Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it has agreed to strategically partner with and invest in ModuleWorks GmbH, a pioneer software component provider for the digital manufacturing industry. The agreement builds on Mitsubishi Electric's ongoing collaboration with ModuleWorks, a highly regarded developer of cutting-edge CAD/CAM solutions, for the development of advanced technologies to generate machining-tool paths and conduct machine-tool simulations. The simulation of machining ope...

In honor of Giving Tuesday, Bosch Power Tools is empowering the future of the trades by providing tool donations to four high school and pre-college construction trade programs across the U.S. Valued at approximately US$ 20,000, the donation of power tools, measuring tools and accessories is designed to support students’ learning and development with hands-on skill-building experiences in the classroom, as the demand for skilled workers across the U.S. reaches new heights. Bosch donates...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its collaboration with Copperleaf, a Canadian-based provider of asset investment planning software, growing its existing ecosystem of grid software partners. The strategic partnership aims to optimize investment and technical grid planning for customers, including transmission system operators (TSOs) and distribution system operators (DSOs), by combining the companies’ expertise. Shift to a decarbonized energy future The shift to a decarbonized...

Following the full commissioning of Switzerland’s largest alpine solar plant to date in the municipality of Glarus Süd in August 2022, Axpo now plans to build a 10 MWp solar plant in the same region. The plant is intended to provide essential winter electricity and add value to the community. With this sixth alpine solar project, Axpo is consistently driving its solar initiative forward. Axpo plans to construct an alpine ground-mounted system with an output of 10 MWp in the municipal...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, unveiled their HyFlex™ demonstration unit, its Hydrogen Power Generator in Gothenburg, Sweden. During an event held with Hitachi Energy’s technology partner, PowerCell Group, around 100 senior representatives from companies in various industries took part in the demonstration. Integrated and scalable plug-and-play generator The medium-power variant provides power for temporary install...

From June to September 2023, ABB analyzed more than 2,000 industrial electric motors under its Energy Appraisal service and has identified an average energy saving of 31 percent. That equates to more than 2.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) of potential energy savings across the 20-year lifetime of these systems.  Energy appraisals Energy appraisals enable industrial businesses to pinpoint exactly where their biggest energy savings lie across fleets of motor-driven systems. They overcome the barrie...

Axpo and Valda Energy, a specialist energy supplier to UK small businesses, have announced a three-year extension to their existing Wholesale Energy Agreement. The two businesses first partnered in 2019 and this latest extension demonstrates Axpo’s continued confidence in Valda Energy, further consolidating its position in the British energy market. Axpo UK Managing Director Steven McCarthy said: “We’re delighted to confirm the continuation of our successful relationship with...

Axpo presented the next phase of its ‘Power Switcher’ electricity calculator to a range of politicians, scientists and representatives from media, business and industry. Since 2021, the calculator has attracted users interested in modeling and comparing different scenarios for the electricity mix of the future. This latest phase adds new scenarios, and, for the first time, allows users to model statements on earnings and costs. Axpo’s aim is for the electricity calculator to p...

The Hydrocarbon business (L&T Energy Hydrocarbon – LTEH) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received a Letter of Intent for mega Offshore order from a prestigious client in the Middle East. The scope of work comprises engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a new large offshore platform and brownfield work of integration with existing facilities. Commenting on the award, Mr. Subramanian Sarma, Whole-time Director and Senior Executive Vice President (Energy), L&...

Attendees can check out Drow Enterprise exhibits at Booth No. J1317 at TAITRONICS 2023 event, which is taking place from 25 Oct. to 27 Oct. 2023, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, in Taipei City, Taiwan. Based in Taiwan since 1984, Drow Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been a manufacturer of power inverters and chargers. Its main power inverters and chargers include, DC to AC Power Inverter, Pure Sine Wave Solar Inverter, Modified Sine Wave Solar Inverter,...

Intertek, a pioneering total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced its partnership with Emitech Group, the French independent testing and engineering specialist. Accredited to EN 17025 and EN 17065, a notified body, and a participant in the CB scheme, the Emitech Group brings expertise in training, testing, and engineering to organizations operating across consumer products, medical devices, transportation, and infrastructure. Emitech Group is supporting its customer...

WEG is supplying another operating Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), this time in Nebraska, United States of America (USA). This system will make the grid reliable for the industrial and residential sectors, ensuring a stable power source for the community. Battery energy storage systems The main function of the BESS for this application will be the storage of electricity supplied by the utility during periods of lower demand and its release during peaks, reducing the load on the electric...

Grainger, the broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, announces Cecelia Myers joined the company as Vice President, Group Product Manager. In this role, she will be responsible for Grainger's strategy to custom build technology capabilities aimed at improving the customer and team member experience. "I am thrilled to welcome Cecelia to Grainger as we continue to unlock new ways to create competitive advantage and support ou...

ECI Lighting is delighted to officially announce their new partnership with TRILUX, one of the world’s renowned lighting companies. Currently celebrating 111 years in business, TRILUX are among the most innovative and most awarded lighting manufacturers in the industry, so this represents a significant milestone for them. TRILUX and ECI Lighting partnership “ECI Lighting’s expertise in lighting design, supply and customer service is unmatched, and we are thrilled to have the...

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Insight EDA Inc., an EDA software company delivering groundbreaking circuit reliability solutions to many of the world’s renowned integrated circuit (IC) design teams. Insight EDA’s technology identifies and helps address design specific potential circuit reliability failure areas, bolstering the confidence of design engineers in achieving first-pass silicon success. Circuit reliability Circ...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly develop silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the power electronics market. Mitsubishi Electric will leverage its wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies to develop and supply SiC MOSFET chips that Nexperia will use to develop SiC discrete devices. Silicon power semiconductors The electric vehicle market is expanding worldwide and is helping to drive the exponentia...

Asahi Kasei, Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS’ clean energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), and JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) have announced the completion of a detailed feasibility study for the production of up to 8,000 tonnes per year of green hydrogen using a 60 megawatt (MW) class alkaline water electrolyzer system.  The parties also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a front-end engineering design (FEED) study for the said project. Thi...

Danfoss Power Solutions, a pioneering supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its H1F fixed displacement bent axis hydraulic motor. Designed for open- and closed-circuit applications, the H1F motor offers best-in-class efficiency, proven reliability, and a compact design. The latest development in Danfoss’ high-power H1 series of pumps and motors, the H1F fixed bent axis motor offers overall efficiency of up to 95%. High-efficiency...

Siemens continues to enable its customers globally to accelerate the energy transition, most recently through the implementation of its low-voltage software to Aspern Smart City Research (‘ASCR’) in Vienna. Using Siemens’ next generation grid management software, LV Insights® X, ASCR will be able to visualize the entire low-voltage network of aspern Seestadt, a part of Vienna. aspern Seestadt is one of Europe's largest urban development projects. With a digital twin, ASCR...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has significantly enhanced its portfolio by launching two new electrification products at the Agritechnica trade fair. The game-changing products will increase value for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the on- and off-highway industries and quicken the pace of heavy-duty electrification. ED3 onboard charger The Editron division will bring its ED3 onboard charger with electric power take-off functionality to the open market. Previous...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter. Available as both non-PoE models as well as PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE or PoE-powered models. The AMG260M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering the latest high-power requirement PoE IP devices in difficult applications requiring equipment to be industrially hardened and immune from temperature, shock, and vibration....

When it’s time to switch the holiday lights on, they’ll want to make sure they have safety in mind. Here are the best ways to prepare the home and decorations before the holidays: Check last year’s string lights and make sure they aren’t frayed. When replacing any bulbs, make sure the wattage and voltage match the original strand. Check for overhead power lines before hanging outdoor lights, keeping at least 10 feet away from lines. Avoid running extension cords thr...

Reliable energy from the Callaway Energy Center near Fulton, Missouri, USA, is once again supporting communities across the state, after a scheduled refueling outage. The energy center’s 26th planned refueling and maintenance outage was completed last week. “Callaway, and the reliable, carbon-free energy we generate every day, is absolutely vital and foundational to reliably serving our customers’ energy needs for decades to come,” said Warren Witt, Plant Manager at Call...

A Central Texas-based motor company is looking to expand its workforce and footprint in Austin and Mexico on the back of raising $185 million in funding. Infinitum, which was founded in 2016 by CEO Ben Schuler, makes motors that include circuit boards that cut down on some of the costly equipment required in traditional motors. As a result, Infinitum says its motors are more efficient, smaller and quieter than traditional motors. Efficient electric motor Infinitum’s latest funding round...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will issue green bonds for the first time to raise funds for the construction of a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor plant and the enhancement of related production facilities1 that handle products capable of contributing to decarbonization. Green bonds are any type of debt instrument issued by a corporation or municipality for the exclusive purpose of financing or refinancing green projects domestically or internationally. Shelf regist...

Many contractors in the electrical and construction supply chains are confused and overwhelmed by the scale of change under the new Building Safety Act 2022, after it became enforceable on October 1st, says AEI cables. Cabling guidance The company is offering guidance to ensure the correct cabling is installed in all buildings, including what is considered to be ‘higher risk buildings.’ Higher-risk buildings under the act are those of at least 18 meters in height or at least seven...

In the colder winter months, the average American kitchen churns out a high amount of food, and most of it can range from soups to casseroles to holiday feasts. While these are special and favorite parts of the season, the energy required to cook these meals represents a small but significant part of the monthly energy bill. Eight tips to lower the energy The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that cooking alone generally accounts for 4 to 5% of total home energy use, and this figure doesn&r...

A new analysis commissioned by Danfoss reveals that an ambitious but realistic rollout of demand-side flexibility technology in the EU and UK can save 40 million tons of CO2 emissions each year by 2030, more than Denmark’s domestic climate footprint. In the U.S., demand-side flexibility, combined with optimized efficiency and the adoption of electric power sources, could save over $100 billion in energy costs and lower carbon emissions from buildings by over 90 percent by 2050. Risk of p...

Siemens announced an investment of US$150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth to help power American data centers and critical infrastructure. This plant will produce state-of-the-art reliable and efficient electrical equipment. It will enable accelerated growth of U.S. data centers, which is being driven by the exponential adoption of generative AI. It will also ensure the secure operation of critical infrastructure. This investment specifically supports long-te...

Team Electric has signed an agreement with Remontowa Shiprepair Yard, Gdansk to provide electric systems consultancy and installation services for three Polsteam Ro-Pax ferries, in support of the project marking the extension of the Polish yard’s services to the new building market. The three-year agreement coincides with the Finnish turnkey engineering solutions provider opening Team Electric (Poland), Gdynia as a subsidiary. battery power and hybrid propulsion With a capacity of 4100...