Emerson and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas have recently joined forces again to develop digital technologies, software and services to help utility customers drive operational excellence in North America. The companies will collaborate on digital solutions to optimize performance and reliability, enable predictive and AI-driven maintenance strategies, and automate operational decision-making.
Siemens USA has recently launched an advanced microgrid research and demonstration environment at its U.S. Corporate Technology headquarters in Princeton, NJ. The living lab will validate the latest technologies in order to provide the market with a comprehensive blueprint of how microgrids can be flexibly operated in similar applications such as universities, office parks and industrial sites while reducing the adverse impacts of energy uncertainty.
Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has joined The Valuable 500, a global organisation committed to advancing disability inclusion in the workplace. The goal is to persuade 500 influential multinational companies that have 1,000 employees or more to make a public commitment to advancing disability inclusion in their organisation and take the lead in encouraging governments and societies to follow suit.
With the Beckhoff Webinars, we offer customers the opportunity to participate in online-based presentations on products and technologies. The online seminars are presented by Beckhoff technology experts and take about 30 minutes.
Vertech is excited to announce that their Steinhauer ModCenter 293 is here and fully operational. The ModCenter is a fully automated CNC machine enabling Vertech’s UL508 panel shop to make precision cutouts in control panel enclosures and automate the process of drilling and tapping back panels.
Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, was recently named a Top Workplace in Indianapolis, Knoxville and New Jersey. These awards come on the heels of Graybar being named a Top Workplace in Atlanta for the seventh consecutive year.
Phoenix Contact is in the midst of hosting its fifth annual Smart Communities conference in an online-only format this year. The company has livestreamed two parts of a three-part series of technology workshops focusing on how the Internet of Things (IoT) helps to integrate smart buildings into smart cities.
RS Components, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has unveiled the latest version of DesignSpark Mechanical, its free 3D CAD modelling software. Based on direct user feedback, DesignSpark Mechanical Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customization options that have been developed following feedback from users.
The current situation creates major challenges for industrial companies worldwide – and shows that digitalized and highly automated production is more important than ever when it comes to gaining a competitive edge. This is the only way that companies can react to current and future challenges with the required degree of flexibility. Successful solutions were presented at the Digital Enterprise Virtual Summit by Siemens on July 16.
On June 16th, 2020 the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) published 19 zero-day vulnerabilities within the TCP/IP software stack from the vendor Treck Inc., also known as Ripple20.
Hammond Manufacturing – Rack Mounting Solutions has appointed three new manufacturer’s representatives to service the southeastern United States.
As part of the continuous expansion of its range of ready-to-ship products, Allied Electronics & Automation is adding product lines from RidgTech, StarTech.com, Schmersal, Kluber Lubrication and OkDo to its already extensive lineup of more than 450 world-class suppliers. These additions will enhance Allied’s offering in the areas of automated thermal imaging technology, IoT development boards, safety products, switching systems, specialty networking components and industrial lubricants.
MMR, an open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the United States, was proud to recently announce the launch of its newly redesigned website and company videos. The website features a modern design, improved functionality, and easy navigation, allowing users to learn valuable information about the company and its experience in the industrial construction industry.
UCEC are beginning to notice an alarming trend. In the past six weeks, they have had three separate clients contact them for urgent help with panels made overseas or by a different local manufacturer. The problem with the panels? They failed inspection for not meeting National Electric Code(NEC) and UL508A(Industrial Control Panel) Standards.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has named Milton Coleman as its new Vice President of Sales. He will report to the company’s America’s regional headquarters in Vernon Hills, IL and Scott Summerville, MEAU President & CEO. In his new position, Coleman will have responsibility for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing MEAU’s sales strategy and achieving sales targets to enable significant profitable growth of product, service and solution sales.
The Schmersal Group is helping retailers and other companies to cope with the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The company has developed a digital access control system thatus makes it easier to comply with coronavir regulations in public spaces without considerable staff expenditure.