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Comau Dry Room Boosts Lithium Battery Innovations

Comau has built a proprietary, fully-equipped dry room laboratory at its Italian headquarters in Grugliasco to develop and test the cell manufacturing equipment the company has already developed. It will also be used to test new machines targeting Lithium-Ion and Lithium Metal cells, in order to access solid state technologies as a further step towards next-generation and post-Lithium batteries.  End-to-end battery solutions The fully equipped dry room strengthens the company's presence...

Delta Expands EMEA HQ With Green Building In Netherlands

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, announces a key milestone in its expansion efforts across EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) with the planned construction of a new regional headquarters green building in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. Located in the renowned Park 20|20 business campus, the state-of-the-art approximately 9300-sqm facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and will house over 350 employees in R&D, business development, man...

Allient Inc. Appoints New Director For Business Growth

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty motion, controls and power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced the appointment of Darrell Paul as Director of Business Development and Strategy at Allient Rochester (formerly ORMEC Systems). In this newly created role, Darrell will be responsible for driving revenue growth and shaping product strategy and roadmap. Darrell Paul’s experience Darrell brings extensive experience in the m...

Amphenol PowerLok Connectors For EV & Renewable Systems

TME's product range has been expanded to include PowerLok power connectors from Amphenol GEC. This is a new offering from a renowned supplier, primarily aimed at manufacturers and electrical engineers focused on the EV and hybrid automotive industries. Additionally, the presented products are also suitable for renewable energy installations, especially energy storage systems. Although all introduced products belong to the same family, this offering should be divided into two groups: PowerLok G...

MKS Inc. Launches Newport ODiate Raman Filters

MKS Inc., a provider of enabling technologies that transform the world, has announced Newport™ ODiate® Raman Longpass Filters, precision optical filters specifically designed for Raman spectrographs, at Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich. Built on the advanced Newport ODiate thin film coating platform, ODiate Raman Longpass Filters are designed to deliver critical performance advantages for researchers and instrument manufacturers by enhancing signal clarity and simplifying syste...

Durable Vertical Lift Doors From Electric Power Door

The Four Peaks Ranch in Snowmass Colorado is a dream property. An 18,000 sq. ft home with 7 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 3 partial bathrooms is surrounded by 876 acres of private trails, hunting, and a fishing pond. The ranch was featured in CNBC’s 'Secret Lives of the Super Rich'. Electric Power Door was able to provide the vertical lift door for the indoor/outdoor pool. two-leaf Vertical lift door The door is a 16′ x 13′ two-leaf vertical lift door with glazed wind...

Delta's Smart Plant Factory Revolutionizes Agriculture

Delta, a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, has introduced a containerized smart plant factory and its building automation solutions at Punggol Digital District (PDD), Singapore’s first smart business district planned by JTC – a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. As one of four initial corporations joining the district, Delta integrated a broad range of energy-efficient industrial automation, thermal management and LED lig...

Comau Highlights Automation In Italian Excellence

Comau participated in the new leg of the roadshow - 'Tradition and Innovation: Italian Excellence Renews Itself', the Made in Italy community's journey dedicated to Italian companies, which was held on June 12, 2025, at the Pininfarina headquarters in Cambiano (TO). During the event, Comau CEO - Pietro Gorlier participated in the panel discussion, 'Challenges and Opportunities for a Future of Made in Italy under the banner of Tradition and Innovation', together with other authoritative represen...

Siemens Unveils Modular Edge Data Center Solution

Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Cadolto Datacenter GmbH (Munich, Germany), and Legrand Data Center Solutions (Baiersdorf, Germany) are jointly unveiling a next-generation modular edge data center – a turnkey solution engineered for speed, scalability, and sustainability. The innovative system will debut at Data Center World Frankfurt 2025, taking place on June 4–5, 2025. New modular solution As demand for reliable, high-performance computing accelerates–driven by AI, edge proc...

Remote Control Appliances With Astute Automation

By 2026, 573.7 million households worldwide will have smart home devices, 19 million of which will be South African. To help make more South African homes smarter, sooner, CBI-electric: low voltage has recently launched its IoT (internet-of-things) home automation range, called the Astute Range. New Astute Range Established in 1949 in South Africa, CBI-electric: low voltage is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of quality low voltage electrical distribution, protection, and control equipme...

Electric Power Door's Vertical Lift Solution For Keeyask Hydroelectric Generating Station

Sitting on Canada’s fourth longest river, The Nelson, is the 695-megawatt Keeyask Hydroelectric Generating Station. This site utilizes the water flowing in The Nelson that runs approximately 400 miles from Lake Winnipeg to the Hudson Bay. This river drains one of the largest watersheds in North America making it a great location for hydropower facility. The Keeyask Hydroelectric Generating Station The Keeyask Hydroelectric Generating Station is a partnership between Manitoba Hydro...

Schneider Electric Launches Impact Building In Dubai

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...

Delta Medical Power Supplies: Low Leakage Solutions

IEC60601-1 Edition 3.2 is the internationally recognized safety standard for medical electrical/electronic equipment. It covers the basic safety and essential performance requirements, in order to protect both operators and patients. It includes strict guidance for critical parameters, such as isolation voltages, creepage and clearance distances and leakage currents. Compliance with the standard is vital to prevent risk of electric shocks which could cause serious injury or even prove fata...

Altech's Eco-Friendly UL 98 Disconnect Switches

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of its 200A and 400A UL 98 Disconnect Switches, setting new standards for sustainability, safety and performance in high-amperage switching applications. Altech's UL 98 Disconnect Switches An industry first, these high-amperage disconnect switches are made from 100% recyclable plastic materials, reflecting Altech’s commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising performance. Built for...

CEF & On The Tools Partner To Support UK Electricians

On The Tools, the UK’s largest online construction community, is proud to announce a new sector partnership with City Electrical Factors (CEF) – the UK’s pioneering electrical wholesaler – in a shared mission to better support and celebrate the UK’s electrical workforce. Awareness of CEF’s offerings With a network of nearly twice as many distribution outlets as their nearest competitor, CEF is known for offering unrivaled customer service, deep product knowl...

Barox KN-LGIPR38-28AD: 24-Port 10Gb PoE+ Switch

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional switches, media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, has released the new ultra-dynamic KN-LGIPR38-28AD, 24-port, 10Gb Managed Industrial Ethernet PoE+ switch. In addition to employing the usual extensive barox cybersecurity features, the new KN-LGIPR38-28AD includes 90~264VAC and 57VDC power inputs, enabling up to 720W PoE capability, and power redundancy with either two DC, or one DC and one AC power...

Smart Chargers: Essential For Safe EV Charging

In recent years, there has been a rapid surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as more and more individuals recognize the environmental and economic benefits they offer. However, with this surge comes the need for proper charging infrastructure to ensure efficient and safe charging. While many EV owners resort to using a standard household socket, commonly referred to as a “granny socket,” to charge their vehicles, investing in a smart charger is not only a smarter choice...

Advanced Thermal Imaging Enhances BESS Safety

The global energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the increased adoption of renewable energy sources and the drive for a more sustainable future, the demand for efficient energy storage has never been greater. Enter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, ensuring stability, resilience, and efficiency in power distribution. Stable power distribution In 2024, the US battery storage market saw record-breaking growth, with nearly...

Delta Achieves 80 PLUS Ruby For AI Server Power Supplies

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, announced its 5,500W 19-inch (1RU) and ORv3 21-inch (1OU) high-power redundant power supplies for AI servers have recently become the world’s first to attain the industry’s highest energy efficiency certification 80 PLUS® Ruby due to their groundbreaking peak efficiency as high as 97.5%, and a power factor of 0.99 under full load. Delta has drawn upon its superior prowess in soft-switching technology and advanced ci...

Eaton's Efficient Engineering With Eplan Solutions

With its worldwide online “Eplan L!VE” event on 14 May, this time around solutions provider Eplan is guest at Eaton in Hengelo. Enquiring minds can gain first-hand experience about how Eaton's facility in the Netherlands has optimized all its processes in engineering and manufacturing for maximum efficiency. In just two-and-a-half hours, online attendees will get a compact overview how new ideas and tried-and-tested solutions for greater productivity look on the ground. News on Epla...

Altech Alsense Energy Monitor Unveiled

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of its Alsense Energy Monitor (AMR-ES3M480V5A2M), a high-precision monitoring system that provides industrial facilities with real-time energy data to optimize energy usage, reduce costs and enhance sustainability initiatives. The Alsense Energy Monitor supports both 1-phase and 3-phase systems with voltages up to 277 VAC (L - N)/ 480 VAC (L - L), delivering exceptional accuracy with voltage measurements pre...

Fischer KEYSTONE: Military-Grade Cable Solutions

Fischer Connectors' Swiss-engineered MIL-SPEC solution features an expanded portfolio of cables compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 4695/4851 interfaces via Fischer UltiMate 80 connectors. It offers a competitive solution in line with the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Hub (NGH) specifications. The new general-purpose, power, radio, EUD, and device cables enable plug-and-play connectivity, compatibility, and interoperability within the battlefield management ecosystem. advanced int...

Siemens: IoT's Role In Electrical System Efficiency

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...

Comau Strengthens With Automha Acquisition In Logistics

Comau has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Automha, an Italian company operating in the warehousing and intralogistics automation industry, owned by Trasma. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent in transactions of this type, including necessary regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2025. New options in the logistics sector Automha will continue to operate with the same structure, manag...

STATCOM Solutions By NR In Wujiang Substation

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...

Assmann Group Names Schick CEO For Future Growth

Assmann Holding GmbH appoints Gerrit Schick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Schick comes from Cherry Digital Health GmbH and succeeds Rolf Unterberger, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Assmann Group, who has also held the role of CEO on an interim basis since 2023.  The successful group of companies sells high-quality solutions for data network technology, structured cabling and networked working environments under its own established Digitus brand. Assmann Group's strategic deve...

Pam Feuerstein Named Interim CEO Of CORE Electric

CORE Electric Cooperative announced that Jeff Baudier, CEO of CORE, has resigned his position at the cooperative to pursue a new opportunity in his home state of Louisiana, USA. “It has been an honor to serve CORE’s members these last three years,” said Jeff Baudier, adding “I am extremely proud of CORE’s dedicated employees, who I know will lead this organization into its exciting future as the premier electric utility in Colorado.” premier electric utility...

Tolomatic Servo Linear Actuators At Automate 2025

Tolomatic Inc., an industry pioneer in innovative linear motion systems, will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025. Featuring an integrated servo motor, Tolomatic servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority. Tolomatic products Tolomatic products include the IMA and IMA-S linear servo actuators. These actuators feature integrated servo motors to save space and are available in b...

CORE And Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Partner On New 75 MW Solar Array

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...

Stay Safe With CORE's Spring Storm Advisory

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...

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