Kepco introduces the model RKE 36-42K, a 36-volt nominal output addition to its 1200-1500 watt, high reliability RKE series. The output voltage of this model may be adjusted from 25.2V – 55.0V nominal, using the built-in trimmer, and may be programmed remotely via a 0-5.75 volt analog control signal to deliver 6.0V – 55.0V at […]
Power Management
Moncada Contracts with Applied Materials
ARAGONA, Sicily & SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Moncada Energy Group s.r.l. has awarded Applied Materials, Inc. a contract to establish what will be Moncada’s first photovoltaic (PV) module production facility and Applied’s first SunFab(TM) line in Italy. The Applied SunFab Thin Film Line will produce large 5.7m2 single junction PV modules at a facility […]
FieldPower from Weidmuller
RICHMOND, VA – Weidmuller is pleased to announce FieldPower – a universal decentralized power distribution system. FieldPower is designed for industrial machinery applications, primarily for conveyor and packaging equipment, where there is a need to distribute power over extensive distances via multiple power drops to peripheral equipment such as motors, starters and other electrical devices. […]
New Portable Power Design Facility
Columbus, Ohio – Nexergy, Inc. has created the battery industry’s only dedicated facility focused on portable power design innovation. The new facility, located in Denver, Colo., is part of a new organizational structure established to accelerate and streamline the company’s design innovation and production functions. The company has created two functional units, with one unit […]
Irvine Sensors Developing Battery Replacement Technology
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA — Irvine Sensors Corporation (NASDAQ: IRSN) announced that it is developing a proprietary micro-electromechanical system (“MEMS”) device usable for portable power generating units that could replace batteries. Dubbed the Microcombuster™ power supply by Irvine Sensors, the heart of the system under development is a miniature internal combustion device that burns lighter fluid […]
Waytronx Acquires CUI, Inc
TUALATIN, Ore. – Waytronx, Inc. (OTCBB: WYNX), the leading provider of openly licensable advanced systems cooling solutions, today announced it has acquired CUI, Inc., a Tualatin, Ore.-based provider of electronic components including power supplies, transformers, converters, connectors and industrial controls for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Effective immediately, CUI will become a wholly owned subsidiary of […]
Hydrogen Storage Goes from Gas to Solid-State
Kathryn Tomiello is the Staff Editor, Design World Traditionally, hydrogen energy has had many limitations, mostly because of issues related to its storage and transport. According to Scott Redmond, Vice President of Product Architecture, Limnia, Inc., “One of the biggest perceived challenges for any new energy is the infrastructure. At one point, it was predicted […]
Eaton Acquires Phoenixtec
CLEVELAND — Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced that it has acquired 91 percent of the outstanding shares of Phoenixtec PowerCompany Ltd., a company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The shares were tendered as part of Eaton’s recent tender offer for Phoenixtec. Eaton launched a tender offer to acquire Phoenixtec Power Company Ltd., on December 21, […]
Master Distributors Offers Triad Magnetics
Master Distributors, a leading distributor of electro-mechanical, interconnect and passive components, offers Triad Magnetics complete lines of ALS series and AWSP series of switching AC-DC power supplies. Ideal for all general purpose applications, the ALS and AWSP series provide an extremely cost-effective, durable and high quality solution. Master Distributors offers all of Triad Magnetics power […]
Solar module manufacturing line standardizes production
Scientists have long been hopeful that solar energy will power the future. But its potential has remained largely untapped. One of the key steps to putting solar energy into use on a large scale is to reduce the cost of solar panel production. Solar or photovoltaic panels are made up of treated silicon cells arranged […]
