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...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, will unveil its latest energy storage innovations at Energy Storage Summit 2025, a pioneering European event for the energy storage industry. Delta will showcase advanced energy storage solutions designed for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Utility-Scale sectors, emphasizing energy efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. C&I energy demands Designed for quick facility and smooth process, the DELTer...

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...

At elektrotechnik 2025, the Dortmund trade fair for the electrical trade and industry, from February 12 to 14, the focus will be on future topics in the fields of building, energy and industrial technology. As an important player in this field, Assmann Electronic GmbH will of course not be missing here: At booth 3.B28 in hall 3, the company will be presenting its extensive data network technology portfolio under its own Digitus brand. Codes for free admission tickets are available by e-mail...

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, will be showcasing its innovative solutions for the power generation industry at POWERGEN International. The latest edition of the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals will be held from February 11 to 13 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. ...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics announced a distribution agreement with Dukosi Ltd, an Edinburgh, Scotland-based innovator in battery monitoring technology, for advanced battery management systems that cater to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. battery management system Dukosi's technology streamlines battery management systems by employing contactless communication for monitoring and optimizing battery systems. This approach simplifies the architec...

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...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will begin developing a prototype to demonstrate a junction-temperature estimation technology for power modules. The company is pursuing this technology as a partner in the European Union's Horizon Europe project, which aims to develop advanced power modules and improve the cost efficiency of renewable energy power generation.  The company is participating through its European subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe B.V., which...

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...

Living Spaces Clearfield was a great opportunity for the electricians to demonstrate their ability to provide an electrical installation while remaining nimble and efficient. GSL was tasked with the tenant improvement of an existing freestanding building, which would soon house a new retail store for the esteemed furniture retailer, Living Spaces. With a project size of 101,090 square feet and a relatively short duration of around 9 months, GSL left no stone unturned in ensuring every facet of...

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...

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has secured a significant run of new projects for hospital refurbishment works, as the firm celebrates the landmark opportunity to work with its 25th NHS Hospital Trust. The new projects will see Campbell West delivering mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering works at Chelsea and Westminster Oncology Department, Croydon University Hospital, Whittington Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, and Stoke Mandeville Ho...

Media students in Nashville, Arkansas, flipped the script and became community teachers in a recent collaboration with SWEPCO. Students from the audio/visual Scrap Media Team embraced the challenge of spreading the word about the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), equipping their neighbors with essential info on winter heating assistance. The students and their teacher Carolanne Pinegar, known affectionately as “Ms. P” emphasized that real-world projects li...

LOVATO Electric expands its range of control stations with the new LP4 control stations, characterized by a modern and elegant design, made in a compact enclosure for installation on 40mm profile rails. LP4 control stations The LP4 control stations come complete with operators and contact elements already assembled, ready for use with plug and play M12 connector. The range includes versions with mushroom head pushbuttons for emergency stop functions or flush buttons with spring return, for on...

Emerson recently partnered with Laramie Energy to help the Colorado-based oil and gas producer comply with state and federal emissions regulations. Using ASCO™ zero-emissions electric dump valves, the only such all-electric solution for separators, scrubbers, and compression units, Emerson helped Laramie Energy achieve compliance by eliminating both vented and fugitive emissions from the liquid dump stage of their separation process. emissions regulations Conventional dump valves are of...

Airbus Defense and Space equips in close collaboration with HENSOLDT the “German Airborne Weapon Systems Electronic Warfare Center” with new up-to-date software and hardware to provide a streamlined, service-oriented approach to improve the support of mission-specific “Electronic Warfare Mission Data” for the aircraft-operated by the German Armed Forces. This joint effort ensures that weapon systems are tailored to each mission and maintains the readiness of the “...

Naturgy has been recognized for yet another year as one of the best companies to work for in Spain, as is the case since 2014. Awarded by the Top Employers Institute, this certification places the company as one of the most outstanding companies for its talent strategy and initiatives in people management. Top Employer Institute certification has been obtained after an exhaustive audit process of more than 300 practices and policies of the company’s People area. Naturgy’s score Na...

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...

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...

Siemens eMobility has been selected as the technology partner for two major electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects in Italy. Partnering with Autolinee Toscane and IPLANET, Siemens eMobility is driving the electrification of public transportation and the transformation of petrol stations into strategic service areas, further advancing sustainable mobility in the region. Siemens’ innovative technology Siemens eMobility is electrifying multiple bus depots for Autolinee Tosc...

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has selected Ameren to build multiple critical energy infrastructure projects that will carry clean, reliable energy to distribution grids in Missouri, Illinois and several Midwest states. The projects, which MISO estimates will represent a total investment of approximately $1.3 billion, are part of a portfolio of energy infrastructure investments under MISO's Long-Range Transmission Plan. Strengthening the transmission system “As dema...

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...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in Digital Engineering, announces that GlobalLogic’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries, Srinivas (Srini) Shankar has been appointed its new President and CEO, effective February 3, 2025. Srini will succeed Nitesh Banga, who has decided to step down to pursue new opportunities outside of Hitachi and GlobalLogic. Nitesh joined GlobalLogic in June 2018. His leadership and expertise helped GlobalLogic achieve signif...

Siemens has installed and commissioned the world’s first 8DAB 24, the ground-breaking blue GIS medium-voltage system, in the Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland for its customer - EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG. The switchgear system, which uses Clean Air as insulating gas instead of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), is deployed in the Dorf substation in Davos, securing reliable power supply for up to 40,000 people. SF6-free solution The Fluor-gas-free blue GIS portfolio was launched by Sie...

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...

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has selected Verizon Business to install 5G and/or 4G LTE network enhancements on 35 Air Force installations located throughout the United States. network solutions Through the Air Force’s Offer to Lease (OTL) program, Verizon Business will deliver network enhancements like C-Band carrier adds, new macro builds, and small cells. Verizon’s network solutions will bring higher speeds, increased bandwidth, and lower latency for base personnel and the surrou...

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...