Electrical News
Electronic scrap recycling facility being built in Sweden
ABB is working with Boliden to build a plant at the electronic scrap recycling facility Rönnskär copper smelter in northern Sweden with the intent of tripling its recycling capacity. Metal recovery... » more
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016
A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016. » more
Schneider Electric’s Ramsey: Take advantage of revolutionary solutions
New U.S. Industry VP sees manufacturing addressing critical issues. » more
Energy savings shine bright in Texas
Lock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. » more
Photovoltaic solar inverters produced in expanded manufacturing plant
Siemens has started production on solar inverters at its expanded manufacturing plant in West Chicago, Ill., which was recently updated. The inverters are slated for commissioning at a major project... » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing together
Sept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency
Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Electronic scrap recycling facility being built in SwedenABB is working with Boliden to build a plant at the electronic scrap recycling facility Rönnskär copper smelter in northern Sweden with the intent of tripling its recycling capacity. Metal recovery... » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
Kohler Power Systems buys generator company in Brazil
Kohler Co. expands its global presence with South American purchase of Maquigeral of Brazil. The acquisition adds sale channel, 30-750 kVA generators, and uninterrupted power supply services. » more
Kohler Co. expands its global presence with South American purchase of Maquigeral of Brazil. The acquisition adds sale channel, 30-750 kVA generators, and uninterrupted power supply services. » more
LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016. » more
Schneider Electric’s Ramsey: Take advantage of revolutionary solutionsNew U.S. Industry VP sees manufacturing addressing critical issues. » more
Wisconsin manufacturing facility to expand
S&C Electric Co. plans to expand facilities in Franklin, Wis. to meet smart grid growth needs. » more
S&C Electric Co. plans to expand facilities in Franklin, Wis. to meet smart grid growth needs. » more
ISM: Manufacturing growth continues, but slows
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Data center products a key factor in ABB purchase
An IMS Research analyst sees advantages after Thomas and Betts acquisition by ABB. » more
An IMS Research analyst sees advantages after Thomas and Betts acquisition by ABB. » more
One step to a better maintenance plan
Before adopting a proactive maintenance culture, conduct an electrical system analysis » more
Before adopting a proactive maintenance culture, conduct an electrical system analysis » more
Consider ambient temperature in lighting decisions
Select the correct fixture for the appropriate environment » more
Select the correct fixture for the appropriate environment » more
Mersen to acquire Eldre
The two companies have agreed in principle to Mersen acquiring Eldre, which would take effect at the end of 2011. » more
The two companies have agreed in principle to Mersen acquiring Eldre, which would take effect at the end of 2011. » more
Energy savings shine bright in TexasLock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. » more
WEG acquires GE Energy’s Electric Machinery unit
Second phase of Converteam acquisition focuses on custom-designed motors » more
Second phase of Converteam acquisition focuses on custom-designed motors » more
Wireless power manufacturing seen as an emerging market
IMS Research finds infant technology could become a $4 billion industry by 2016 with cell phone application as the key » more
IMS Research finds infant technology could become a $4 billion industry by 2016 with cell phone application as the key » more
AssetPoint, Schneider Electric team up on energy solutions
Partnership to provide greater visibility of energy asset performance metrics » more
Partnership to provide greater visibility of energy asset performance metrics » more
Cracked turbine blade repair bill huge
A routine maintenance inspection ended up being a strong safety play as repairs to PPL Corp.’s nuclear reactors at its plant near Berwick, Pa., will cost the utility $50 million to $60 million, a... » more
A routine maintenance inspection ended up being a strong safety play as repairs to PPL Corp.’s nuclear reactors at its plant near Berwick, Pa., will cost the utility $50 million to $60 million, a... » more
Restart of nuke plants in Japan uncertain
Resuming operations at Japan’s 35 nuclear plants depends on safety "stress tests" sometime in the future. » more
Resuming operations at Japan’s 35 nuclear plants depends on safety "stress tests" sometime in the future. » more
Post-hurricane tips to repair, restart electrical equipment
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Schneider Electric offers some electrical safety tips for those affected by the storm » more
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Schneider Electric offers some electrical safety tips for those affected by the storm » more
HANNOVER MESSE 2012 fair launches green theme
Green technology and developments are to be the main focus at the fair, scheduled for April 2012 » more
Green technology and developments are to be the main focus at the fair, scheduled for April 2012 » more
Photovoltaic solar inverters produced in expanded manufacturing plantSiemens has started production on solar inverters at its expanded manufacturing plant in West Chicago, Ill., which was recently updated. The inverters are slated for commissioning at a major project... » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing togetherSept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
ISO announces energy management standard
The new standard, ISO 50001, is expected to influence up to 60% of global energy use and set standards for the modern world in energy usage output going forward » more
The new standard, ISO 50001, is expected to influence up to 60% of global energy use and set standards for the modern world in energy usage output going forward » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
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