Many of the new requirements under the new Building Safety Act 2022 are still not understood by those making critical decisions in the fire safety supply chain, says cable supplier - AEI Cables. The Act – introduced in October 2023 makes new requirements for higher-risk buildings, which are those deemed to be at least 18 meters in height or at least seven stories containing at least two residential units. safe evacuation The appeal for more easily understood information from the regulat...

Verizon Business has been awarded a new agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), valued at over $21 million in the first year. connectivity capabilities The agreement will enable the USDA to enhance its connectivity capabilities across the nation, supporting over 60,000 lines of service. Verizon will deliver wireless services and service-enabled devices. The contract also creates the potential for mobile broadband (MBB) for connected laptops across the agency&rsquo...

Verizon, a global pioneer in driving virtualized and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technologies, has deployed Open RAN (O-RAN) based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) systems with multiple vendor interoperability at The University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. These are the first DAS systems commercially deployed in the Verizon network using O-RAN interfaces between the various components of the cellular Radio Access Network from different vendors. O-RAN interfa...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in digital engineering, announces it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Automotive Services Competency. This recognition validates GlobalLogic’s deep expertise in software-defined vehicles (SDV) and product engineering for the automotive industry, placing them among a select group of 27 global partners. The AWS Automotive Services Competency recognizes AWS Partner Network (APN) partners with demonstrated technical proficiency a...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorage™ battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables. By providing the ability to strategically dispatch stored energy and operate independently from the electric grid, the solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages.   xStorage BESS Energy storage is th...

Vestel Mobility is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming London Electric Vehicle Show (London EV Show) 2024, the UK’s foremost trade expo and conference dedicated to the EV industry. At this premier event, Vestel Mobility is a Gold Sponsor and will showcase its robust line of EV charging solutions, underlining its growing presence in the UK and European EV charging markets. Vestel Mobility's chargers Designed and manufactured in Europe, Vestel Mobility's chargers meet fu...

Under the motto ‘Let’s advance Manufacturing,’ Siemens and selected partners will demonstrate at Formnext 2024 how additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming an innovation enabler for industrial applications thanks to a functioning ecosystem, digitalization, and automation. Additive manufacturing has become an established production technology in which productivity, costs, quality, and availability are critical to long-term market viability. The Siemens Xcelerator strategy empha...

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...

Siemens and Enemalta will join forces to digitally transform its grid infrastructure with Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform. Levering the software’s low-voltage management capabilities, Enemalta aims to enhance its service by reducing outage times for more than 450,000 people and enabling more efficient network management to reduce grid congestion and capacity constraints.  Distribution of electricity Enemalta, the renowned energy services provider in the Maltese Islands...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions will unveil its latest advancements in industrial automation at SPS Nuremberg 2024. IEC and ISO certifications The portfolio includes solutions engineered to meet the stringent standards and unique requirements of the European market, including the new AC Servo Drive A3-EP Series, the Advanced IIoT Controller AX-5, and the Human Machine Interface DOP-300S Series. Recognizing the critical importance o...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will debut at SC24 with its broad spectrum of energy-efficient power, thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. Unique features of the showcase include highly innovative liquid cooling plate systems and the 1.5 MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), cutting-edge ORV3 power shelf systems, and high-performance power and cooling solutions for...

Verizon Business announced the activation of more than 740 new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) lines with the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), a transit agency providing bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit service in the Portland metro region. wireless network connectivity FWA delivers fast, reliable, and scalable wireless network connectivity. The ample bandwidth provided by FWA enables TriMet to leverage data-rich and mission-critical application...

Lincoln Electric is excited to announce the expansion of its Buy America-compliant product offerings. As a company deeply rooted in the United States with a steadfast commitment to quality, Lincoln Electric has enhanced the Buy America portfolio, particularly within the UltraCore® (FCAW-G) product line. FCAW-G product families The following FCAW-G product families are Buy America compliant and available for order: UltraCore® 71A85, E71T-9M-H8/ E71T-1M-H8 UltraCore® 712A80, E71...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will highlight energy-efficient solutions for AI and cloud data centre, automotive, and industrial sectors at Electronica 2024. Key solutions will include the ORV3 33kW Power Shelf Systems as well as liquid and air cooling solutions for next-generation data centres, advanced thermal management solutions for EVs. Wireless charging system MOOVair wireless charging system for industrial app...

Innodisk, a global AI solution provider, announces its DDR5 6400 DRAM series, featuring the industry’s largest 64GB single-module capacity. This 6400 series is purpose-built for data-intensive applications in AI, telehealth, and edge computing, where high performance at the edge is crucial. Available in versatile form factors, including CUDIMM, CSODIMM, and RDIMM, the series delivers unmatched speed, stability, and capacity to meet the rigorous demands of modern edge AI and industria...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Formic Technologies Inc. (Formic), a U.S.-based startup company that designs, develops, and maintains industrial robots, offered through a subscription-based sales model. This is the eighth investment that the fund has made to date. Rise in demand for industrial robots In the manufacturing and logistics sectors, efforts to automate processes in response to labor shortages are rapidly advancing, leading t...

Smartkem, Inc., a company that has the potential to power the next generation of displays using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), announced that it will be exhibiting at the TechBlick: The Future of Electronics Reshaped global conference, in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Smartkem's booth no. is F01 at the Estrel Berlin Hotel and Convention Center (ECC). Smartkem Senior Formulation Scientist, Jordan Brannick, will be in situ thr...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cognitive Research Lab Inc. on October 17, with the aim of developing a business that helps organizations make decisions to avoid/mitigate national security risk and human risk related to natural disasters and public-safety situations. Mitsubishi Electric and Cognitive Research Lab sign MoU Based on the MoU, Mitsubishi Electric’s technologies and expertise, cultivated through the company...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has secured a contract with Unibuss, one of the bus operators in the Greater Oslo region, to deliver its innovative Depot360 Managed Services solution to ensure optimized operations of its fleet and charging infrastructure. With Norway at the forefront of the global transition to electric mobility, this contract establishes Siemens' Depot360 footprint in the country. Depot360 Managed Services Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges...

Sensata Technologies announces it will showcase its latest aerospace innovation, the Digital Inceptor, at the NBAA-BACE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 22-24, 2024. As advanced air mobility evolves, the demand for lightweight, reliable pilot controls increases. Sensata, a pioneer in high-volume, multi-axis inceptors, leveraged its micro-RVDT technology and a modular design to create the lightest passive inceptor on the market.  Sensata’s Digital Inceptor features a com...

Dylan Skaro has been promoted to the position of Financial Controller at Hunt Electric. Dylan’s new team will consist of multiple GL Accountants, the Accounts Payable team, a Financial Analyst, and a Tax Accountant. His team will prepare financial statements, budgets, and other financial reports to help management make timely and strategic decisions for the company. Dylan Skaro appointed Financial Controller Dylan has helped design reports in Qlik to help Hunt Electric be more efficient...

As access to capital is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, Verizon is announcing new $10,000 grant funding opportunities available for small businesses via the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform. Small business owners who register on the platform can receive free, personalized access to over 50 online courses in English and Spanish, mentorship opportunities with industry experts, 1:1 and group expert coaching, virtual and in-person community events and the opportunity to apply for...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced that the Siemens factory in Erlangen, Germany, will become a Digital Lighthouse Factory, part of its Global Lighthouse Network. The award recognizes technology companies that are at the forefront of applying fourth industrial revolution technologies.  By following the Green Lean Digital approach, which combines innovative technologies and sustainable practices, the plant has made significant progress, increasing productivity by 69 percent and re...

The municipality of Eslohe, together with the Koenig'sche Stiftung and Westenergie, has successfully applied for funding to build a fast-charging station in the center of Eslohe: For around 90,000 euros, a corresponding hypercharger has now been built directly at the bus station, where electric vehicles with a total output of 200 kW can be charged in the shortest possible time. Alpitronic brand Hypercharger All challenges were successfully overcome on the way from the application for funding t...

Recently, the 2023 Philippine Construction Machinery Exhibition was held in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, attracting more than 200 enterprises and nearly ten thousand visitors. ZOOMLION participated in four categories of products including earth-moving machinery, construction cranes, concrete machinery, and aerial work platforms, bringing superior equipment and solutions to the local construction industry. This presence made it one of the most popular enterprises at the exhibitio...

On May 29, 2024, the Istanbul Exhibition Center hosted the grand opening of the 17th International Construction Machinery, Technology, and Equipment Trade Fair (KOMATEK) in Turkey. ZR255U As one of the most prestigious events in the construction machinery industry both in Turkey and globally, the exhibition attracted over 40,000 professional visitors and more than 500 exhibiting brands from around the world.  In this competitive arena of construction machinery, Zoomlion Foundation Constr...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity plc, a world pioneer in connectivity and sensors, has appointed Sam Eldessouky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bausch + Lomb Corporation to the board, effective Oct. 4, 2024. "We are very pleased to have Sam join as a new director to TE's board," said TE Connectivity Chairman - John Davidson, adding "He brings a range of valuable expertise to the board, including accounting and financial leadership at public companies." Sam Eld...

Verizon Business released its annual Payment Security Report for 2024, with a focus on the measurement, evaluation, and improvement of PCI security strategies and programs. As a globally renowned company in payment card security consulting services, Verizon Business employs one of the industry's largest teams of knowledgeable Qualified Security Assessors. Verizon Business 2024 Payment Security Report The report provides guidance on how to navigate recurring challenges that businesses commonly...

Applied Precision would like to invite everyone to the Enlit Europe 2024, held in Milan, Italy, which will take place from 22nd till 24th of October 2024. Enlit Europe 2024 Interested people can use the following link to register to the event for free as a guest of Applied Precision:  Enlit Europe 2024 – Expo Pass – Visitor Pass Registration The Applied Precision staff will be happy to meet visitors to the event at their booth - 6.F60.

Following an investment of up to €230 million, Siemens Mobility is opening its Train Manufacturing Facility as a key part of its new Goole Rail Village in the United Kingdom, on a site which spans 67 acres, the size of 35 football pitches. London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled at the factory in Goole, before they start entering passenger service from 2025, helping Transport for London (TfL) transform rail travel across the UK’s capital. Siemens Mobi...