Glamox supplies energy-efficient lighting solution for new zero-emission cargo vessel Global LED lighting specialist Glamox has designed and supplied a modern, energy-efficient, LED lighting solution for Yara International’s new zero-emission container vessel, Yara Birkeland. Built by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, Yara Birkeland is reputedly the world’s first zero-emission cargo vessel. 80 metres in length, 15 metres wide and a cargo capacity of 120 standard, 20-foot containers, the vessel will be used to move goods between the Yara production site in Porsgrunn to Brevik and Larvik in Norway, helping to shift transportation from road to sea, thereby reducing noise and… yesterdayTags: News, LightingTopics: Lighting
New drag and drop graphical user interface for ultra-fast sensor data analytics Hottinger Brüel & Kjær ( HBK) , a specialist in sound, vibration, mechanical and electrical testing solutions, has released the latest version of Aqira, a web-based data analytics and process management platform that leverages nCode software technology. Designed for scalable deployment within Aqira, nCodeDS ( nCode Digital Streams) now provides a brand new graphical interface for defining data processing networks required to analyze high volumes of sensor data coming from a wide range of sources. With the new graphical interface, analyses can be defined by simply dragging and… 2 days agoTags: News
Software trial unlocks potential for thousands of EV chargers Smart technology could pave the way for tens of thousands of chargers to be easily installed across the UK. An innovation trial by network operator UK Power Networks has shown for the first time that more than 500 electric vehicles chargers could be connected around a single electricity substation, using state-of-the-art technology rather than building new cables and substations. The trial used an AI computer simulation to successfully test Active Response software on a London substation, to automatically move electrical capacity around the network to safely accommodate more low carbon… 3 days agoTags: News
Tata Communications and Bahrain Internet Exchange join forces to enable next-generation OTN network for Bahrain Tata Communications, a digital ecosystem enabler, and Bahrain Internet Exchange ( BIX) , its exclusive cable landing partner in Bahrain, extend their partnership to offer high speed internet connectivity with very low latency for a superior quality and seamless viewing, gaming and download experience for customers in Bahrain. Equipped with OTU-4 ( Optical Transport Unit) , a next-generation optical technology, TGN-Gulf cable system will enable customers with a robust, consistent, and manageable data transport infrastructure with the capability to scale up beyond 100 Gbps. With this… 14/04/2021Tags: News, Cables & AccessoriesTopics: Cables & Accessories
Quality control under the microscope: Why battery manufacturers need to embrace laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) Written by Dr Kay Scheffler, Dr Konstantin Kartaschew, and Dr James DeRose, Leica MicrosystemsThe global lithium-ion ( Li-Ion) battery market was valued at US$ 32. 9 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate ( CAGR) of 13. 0% from 2020 to 2027 [ 1] . Fast-rising demand for electric vehicles is one of the market’s main drivers, but there are other hotspots of growth, including the rise in renewable energy installations, such as photovoltaic panels, and greater acceptance of Li-Ion batteries for use in various devices across the medical sector, as well… 13/04/2021Tags: Batteries & ChargersTopics: Power, Batteries & Chargers
Aico launch online community for Expert Installers Aico are pleased to announce the launch of the Aico Installer Community, a connected online community built to support Expert Installers. This community will provide a platform for Electrical Contractors to discover opportunities, interact and engage with one another to share knowledge and earn rewards. At the heart of Aico is Education, Quality, Service and Innovation which is demonstrated in the free, CPD accredited training, available all over the UK. Aico’s award-winning Expert Installer training, delivered by knowledgeable Regional Specification Managers, provides Electrical… 13/04/2021Tags: News, Electrical Equipment, TrainingTopics: Electrical Equipment, Safety in Engineering, Training
£1 million boost for renewable energy in the South East Nearly £1 million of smart investment in the South East’s electricity network is set to pave the way for new generators of renewable energy to connect to the grid. UK Power Networks is rolling out new ‘load blinding relays’ across Kent, Surrey and Sussex to unlock capacity for new connections. The £932, 000 project will see the devices installed on 80 transformers across 35 sites, from now until 2024. In total the new protection relay technology will release 469 Mega Volt Amperes ( MVA) – unlocking enough capacity to install a rooftop solar panel on 127, 445 houses. That’s the… 13/04/2021Tags: News, Energy Efficiency, Renewable TechnologyTopics: Power, Energy Efficiency
IDEAL INDUSTRIES BUILDS ITS WHOLESALER NETWORK WITH AIEW DEAL Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has extended its wholesaler network thanks to a new deal with independent buying group, Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers ( AIEW) . A member of GEWA ( the Global Electrical Wholesaler Association) with 107 member wholesalers across six UK regions, AIEW enables smaller, independent electrical wholesale businesses to offer their customers market-leading products at competitive prices thanks to the buying group model. The buying group was keen to work with a leading supplier that could provide… 13/04/2021Tags: News, Electrical Equipment, Cables & AccessoriesTopics: Cables & Accessories, Electrical Equipment
ESP’s RekorHD CCTV range gets a revamp It has been a year of significant investment for leading security and fire protection solutions supplier, ESP. New products, additional support services and new team members within sales, technical and customer service departments, have all been introduced as the company experiences continued growth. The latest product category to come under development is CCTV, with a revamp of the RekorHD 2MP CCTV range. Available in kit form, Rekor HD provides all the elements required to get a system up and running in one box - making it popular with installers because of the convenience, whilst… 13/04/2021Tags: News, Fire & SecurityTopics: Fire & Security, Safety in Engineering
CryoCoax sponsors the CERN Quantum Technology Initiative CryoCoax ( https: //cryocoax. com/) , leaders in the manufacture of cryogenic cable assemblies, for medical, research and quantum computing applications have joined other technology specialists in sponsoring the CERN Quantum Technology Initiative ( QTI) . The programme will explore the potential of devices harnessing perplexing quantum phenomena such as entanglement to enrich and expand its challenging research programme. Today’s information and communication technology grew out of the invention and development of quantum mechanics during the last century. But amazing as it is that… 13/04/2021Tags: News, Cables & AccessoriesTopics: Cables & Accessories
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