ABB has extended its award-winning earth-fault protection portfolio with a new addition: touch voltage-based earth-fault current protection, also known as IFPTOC in IEC 61850 – the international standard that defines communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices in substations. In a…
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AJ Engineering use gov’t initiative to deploy IoT in tackling carbon footprint
AJ Engineering, a company specialising in steel fabrication and construction services, has leveraged IoT technology to manage its carbon footprint and enhance operational efficiency. The SME has secured funding and technical support from CENSIS, Scotland’s innovation centre for sensing, imaging,…
Trina Storage partners with Low Carbon for four energy storage systems in UK
Trina Storage has secured a deal to provide battery energy storage systems (BESS) for four UK sites operated by international Independent Power Producer Low Carbon. The systems will deliver approximately 190 MWh of total storage capacity, bringing new arbitrage and…
MVTec develops vision technologies exhibit for the Deutsches Museum
MVTec has developed interactive exhibits for the Deutsches Museum’s “Robotics” exhibition, featuring advanced machine vision technologies. These demonstrations highlight the varied applications of machine vision in robotics, underscoring its importance in contemporary manufacturing processes. With over 25 years of experience,…
ABB enhances Connected Worker Suite for autonomous digitally connected workforces
Updated digital solution designed to further support field workers step-by-step through critical industrial procedures to improve operational efficiency and safety. This month ABB introduces an updated ABB Ability Connected Worker solution with new functionalities which strengthen and accelerate the digitalisation of…
ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo join to accelerate adoption of flexible lab automation
ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo, renowned for its precision instruments and services, have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is set to offer a cutting-edge solution that integrates ABB’s robots with Mettler-Toledo’s LabX laboratory instrument management software…
Schneider Electric launches IoT and software analytics platform to extend lifespan of oil transformers
Schneider Electric has unveiled its EcoStruxure Transformer Expert in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance the longevity of oil transformers and minimise downtime. The digital monitoring solution, both easy to deploy and cost-effective, utilises IoT sensors and software analytics…
Addressing the skills gap in manufacturing through robotics training
Global manufacturing is facing a growing productivity paradox. While manufacturers are racing to capture retiring workers’ knowledge before they leave, using that knowledge with new technologies, including robotics, is becoming challenging because of a widening skills gap. Louis Columbus, Senior…
EDF Renewables pick mPrest as DERMS provider for advanced grid-aware system
mPrest, a developer and supplier of advanced grid-aware and behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), has been selected by EDF Renewables Israel, a branch of the global energy firm EDF Renewables SA, known for developing, constructing, and operating renewable…
Researchers at Drexel University develop AI-enhanced system for automated infrastructure inspection
Researchers at Drexel University have developed an system that harnesses the power of AI and computer vision to address the task of ascertaining infrastructure integrity. This new approach, aimed at detecting fissures in concrete, paves the way for robots to…
