ZF Wind Power and Vestas launched the world’s first serially produced EnVentus powertrain onto the wind market. The unique platform design is the result of intensive teamwork between both parties and is an answer to the development of next generation wind technology, lowering the Levelized Cost of Energy. Furthermore, it illustrates both partners’ competencies and the importance of this strategic partnership.
GE Renewable Energy announced today that its Haliade-X 12 MW prototype, the world’s most powerful wind turbine in operation today, has received a full type certificate from DNV GL, the world’s largest independent certification body. This full type certification, which follows a provisional type certification announced in June, provides independent verification that the new turbines will operate safely, reliably and according to design specifications. It is a key step in enabling customers to obtain financing when purchasing the turbines.
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is pleased to announce the new Gryphon 4200 linear imager series. This new premium line of 1D handheld scanners is ideal for retail POS checkout applications, manufacturing work-in-progress and order processing, ticketing and entertainment access control, healthcare, and much more.
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the STSAFE-A110 authentication IC from STMicroelectronics.
In a rapidly changing world and with the availability of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions and services, the food industry is faced with some key digital transformations. The JBT version of IIoT is called iOPS and we are excited to have the digital tools to further improve our customers’ production lines with this performance optimization technology. The technology, which allows for connected equipment and operation monitoring, provides food manufacturers with new and unique possibilities to ensure sustainable and profitable growth through insights and proactive actions that would not have been possible to achieve in a profitable way before.
Having already pioneered a more collaborative approach to designing and delivering automation systems employing low power drives, Mitsubishi Electric UK has announced a new network of Drive Solutions Centres (DSCs). Each one sharing technology, experience and ideas to focus on providing a full service offering for the entire lifecycle of larger capacity low voltage and medium voltage variable speed drives.