Recently, Baihetan - Zhejiang ± 800kV UHV DC transmission project (referred as "Baizhe project") has been completed, and put into operation. The BaiZhe Project is a major clean energy project to promote the energy structure adjustment, energy conservation and emission reduction. It shoulders the strategic mission of delivering the power of the world's second largest hydropower station which is Baihetan hydropower station. New power giant dragon The project starts from Jinsha River conv...

Siemens is ramping up investments in the U.S. to support and benefit from America’s industrial tech growth. “The industrial tech sector is the basis to boost manufacturing in America and there’s no company more prepared than Siemens to make this future a reality for customers from small and medium sized enterprises to industrial giants,” said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. Recent investments of Altair The $285 million investment is expected to create ov...

Siemens is presenting its new developments in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at this year's Logimat. Faced with global challenges like labor shortages, growing sustainability requirements, and demographic change, the technology company is introducing innovative automation and digitalization solutions that increase efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in intralogistics. Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem Siemens shows in a highlight showcase how the...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering, announced availability of technology accelerators that significantly reduce time to market of custom Over-The-Top (OTT) applications by as much as 30 to 50 percent. This is accomplished through the development of advanced solution accelerators for application development and testing across all major mainstream OTT platforms. GlobalLogic delivers this capability through a software engineering team with deep expertise i...

On April 14, GlobalLogic Ukraine organized the largest Eastern European technical conference on software development, Root Linux Conference 2018. Hosted in Kyiv, the conference focused on Linux, Embedded, and Automotive topics and featured 20 speakers from all across Europe, including representatives from prominent organizations such as Cisco, Citrix, DENX, Intel, Linaro, Samsung, and SUSE Linux. Root Linux brought together nearly 400 open-source developers and embedded engineers from 16 Ukrain...

GlobalLogic Inc., a pioneer in digital product engineering, announces that the post-acquisition integration of Meelogic Consulting GmbH is complete. GlobalLogic will launch the combined organization’s service offerings through the introduction of the GlobalLogic website for Germany. As the newest addition to the GlobalLogic portfolio, now known as GlobalLogic Germany GmbH, the group primarily focuses on automotive, healthcare and medical technology serving customers in Germany and g...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and DOMO Chemicals, a provider of sustainable polyamide solutions, announces a significant milestone in their joint effort to promote sustainable practices in the electrical industry. DOMO Chemicals has successfully developed and validated a new, high-performance TECHNYL® 4EARTH® polyamide 6 (PA6) material to be used for Siemens applications, which incorporates recycled content and advanced flame-retardant technology. Commercial electrical installations S...

GlobalLogic is organizing the third consecutive automotive conference hosting prominent experts. They proudly present Szczecin as an automotive competence center, and local IT outsourcing companies (ITO) as appealing employers. The event is dedicated to Embedded Technology engineers, IT engineers, IT students, and automotive enthusiasts. Latest automotive trends Latest automotive trends and technologies that will define the future of the automation industry During this year’s event, th...

GlobalLogic Inc., a pioneer in digital product engineering, announced that Silicon Valley Human Resources (HR) expert, Amy Hanlon-Rodemich, has joined the company as Chief People Officer (CPO).  In this role, Ms. Hanlon-Rodemich will be responsible for all of GlobalLogic’s HR functions globally. She replaces Bonnie Helton, who is set to retire this year, capping off an amazing career as an HR pioneer, and four years of dedicated service as GlobalLogic’s Chief Human Resources Of...

From September 20th to 21st, Hitachi will hold the Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2023 Japan, the largest event of the Hitachi Group, as a place to create opportunities for collaborative creation with customers and partners. The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. In addition to a Keynote session on Hitachi's management vision by President and CEO of Hitachi, Keiji Kojima, the Forum will showcase over 60 programs that include Special sessions to discuss various fields and business trends wi...

GlobalLogic Japan was established in April 2022. The work of the company is to investigate and implement team structure and processes that will enable customers in Japan to accelerate their digital businesses and pursue DX successfully. This article describes the team structure and processes that combine the innovative knowledge and methodologies of GlobalLogic, a pioneer in design-led digital engineering, with the extensive business track record of Hitachi, Ltd., and the business understanding...

The Westerscheldetunnel, a vital infrastructure asset managed by N.V. Westerscheldetunnel on behalf of the Province of Zeeland, is the longest tunnel in the Netherlands at 6.6 kilometers underwater. As a key transportation route, the tunnel ensures smooth connectivity between regions, making its uninterrupted operation critical. A power outage in such an environment could jeopardize the safety of travelers by disrupting critical systems, such as lighting, ventilation, and signaling. Industrial...

TE Connectivity plc, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Richards Manufacturing Co. from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and members of the Bier family, long-standing owners and pioneers of the business. The transaction will strengthen TE's position in serving electrical utilities in North America by combining complementary product portfolios and adding the expertise of the Richards team, enabling TE to benefit from str...

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the 21st busiest airport in the United States and Delta Air Lines' fourth-largest hub. The Salt Lake Department of Airports has been building a brand new airport, the first phase of which opened in fall 2020. GSL Electric has been working on Phase 2 of The New SLC Airport, which will be fully operational on October 31, 2023. The team has been instrumental in transforming the airport's South Concourse on the East Expansion project. The field team wil...

Aral Pulse has awarded Siemens Smart Infrastructure a five-year contract to deploy Electrification X from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for its Aral e-mobility brand. Electrification X allows Aral Pulse to centrally operate, optimize, and secure Aral charging stations with ultra-fast electric vehicle charging technology. digital substations Siemens has delivered and commissioned in the past four years 300 intelligent substations and connected them to Electrification X. The digital substat...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd., will acquire a stake in Indian software startup Gervigreind Data Science Pvt. Ltd. (doing business as "Itanta Analytics") to jointly develop and sell no-code data analysis and report generation applications. Under a collaboration agreement, Mitsubishi Electric plans to strengthen its FA digital solutions business and contribute to the digitalization of manufact...

The Beverly Theater, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an exciting new venue designed for performances, film screenings, and other events. The Beverly is a masterpiece of modern architecture and design, and the construction of it was headed by professionals from Whiting-Turner Contracting. The project included a complex electrical design, and the team at GSL worked tirelessly to deliver the best results possible. Constellation audio system One of the most noteworthy aspects of the Beverly Thea...

Over the past several years, many of the older primary schools in the Clark County School District have been receiving updates to bring them up to a standard that matches the new schools that have opened recently. Later this year, the oldest elementary school in the Valley will be joining them. A comprehensive replacement of Red Rock Elementary is currently underway. This endeavor is being led by CORE Construction and supported by several other contractors and specialists. Upon its completion i...

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the 21st busiest airport in the United States and Delta Air Lines' fourth-largest hub. The Salt Lake Department of Airports has been building a brand new airport, the first phase of which opened in fall 2020. GSL Electric has been working on Phase 2 of The New SLC Airport, which will be fully operational on October 31, 2023. The team has been instrumental in transforming the airport's South Concourse on the East Expansion project. The field team wil...

The Via Inspirada Center for Excellence (VICE), an endeavor by the City of Henderson, is set to become a nexus of education and training. Throughout the construction process, GSL Electric played a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional electrical installation. Let's delve into the details of the contributions the GSL Electric team brought to the VICE project. Navigating unique challenges GSL Electric's skilled team came these challenges head-on, turning the hurdles into opportunities Ever...

As part of CORE’s annual maintenance program, an FAA-certified contractor is continuing to operate unmanned drone aircraft in the utility right-of-way in the Greenland-Palmer Lake area now through February. The drones will be used to visually inspect roughly 1,700 poles and electrical equipment, after which CORE crews and contractors will make repairs to any identified deficiencies. Along with their drone contractors, they will likely see CORE lineman inspecting poles and equipment on foo...

At the annual World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas, Bosch Power Tools – a pioneer for power tools, measuring tools, and accessories – will introduce its latest products and give attendees a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2025. “We are thrilled to showcase our newest tools that will enhance efficiency for the trade workers who tackle tough jobs every day,” said Steve Shepherd, Vice President and General Manager for Bosch Tools North America. “We took to h...

In the overhead crane market, precision and reliability are critical due to the demanding nature of heavy-duty applications. Overhead cranes require advanced motor control systems to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations, particularly in lifting and transporting heavy loads. The complexity of these operations demands high-performance drives that can manage constant torque, minimize load oscillations, and provide reliable braking sequences.  Delta's innovative AC motor drive solut...

The Aare power plant in Klingnau has been reliably producing electricity for almost 90 years. From 2026, Axpo and AEW Energie AG will be renewing the turbines and generators, and investing CHF 71 million to do so. This will increase electricity production by around 11 per cent. Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) The Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) has been in operation since 1935 with an installed capacity of 43 MW. Since then, it has produced an average of 210 million kilowatt hours of renewabl...

Verizon has been recognized as a pioneer in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services, the only U.S.-based mobile carrier to be placed in the Leaders Quadrant. Pioneers are recognized for a combined assessment of the Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision related to their activity in the private mobile network services market. Verizon’s core competency Gartner defines 4G and 5G PMN services as private wireless network deployment &ldquo...

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the job site. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025.  skilled labor shortage: top concern in 2025  Exactly half of skilled tradespeople identified a shortage of qualified candidates as the top challe...

Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd and will join key contractors under the Rail Systems Alliance. Siemens Mobility will play a crucial role in the delivery and operation of the new 225-kilometer-long British high-speed railway that will connect London and the West Midlands. Capacity and energy efficiency For the first time, Siemens Mobility will implement wayside Automatic Train Operations [ATO] over the European Train Control System [ETCS] Level 2 on a hi...

To maintain the grid and deliver reliable power during times when the members typically consume the most energy, CORE applies a demand charge to most accounts. Starting with March 2024 bills, the demand charge for residential members will be $3 multiplied by their peak demand, which is the highest amount of usage (in kilowatts) that occurs within one 60-minute period during the 'on-peak' hours between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Power-hungry devices For non-residential members, the demand charge varies...

GlobalLogic Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in Kraków, Poland that utilizes the capabilities of Hitachi Cyber. This announcement comes as organizations face a critical moment in cyber security, with the start of 2025 bringing heightened risks from AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply chain vulnerabilities. According to recent reports by ENISA, cyber incidents across Europe have doubled in the past year, and the impact on...

Siemens launched Siemens for Startups, a new program to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. Announced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the program will enable new innovative companies to accelerate innovation, streamline development processes, and scale faster by providing venture-related services, while reducing the cost of access to Siemens software and hardware. competitive, sustainable, and resilient "Startups are essential to making our customers more competitive, sustai...