate report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The report highlights actions the company is taking to manage climate-related risks and transition to a cleaner energy future, achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. Ameren's new climate report “Climate change is a critical issue for our customers, our communities, our nation and our planet, and we are committed to doing our part. T...

Schneider Electric., the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, along with Footprint Project announced their work to develop and deploy mobile, cloud-connected microgrids for disaster relief was named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2022 which features “200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.” In the wake of extreme weather disasters, the collective teams developed rapidly deployable clean energy microgrids for impa...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced it will launch ‘Automating the World’ as the global slogan for its Factory Automation Systems business. Commercial use of the slogan will begin worldwide on November 8, 2022. The new slogan expresses Mitsubishi Electric’s goal to leverage automation for the betterment of global society by combining advanced technology, experience and know-how, and customer support as a trusted partner. ‘Automating the World’ The sloga...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has called for accelerated action for an equitable transition to net-zero, driven by collaborative action across the private and public sectors. “The climate and energy crises, and the often-unequal economic pain they’re inflicting around the globe, are far too big for any of us to tackle alone,” said Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, Schneider Electric’s Chief Strate...