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WEG has consolidated an important supply for one of the largest asset management firms in Latin America. A company active in sectors such as infrastructure, credit, real estate, and wealth management, and which is investing heavily in renewable energy as part of its strategy for sustainable growth and portfolio diversification. WEG Transformers The supply includes two WEG transformers rated at 190 MVA, with voltages of 230 kV / 34.5 kV each, which will be installed in the substation responsib...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of DFS F Audio residual current circuit-breakers (RCCB) for premium and high-end audio systems, eliminating the long standing compromise between electrical safety and sound fidelity. Standard RCCBs can introduce subtle yet audible aberrations, leading many sound professionals to forego essential earth leakage protection on their critical audio circuits. Addressing this issue, the DFS F Audio reliably protec...

Alva Industries (ALVA) will launch TorqStudio, their new advanced online platform for custom motor design and analysis, for the first time at SPS 2025 next week. Visitors to Alva’s booth (Hall 3, Booth #259) will be the first to experience an exclusive live preview of the platform ahead of its official release. Developed fully in-house at Alva, TorqStudio brings powerful motor simulation and design capabilities directly into the hands of engineers. It supports everything from early concep...

Siemens has acquired key technology from Setmetrics in Australia. The technology enhances the Brightly Software portfolio with new energy modeling capabilities. Setmetrics is a SaaS provider that has been enabling customers across Australia and North America to rapidly create an Energy Twin for diverse buildings, undertake scenario analysis, and track outcomes to drive success for commercial real estate, education, and healthcare sectors.  Brightly Software offers an integrated approach...

Comau’s Head of Advanced Robotics, Giovanni Di Stefano, joined António Coutinho, CEO of EDP Innovation, for a Masterclass at Web Summit 2025, the world’s major technology conference that is currently taking place in Lisbon from November 10–13. The session, titled Automating the Energy Transition: The Future is Now, was held on November 11 at 2:00 p.m. (Lisbon time) and explored how advanced automation and collaborative innovation are accelerating the global shift toward...

Delta marked its 18th consecutive participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP30) held in Belém, Brazil. Responding to one of COP30's themes, "Climate Adaptation," Delta will collaborate with international organizations to host two events in the official negotiation zone (Blue Zone) on November 17 and 19, sharing coral restoration and green building promotion empowered by “AI for Green” approaches, showcasing Delta's commitment to implementin...

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...

Comau, alongside its distributor GDF, will showcase its latest advancements in robotics and automation at the Industrial Transformation Mexico (ITM) Show. This event, which is part of the Hannover Messe initiatives and organized by the Italian German Exhibition Company Mexico (IGECO), is a major trade fair for Industry 4.0. ITM connects buyers, suppliers, and industry pioneers, highlighting technologies such as AI, IoT, and automation, with a focus on the digital transformation of manufacturing...

MILWAUKEE unveils a revolutionary dust extraction solution with the new M18 Fuel M-Class AC/DC dual battery dust extractor with Vaclink. This innovative dust extractor sets news standards for productivity and safety on job sites for general contracting, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing. And remodeling professionals. The M18 FUEL M-Class AC/DC Dual Battery Dust Extractor with VACLINK features an automatic filter cleaning mechanism. It will filter up to 99.9% of harmful dust including MDF, plaster, cem...

Emergency assessment and response is well underway by SWEPCO crews across the service territory after powerful storms brought damaging winds and intense lightning. Parts of the Ark-La-Tex remain under a flash flood warning. As of 10:30 a.m., approximately 20,000 customers are without power.   Damage assessors have reported downed power lines and fallen trees and tree limbs throughout the area. Crews are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore service to the communit...

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...

North America is gearing up for a rare event as a total solar eclipse graces the skies. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is proud to announce its collaboration with the De Queen school district and American Electric Power (AEP) meteorologists to bring educational resources and activities to the local community. Working closely with Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Beau McCastlin, a communication director at De Queen school district, he and his dedicated students partnered with SWEPCO t...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has selected Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) as the 2024 ENERGY STAR Excellence in ENERGY STAR Marketing winner. From January 1 through October 2023, SWEPCO's Energy Efficiency & Consumer Programs Team captured more than 16.3 GWh of annual energy savings, preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing 2,571 gasoline-powered vehicles from the road. This includes SWEPCO’s entire footprint that makes up more than 5...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is excited to partner with Volunteers of America North Louisiana to help expand their services to students in 14 Caddo Parish schools. At the request of SWEPCO, the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation awarded a grant of $75,000 to Volunteers of America North Louisiana to expand their Communities in Schools (CIS) and LightHouse programs. Both programs currently serve approximately 7,000 students. “SWEPCO recognizes how beneficial both prog...

William C. Bradford, Jr., a lawyer from Shreveport, has been named vice president of External Affairs at SWEPCO. He begins March 11. In his new role, he will be responsible for supervising community relations, corporate communications, economic development, and public policy issues, particularly those impacting AEP SWEPCO's operations within the changing electricity industry landscape. Bradford will report directly to Brett Mattison, SWEPCO president and Chief Operations Officer. Bradford take...

As mothers and children across the country prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, Janet Baker and her son, Hunter Baker, have different plans. The pair, both working for electrical contractor Canyon State Electric, are building multimillion-dollar electrical systems. Janet Baker started working in the construction industry over thirty years ago, starting as a receptionist and quickly transitioning into a project management role. When Hunter was looking for a job after high school, Janet encou...

Wasatch Electric provided a complete range of low-voltage, power distribution, and electrical controls solutions for two new projects at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF): the facility’s Medical Mental Health building, as well as its Women’s General Population and Vocational, Dining, and Programs buildings. BIM was integrated into both projects early, and Wasatch’s in-house capabilities were essential for helping ensure the seamless installation of all systems and co...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical construction and power distribution services for this new academic facility on the University of Utah’s campus. The project featured a large scope of work, involving a wide variety of trades, on a tight schedule. Wasatch coordinated closely with other contractors throughout the project to help keep work progressing smoothly without unnecessary delays or conflicts. Additionally, because the new building was being constructed in an existing campus envir...

Wasatch Electric provided design and renovation services across 45,000 square feet of prime office space. The project was completed on an ultra-fast-track schedule. Only four months elapsed from the start of design to owner occupancy. To meet this deadline, Wasatch compressed the design process into an aggressive one-week schedule and expedited the procurement of multiple specialty lighting fixtures. Additionally, after the contract was awarded, a communications and data scope as well as sound...

Wasatch Electrical provided all electrical services for Stadler’s new, 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, their first in the U.S. Because of the tight project schedule, as well as the building’s size and large scope of work, the crews needed to be highly efficient, productive, and organized. Using and improving on successful material and resource management practices, Wasatch Electric was able to successfully finish the project on-time and on-budget. Client Objectives Sta...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical and power distribution solutions for the Intermountain Gardner Transformation Center (IGTC), a state-of-the-art healthcare training and research facility. To meet the needs of this highly advanced facility, Wasatch had to leverage their specialized knowledge of healthcare technology, as well as their extensive experience working in the latest educational facilities. Client Objectives The IGTC was built with the vision of bringing together healthcare profes...

Electrical contractor Canyon State Electric (CSE) is celebrating 45 years of business. The Phoenix-based company was founded on this date in 1978 by Steve Maderazzo as Canyon State Electric Co. Inc. Maderazzo led CSE for nearly three decades before appointing his children, Christopher Maderazzo and Stephanie Maderazzo-Hughes, as co-CEOs. “My sister and I had been working in the company our entire lives, but we probably started managing the day-to-day about ten to fifteen years ago,&rdquo...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) raised over 130 Lego sets for children in foster care through its annual holiday Lego Drive in November and December. The toys were donated to Arizona Helping Hands during their Fill Santa’s Sleigh event. Through a series of donations by CSE employees, partners, vendors, and the outlying community, the company broke its fundraising goal of one hundred Lego sets and over doubled last year’s Lego Drive collection. “I’m incredibly grateful for t...

Upcell Alliance, a major non-profit association dedicated to advancing the battery manufacturing ecosystem, has launched TOGETHER, an open and collaborative consortium built to accelerate the global deployment of battery gigafactories. TOGETHER unites a network of industrial partners across the battery value chain, from cell manufacturing to pack assembly, process equipment optimization and recycling, to deliver complete and adaptable turnkey solutions to battery manufacturers around the world....

Wasatch Electric provided electrical systems and controls solutions during the construction of Utah Valley University’s 130,000-square-foot Performance Arts Center. Wasatch’s work on the project featured the latest in theatrical lighting technology. Large catwalks in the facility’s dance theater, concert hall, and proscenium theater each have hundreds of lighting circuits that can be dimmed and controlled through cutting-edge theatrical lighting boards in control booths constr...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of its dual-rated AC/DC disconnect switches for industrial and manufacturing applications. This product line, which includes the LSF and RT Series, offers one proven switch technology configured for different mounting needs. LSF and RT switches are rated for 600V AC and 60V DC, eliminating the need for separate AC and DC components. Designed for DIN-rail and base mounting applications, the LSF Series supports...

It is a requirement in electrical distribution systems to have Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB), as they provide both overload protection as well as short-circuit protection. The main power distribution board (MPDB) of a facility is usually equipped with MCCBs, which allows for protection, coordination, associated control, isolation, and shutdown of the entire system in the case of an emergency. Molded case circuit breakers In the case of molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), these safety...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce the release of new UL 489 branch circuit breakers – the Ex9-Series B1D. These new MCBs are designed to provide branch circuit protection in a variety of DC. They’re available in 1- and 2-pole configurations with current ratings up to 63A. The B1D mounts on standard 35mm DIN rail and is offered with either box or ring-tongue terminals. Like all NOARK products, these new MCBs are covered by NOARK’s exclusive 5-year limited warranty. Global ma...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce the release of the new Ex9CA Safety Contactor. The NOARK Ex9CA Safety Contactor is designed for use in safety function applications. It offers unique features that allow the design of safety control circuits with current ratings up to 38A. The Normally Closed (NC) Auxiliary contact is a mirror contact to the main contacts and is mechanically linked to the Normally Open (NO) Auxiliary contacts. This allows for optimal design selections in SRP/CS*. Application...