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Ultra-high-voltage transformers to help deliver clean hydropower
An order worth around $75m has been won by ABB, to supply advanced converter transformers for the Belo Monte 800kV ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission link.The 2,518km link will transmit clean power generated in the north of Brazil, from the Xingu substation, to the Rio Substation in the southeast.
Test equipment takes to the seas on hospital ship
Rigel Medical has supplied medical test equipment to a global charity which delivers healthcare services onboard the world’s largest private hospital ship.The company, which is based in the North East of England and Tampa, FL, supplied various biomedical test equipment to aid the humanitarian efforts of the international charity Mercy Ships.Along with the Multi-Flow Infusion analyser, electrical safety analysers, patient simulators, an ESU ...
Mega deal for long distance power transmission link in India
Teaming up with India’s nationalelectricity grid operator Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID), ABB is involved in a mega project worth over $640m to deliver a transmission link that will have the capacity to bring reliable electricity to more than 80 million people.
Programme provides true measure of a machine's movement
OffLine 2 Running (OL2R) is an optional programme and special precision bracket set that is available for the Fixturlaser NXA Pro & Ultimate. This option allows the shaft aligner to accurately measure vertical AND horizontal changes of machines from a static (OffLine) position to a running position. Author: Tom Shelton, Vibralign
Actuators offer lighter weight in automotive resistance spot welding
Cost-effective actuator design provides the lowest lifetime cost and highest quality welds; broad product family offers many choices to optimise weight and performance.
Tip-top tips for optimising air preparation
A series of technical resources designed to help engineers optimise air preparation to improve process reliability, machine availability and service life in pneumatic systems has been developed by Festo.Available online engineers can view a series of short tutorial videos, review the top tips summary or download a white paper entitled: ‘Compressed air preparation in pneumatics.’
VR device shipments to hit 110m by 2021
According to ABI Research, standalone VR device shipments will hit 110m by 2021.While mobile device-reliant VR shipments - for example Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream - dwarf today’s other VR device types, standalone devices will see a 405% CAGR through 2021, compared to a 42% CAGR for mobile VR.
Image sensor powers Academy Award Winning ALEXA camera from ARRI
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik accepted a Scientific and Technical Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the pioneering design and engineering of its Super 35 format ALEXA digital camera system. The ALEXA camera is powered by the ALEV III image sensor, which was designed and manufactured by ON Semiconductor specifically for ARRI.
Investments made into UK cable protection manufacturing site
The manufacturing facility of ABB in Coleshill, UK has been significantly invested in over the past 18 months. As part of its investment strategy, ABB has focused on production, including new CNC machinery and further corrugation and moulding technology for its cable protection product ranges.
What to expect with industry trends in 2017
We all know that Blue January, the third Monday in January, is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. Despite emerging from marketing and pseudo-science, the idea holds a nugget of wisdom, considering the weather conditions, debt level, time passed since the winter holidays and time until the next holiday.