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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...

LOVATO Electric adds two new codes, PMVF81 and PMVF90 to its series of interface protection systems. PMVF81 has been designed in compliance with German standards VDE-AR-N 4105 and VDE V 0216-1-1 for low voltage, VDE-AR-N 4110 for medium voltage, and VDE-AR-N 4120 for high voltage. These standards apply not only in Germany, but are also accepted or required in many other countries, including Switzerland, France, Romania, Croatia, South Africa, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Norway, India, Australia, an...

As part of a modernization project to ensure the continued reliability of their rapid transit system, Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) in New Jersey undertook a capital improvement project to replace an existing traction power substation near Jersey City, NJ.  As part of this project, our engineers performed AC & DC short circuits, coordination, and arc flash studies for the proposed electrical facilities. circuit and coordination study For any rail transit authority, the main goal...

LOVATO Electric proudly announces the start of construction work on a new, modern building at its headquarters in Gorle (BG). A €14 million investment marks a milestone in the growth of the company and its production capacity. The new building will cover an area of 4800 square meters and will house two strategic departments for the company: tooling, where molds are made, and molding, where plastic components are manufactured. Major investments The new facility will be equipped with sta...

SoFi Stadium, a world-class venue, turned to industry major - Belden for a complete end-to-end cabling and connectivity solution. Belden’s cutting-edge technology supports the stadium’s data-heavy demands, including the one-of-a-kind, roof-suspended Oculus video board, Wi-Fi infrastructure, digital ticketing, and a DAS system. Belden’s solutions for SoFi Stadium When the stadium’s owners required a solution that delivered top-tier quality, performance, and reliability...

Interplay Learning’s Skill Advisor and Mentor (SAM), the first artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant for the skilled trades, has been named 2024’s top innovation in technology integration by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). SAM has been honored by IACET with the Innovation of the Year Award – Technology Integration, which recognizes the best of the best in the use of eLearning design, simulation programs, v...

Prosynergic, a manufacturer agent backed by over 30 years’ specialization in automation, motion control, mechatronics and machine safety, represents NOARK Electric in the Quebec Region. Gilles Laberge who founded Prosynergic in 2017, said, “We believe that representing NOARK in Quebec, enables us to offer highest quality low voltage electrical products and components quickly and efficiently to the end users. We are confident that with NOARK’s reputation for quick deliveries, t...

In order to have a positive impact on the climate and the environment, citizens in many cities and municipalities are making various contributions through various projects. From repairing cafés to food sharing, there are various measures that have a lasting impact on climate protection. With the Westenergie Climate Protection Prize, the energy service provider and infrastructure provider recognizes the commitment in its partner municipalities. Resources and digitization First place in...

To avoid damage and prevent death, most modern electrical distribution systems are grounded. Grounded systems (also known as “earthed” systems), consist of an earth-referenced grounding conductor (e.g. the third prong on a small-scale electrical outlet), which is used as a return path to enable a breaker trip during an inadvertent short-circuit condition. Ungrounded systems, on the other hand, operate without an earth-referenced grounded conductor, so a breaker will not trip during...

On October 1st, LOVATO Electric held its Supplier Day, an important meeting between the company and its Italian suppliers. The event, with the participation of over 100 supplier companies, highlighted the strategic importance of the supply chain, emphasizing progress and future challenges, especially in terms of sustainability and digitalization. With over 100 years of history, LOVATO Electric continues to innovate and grow, as demonstrated by the expansion of its product portfolio, which now i...

In the local districts of the unified municipality of Morbach, the energy service provider and infrastructure provider - Westenergie has completed the modernization of the lanterns of the entire street lighting. New and environmentally friendly LED lights in the 1,960 street lamps now provide efficient and energy-saving lighting in the streets. Mayor Andreas Hackethal and other employees from the administration and Westenergie got an idea of the new lighting technology on site. Longer-lasting...

Together with the energy service provider and infrastructure provider Westenergie, the local community of Oberweiler has modernized the lighting in the fire station. Thanks to the campaign, four new and environmentally friendly LED damp-proof lights and additional LED spotlights are now in service in the building. Westenergie is supporting the local community of Oberweiler with a subsidy towards the costs of the modernization. Long-lasting LED lighting On site, Local Mayor - Nico Steinbach, t...

To increase road safety, the local community of Dahnen has installed a speed display board together with Westenergie. The display is intended to remind road users of the speed limit and to urge them to be careful. The company is supporting the community with a grant to purchase the board. The association is also covering a large part of the total cost of around 5,200 euros for the system. Improving road safety Under the leadership of the new Mayor - Axel Jakoby, the speed display will initial...

City commuters often think about transferring between passenger bus routes to reach their final destination. Helios Electric discusses the merits of transferring electrical power sources between the distribution buses that feed electrical loads. Various configurations to accomplish this task have been available for many decades, yet some of these methods are not well understood. Some may think that automatic transfer upon loss of power (with a manual return) is the only option because that is t...

Axpo’s Swiss subsidiary CKW launched a new electricity tariff designed to incentivize customers to spread their consumption throughout the day. As the use of solar-generated electricity continues to grow, the future-facing tariff aims to help prevent unnecessary demand peaks in Switzerland’s power grid. CKW has also announced that it will reduce electricity prices by around 30 percent in 2025.  Heat pump installation The conventional electricity tariff model still widely used...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has delivered to the market an essential solution for accelerating a successful energy transition - the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), designed to address the key challenge of distribution network transparency for grid operators. network transparency With only 22 percent of citywide smart grids deemed to be mature or advanced according to respondents in the recent Infrastructure Transition Monitor, the new solution will play a pivotal role in digitalizing distri...

AA Electric is committed to providing a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of its customers in the industrial automation sector. Their goal is to streamline the operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency through their specialized services. Here’s a closer look at what they offer.  Parts Kitting AA Electric can simplify the procurement process and reduce administrative costs through its Parts Kitting service If users frequently order the same components, AA Elec...

In time for the SMM, the steute business division Controltec presents an extended range of switchgear products with DNV approvals. These switching devices have been developed for applications often involving exposure to damp and wet (including saltwater). Their key features also include a wide temperature range (down to −60°C, depending on the series). The DNV approval certifies that they are mechanically robust and able to withstand shocks, impacts and vibrations up to 4 g – a c...

A brand-new 1.25 million volts (MV) implanter will spark cutting-edge research and innovation in semiconductor and quantum technologies, say scientists at the University of Surrey. Surrey's Ion Beam Center was able to secure the highly-specialized device thanks to a £2,195,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council's strategic equipment initiative.  A 1.25 MV implanter can insert tiny ion particles into silicon wafers, which are the building blocks of compu...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and publicly owned energy supplier Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH, have announced their partnership to help drive the transition to sustainable urban energy across the city. Yesterday’s inauguration of the Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters marks the culmination of 18 months of collaborative planning and implementation, which brings together Siemens expertise in sustainable infrastructure development with Stadtwerke Stuttgart’s experience in renewable energy g...

CORE recently cut the ribbon on a publicly accessible electric vehicle charger at Castle Rock’s Miller Activity Complex – one of 11 new CORE-owned and maintained Level 2 and 3 public chargers that will be operational this summer and fall.  Additional chargers will be located in Bailey, Castle Pines, Parker, Bennett, Deer Trail, Kiowa, Elizabeth, Woodland Park and other parts of Douglas County. State grants helped fund eight of the 11 chargers. Eligible CORE members get discoun...

In a significant feat for the Indian industries, two coveted global credit rating agencies – S&P and Fitch – have assigned ‘BBB+’ rating to Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India’s premier tech-led engineering, manufacturing and solutions conglomerate.  This underscores L&T's robust operational performance, financial discipline and strong market position. S&P Global Ratings S&P Global Ratings assigned a 'BBB+' rating to L&T, endorsing the c...

Naturgy leads the promotion of the energy transition in the Canary Islands with the inauguration of five new photovoltaic plants in the municipality of Agüimes (Gran Canaria). The entry into operation of these facilities brings the Group’s renewable energy capacity in the region to 136 MW, which represents an annual production capacity of around 380 GWh, equivalent to the consumption of 116,000 homes. Overall, Naturgy already operates a total of 21 facilities in the archipelago, 12...

The new LVMP30 that completes the range of start-up priority change relays with dedicated versions for alternating between 3 or 4 motors, integrating the priority change relays for 2 motors type LVMP05, LVMP10, and CSP2E, is now available. They are made with LRD series micro PLCs pre-configured with a program dedicated for the alternation between 3 or 4 motors, with the purpose of making homogeneous operating time and wear. Keyboard with a display The presence of the keyboard with a display...

Desay Battery, a major global provider of comprehensive energy storage solutions, proudly presents its latest innovations at the Smarter E Europe 2024 in Munich. The company showcases various products and solutions, including its proprietary energy storage cells, commercial and industrial storage solutions, residential energy storage systems, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Data Center Products, alongside its clean energy solutions. This exhibition highlights Desay Battery's commitment to...

LOVATO Electric launches RFID safety sensors SSF series. Provided with RFID technology, these sensors offer a high level of protection up to PL e / SIL 3, also when connecting 16 sensors in series. SSF series RFID safety sensors The SSF series sensors are available with two types of connectors, either M12 or pigtail with a 15cm M12 connector, two coding levels (either generic or Teach-in), and then can be easily adapted to the specific needs of the application. The units are versatile and re...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will increase its existing investment in Massachusetts-based Realtime Robotics, Inc., an American startup company that is pioneering motion-planning technology for calculating trajectories to enable factory-automation (FA) equipment to avoid obstacles and generate optimized routes. By expanding the use of Realtime Robotics' advanced technology in Mitsubishi Electric's FA solution software products and control-system equipment, the partners expec...

Following their mission to offer a complete range of components and accessories for panel and machine builders, LOVATO Electric expands its range of products with the introduction of power distribution blocks ACB series. The power distribution blocks are accessories that provide a centralized point for routing and distribute efficiently the power supply to the circuits. An electrical panel that is properly arranged offers several advantages, such as higher safety, easy assembly and maintenance,...

WEG, through its commercial branch in the USA, has closed a comprehensive order with a major player in the mining sector in Canada for the supply of two synchronous condenser systems. These systems will be installed in a gold mine located in the Gold Belt region in northeastern Ontario, Canada. WEG's synchronous condensers, which enhance stability and availability in electrical grids, will be installed in the mine's substation where 230 kV transmission lines are stepped down to 13.8 kV bus...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduces the AMG150/155 series of cost-effective single-channel industrially hardened PoE injectors that can support Ethernet speeds from 10Mb to 10Gb and inject 30W, 60W, or 90W power for use by PoE-powered devices. Models within the series offer a wide range of DC or AC power inputs with integrated industry-pioneering surge protection. The AMG150/155 series are unique in that they are standard with 1Gbps speed and offer 2.5, 5, and 10Gbps speed mode...