Verizon Communications announced the appointment of Santiago “Yago” Tenorio as Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Strategy and Technology Enablement. Tenorio brings more than 25 years of technical expertise in the wireless industry to lead the next chapter of Verizon technology innovation. Tenorio will report directly to Joe Russo, Executive Vice President & President, of Global Network and Technology. high performing networks “As we continue to advance our 5G and 5G-...

Some of the customers have felt that tingling sensation at one time or another, when coming in contact with metallic equipment. But for an electrician, it is a sign that all is not right, especially when the sensation becomes more like a vibration or an intense jolt. The problem arises from electrons wanting to find a return path to the ground. A common culprit is a stray wire inadvertently touching the metal casing via a high-resistance path that is not of sufficient magnitude to trip a breake...

With benefits that go far beyond a simple win-win for employer and employee, out into the Frederick County community at-large. “Our focus is more than helping people find jobs. It’s helping people prepare to access a career pathway that’s going to lead them to be self-sufficient." "We’re here to connect local talent to local businesses through recruitment support to those businesses,” So says Patty McDonald, Program Manager, Business & Career Services at F...

Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) and Siemens Mobility have just ushered in the age of zero-emission rail transport in Berlin and Brandenburg with a special trip by the Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train from Basdorf to Berlin Charlottenburg via the Berlin Stadtbahn. Gathering with representatives of the federal states and the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) at the Basdorf station, they jointly pressed the start button to inaugurate the age of climate-friendly drive systems, presenting...

Siemens eMobility announced its latest advancements at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover. For the first time, Heliox and Siemens products are showcased together, highlighting a comprehensive portfolio that includes hardware, software, services, and complete solutions. Siemens eMobility has significantly enhanced its IoT product portfolio and digitalization offerings with the acquisition of Heliox. This strategic move strengthens Siemens’ position in depot and fleet charging, enabling...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and E.ON Drive Infrastructure are collaborating to bring smart and efficient fast-charging infrastructure to millions of electric vehicles driving across Europe.  The two companies have signed a global framework agreement that includes access to the web-based backend service Sifinity Control in addition to DC charging stations. IoT-enabled substations This gives E.ON comprehensive visibility and configuration options across the charging stations to easily man...

In recent years, Zoomlion's products have seen a continuous expansion in overseas markets, with its competitiveness and influence on the rise, garnering widespread recognition and attention. Recently, guests hailing from eight nations, including Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Myanmar, and Sierra Leone, among others, converged upon Zoomlion's Songjiang Industrial Park in Shanghai to witness first-hand the allure of China's advanced manufacturing prowess, characterized by high-end innovation, intelligence...

Siemens has announced its agreement to acquire California-based Trayer Engineering Corporation (Trayer), a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear suitable for outdoor and below-ground applications.  Trayer specializes in hermetically sealed padmount and submersible switchgear, resistant to extreme weather conditions. padmount switchgear The company will provide complementary technologies to the Electrification and Automation Business U...

Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners - DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users that seamlessly complement the Siemens solutions and deliver a high value-add based on them. The open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator thus creates a p...

At this year's SPS event from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany, visitors to Booth 206 in Hall 7 will experience how B&R is helping machine builders, integrators, owners and operators unlock new levels of productivity. More than 150 B&R experts are on hand to show the company's latest innovations – from new AI-assisted coding and cloud-based engineering to interoperable Industrial IoT solutions, AI-enhanced machine vision and a new open approach to safety engineering. Intercon...

When dreaming up new software, people’s minds are abuzz with thoughts about capabilities and the potential impact on business growth and revenue. They dissect these capabilities into requirements, which then morph into features, user stories, and integrations. But when transitioning from ideation to actual development, the mindset shifts. This change in perspective is crucial — it forces people to focus on aspects of the app that are not immediately visible but are, nonetheless, par...

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...

Returning as a regular exhibitor to the Engineering Design Show (EDS) 2024, Mclennan will showcase new motion control product lines from distribution partners and will be on hand to discuss visitors' automation requirements and applications.  Custom design and system build As a major supplier of motion control products and systems for more than 40 years, Mclennan offers a commitment to technical excellence and dedicated customer service through a partnership approach to business. Visit S...

ABM, a provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management announced that O’Neill Electric in Stillwater, Minnesota, has signed an agreement to join the TEGG franchise network, providing services throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. O’Neill Electric is an electrical preventive maintenance provider experienced in construction and installation. TEGG is a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, LLC, a subsidiary of ABM.&nbs...

Connecting the center and east Tibet power network in China, the Mangkang substation has successfully operated from 11th August, 2018, as an essential milestone of the first 500kV substation in Tibet power grid. High-Altitude Substation The Mangkang substation is 4,295 meter above sea level and is the highest altitude 500kV substation in the world. NR provides all around solutions for the substation, including SCADA system, protection & control NR provides all around solutions for the su...

Emtelle USA, the American division of the globally renowned Emtelle Group, proudly announces the addition of an advanced test track at its fully operational 300,000 sq. ft facility. This expansion is a critical component of Emtelle’s strategy to provide complete, innovative solutions to the North American market, reinforcing its position as a full solution provider for digital infrastructure and FTTx (Fiber to the x) projects. Comprehensive Solutions Emtelle USA’s Fletcher facilit...

Following several high-profile data center contract wins, Leep Utilities - one of the UK's pioneering owners and operators of last-mile utility networks - has launched a specialist extra high voltage (EHV) team.  Leep is now better equipped than ever to provide global data center operators, and other higher-consumption industrial and commercial users, with utility grid connections, 132 kV networks, and smart battery energy storage solutions for local heat networks.  Power local heat...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, has further expanded its 10Gb Ethernet switch range, with the release of the new RY-LGSO38-10 10Gb SFP Light Core Ethernet switch.  The new barox RY-LGSO38-10 19" 10Gb Ethernet switch is the first in several new 10G options due to be released through the course of this year and features 10 x 10Gb port capability with a substantial 200Gb backplane, DMS, strong security...

Verizon Frontline announced the launch of a newly established program designed to help strengthen partnerships with vendors in the public safety and mission-critical communications industry. Verizon Frontline-Verified The “Verizon Frontline-Verified” program offers a special designation to vendors whose products have been tested and met the rigorous standards required for public safety use on the Verizon network. The products eligible for this status are specifically designed to a...

EV Connection (EVC), the operator of the JomCharge EV Charging network, and Gentari became the first parties to receive licenses for public installation of EV Charging Systems in Sabah from the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS). The license handover ceremony was held on 1 August 2024 at BMW Motorrad Regas Premium Sabah and also BYD Regas Sabah located in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu. Safe installations EVC and Gentari were also the first parties in Peninsular Malaysia to be licensed by ST. ECoS...

In response to recent wildfires in California and Oregon, Verizon is supporting relief and recovery efforts in communities that have been hardest hit by the fires. Verizon's donations To support local firefighter needs during the current Lake Fire crisis near Santa Barbara, Verizon has donated $5,000 to the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance.  Verizon has contributed $5,000 to the American Red Cross Gold Country Region to support relief and recovery efforts for Northern California wil...

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...

In the spirit of its motto 'Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow,' Siemens is presenting new hardware and software for the Sinumerik 828D CNC controller at this year's AMB in Stuttgart. The Sinumerik 828D is specifically designed for the compact and mid-range machine market. The new PPU271.5, PPU270.5, PPU290.5, and PU272.5 processor units and the redesigned Sinumerik 828D MCP (Machine Control Panel) operating concept offer a wide range of functions and options that increase the...

SAE has achieved the next step in delivering its ‘Building a Sustainable Future to 2035’ strategy by taking full ownership of the 120MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park (USEP).  According to the Company’s latest estimates, the BESS project will generate average annual revenues of £12m and annual average EBITDA of £9m per annum in its first five full years of operation. The estimated capital cost of the projec...

Lincoln Electric® announced that it has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC (Vanair), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana-based, manufacturer of mobile power solutions serving the U.S. service truck market. Vanair offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of mobile power solutions, including vehicle-mounted compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, chargers/boosters, and electrified power equipment. manufacturing, innovation Their extensive equipment portfolio compl...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training program in the UK and Ireland (UK&I).    Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses, and digital campuses into a holistic offering - Schneider Electric Training.   skills gap The move is in response to the chronic skills gap in eng...

On April 12, 2022, the NR PCS-9531 electronic load bank system was successfully put into operation at the Ferronickel project in Indonesia. The successful operation of the system will improve the primary frequency modulation capacity of the enterprise power grid, enhance the power grid damping, and effectively improve the static and dynamic stability of the grid. It has great application value for ensuring the safe, reliable, and stable operation of the islanding power network. Isolated island...

Luxi Island microgrid system, which was designed, supplied, commissioned, and delivered by NR, has been successfully put into operation. The system effectively solved the black start problem of a 10 kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Microgrid integrated solutions NR provides microgrid-integrated solutions including microgrid energy management systems Lu...

Gentari Green Mobility is now set to grow its Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) and charging point solutions in Indonesia. Its subsidiary PT Gentari Green Mobility Fleet has signed an agreement with PT Energi Selalu Baru (ESB), a subsidiary of PT NFC Indonesia Tbk, MCASH Group, to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding between PT Gentari Green Mobility Charge and Indonesia’s national utility company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Perser...

Tele-Fonika Kable S.A. (‘Tele-Fonika’), a global supplier of HV and EHV cable systems for the renewable energy sector, has been chosen by Polimex Mostostal to supply cables and accessories for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm project. Polimex Mostostal, in partnership with GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions, has been awarded a key contract for building the onshore infrastructure, including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation, including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient...