Three spindle machine cuts turbine hub in less than one shift

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Excerpt: Astraeus Wind Energy's MAG Megaflex machining system has passed its initial supplier qualification by completing "Operation 20" metal-cutting processes in record time on a Clipper Windpower C96 turbine hub, one of the industry's largest. The system simultaneously machines all three blade faces, …

Utility-scale inverter also controls power storage

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Excerpt: An industrial manufacturer has introduced an advanced utility-scale inverter in its new Series 6001 energy storage grid-connect inverter, engineered to provide improved power stability for wind and solar energy customers. Engineered by Eaton Corp. for utility-scale grid-connect battery applicati …

73.5-m blades fly on the largest offshore wind turbine in the world

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Excerpt: LM Wind Power’s 73.5-m blades became the first 70+ meter working blades to be installed when Alstom inaugurated the largest offshore wind turbine in the world on March 19 at Carnet in the Loire-Atlantique region of France. The impressive composite structures have been developed specifically …

Save money on replacement wind turbine motors

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Excerpt: D C Connection Inc. says their remanufactured motors are a fraction of the price of a new motor and built to meet the same OEM specifications. You will get a motor at considerable savings but no compromise on quality and performance. All of our motors carry a full warranty. D C Connection Inc. …

Generator manufacturer wins funding to encourage more exports

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Excerpt: Danotek, a Michigan-based manufacture of efficient and reliable permanent magnet generators, has been approved for funding from that state’s new State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) program. The program, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and administered by the Michigan Econom …

Breather keep humidity out of lubricants

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Excerpt: Hydroguard hybrid breather can stand up to a wide variety of industries and applications. The breather is outfitted with an expansion chamber to isolate lubricants from all levels of ambient humidity. A clear, rugged polycarbonate casing allows for viewing desiccant as it changes color, indicati …

Plate roller features innovative mechanical design

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Excerpt: Davi offers plate rollers with capacity from 40 mm (1 and 5/8 in.) up to 100 mm (4 in.) for manufacturing special train-tanks for the transportation of liquids that require high wall thickness. The company's variable axis press rolls able to bend the cans with accurate roundness even at heavy thi …

Smart grid report: Ten trends to watch in 2012 and beyond

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Excerpt: This article comes from Pike Research The year 2012 represents a turning point for the smart grid. Utilities around the world have moved beyond pilot projects and are in full deployment mode for some phases of their smart grid projects, such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), while at the …

Coating developer wins best-practices award

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Excerpt: Hempel’s accomplishments in the protective-coatings market for wind turbines have won the company the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy Award. Business research and consulting firm  Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Award recognises outstanding achievement and superior perform …

Electronics assembler acquires custom wire firm

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Excerpt: ETI, through its subsidiary American Cable & Harness LLC (ACH), Fort Atkinson, Wisc., has acquired the assets of CMK Enterprises Inc. and Calmer Industries LLC, Eagle, Wisc., a supplier for wire processing, custom wire, and cable-harness assembly, and UL 508A control box design and assembly. The …