Electrical News
Fulton gears up for AHR 2011 Expo with new products
Fulton to introduce including a signature boiler honoring the company’s founder » more
EISA’s impact on manufacturers, energy, and dust collection
Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). This law requires that all general purpose, three-phase AC industrial motors from 1 to 500 horsepower that are manufactured... » more
Sweet Home, Alabama: ThyssenKrupp opens steel manufacturing facility
Calvery plant to employ 2,700, expand company's footprint in the Americas; ThyssenKrupp is entering a new dimension of its history,” said ThyssenKrupp AG CEO Dr. Ekkehard Schulz » more
New MTU Detroit Diesel engine plant
MTU Detroit Diesel's new plant is expected to employ as many as 250 people within four years. » more
BREAKING NEWS: ABB's acquisition of Baldor seen as a big bet on energy efficiency
ABB says deal "strengthen ABB’s position as a leading supplier of industrial motion solutions, and will also enable ABB to tap the huge potential in North America for rail and wind investments." » more
Non-metallic enclosures, custom built, for machine builders, OEMs
Designers of industrial machinery who use enclosures for electrical controls face challenges in enclosure weight, safety, and budget. UL listed PVC in sheet form and CAD/CAM software help with... » more
Product Exclusive: Ultra-wide temperature UPS from Falcon Electric
New uninterruptible power supply is designed to withstand heat up to 65 °C (149 °F) and down to -22 °F (-30 °C ). Falcon Electric SSG-RP Series ultra-high temperature UPS has been designed to operate... » more
Smart Grid management software shows global growth potential
ARC report: Smart grid operations management software is a critical element in the development of more efficient and reliable electric grids.The United States, China, and India are the countries... » more
Integrating safety in automation requires specialized knowledge
In a typical automation project, maximum efficiency is key. However, undertaking a safety automation project presents additional challenges. First, legal requirements must be met. Second, care must... » more
Fulton gears up for AHR 2011 Expo with new productsFulton to introduce including a signature boiler honoring the company’s founder » more
Conducting an arc flash study
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. » more
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. » more
EISA’s impact on manufacturers, energy, and dust collectionCongress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). This law requires that all general purpose, three-phase AC industrial motors from 1 to 500 horsepower that are manufactured... » more
Sweet Home, Alabama: ThyssenKrupp opens steel manufacturing facilityCalvery plant to employ 2,700, expand company's footprint in the Americas; ThyssenKrupp is entering a new dimension of its history,” said ThyssenKrupp AG CEO Dr. Ekkehard Schulz » more
New MTU Detroit Diesel engine plant MTU Detroit Diesel's new plant is expected to employ as many as 250 people within four years. » more
BREAKING NEWS: ABB's acquisition of Baldor seen as a big bet on energy efficiencyABB says deal "strengthen ABB’s position as a leading supplier of industrial motion solutions, and will also enable ABB to tap the huge potential in North America for rail and wind investments." » more
Power supply product reliability tests exceed 10 years
Miyachi Unitek tests power supply products, some of which reportedly have been running continuously in 105° temperatures for over a decade. » more
Miyachi Unitek tests power supply products, some of which reportedly have been running continuously in 105° temperatures for over a decade. » more
Static grounding dangerous, preventable
Clamps, cables must meet strict testing guidelines to forestall accidents » more
Clamps, cables must meet strict testing guidelines to forestall accidents » more
GE exec says urgent ‘energy evolution’ is needed
The evolution of a smarter power grid in the United States and the resulting impact it could have on the economy and environment were highlighted in a recent address by Bob Gilligan at the Advanced... » more
The evolution of a smarter power grid in the United States and the resulting impact it could have on the economy and environment were highlighted in a recent address by Bob Gilligan at the Advanced... » more
A 7-step process to solve VFD harmonic issues
Several options exist to mitigate harmonic problems in plants. Unfortunately, there is no one solution that fits all applications. Finding and choosing the correct option for your needs is the key.... » more
Several options exist to mitigate harmonic problems in plants. Unfortunately, there is no one solution that fits all applications. Finding and choosing the correct option for your needs is the key.... » more
10 benefits of using adjustable speed drives
Adjustable speed drives can be used in most applications where motors power mechanical equipment. Drives provide precise electrical motor control, enabling motor speeds to be ramped up and down or... » more
Adjustable speed drives can be used in most applications where motors power mechanical equipment. Drives provide precise electrical motor control, enabling motor speeds to be ramped up and down or... » more
Arc Flash University Webcast: A comprehensive approach to mitigation
DuPont's Lanny Floyd to focus on processes and systems to avoid arc flash dangers in Nov. 18 Webcast. » more
DuPont's Lanny Floyd to focus on processes and systems to avoid arc flash dangers in Nov. 18 Webcast. » more
Ohio manufacturer, part of the solar supply chain, goes solar itself
Watteredge Inc. is generating electricity from its photovoltaic rooftop installation. The newly installed solar system is expected to provide its host company with more than 110,000 kilowatthours of... » more
Watteredge Inc. is generating electricity from its photovoltaic rooftop installation. The newly installed solar system is expected to provide its host company with more than 110,000 kilowatthours of... » more
Non-metallic enclosures, custom built, for machine builders, OEMsDesigners of industrial machinery who use enclosures for electrical controls face challenges in enclosure weight, safety, and budget. UL listed PVC in sheet form and CAD/CAM software help with... » more
Motor Summit 2010 just around the corner
Motor Summit 2010 will convene in Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 26-28, 2010, bringing together experts from research, government, and the private sector with the intent of supporting various ongoing... » more
Motor Summit 2010 will convene in Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 26-28, 2010, bringing together experts from research, government, and the private sector with the intent of supporting various ongoing... » more
GE Energy to acquire Dresser Inc.
Acquisition of Dresser's compression, flow technology, measurement and distribution infrastructure to bolster GE's growing energy portfolio » more
Acquisition of Dresser's compression, flow technology, measurement and distribution infrastructure to bolster GE's growing energy portfolio » more
IEEE sets Electrical Safety Code standard for mobile devices
Officials call new standard a ‘liberating application’ to put data in the hands of smartphone users » more
Officials call new standard a ‘liberating application’ to put data in the hands of smartphone users » more
Schneider Electric pushes into energy management
Realignment and new message announced at Editor's Conference; 'We're going to show you a Schneider Electric you may not know...' » more
Realignment and new message announced at Editor's Conference; 'We're going to show you a Schneider Electric you may not know...' » more
Product Exclusive: Ultra-wide temperature UPS from Falcon ElectricNew uninterruptible power supply is designed to withstand heat up to 65 °C (149 °F) and down to -22 °F (-30 °C ). Falcon Electric SSG-RP Series ultra-high temperature UPS has been designed to operate... » more
Smart Grid management software shows global growth potentialARC report: Smart grid operations management software is a critical element in the development of more efficient and reliable electric grids.The United States, China, and India are the countries... » more
Square D Energy & Power Conference to focus on safety, distribution issues
The conference will cover a host of new technologies and service solutions that can help cut facility costs, reduce equipment downtime, improve equipment reliability, and increase employee safety. » more
The conference will cover a host of new technologies and service solutions that can help cut facility costs, reduce equipment downtime, improve equipment reliability, and increase employee safety. » more
Take 8 steps to debug process control system
A strategic approach to identifying and debugging system shortfalls doesn’t have to be an overwhelming proposition, and this article certainly isn’t intended to introduce anything as sophisticated or... » more
A strategic approach to identifying and debugging system shortfalls doesn’t have to be an overwhelming proposition, and this article certainly isn’t intended to introduce anything as sophisticated or... » more
Integrating safety in automation requires specialized knowledgeIn a typical automation project, maximum efficiency is key. However, undertaking a safety automation project presents additional challenges. First, legal requirements must be met. Second, care must... » more
Recall ordered for counterfeit circuit breakers
Maimi Breaker requests recall in case brought by Square D over 43,000 phony breakers » more
Maimi Breaker requests recall in case brought by Square D over 43,000 phony breakers » more
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