Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a globally renowned supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces the s-MEXT indoor unit, a Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) unit for I.T. cooling applications. Uses include small-to-medium-sized data rooms, cell phone and cable TV/telephone/internet provider relay stations, medical imaging equipment cooling and critical cooling infrastructure applications, labora...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) yesterday with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., headquartered in Espoo, Finland and headed by CEO Antti Vasara, to collaborate on the development of key nature-positive technologies, which are initially expected to include direct ocean capture (DOC) technology for the direct removal of CO2 from seawater. Together with VTT, the largest comprehensive research institute in Northern Europe, Mi...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Danfoss Fire Safety, which specializes in fire suppression technology and is a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss Group. The acquisition is expected to boost growth and accelerate the transition towards offering a sustainable fire safety portfolio. efficient extinguishing system Danfoss Fire Safety will report to the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure, mainly enriching its portfolio with its high-pressure water mi...

To avoid damage and prevent death, most modern electrical distribution systems are grounded. Grounded systems (also known as “earthed” systems), consist of an earth-referenced grounding conductor (e.g. the third prong on a small-scale electrical outlet), which is used as a return path to enable a breaker trip during an inadvertent short-circuit condition. Ungrounded systems, on the other hand, operate without an earth-referenced grounded conductor, so a breaker will not trip during...

High voltage transmission and distribution substations are where incoming and outgoing power circuits meet to form an electrical grid. When properly designed, any fault on an electrical system can be localized to the fault location without the need for a total system shutdown. Selecting the proper bus scheme within a high-voltage substation will allow circuit reliability to be maintained cost-efficiently. Single Bus Configuration In a single-bus configuration, each electrical circuit is conne...

Municipal water distribution systems contain thousands of miles of underground pipes to distribute potable water to homes and businesses. In order to supply water across long distances, and to reach all points within the distribution system, large pumping facilities are used to maintain water system pressure within these pipes. Water Hammering But what happens when the pressure varies suddenly? Rapid changes in the water flow rate result in high-pressure build-up and high surge forces. This c...

On October 10, the twentieth China International Fire Equipment Technology Exchange Exhibition grandly commenced in Beijing. Positioned as one of the world’s three most influential fire exhibitions, boasting extensive exhibits and global reach, this event drew over a thousand fire equipment manufacturers, testing institutions, and research entities from more than 40 countries and regions. ZOOMLION made a notable appearance with 16 models of high-end emergency equipment, a record number fo...

On May 29, 2024, the Istanbul Exhibition Center hosted the grand opening of the 17th International Construction Machinery, Technology, and Equipment Trade Fair (KOMATEK) in Turkey. ZR255U As one of the most prestigious events in the construction machinery industry both in Turkey and globally, the exhibition attracted over 40,000 professional visitors and more than 500 exhibiting brands from around the world.  In this competitive arena of construction machinery, Zoomlion Foundation Constr...

Designing electrical systems in hazardous locations, such as wastewater treatment facilities, aircraft hangars, fuel dispensing areas, and bulk storage areas, requires careful attention to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment against fire and explosion. Within hazardous locations, a high concentration of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, and dust typically exist. An improperly designed electrical system can become the ignition source for this flammable atmosphere. Expensive and Unrelia...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity plc, a world pioneer in connectivity and sensors, has appointed Sam Eldessouky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bausch + Lomb Corporation to the board, effective Oct. 4, 2024. "We are very pleased to have Sam join as a new director to TE's board," said TE Connectivity Chairman - John Davidson, adding "He brings a range of valuable expertise to the board, including accounting and financial leadership at public companies." Sam Eld...

CORE Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the hiring of Joan Beckner as Chief Legal Officer, effective October 4, 2021. Joan’s experience in the energy industry spans business-focused legal and engineering roles. She specialized in IP/patent/technology litigation, dispute resolution, and complex commercial transactions for 10 years at the Houston office of a large international law firm before spending 5 years pioneering various legal teams at Schlumberger. Her stron...

Verizon Business released its annual Payment Security Report for 2024, with a focus on the measurement, evaluation, and improvement of PCI security strategies and programs. As a globally renowned company in payment card security consulting services, Verizon Business employs one of the industry's largest teams of knowledgeable Qualified Security Assessors. Verizon Business 2024 Payment Security Report The report provides guidance on how to navigate recurring challenges that businesses commonly...

Applied Precision would like to invite everyone to the Enlit Europe 2024, held in Milan, Italy, which will take place from 22nd till 24th of October 2024. Enlit Europe 2024 Interested people can use the following link to register to the event for free as a guest of Applied Precision:  Enlit Europe 2024 – Expo Pass – Visitor Pass Registration The Applied Precision staff will be happy to meet visitors to the event at their booth - 6.F60.

Following an investment of up to €230 million, Siemens Mobility is opening its Train Manufacturing Facility as a key part of its new Goole Rail Village in the United Kingdom, on a site which spans 67 acres, the size of 35 football pitches. London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled at the factory in Goole, before they start entering passenger service from 2025, helping Transport for London (TfL) transform rail travel across the UK’s capital. Siemens Mobi...

Verizon Communications announced the appointment of Santiago “Yago” Tenorio as Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Strategy and Technology Enablement. Tenorio brings more than 25 years of technical expertise in the wireless industry to lead the next chapter of Verizon technology innovation. Tenorio will report directly to Joe Russo, Executive Vice President & President, of Global Network and Technology. high performing networks “As we continue to advance our 5G and 5G-...

Siemens has appointed Susanne Seitz as CEO of the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure. The unit is a newly formed business unit that brings together all Siemens’ buildings-related businesses into one entity, effective October 1, 2024. With a combined portfolio of products, software, and services, the Buildings Business Unit is a technology partner for digital transformation, focused on reliable and cost-efficient building operations, decarbonization and energy e...

Bosch Power Tools introduced a range of new products that build on the brand’s existing lineup of cordless 18V tools, while also expanding into new territory by filling the tool bags of a variety of trade industries, including carpentry, electrical, and for the first time, plumbing, with new hand tools brought into its lineup. cordless product portfolio “This year, we’ve expanded on our cordless product portfolio across numerous trade industries to meet the demands of every h...

At the end of March, Iustinian Șovrea, GlobalLogic Romania’s Business Operations Head, was invited as a guest speaker to the “Top 1000 Largest Companies in Romania” Conference organized by ZiarulFinanciar, one of the most important local business publications. The conference not only brought in the same room CEOs from large local companies, multinationals, bank representatives, and authorities but also included insightful talks on Romania’s future growth and development...

The local community of Raversbeuren is now ensuring greater safety on the roads with the help of Westenergie AG. The topic of road safety is an important building block for increasing safety on the roads. The infrastructure provider, Westenergie, is therefore supporting the local community financially in this project by purchasing a new speed measuring system. Speed measuring system The system installed is intended to better protect pedestrians, especially children The system is located near...

In any electrical system, an electrical fault must be localized and tripped by the breaker closest to the fault. But what happens in the event of a stuck breaker? A stuck breaker condition occurs when a circuit breaker fails to operate upon receiving a trip signal.  breaker failure In a medium or high-voltage system, the failure of a breaker to trip during a fault condition will seriously undermine the overall protection system, harm personnel, and damage equipment. A breaker failure ca...

The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust, and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage. Along with their sealing benefits, gaskets also provide vibration resistance and improve a door’s structural integrity. This keeps enclosures quiet and safe, no matter how much the internal ma...

In the local districts of the unified municipality of Morbach, the energy service provider and infrastructure provider - Westenergie has completed the modernization of the lanterns of the entire street lighting. New and environmentally friendly LED lights in the 1,960 street lamps now provide efficient and energy-saving lighting in the streets. Mayor Andreas Hackethal and other employees from the administration and Westenergie got an idea of the new lighting technology on site. Longer-lasting...

Some of the customers have felt that tingling sensation at one time or another, when coming in contact with metallic equipment. But for an electrician, it is a sign that all is not right, especially when the sensation becomes more like a vibration or an intense jolt. The problem arises from electrons wanting to find a return path to the ground. A common culprit is a stray wire inadvertently touching the metal casing via a high-resistance path that is not of sufficient magnitude to trip a breake...

Aurora Green continues to move the world, and more and more Zoomlion equipment has become the first choice of overseas customers. In this issue of 'Aurora Construction Shadow', let's lock the construction 'drilling' family's global journey together, and watch Zoomlion's rotary drilling rigs show off their skills. ZR300D rotary drilling rig Samsun, the largest port city and railway terminal on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, the ZR300D rotary drilling rig serves the local municipal road during...

CORE Chief Operating Officer Pam Feuerstein was recently named a Denver Business Journal C-Suite Award recipient. The award honors C-suite executives who demonstrate vital leadership and business savvy in guiding their companies to success. Feuerstein was one of just 36 C-Suite Award recipients this year. She was honored at a celebratory event last month and featured in a special section of the Journal’s Sept. 17 edition. Prior roles of Pam Pam joined CORE in 2010 as a System...

Together with the energy service provider and infrastructure provider Westenergie, the local community of Oberweiler has modernized the lighting in the fire station. Thanks to the campaign, four new and environmentally friendly LED damp-proof lights and additional LED spotlights are now in service in the building. Westenergie is supporting the local community of Oberweiler with a subsidy towards the costs of the modernization. Long-lasting LED lighting On site, Local Mayor - Nico Steinbach, t...

Thanks to modern LED technology, the Kasel Primary School now shines in a new light. Forty-three new ceiling lights now provide contemporary lighting in the municipal building. The Mayor of the Ruwer municipality, Stephanie Nickels, and other administrative employees were able to see this for themselves during a tour. Also present were Headmistress - Melanie Britten and Marco Felten, Regional Manager of Westenergie AG at the Trier location. new LED lighting Westenergie is supporting the Ruwer...

The Bernkastel-Kues municipality is taking on a pioneering role in terms of electromobility. A new charging station for electric cars is now available at the Bernkastel-Kues sewage treatment plant. The non-public charging facility can be used by technical staff to charge the municipality's own vehicles. As the energy service provider and infrastructure partner of the Bernkastel-Kues municipality, Westenergie is covering part of the costs for installing the technology. Electromobility and green...

Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) will be taken off the grid for a short time, on Saturday. This is due to repair work on a cable in the non-nuclear part of the plant. Once the repairs have been completed, the plant will be reconnected to the grid. Axpo will shut down the plant in the early hours of Saturday morning to carry out repair work on a cable in the area of a 220-kilovolt transformer (non-nuclear part of the plant). For this work, the cable must not carry any current and...

This National Drive Electric Week, Ameren Missouri and Metro Transit are celebrating a significant sustainability milestone for MetroBus as its battery-electric bus fleet has traveled 1.5 million miles since debuting its first electric buses in 2021. Metro Transit owns 24 battery-electric buses that operate across its most popular lines in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. “Through our partnership with Ameren Missouri, we were able to turn an exciting idea into one of the larges...