Siemens has announced it was recently awarded $1.6m in development funding from the Department of Energy (DoE) to support research aimed at significantly reducing the current costs of electrical vehicle (EV) chargers and developing ‘smart’ charging capabilities that support power grid efficiency and consumer demand. The grant, awarded to Siemens Corporation, Corporate Research and Technology (SCR&T) will be supported by nearly $750,000 in matching research funding: an investment shared with Siemens Low Voltage Electronics, the group responsible for Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and a business unit of Siemens Infrastructure and Cities.
IEA Commends New Danish Energy Strategy
August 2012 in Worldwide News by PublisherDenmark is a leader in implementing well-designed policies for renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change, according to a review of Danish energy policies published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The review applauded Denmark’s long-term vision for a low-carbon future – all Danish energy supply is to come from renewable sources by 2050 – and its achievements to date, but also sounded some notes of caution regarding the implementation of such an ambitious strategy.
Oil Industry Needs to Lay Solid ICT Foundation
August 2012 in Worldwide News by PublisherHuawei, whose technology helps oil and gas companies to protect their oil pipelines against sabotage, illegal tapping and attacks, insists that technology and networking infrastructure behind the region’s lucrative oil and gas industry needs to be reliable, robust and secure. Offering end-to-end ICT solutions specifically tailored to the business requirements of the oil and gas sector, from wireless technology, Emergency Command Centre (ECC) solutions, CCTV solutions to tele-presence and more, Huawei has a number of flagship customers across the region, including those in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, as well as global projects in Mexico, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and China.
C.K tools Is Torque of the Town
August 2012 in UK & Ireland News by PublisherPrecision German engineered for reliability and long-term performance, the new C.K Torque Screwdriver Set, with premium internal metal components, is set to become a toolbox hero amongst electricians.
Regulation 134.1.1 of BS 7671:2008 requires that electrical equipment be installed in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Facilitating the majority of settings for the tightening of electrical equipment terminal screws, the C.K Torque Screwdriver covers a torque range of 1.5 to 4.0Nm, and is supplied with a factory calibration certificate for added peace of mind.
Motion29’s new Patlite offering is a welcome sight for sore eyes
August 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by PublisherIt’s not often you get a model with a 2,100lx centre illumination which resists water and chemicals/oils but Motion29’s new CLK LED from Patlite ticks all the boxes.
Launched by Motion29 this month, the new CLK is already becoming popular with the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and manufacturing industries, due to its tough aluminium or stainless steel body which resists water and oil or chemicals.
UP TO THE MARK
August 2012 in UK & Ireland News by PublisherFibre cement slate choice helps new school extension blend in seamlessly.
A major £2.2m school extension and refurbishment project has recently been completed using a combination of Marley Eternit’s Birkdale and Thrutone fibre cement slates. The specification of these products has enabled the new design to settle seamlessly into the local built environment and has supported the delivery of the project’s environmental objectives.
Penny + Giles Launches New Higher-Strength Joystick Controller
August 2012 in UK & Ireland News by PublisherPenny + Giles – a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Controls and a designer and manufacturer of position sensors, solenoids, and joystick controllers – has introduced the JC8000, a new heavy-duty electronic joystick controller that has been specially engineered with a number of high-strength features to make it ideal for applications in physically demanding working conditions such as skid steer loader controls or where operators traditionally use hydraulic joysticks.
Fabric ducting chosen for Olympic Mayesbrook Arena
August 2012 in UK & Ireland News by PublisherKE Fibertec has supplied Direjet Vario fabric ventilation ducts to Mayesbrook Arena in Barking.
The 5,000m2 sports hall, which has space for up to 3,000 spectators, will stage national and international events, largely in netball, handball, basketball and martial arts.
Water Treatment Necessary Evil or Profitable Opportunity?
August 2012 in UK & Ireland News by PublisherChoosing the right partner when it comes to water treatment is vital if you want the job done right first time. The Best Water Technology Group (BWT) was formed in 1990 and today is Europe’s leading water treatment company. By using continuous research, development and state of the art technology, BWT have created a highly advanced range of water treatment solutions that are suitable for a wide range of applications from a single dwelling to the largest factory.
YORKON LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW BUILDING SYSTEM – OFFERING THE WIDEST RANGE OF MODULES FROM ANY OFF-SITE MANUFACTURER IN THE UK
August 2012 in News, UK & Ireland News by PublisherAward-winning off-site specialist, Yorkon, has launched a new building system which is set to revolutionise modular construction in the UK. Yorkon now offers the widest range of building modules currently available from any off-site manufacturer in the UK – giving architects, contractors and construction clients the unrivalled design flexibility to meet almost any building footprint.
