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Transelec strengthens its electrical system with PcVue SCADA

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Transelec, one of Chile’s leading suppliers of high-voltage systems, says it has strengthened its electrical system and improved the robustness of its operations.

PcVue SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) platform has been selected to control Alto Jahuel substation, the largest one of Chile National Electric System.

With almost 10,000 kilometers of lines and more than 60 substations, from the Arica y Parinacota Region to the Los Lagos Region, Transelec is the main supplier of high voltage systems in Chile. [Read more…] about Transelec strengthens its electrical system with PcVue SCADA

Ensto Building Systems completes factory to build smart electrical solutions

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Ensto Building Systems, a manufacturer of smart electrical solutions, has completed a new factory in Keila Industrial Park.

With the new factory, the company will double the entire factory area and will be operating in a production unit of 8,200 square meters.

Harju KEK took care of the completion of the construction, which cost more than three million euros. [Read more…] about Ensto Building Systems completes factory to build smart electrical solutions

Matthews International to open facility to refurbishment calender rolls for battery production

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Matthews International says it expects to open its state-of-the-art service facility for the refurbishment of calender rolls for lithium-ion battery electrode production in June 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

This facility, part of Matthews’ Saueressig Engineering and Energy division, supports the growth of its North American energy business, serving the rapidly growing renewable energy market.

Joe Bartolacci, president and CEO, says: “We are very excited about the start-up of our San Antonio facility, designed to apply our published patents for use of dry electrodes in the production and reconditioning of lithium-ion batteries and multiple roll calenders (MRCs). [Read more…] about Matthews International to open facility to refurbishment calender rolls for battery production

Plant Prefab selected to build luxury residences in Olympic Valley, California

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Plant Prefab, the first Certified B Corporation building technology company dedicated to sustainable design, materials and operations, has won a bid to prefabricate the final phase of custom homes in The Palisades at Olympic Valley, a luxury home community near Lake Tahoe designed by The Brown Studio.

Initially sourced to build one of the development’s first-phase duplex homes, Plant Prefab has since been retained to prefabricate all 33 of the development’s single-family homes.

The agreement to produce the Summit residences, the development’s premier offering of three 4,627-square-foot custom homes, is Plant Prefab’s third contract with the San Diego-based developer. [Read more…] about Plant Prefab selected to build luxury residences in Olympic Valley, California

Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots to break new ground at new site

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In a few weeks, construction will begin on state-of-the-art joint headquarters for Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots in Odense, Denmark.

The building will accommodate up to 600 employees and will be the “world’s largest cobot and autonomous mobile robot hub”. Groundbreaking will take place on 20 April with completion expected at the start of 2024.

The background for building a new joint headquarters is the explosive growth of both MiR and Universal Robots. [Read more…] about Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots to break new ground at new site

Things to Consider When Having an EV Charging Station Installed

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We are sure by now you’ve become familiar with the phrase “the future is electric”.

Well, there is truth behind those words. We’re living in an age where electric cars are not only on the market but are on the rise as well.

Given the rise of gas prices and the unsustainability of gas-powered vehicles, customers are now looking towards electric vehicles. These vehicles are both efficient and convenient. [Read more…] about Things to Consider When Having an EV Charging Station Installed

Top 5 Useful Features of a Traffic Monitoring System

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Traffic monitoring systems help make our lives and travels safer and more convenient.

As the world becomes more populated with people and their vehicles, traffic becomes more and more a factor in our lives, especially in urban centers and environments.

In this article, we’ll discuss the specific aspects of these monitoring systems that we find most beneficial in our daily lives. [Read more…] about Top 5 Useful Features of a Traffic Monitoring System

How manufacturers can go wireless to unleash unlimited possibilities

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By Oliver Wang, product marketing manager, edge connectivity and computing, Moxa

Where it’s difficult to hardwire industrial operations to ensure time to market, industrial wireless LANs (WLANs) provide an ideal alternative to traditional wired Ethernet LANs.

Indeed, recent advances in wireless technology have contributed to industrial WLANs becoming commonplace solutions in automotive plants, warehouses, and transportation systems, among others, where automated equipment is required that is constantly moving or difficult to wire.

Industrial WLANs enable these types of systems to be connected for enhanced operational efficiency. [Read more…] about How manufacturers can go wireless to unleash unlimited possibilities

TinyMobileRobots celebrates marking 1 millionth sports field

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Denmark-based TinyMobileRobots, a provider of fully autonomous GPS line-marking robots, has officially marked its 1 millionth sports field, culminating in “savings of approximately 1.6 million hours, $102.5 million and 1.5 million gallons of paint” for its rapidly growing customer base across three continents.

The landmark moment occurred in Dallas, Texas with FC Dallas, who manages 20 soccer fields. They have been using TinyMobileRobots’ solution for four years.

TinyMobileRobots can autonomously mark lines for virtually every type of sports field, including soccer, American football, baseball, lacrosse, softball and more. [Read more…] about TinyMobileRobots celebrates marking 1 millionth sports field