Hitachi Energy, a globally renowned technology company advancing a sustainable energy future for all, launches the next-generation TXpert Hub, a part of its ecosystem for transformers’ digitalization. The TXpert Hub enables monitoring by aggregating, storing, and analyzing the information received from the transformer’s digital sensors. It is built on the solid foundation of Hitachi Energy’s journey of pioneering innovation in this field for more than 30 years and is conceived...

SVTS B series slip ring assemblies from Servotecnica offer machine builders a continuously rotating electrical joint with a working life extending to 100 million revolutions at high speeds. The range is aimed at demanding industrial applications in high throughput production machinery where gold alloy multifibre brushes and precious metal rings in IP65 fully sealed ABS/aluminum/stainless steel housings ensure the highly reliable transfer of electrical power and instrumentation signals through r...

Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have agreed to set up the most advanced future Energy Transition Hub of its kind in Australia in at the University’s Hawthorn campus in Melbourne. Featuring some of the most advanced digital energy technology from Siemens and the technical, R&D and teaching expertise of Swinburne, the US$ 5.2 million Hub aims to build a future energy grid laboratory accessible to students and industry. Energy Transition Hub When fully operational, the E...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has developed a new EcoCare for Single-Phase UPS services offer. Members of this innovative EcoCare plan benefit from exclusive access to experts, who ensure customers optimize their overall maintenance activities, while reducing their carbon footprint. Manage Edge infrastructures Companies are drastically expanding their edge computing environments, but lack the expertise, sta...

Ameren Missouri has started implementing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved measures to contain and remove remnants of cleaning solvents used decades ago at a substation in the City of St. Charles. Treatment techniques targeting chemicals directly underneath the substation site are now underway, with completion set for the end of March, followed by a monitoring period. All work is being performed under the supervision of the EPA. Based on prior experience, a reduction in concen...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced the next phase in its Grids of the Future offerings at DISTRIBUTECH International® 2023, the annual transmission and distribution event for utilities, technology providers, and industry leaders. Grid to Prosumer portfolio expansion North American utilities are facing significant disruption with a climate emergency, talent scarcity, and energy crisis, further exacerbated by prosu...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, confirms its support to the upgrading process of UK’s electricity grid and announces it has been awarded, through its subsidiary in the United Kingdom (UK), a Medium Voltage cable framework agreement with National Grid Electricity Distribution for a minimum of 3 years. To access cleaner, greener energy, more expansive and more intelligent grids and infrastructures are required, able at spanning...

ABB’s Empower eBusiness platform, the easy-to-use digital environment that brings together every step in the customer journey, saw record levels of usage among power customers to source electrification solutions in the past 12 months. While the number of unique users grew by 10 percent, average order value increased by 90%, as new configurators and functionalities enabled Empower users to achieve more on the platform. ABB Empower - fully integrated digital solution ABB’s digitaliz...

Due to the pandemic, the Cisco Live conference had to be postponed for two years in a row, but the time has finally come: the first edition of Cisco Live in The Netherlands will start next week in RAI Amsterdam. The conference offers a unique opportunity for IT professionals to share knowledge, network and discover the latest technologies. EMEA edition of Cisco Live The EMEA edition of Cisco Live is a major driver of innovation, knowledge sharing, and business growth in the region. All partie...

Scolmore has added a new 13A Unswitched Fused Connection Unit with Neon, to its comprehensive Part M visually contrasting wiring accessories range. The new fused connection unit has an integrated fuse used for connecting permanently installed appliances, such as fridges and dishwashers to a circuit. New 13A Unswitched Fused Connection Unit The Part M range includes anthracite grey finished accessories to comply with current Building Regulations Part M The new 13A Unswitched Fused Connectio...

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has unveiled the most capable, ultra-portable solution for truly global connections to all smartphones, tablets and laptops – a new class of personal satellite communication device called the Iridium GO! exec. Built for the professional but made for everyone, the Iridium GO! exec provides a natural extension of your world off-the-grid to send and receive email, use chat or office applications, make phone calls, share pictures, post to social media or get help...

Embracing feedback from the contractors is what drives product development across the Scolmore Group of companies. In response to the latest feedback, Scolmore has taken its popular Definity screwless wiring accessories range and simplified the ordering process. Up until now, Click Scolmore’s popular Definity screwless wiring accessories range has been supplied as two separate elements – insert and cover plate – with each requiring its own separate product code. Definity...

ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for US$ 505 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023. Upon closing, ABB expects to record a small non-operational book gain in income from operations on the sale. The Power Conversion division, formerly Lineage Power, was acquired by ABB as part of the GE Industrial Solutions acquisition in 2018 and is not core to ABB. A...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has earned a spot on Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 list of Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the 12th time in a row. Strong performance across climate and social commitments, such as sustainable revenues and investments, gender diversity and sustainability pay link have helped secure Schneider Electric’s peer group leadership position in this annual...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced its Certification by Great Place to Work across North America. This marks the first win for Canada and Mexico, and the fifth time that the United States (US) team has been named to the list. The team in Costa Rica also earned this recognition. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Schneider Electric. Sch...

Scolmore continues to expand its Elucian by Click consumer unit range to provide electricians with the broadest possible range of units and protective devices to cater for all installation requirements. With SPDs now mandatory for domestic and commercial premises, Scolmore has added a new single width, double pole SPD to the Elucian range. Type 2 SPD This new slimline version of the existing 2 Pole, Type 2 SPD in a single 18mm module width, comes supplied with the following tails as stand...

Sensata Technologies (ST), a global industrial technology company and renowned provider of sensor-rich solutions that create insights for customers, announced its debut at the Auto Expo Components 2023 (16th edition) event in New Delhi, India, from January 12 to January 15, 2023.  At the show, Sensata Technologies highlighted its innovations that support vehicle electrification as well as a broad range of mission-critical sensors and electrical protection solutions for automotive and heavy...

The UK’s leadership on tackling climate change has delivered real change at home and led to a global transformation – but more should be done to reap the economic benefits that presents, Chris Skidmore has stated. Mission Zero, his Net Zero Review, makes 129 recommendations covering areas including the greater role that business can be supported to play, making better use of infrastructure and delivering more energy efficient homes. Everyone is designed to maximize economic investm...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to accelerate their sustainability action and step up investments into technologies that will help them reduce their carbon emissions and bolster their energy security. Accelerate sustainability action The call comes amid spiking energy prices, an energy supply crisis and fast accelerating climate change, w...

For Same Sun of Vermont, it was important to deliver on their customer’s three must-haves: install a solar panel array that produces clean and efficient solar power, be aesthetically pleasing, and promote its respected brand name. Not the easiest (or most frequent) ask. But the team at Same Sun, a Panasonic premium installer, was up to the challenge. The customer, WhistlePig, is a crafter of some of the most sought-after and priciest rye whiskey on the market. In addition to a passion for...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, extends its Sirocco HD range of microduct cables to include an 864f cable. Sirocco HD cables provide world-record diameters and fiber densities for blown microduct cables. The new cable boasts 864 fibers in a diameter of 11.0 mm, providing a fiber density of 9.1 fibers per mm2, and is installable into a 13 mm duct. Sirocco HD microduct cables Bend-insensitive fiber optic cables will be crucial for...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton (ETN) announced that Mike Yelton will succeed Brian Brickhouse as President, Americas Region, Electrical Sector, and Pete Denk will succeed Joao Faria as President, Vehicle Group, effective from April 1, 2023. Mike Yelton will report to Heath Monesmith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector. Pete Denk will report to Paulo Ruiz, President and Chief Operating Officer, Industrial Sector. Both Yelton and Denk will join Eaton’s se...

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, welcomed guests on Thursday to Vista Technology Park, its new 407,000 square foot fuel cell manufacturing facility in Slingerlands, New York, USA, for a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader - Charles E. Schumer and New York State Governor - Kathy Hochul. Vista Technology Park facility The Vista Technology Park facility will boost the economy by cre...

Bosch Power Tools announced the launch of 32 new 18V Cordless tools to join the CORE18V platform in 2023. An initial look at new concrete solutions will be showcased at the World of Concrete 2023 tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The brand’s latest offerings expand the 18V line of tools, including new additions to the PROFACTOR high-powered lineup. Bosch’s newest innovations Bosch Power Tools’ newest innovations are powered by the CORE18V battery platform Bosch Power Too...

Rebecca, a greenkeeper from Leamington Spa, is the winner of the Screwfix Big App Giveaway, driving home with a brand-new electric van that she will make the most of for her business. In October 2022, Screwfix gave customers the chance to win fantastic prizes by purchasing via app, including Smart Home heating bundles, Iphone14, and TUI Holiday e-vouchers, with the first prize being an all-electric Ford Transit van. All-electric Ford Transit van Based in Leamington Spa, Rebecca has been a Scr...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will invest some 26.7 billion yen (about US$ 222.5 million) in its subsidiary company - Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. to establish a factory for the production of room air conditioners and compressors in India. Local production, targeted to start in October 2025, is expected to help the company meet growing demand in the Indian market. Initial annual capacity will total 300,000 room air conditioner outdoor units and, beginning in December...

Virginia Transformer, the largest US-owned manufacturer of electrical transformers in North America with the shortest lead times in the industry, will officially inaugurate its new state-of-the-art, 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chihuahua on February 10, 2023.   The new plant began production in late October 2022 and has begun to ship transformers. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the plant will be on February 10, 2023. New state-of-the-art manufacturing plant...

Energy efficiency, sustainability, and simplicity are coming to homes in an entirely new way. Schneider Electric, the globally renowned in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, unveiled Schneider Home – a first-of-its-kind home energy management solution for home owners seeking savings, comfort, and energy independence – at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, in Las Vegas (booth #53711), Nevada, USA. The Schneider Home energy management solution inclu...

The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation named Robert Hesse as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of North America, effective November 1. In this position, Hesse will be responsible for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation portfolio of businesses in North America, which includes Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, Measuring Tools, Dremel Rotary Tools, and RotoZip Brands. Robert Hesse will serve in this role after more than 25 years with Bosch, where he has held positions leading Bosch Communicati...

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – Infinitum, creator of the breakthrough air core motor, announced Aircore Mobility, an award-winning, next generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications. The Aircore Mobility motor delivers high power and torque density and operates with class-leading efficiency over a wide range of spe...