iluminar Inc., the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, has announced the release of StatusLight, an agnostic IoT indicator lamp purpose-built for the security industry. A compact and lightweight device Housing more than 36 full-spectrum LEDs, the StatusLight is a compact and lightweight device designed to indicate the status of an ongoing event. Effortlessly customizable and endlessly scalable, the StatusLight can receive alerts from practically any...

Hitachi, Ltd. and Equinix Inc. sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, Equinix will participate in Hitachi’s Lumada Alliance Program to work together to address social issues through a cycle of creating, distributing and utilizing digital solutions. Hitachi and Equinix have been working together for many years in providing and enhancing joint solutions, with a focus on data center services from Equinix and storage solutions from Hitachi. The two companies will continue t...

RAI Amsterdam has upgraded its WI-FI 6 network to support WBA OpenRoaming, a service that enables exhibitors, attendees, and event staff to seamlessly connect to a secure and high-quality network. WBA OpenRoaming is available at over one million hotspots worldwide and has become the global standard that Wi-Fi network owners, service providers, and others are adding to free users from the need to constantly re-register or re-enter log-in credentials while maintaining enterprise-grade security....

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that it has decided to drastically restructure its automotive-equipment business in accordance with a resolution adopted at the company’s Executive Officers’ Meeting. The restructure is designed to streamline decision-making in the business and accelerate the transformation of the company's automotive-equipment business in the face of rapid changes in this industry, including the shift to connected, autonomous, shared &...

Vestel has announced its first Vestel-branded EV charger for the highly regulated UK market. The EVC04 is a reliable, affordable single-phase charger for domestic and small business installations, packed with features and fully compliant with new 2023 UK electrical and security regulations. The move established the Vestel brand name in the EV charger market by offering installers and contractors an affordable, easy-to-install charger solution fully compliant with the latest regulations. EV cha...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor, has announced the acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. a printed circuit board (PCB) fabricator based in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, that has consistently served the OEM and electronic manufacturing industry for 30 years. The acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. supports Infinitum’s efforts to become more vertical and immediately allows for a substantially higher production capacity of PCB stators. Infinitum acquires Cir...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, celebrates 25 years of driving profit and growth for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors throughout 2023. innovative training Programs “We’re incredibly proud of BDR’s impact on the home services industry over the last quarter of a century and the relationships we’ve built with the hard-working men and women who are the fou...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced that its eMobility business will highlight its line of electrified vehicle (EV) solutions, including new power connections components and its award-winning Breaktor™ circuit protection technology, at Auto Shanghai 2023, which is taking place from April 18 to April 27, 2023, in Shanghai, China. The Breaktor circuit protection technology is an advanced circuit protection solution for electrified vehicles that combines the function o...

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new SimpleLink™ family of Wi-Fi 6 companion integrated circuits (ICs) to help designers implement highly reliable, secure, and efficient Wi-Fi connections at an affordable price for applications that operate in high-density or high-temperature environments up to 105ºC. CC33xx family The first products in TI's new CC33xx family include devices for Wi-Fi 6 only or for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 connectivity in a single IC. When attached t...

A new cloud-based service for the e-mobility, utilities, data centers, and renewable energy sectors, currently being piloted in Europe and the USA, will allow operators to pinpoint problems at their electrical installations with greater accuracy, deploy targeted maintenance teams faster and better understand how their facilities are performing, 24-7, from anywhere in the world.  Unlike existing digital monitoring platforms, CogniEN from ABB Electrification is a product vendor agnostic clou...

Samotics joins Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with its leading monitoring system for AC motors and rotating equipment based on electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology. ESA technology has been integrated into NXpower Monitor, delivering asset health and energy efficiency insights for electric-driven equipment. ESA will extend NXpower Monitor’s capabilities to deliver an end-to-end asset monitoring offering for the entire energy distribution system. Integration of ESA technolo...

Delta, a world-class provider of power management and industrial automation solutions, has announced the launch of its new Open-Loop Variable Torque Standard Drive VP3000 for fan, pump, and compressor applications. The VP3000 is specially designed to enhance fluid machine operation efficiency and reduce inverter harmonic distortion for a wide range of fluid applications. The VP3000 series offers excellent performance and stability with support for high-efficiency motors including induction moto...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the launch of the first optical cables certified green, thanks to its ECO CABLE label, the first proprietary green product label in the cable industry. The Prysmian Group will present its range of ECO CABLE labeled products at the FTTH Conference 2023, starting tomorrow in Madrid. ECO CABLE products at FTTH Conference 2023 The ECO CABLE products are aimed at proactively addressing the gre...

Delta, a provider of power solutions and thermal management, will present its pioneering 5kW DC-DC Power Conversion and Charging Unit for Hydrogen Fuel Cells at Hannover Messe 2023. The unit leverages Delta’s core competence in high-efficiency power systems to include a unique built-in 6-phase boost topology design, which helps to protect the integrity of power equipment by preventing abrupt current spikes that hydrogen fuel cells may produce. Its wide input voltage from 36 to 75V broaden...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to acquire, upon completion, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in White County, Illinois, USA. The solar facility is part of Ameren Missouri’s plan to ensure that it can supply its customers with clean and affordable energy. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to begin generating clean energy late next year. Ameren Mis...

Axpo and Borealis, one of the world’s major providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, have signed a second power purchase agreement (PPA) within six months. The eight-year deal closely follows on the heels of the ten-year power purchase agreement with Axpo announced in December 2022, which procures renewable electricity for Borealis operations in Stenungsund, Sweden, from January 2024. Axpo and Borealis sign new powe...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces a new collaboration with Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company. Mr. Electric franchise owners provide consistent, superior electrical installation and repair services to residential and commercial customers worldwide. XOi’s advanced digital field service solutions empower Mr. Electric service professionals to drive revenue through enhanced performance, transpare...

Vestel, the European OEM manufacturer behind some of the biggest brand-name EV chargers in the business, is set to launch a range of Vestel own-brand EV charging solutions in the UK at Fully Charged Live, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, on 28-30th April. EV charging solutions The Turkish manufacturing giant, best known for being the OEM partner behind 1 in every 3 TVs and display screens sold in Europe, has been designing, engineering, and producing EV charging solutions for house...

State-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue business opportunities in the area of Nuclear Power Plants, based on Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology. Under the MoU, BHEL and NPCIL will jointly explore opportunities for development of Nuclear Power Projects with a view to reduce project gestation time. BHEL and...

Schneider Electric, the global company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023, in order to help industries address the global priorities of energy security, resource efficiency, and sustainability. “We are at a unique moment in history, where the global goal of carbon neutrality is meeting the short-term need to mitigate the energy crisis,” said Barbara Frei, Executive...

In April 1972, five entrepreneurs – Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Plattner, Claus Wellenreuther, Klaus Tschira, and Hans-Werner Hector – started an amazing innovation journey, which culminated in SAP’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2022. Together with the customers and partners, SAP are happy to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the SAP Innovation Awards. The awards extend the cofounders’ vision to create positive economic, environmental, and social impact, help the world run be...

Infinitum, the creator of the breakthrough air core motor, has announced the appointment of Bob Brown as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He will oversee Infinitum’s financial strategy and operations, reporting to the company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ben Schuler. Bob Brown brings more than three decades of financial leadership experience to Infinitum with a record of accomplishment leading technology companies through multiple stages of h...

Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with specialist rack manufacturer, Rackmount.IT. Rackmount.IT Rackmount.IT specializes in high-quality rack mount kits custom-made to fit the different shapes and sizes of the major hardware vendors‘ appliances. The agreement with Arrow includes its entire portfolio of rack mount kits which have been designed to help ensure the optimum usage and lifespan of each appliance. The solutions offer...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its medium voltage portfolio with a sustainable and intelligent solution that paves the way for the smart switchgear of the future. SIBushing Due to its conformity with the instrument transformer standard IEC 61869, the SIBushing can be connected to the SICAM FCM plus (Feeder Condition Monitor), a multi-functional, short-circuit and earth-fault indicator which uses detection algorithms to indicate the direction of the cable fault. Applicable for mediu...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for environmentally conscious consumers in the United Kingdom. In addition to their positive impact on the environment, there are also financial incentives available that make buying an EV a smart choice for their wallet. In this article, users will explore the financial incentives for buying an EV in the UK. Government Grants - The UK government offers grants for electric vehicles that can help reduce the upfront cost of purch...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that the Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief, in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx. 32 million yen) to be donated to temporary shelters that are urgently being set up in southern Turkey, following the devastating earthquake that struck the region on February 6, 202...

Powervault, one of the UK’s renowned electricity battery storage manufacturers, has launched the P4, their most powerful energy storage solution yet.  Due to its modular design, backup power options, and AI technology, the P4 has received positive feedback from the building industry and installers. P4 features  Best suited for bigger homes and commercial properties, the P4 has a larger battery and inverter than the PVCompact, allowing for greater storage and power. Customers...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces it has successfully completed the installation and HV testing activities of its 1,400 km of submarine and land power cables for the Viking Link Interconnector, the world’s longest onshore and offshore HVDC interconnector connecting the UK and Denmark. Viking Link is a joint venture between National Grid and Energinet and it is due to be operational by the end of 2023. Once operational, it will enable...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that its environmental efforts related to supply chains have earned the company designation as a 2022 Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest ranking in the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating program operated by CDP, an international non-profit organization that supports environmental disclosure. This is the third consecutive year since 2020 and sixth time in which Mitsubishi Electric has earned a top ranking for excellent actions and strategies to reduce...

Scolmore continues to expand its Elucian by Click consumer unit range to provide electricians with products that offer them convenience and easy installation solutions. The latest addition is a new pattress mount kit which allows cables to be fed from the top, bottom and either side of the consumer unit. With the pattress mount secured to the wall and attached to the back of the consumer unit, the electrician has space between the mount and the unit to neatly feed cabling from the trunking thro...