December 10, 2019

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SUNNYVALE

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CA

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United States

Fujitsu Components America has announced a 150A power relay with a mechanical life of 300,000 operations (min.) -- one of the highest in its class -- an electric life of 30,000 operations (min.) for make 150A, 450VDC/ break 5A, 450VDC. The FTR-E3 series is a 1 Form X relay that can safely cut off high DC voltages. It is suitable for use in a range of automotive, alternative energy and industrial applications that require power generation, energy storage, inverter control and DC load controls. The sealed relay features an arc extinguishing plate for arc suppression that eliminates the use of …

December 9, 2019

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Goole

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East Yorkshire

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United Kingdom

Croda International Plc, who use ‘smart science’ to ‘improve lives’ in societies and industries everywhere, has today launched Hypermer Volt 4000, an innovative additive that extends battery life by distributing conductive carbon on battery electrodes more evenly. Extension of battery life is a key objective for automotive and personal electronics manufacturers who want to maximise the lifetime of their products to meet the demands and expectations of the end-user. Having undergone independent 3rd party testing, batteries containing Hypermer Volt 4000 demonstrated up to 41% increase in battery capacity after charge and discharge events versus the current industry solution, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). …

December 3, 2019

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Coral Springs

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Fla

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United States

Dec. 3, 2019 (Coral Springs, Fla.) – UNIPOWER, a leading provider of AC and DC power systems for mission critical industrial and commercial applications, today named John Canaday of Goffstown, NH, Director of Sales for the company’s eastern regional territory.   With more than a quarter century of senior level sales experience in industrial products and services, Canaday will oversee the sales of high efficiency power technologies and manufacturing power products, working with buyers, engineers and supply chain managers, according to John Ely, vice president of marketing for UNIPOWER.   Previously, Canaday served the last four years as regional sales …

November 29, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

ASCO 7000 SERIES Medium Voltage Transfer Switches Provide Rugged Designs for Large Loads Florham Park, N.J., U.S.A. — ASCO Power Technologies, the world’s leading provider of critical power solutions, highlights its 7000 SERIES Medium Voltage Automatic Transfer Switches for medium voltage back-up power applications. Designed to reduce outage risks in mission-critical facilities, these switches transfer loads between medium voltage power sources for the demanding needs of large hospitals, data centers, telecom exchanges, and industrial facilities. ASCO 7000 SERIES Medium Voltage Transfer Switches transfer loads in between normal and emergency sources in 5kv or 15kv-class systems. Their primary benefits include: Direct …

November 18, 2019

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Coral Springs

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Florida

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United States

Nov. 18, 2019 (Coral Springs, Fla.) – UNIPOWER, a leading provider of AC and DC power systems for mission critical industrial and commercial applications, today announced the appointment of Alan Forster of Austin, Texas, as its new central region director of sales. According to John Ely, vice president of marketing for UNIPOWER, Forster brings more than 20 years of sales and managerial experience to the position in which he will oversee the sales of high efficiency power technologies and manufacturing power products, working with channel partners, buyers, engineers and supply chain managers. Before joining the UNIPOWER team, he served the …

November 14, 2019

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Coeur D'Alene

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Idaho

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United States

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Nov. 14, 2019 -- KORE Power, a leading developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to enter into a strategic alliance with Redetel, S.A. and Runisol SA (“Redetel”) to promote, market and sell solutions for energy storage projects in Central America. Through this strategic alliance, both KORE Power and Redetel will be able to enhance each other’s business opportunities. Redetel will provide energy storage asset integration services and KORE Power will provide its Mark 1™ energy storage battery system (the “Mark 1”) for industrial applications. Redetel …

November 13, 2019

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HONOLULU

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HI

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United States

 Shifted Energy has been selected as one of ten companies nationally to receive funding and technical support from the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the U. S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Selected for the incubator’s commercial buildings and housing cohort, Shifted Energy’s grid-interactive water heater (GIWH) technology helps stabilize the grid, absorb excess renewable energy, and reduce peak demand at a fraction of the cost of batteries. IN2  is the proven model for assisting clean technology and agriculture companies to accelerate their …

November 13, 2019

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Burlington

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New Jersey

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United States

Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces that its experts will showcase; in addition to their renowned line of insulated tools, their new line of Finish Protecting Tools at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, which will be held November 5-8, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visitors to Booth 34264 will be able to discuss safety tool solutions with Cementex experts and view the new Finish Protecting tools, the full line of electrical protective hand tools and new Service Tech Pack Kits. The new Finish Protecting line of tools on display …

November 13, 2019

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Bartlett

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IL

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United States

Energy storage is one of the hot-button topics worldwide. E-mobility, mega factories, and more common stationary applications are relying heavily on lithium-ion batteries, for decentralized energy storage – creating huge industry growth and demand. The requirements for battery products have thus become increasingly diverse and complex. Ultrasonic welding systems by Herrmann Ultrasonics help manufacturers meet the highest standards in weld quality and comply with today’s requirements for process monitoring, quality assurance, and data acquisition. The design of the Herrmann Ultrasonics HiS welding system, is flexible and modular, allowing for easy and rapid integration into different types of production lines for …

November 12, 2019

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,

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United States

Energy storage is one of the hot-button topics worldwide. E-mobility, mega factories, and more common stationary applications are relying heavily on lithium-ion batteries, for decentralized energy storage – creating huge industry growth and demand. The requirements for battery products have thus become increasingly diverse and complex. Ultrasonic welding systems by Herrmann Ultrasonics help manufacturers meet the highest standards in weld quality and comply with today’s requirements for process monitoring, quality assurance, and data acquisition. The design of the Herrmann Ultrasonics HiS welding system, is flexible and modular, allowing for easy and rapid integration into different types of production lines for …

November 11, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

Power quality issues are much more common than most owners realize. Facilities today suffer from a myriad of power anomalies that affect the reliability of business operations. Voltage surges, sags, swells and harmonics degrade equipment and electronics over time and many of these issues are easily avoidable. ASCO Power Technologies’ Active Surge Monitor (ASM), offers voltage monitoring capabilities, coupled with industrial-strength surge protection, to help identify and track voltage related issues.   When power quality issues arise in a facility, it’s prudent to identify the type of problem so it can be effectively addressed. Power protection products, like surge protective …

October 30, 2019

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Portland

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Oregon

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United States

October 28, 2019 – ESS Inc., a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration energy storage systems, announced that it has secured $30 million in a Series C investment round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and SoftBank Group’s SB Energy. The funding group includes new investors Evergy Ventures and leading Southeast Asia-based chemical company PTT Global Chemical (GC), joining earlier backers who also invested in this round:BASF Venture Capital, Cycle Capital Management, Presidio Partners Investment Management, IPM Group, and Pangaea Ventures.   The new funding will be used to expand and automate the manufacturing process of ESS Inc.’s second-generation iron …

October 22, 2019

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COEUR D’ALENE

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Idaho

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United States

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho, Oct. 22, 2019 -- KORE Power, a leading developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions, today announced its intentions to build a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S. to support global growth efforts for its Mark 1TM Energy Storage System.  The new facility will produce systems that are made in the USA and will stimulate economic growth with 2,000 U.S.-based manufacturing jobs. The new one million square foot facility will be used to manufacture and produce the company’s Mark 1TM Energy Storage System using state-of-the-art, fully automated battery assembly lines and processes. Once completed, the plant …

October 17, 2019

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Pittsfield

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MA

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United States

Dow introduces new products to South Korean market, features robust portfolio of conductive silicones at InterBattery 2019 Dow’s booth spotlights company’s fast-growing portfolio of thermally and electrically conductive silicones for e-mobility applications.     SEOUL, South Korea – October 16, 2019 – Dow (NYSE: Dow), a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced here at InterBattery 2019 (Booth M500) two products for the South Korean market:  DOWSIL™ EA-4700 CV Adhesive, a fast room-temperature cure adhesive for e-mobility substrates, and DOWSIL™ thermally conductive gap fillers for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The company is also spotlighting DOWSIL™ EC-6601 Electrically Conductive …

October 4, 2019

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Burlington

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New Jersey

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United States

New Cementex YouTube Channel Features Demonstrations and Educational Videos Learn how to use tools and equipment safely and productively  Burlington, NJ – Cementex, the safety tool specialists, is excited to announce its new YouTube Channel, which features demonstrations and educational videos to help customers understand how to use tools safely and productively. First up is a video demonstration on how to use the Cementex CPGI Glove Inflator as part of the OSHA required physical inspection of Class 0 and 00 insulating rubber gloves. The demo shows how easy-to-use design features like the non-slip, non-marring base make visual inspections a snap. …

October 3, 2019

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Lexington

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Ky

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United States

PowerTech Water, a developer of cleantech water treatment technologies for lead-acid battery manufacturers, has received a $1.5 million Series A round of funding to accelerate the commercialization of its CapCo™ Capacitive Coagulation modules and systems. PowerTech Water develops and markets water treatment products that remove heavy metals from water using its patent-pending CapCo carbon electrode technology. CapCo actively attracts, immobilizes and filters metals with over 99% selectivity. It provides a simplified yet powerful solution that requires no chemicals and generates no toxic sludge by-products while lowering OpEx by up to 90 percent and reducing maintenance requirements. CapCo systems are being …

October 3, 2019

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Florham Park

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New Jersey

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United States

Florham Park, N.J., U.S.A. — ASCO Power Technologies, the world’s leading provider of critical power solutions, announces the availability of its updated 5170 Transfer Switch Communication Module. The new device installs in ASCO Automatic Transfer Switches to provide a portal for monitoring and controlling critical power equipment. Click the following links to view the product webpage, datasheet, and video. Transfer switches provide the ideal location for monitoring critical power systems. Situated between power sources and loads, they offer a pathway for collecting power data and controlling important backup power functions. By adding new digital IO to its existing Ethernet and RS485 capabilities, the 5170 …

October 2, 2019

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Honolulu

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Hawaii

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United States

Shifted Energy has signed an agreement to incorporate its industry-leading grid-interactive water heaters (GIWH) into Hawaiian Electric Company’s emerging grid services market as part of a Grid Services Purchase Agreement led by Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI), the largest provider of software-as-a-service for grid operations in North America. Shifted Energy will install up to 2,400 GIWH systems across Oahu and Maui, with a specific focus on hard-to-reach customers including low- and moderate-income, apartment dwellers, and renter communities. Under a five-year contract beginning in 2020, the combined GIWH systems will function as a 2.5-megawatt virtual power plant (VPP), making it one of the largest …

September 30, 2019

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Norwood

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MA

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United States

NORWOOD, MA -- Artech House today announced the publication Photonic Applications for Radio Systems and Networks, by Fabio Cavaliere and Antonio D’Errico. This hands-on, practical new resource provides optical network designers with basic but necessary information about radio systems air interface and radio access network architecture, protocols, and interfaces, using 5G use cases as relevant example. The book introduces mobile network designers to the transmission modeling techniques for the design of a radio access optical network. The main linear and non-linear propagation effects in optical fiber are covered. The book introduces mobile network designers to the optical technologies used in …

September 24, 2019

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Danvers

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MA

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United States

Dear editors, Electriq Power, the home energy storage and monitoring systems developer, has signed a high-volume white label production agreement for its PowerPod technology, with one of the world’s largest providers of solar products. The release is below and online here. Electriq will deliver multiple elements of white labeled PowerPod systems, with the manufacturer marketing and servicing the product under their product brand, through an extensive U.S. distribution network. The contract also calls for Electriq to provide system integration, product packaging, testing and certifications, communications, firmware, software portals, a Network Operations Center (NOC), and associated user apps. This is the largest order …