Automation

Strategic mapping of Indian electrical equipment industry - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor

Rolling shutters have always been considered as one of the most dependable addition to any building due to its safety, durability, maintenance and ease...

This article describes the various functions that IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) plays in today’s power networks.

I walked into a power plant 35 year ago, the enormity of noise and size of equipment was frightening, but I thought it was...

When electric utilities experience a breakdown, there is not only a problem for end consumers who are faced with loss of electricity, but also...

Siemens Process Bus Technology, which involves positioning a merging unit close to the instrument transformer, has been installed at the new high-voltage substation in...

This article discusses the major challenges and strategies to protect smart grid against cyberattacks. - Dr L Ashok Kumar

High Speed Doors designed and manufactured by Gandhi Automations are sturdy, dependable and are the ideal solution for medium and large entrances. The doors...

Deutsche Messe organised the Hannover Messe 2020 Preview; the event proved to be a worthy platform for entrepreneurs, start-ups and industry professionals to come together and engage in riveting conversation. The need to drive-up responsibility in manufacturing, more focus on the on-going digital and industrial transformation were key topics discussed. - By Ranjana Konatt, Editor (Brand Positioning)

The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by automation and smart technologies. Industries are increasingly adopting robotic solutions to enhance efficiency,...

As a global supplier of green, safe and reliable energy control solutions, DEIF takes responsibility for design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance, offering end-to-end solutions, energy management and customer’s comfort throughout the life-cycle of the project. DEIF solutions are designed for facilities to function smoothly and efficiently. Our revolutionary products and applications are the result of many years of research, development and craving for betterment.

Automation providers and utilities are beginning to utilize fleet management tools that allow the optimization of power production across all the plants operated by a company or across a region…

Power grid is a combination of various network elements and electrical components used to generate, transmit, distribute and supply power to end users of electricity. Complexity of power system has been growing tremendously over the last few decades, facing new challenges and targets during its operation. In order to overcome some of these major challenges, there is a definite need of automation which helps in automatically operating & controlling the power system under various situations of operating grid in day-day scenarios. The new era of smart grid in the 21st century has made automation and standardization really a need to operate grid under the dynamics of rapid load changes, making the system more time sensitive towards faults and failure modes. This research article presents analysis & overview on emerging technology and standards over past few years for smart grid automation, from generation to utilization making Indian power grids to operate in efficient manner and resilient to failure modes. - Balakrishna P & Swarup KS

Siemens announced an investment of US$150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth to help power American data centers and critical...

Effective March 27 and until the end of the calendar year, ABB Electrification will waive the fee for 12 months for all new subscriptions for its iUPSGuard software for hospitals, and for all new or renewed subscriptions for its ABB Ability™ Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) capabilities.

As India rapidly embraces Industry 4.0, automation and robotics are no longer optional—they are essential tools for increasing productivity, ensuring consistent quality, and staying...

To meet the needs of India’s growing economy, providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy requires exploring a range of options. One of the most important requirements is reinventing the grid with the introduction of grid intelligence and communication systems for its secure and efficient operation. This paper is an attempt towards grid redesign to meet the requirements of the transforming energy sector in India... - Er. K S Sidhu

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, launches EcoStruxureTM Rail in India. Through this end-to-end digital solution, the...

Open control technology for warehouse and distribution logistics.

Operation of any power system is a complicated matter, and when it comes to a utility the things become more complex. Thanks to modern...