Power Quality
Lithium’s narrow paths limit batteries
Rice University study suggests stress among misaligned particles in typical cathodes limits flow.
Next-generation batteries propelled by sodium ion enhancements
Duke University researchers have developed insights into the atomistic dynamics of emerging solid-state batteries to speed their evolution and move beyond lithium.
Evolving environmental policies will have big impact on power generation industry
Policies and regulations support shift from fossil fuels to clean energy
How to find your missing power factor
Not addressing power quality issues like low power factor and harmonics can hurt
COVID-19 emergency support for safety circuits, VFDs, vision, PLC power quality, SCADA
System integrators can provide emergency support for automation troubleshooting to shorten or prevent downtime, improve quality and save money as manufacturing restarts or continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wearable electronics powered by flexible batteries
Stanford University researchers have developed an experimental device designed to provide a comfortable power source for technologies that bends and flexes with the human body.
2015 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sean Mascarenhas, 33
Senior Engineer, Autopro Automation Consultants Ltd.; Calgary, Alberta; B.Eng. Electrical Engineering, McMaster University
Make your plant floor time productive
The amount of time spent working the floor and what is accomplished is not always proportional to each other.
AME event: Culture. Empowerment. Creativity – Unleash your innovation ability
Workshop: May 5, 2011; Morton Grove, IL
Electrocuting a fully engulfed fire
Imagine the scary scenario: Flames halt firefighters trying to rescue a family inside a burning home.