Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its new SureSeT MV switchgear offering for the North American market. This new and improved solution, backed by the innovative and award-winning EvoPacT circuit breaker, replaces the Schneider Electric Masterclad solution for primary switchgear applications, with a smaller, stronger and smarter solution for managing digital day-to-day operations. Sure...

Policy support and flood of new models underpin sales in major markets, but greater efforts are needed to anticipate supply chain bottlenecks and boost critical mineral production. Electric car sales powered through 2021 and have remained strong so far in 2022, but ensuring future growth will demand greater efforts to diversify battery manufacturing and critical mineral supplies, in order to reduce the risks of bottlenecks and price rises, according to the International Energy Agency. Sales of...

Aico recently welcomed Year 4’s from Woodside Primary School across three days for fun filled educational workshops aimed at raising awareness about fire safety and hazards in the home; the students’ first school trip since 2019. The children received a tour of Aico’s headquarters, enabling them to interact with colleagues from various departments and explore the facilities. They enjoyed a game of pool in Aico’s canteen and experienced the relaxation room onsite, before...

Organizations today are faced with growing challenges, when it comes to defending against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. Ransomware, software supply chain attacks, denial of service, malware, botnets, social engineering – a seemingly infinite list of attack techniques are upping the ante and driving security teams to burnout. Attackers have at their disposal a plethora of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), as well as unknown zero-day techniques. complexity of e...

There are numerous informative articles on the operational temperature range of electronic components and sub-assemblies, but relatively few on storage temperatures. The datasheets of most manufacturers either show the same storage temperature range as the maximum possible operating temperatures (e.g. 0°C to +85°C) or use the “standard industrial” values of -40°C to +100°C, non-operating and without further explanation. risks and factors However, to correctly store...

Six MIDI fuses in one robust, IP66-compliant housing: The REDline Power Box 6F is the latest development in the family of REDline Power Boxes, the successful power distribution platform from Würth Elektronik ICS, used for installation in battery, engine and chassis areas. Measuring only 170 x 112 x 48 mm, the compact sealed housing provides space for up to six MIDI fuses in 32 V and 70 V versions. The high IP rating allows OEMs to install the box in chassis, battery and engine areas. The b...

From the wish to enhance the societal value of the RAI, and to diminish waste, RAI Amsterdam is actively working towards connecting societal needs to excesses at the RAI. Through this, the RAI is finding many possibilities to use excess products to aid society. From connecting leftover items after events to societal initiatives through a donation program, so they can use them in creating free meals for the Legerdesheils, to connecting unused facilities, knowledge and expertise in the network to...

IEA Executive Director - Fatih Birol received a visit from Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, the Secretary General of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), at the International Energy Agency (IEA) headquarters in Paris, France. During the meeting, Dr. Birol thanked Mr. Barkindo for his efforts in recent years to foster frank and open dialog between energy producers and consumers, in the interests of greater oil market stability. OPEC Secretary General visits IEA Executive Director...

New IEA report lays out recommendations to speed up technology development and overcome high costs of drastically reducing emissions from steel and cement production. G7 economies are well placed to be first movers on driving down carbon dioxide emissions from heavy industry, setting out a path for the rest of the world for this essential part of the transition to clean energy systems, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in...

ABB’s Process Automation business area is hosting its Capital Markets Day in Helsinki, Finland. The business area is highlighting how it is raising long-term profitability by enabling industrial customers to manage the energy transition to a more sustainable future. This will be done through integrating its leading automation systems, industry-specific anchor products, sensing equipment, and sophisticated digital solutions. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is the shift of...

Siemens is to host a two-day conference and exhibition in Manchester on July 12 and 13, 2022. Transform 2022 will be held at the city’s iconic Manchester Central and will bring together hundreds of industry leaders, influencers and regulators from across the UK and Ireland to collaborate and solve some of the most pressing organizational challenges. From electrification to digitalization, from finance to e-mobility, Siemens’ Transform 2022 is all about connecting organizations acros...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the selection of Carrier Transicold as the sole supplier of refrigerated equipment for the full-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The supply agreement follows a project in which Carrier Transicold engineers worked closely with th...

The best protection from rising electricity prices is a roof-mounted photovoltaic system that covers much of one’s own electricity demand and reduces one’s dependence on the public grid. Viessmann Electricity is an attractive new solution for home owners, who do not want to invest in their own solar power system or are looking for a worry-free package. The equipment is rented based on predictable monthly payments, eliminating the need for upfront investment. In exchange, home owner...

VTC (Virginia Transformer And Georgia Transformer Corp/ VA Transformer) is building a second 300,000 square feet transformer manufacturing facility, in Chihuahua, Mexico. New manufacturing plant in Chihuahua This new manufacturing plant, which is scheduled to open later in 2022, will incorporate best-in-class design, manufacturing technology and assembly automation, and will manufacture small-power, E2X Series oil filled and dry type transformers.

Rolls-Royce has successfully demonstrated ‘deep magazine’ power capability for directed energy applications, powering multiple, extended laser field tests in collaboration with Lockheed Martin as part of the Layered Laser Defense (LLD) project. Deep magazine power capability is crucial for directed energy applications, which can be limited by battery-only systems that require recharging or replacement of batteries after a short period of operation. ColdFire™ system...

RWE has successfully issued a further green bond with a total volume of €2 billion. The bond was issued in two tranches of €1 billion each with maturities in 2026 and 2030. For the first tranche, the yield-to-maturity amounts to 2.2%, based on a coupon of 2.125% p.a. and an issuance price of 99.652%. For the second tranche, the yield-to-maturity amounts to 2.9%, based on a coupon of 2.75% p.a. and an issuance price of 99.287%. The issuance met with strong interest from investors. G...

RWE is well on track to become a pioneer in the floating wind and to have one gigawatt either in operation or under construction by 2030.  To gain experience early and pave the way for commercial-scale floating wind, RWE is participating in multiple high-profile floating demonstration projects like the DemoSATH pilot project with Saitec Offshore Technologies. Pre-lay of the mooring system In early May, the anchor-handling vessel Maersk Mariner completed the installation of six mooring li...

Würth Elektronik presents the Adrastea-I, its high performance, ultra-low power consumption, multi-band LTE-M and NB-IoT module. This cellular module, measuring only 13.4 × 14.6 × 1.85 mm, comes with integrated GNSS, integrated ARM Cortex M4 and 1MB Flash reserved for user application development. The module is based on the high-performance Sony Altair ALT1250 chipset. Certified by Deutsche Telekom, the Adrastea-I module enables a quick integration to end-products without addit...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office located at 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and President - Keiichi Kobayashi) will respond to the growing semiconductor demand, by investing about JPY 7.0 billion to increase the production capacity at the Mie Works, with planned operations starting from April 2025, in order to ensure the stable supply of tape for Semiconductor Process. Furukawa Electric manufactures and sells adhesive tape and removable tape (back-grinding tape, dicing tape, etc.), u...

Power quality specialist REO UK will attend the EMC & Compliance International show at Newbury Racecourse in Newbury, Berkshire, from May 18 to 19, 2022. REO will showcase its latest book on EMI Filters as well as its range of high-quality power equipment, which includes components, electrical regulators, and electrical controllers. To enquire about these solutions, attendees can visit REO on stand 34. The Engineers’ Practical Guide At EMC & Compliance International 2022, REO...

Alex Guichard, the Vice President of Product Marketing at Phononic, was recently interviewed by Laser Focus World to discuss Phononic’s thermoelectric cooling technology for LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). This remote sensing method uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges, acting as ‘the eyes’ for autonomous vehicles. The automotive LiDAR industry is a very crowded market with numerous startups jockeying for top position. Phononic’s LiDAR TECs T...

On the site of the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport, in the presence of German Federal Minister for Digital and Transport Dr. Volker Wissing, MAN Truck & Bus had a near-series prototype of its upcoming electric truck driven in public for the first time. A special technical feature of the trailblazing electric commercial vehicle, which will be launched in the market in 2024, is its capacity for future megawatt charging. ABB E-mobility, a global provider of charging solutions for electric vehi...

Despite success rolling out renewables and diversifying natural gas supplies, Poland will have to redouble efforts to keep pace with new EU goals amid today’s supply challenges. Poland has made serious progress in improving the security and sustainability of its energy system in recent years. However, a major acceleration in its clean energy transition is needed to tackle the emissions resulting from coal’s dominant role in the power sector, according to the latest policy review by...

IQD, a company of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, has presented the IQCM-200, a disciplined OCXO, incorporating sync to a 1 PPS (pulse per second) input, as well as a 1 PPS output. Its exceptional holdover stability and accuracy makes this particular product a superlative Disciplined OCXO. IQCM-200 The IQCM-200 is part of a series of disciplined OCXOs available from IQD. This particular model is the smallest sized OCXO capable of achieving a holdover capability of 1.5µs over 24 ho...

Ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC), massive MIMO, phased arrays - The implementation demands of 5G FR2 are propelling revolutionary transformation in communication technology. While normalized loads and linear behavior are every amplifier designer’s dream, massive MIMO and beam-forming architectures experience highly variable load conditions in practical applications. 5G FR2’s mmWave carrier frequencies Further complexity is added with 5G FR2’s millimeter wave...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced its Square D™ Energy Center smart panel is available for purchase in California, with nationwide availability expected in 2023. Square D Energy Center A first-to-market innovation, the Square D Energy Center is designed for installation in new residential construction projects. This comes at the right time as industry experts expect the state’s real estate market to remain s...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces it will work with Telstra to build a new state-of-the-art intercapital fiber network in Australia. The national fiber network project is a multi-year project which will see Telstra build a new ‘state-of-the-art inter-city dual fiber path’ that adds up to 20,000 route km of new fiber-optic terrestrial cable, boosting inter-capital capacity, as well as capacity for regional areas. Unique environme...

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of SiC power module technology, with the aim of enabling efficient and sustainable transportation and electrical energy savings, in the transportation sector. With creation of the ‘European Green Deal’, the European Union (EU) has committed itself to being the first continent to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, meaning no net emissions of greenhouse gases...

Emerson announced that the company has introduced the new TopWorxTM DX PST with HART 7 unit. The new Emerson unit provides valuable valve data and diagnostic information, enabling the digital transformation of process applications. The new DX PST integrates seamlessly with existing valves and control systems, giving operators access to critical valve data, trends, and diagnostics that can be used to predict and schedule maintenance. TopWorxTM DX PST with HART 7 unit The TopWorxTM DX PST with...

Building on more than two decades of experience developing new isolation manufacturing technologies and integrated circuits (ICs) for high-voltage systems, Texas Instruments (TI) introduces a new portfolio of solid-state relays, including automotive-qualified isolated drivers and switches, that deliver industry-renowned reliability to help make electric vehicles (EVs) safer. The new isolated solid-state relays also provide the smallest solution size, while reducing the bill-of-materials (BOM)...