Efficient Power Conversion Corp. has received the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. The ISO standards are published by the International Organization for Standardization and available through national standards bodies. To achieve certification, EPC passed an assessment conducted by Det Norske Veritas, an ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) certified […]
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GEM Services Announces Joint Venture With Mitsubishi Electric
GEM Services announced that it is establishing a joint-venture company with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to manufacture energy-saving power semiconductor modules in China. The new company, Mitsubishi Electric GEM Power Device (Hefei) Co., Ltd., will begin operations in January 2012. Located in Hefei Economic & Technological Development Area, Anhui Province, China, the company plans to expand […]
ISPBC Certifies iCONNET SPB EMS Control System by Controlnet Technology
International Self-Powered Building Council (ISPBC) announced Platinum Certification for the iCONNET SPB EMS (Energy-Management-System) developed by Controlnet Technology Inc. as the core operating system for next-generation self-powered-buildings (SPB). Co-developed with RSI ENERGY GROUP, iCONNET is a scalable multi-voltage smart engine and electricity network system. It manages and controls buildings of tomorrow with the most efficient […]
Researchers Unveil New Gallium Nitride Transistor Technology
Researchers from CNRS France and ETH Zurich have succeeded in producing high-performance high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) made of gallium nitride (GaN) on a silicon(110) wafer. This makes these transistors compatible with current complementary metal oxide semi-conductor (CMOS) chips based on silicon of the same crystal orientation. CMOS chips are generally produced on silicon wafers with the […]
Crown Equipment Builds 500th Fuel Cell-Powered Forklift
Crown Equipment Corp. announced that it has built its 500th new forklift to be operated with fuel cells. This is in addition to the Crown forklifts already in operation that have been retrofitted during the last few years to accommodate fuel cells. The achievement represents a notable milestone signifying the increased adoption of this technology […]
ZMDI to Sponsor, Speak and Exhibit at Darnell’s Power Forum
ZMD AG (ZMDI) will sponsor and speak and exhibit at Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF), to be held at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, California, on September 26 – 28. Anthony Kelly, PhD, ZMDI chief system architect, will speak on smart power solutions as part of Digital Control Session #3, being held from 9:00am – […]
International Battery Readies Ruggedized and Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Systems for Military Micogrids
International Battery announced the readiness of its NPS 160 Lithium-ion energy storage systems for use in military microgrids. The NPS 160 is the company’s next generation 4.1 kilowatt hour system designed for the harsh demands of military applications. It is designed to meet the weight, temperature and environmental extremes experienced by tactical military vehicles. According […]
Stackpole Introduces RVC Series For High Voltage Applications
Stackpole introduced the RVC Series medium voltage chip resistors from Stackpole which the company says offer excellent voltage handling at low cost. According to the company, many other high-voltage resistors have higher costs due to unusual manufacturing processes or materials used. The RVC Series is designed to achieve high-voltage handling without requiring the use of […]
CUI to Demonstrate Ericsson Footprint-Compatible Digital Power Modules at Darnell’s Power Forum
CUI Inc. will demonstrate their latest digital point of load dc-dc modules at Darnell’s Power Forum in San Jose which runs September 26th~28th. The modules are the most recent addition from CUI’s Novum Advanced Power™ division, which focuses solely on the design and development next-generation power platforms. The NDM2 series modules are pin and function […]
Trojan Battery and Palladium Energy Partner to Develop Lithium-Based Battery Packs
Trojan Battery Company, a manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, and Palladium Energy, a manufacturer of custom lithium-based battery packs, have formed a strategic alliance to develop clean energy battery solutions for a broad range of industries. Together, the companies will explore the development of lithium-based battery packs for use in Trojan’s key market segments which include […]