Traffic Plan marks milestone with 250th TMA celebration Traffic Plan, a leading traffic control service provider based in Tinton Falls, N.J., recently expanded its fleet with the acquisition of its 250th truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) vehicle, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in roadway safety, utility support, and traffic management operations. Traffic Plan commemorated the milestone during a ceremony held May 12 at its flagship Long Branch, New Jersey, facilit

A summit devoted to battery safety is set for its 6th year this August in Chicago With safety as the core focus, the Solid State Battery Safety Summit is on schedule for its sixth edition, August 11-12 at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago. Solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries are "well positioned to be the breakthroughs that will help propel advanced battery technologies to the next level of global adoption," according to Cambridge EnerTech, the show's organizers. "

A new solution for autonomous manufacturing operations Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee specialists in industrial automation and digital transformation, announced the availability of "FactoryTalk ResilientEdge," June 18, something it calls "a next-generation execution architecture designed to support autonomous manufacturing operations across highly automated environments." The aptly-branded "FactoryTalk ResilientEdge" reportedly creates a single execution layer that spans

Motor efficiency champions say power quality is the new focal point Infinitum, the Austin-based motor manufacturer, announced the introduction of "Aircore EC+" June 16. The company calls this development "the next evolution in its award-winning motor system platform, designed to help customers do more with less energy, costs and complexity." The new product is expected to help with cooling applications used in power-intensive facilities. Traditional variable frequency drives

Over $765 million in renewable projects slated for cancellation Investment in renewable energy projects continues to be in limbo. Just this week, the Department of the Interior announced a settlement agreement with affiliates of Invenergy, one of North America’s largest privately held operators of independent power infrastructure. The decision is aimed at "strengthening American security and lowering costs," as well as "advancing goals central to the Energy Dominance Agenda,"

Toshiba steadily redefines its position in the industry Toshiba once dominated consumer electronics, but now it's quietly rebuilding around critical infrastructure, according to a recent report from press outlet Wire Hub. "Most people still associate Toshiba with TVs and laptops, but today the company is heavily focused on energy, infrastructure and industrial technology systems." This is something EA can independently confirm, having long worked with Toshiba as an advertiser

Tornado, hail warnings in effect during high-level storm in Illinois Not the best time for "on the ground" reporting in Chicago and the surrounding areas...except for proximity to the action. Yesterday's storms had a significant impact across the Windy City and the top section of its home state, affecting areas up into Wisconsin and out towards Iowa with threats of "strong tornadoes." Crews are currently responding to thousands of storm-related service requests across Chicago

Lutze joins Rockwell for partnership on VFD connections Lutze Inc., an Amphenol Company based in Charlotte, N.C., has joined Rockwell Automation as a technology partner, per a June 10 Lutze press release sent to Electrical Apparatus. This recognition is reserved for companies that provide components or connectivity solutions designed to complement, enhance, and extend Rockwell solutions. As a technology partner, Lutze is partnering with Rockwell to serve and support mutual cu

Advanced Electrical's bolted pressure switch gains recognition Advanced Electrical & Motor Controls (AEAMC) reports that its bolted pressure switch retrofit has been recognized as the gold winner in the industrial services, monitoring, and platforms category of the 2026 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Awards, according to a June 11 press release e-mailed to Electrical Apparatus from the company. AEAMC provides electrical solutions for discontinued electric power distrib

Bundy Group helps finalize Jay Industrial Repair/Carousel deal Bundy Group confirmed recently that it has successfully advised Jay Industrial Repair, a Birmingham, Alabama–headquartered provider of power solutions services and electromechanical repair, in its sale to Carousel Capital. “It was a privilege to represent Jay Industrial Repair throughout this transaction and help the company achieve an outstanding outcome with an industry-focused financial sponsor,” said Clint Bun

Atomera claims breakthrough in silicon technology Atomera Incorporated, a semiconductor materials and technology licensing company, today announced a new approach to GaN-on-Silicon that addresses a key performance barrier limiting its use in mainstream RF applications. Today, high-performance RF GaN devices are typically built on silicon carbide substrates, which provide excellent performance but remain costly and difficult to scale. Silicon offers a lower-cost, more scalable

Woodside Energy's LEAD councils get grants for philanthropic programs Woodside Energy’s LEAD (Leadership Enrichment and Development) Councils have awarded $40,000 in community grants to two Louisiana nonprofits that address senior wellness and domestic violence prevention. Each initiative reflects Woodside’s commitment to leadership development in Southwest Louisiana and delivers meaningful, long-term impact through locally driven solutions. LEAD is designed to identify and c

N.C. manufacturer takes home facility award Insteel Industries Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications in the United States, announced that its Mount Airy, N.C. facility, operated by its wholly owned subsidiary Insteel Wire Products, has received the Certificate of Safety Achievement – Second Consecutive Year Gold from the North Carolina Department of Labor (“NCDOL”). The award recognizes the facility's

The latest in streamlining quality control Join Zeiss Metrology for another free webinar and explore how different 3D scanning solutions support your quality control processes. During this session, attendees can gain insights into the differences between laser scanning and fringe projection systems and discover their strengths for various use cases. Learn how advanced fringe projection solutions like GOM Scan 1, ATOS Q, ScanPort, and ScanCobot can help you scale your quality

Training webinar coming up on June 19, presented by Megger Mark your calendars for another free webinar available from the experts. This one is particularly suited for manufacturing engineers, motor shop professionals, and service contractors looking to deepen their understanding of PD testing and monitoring throughout a machine's service life. Event information Date: June 19th Time: 10:00 am (Central Time) Presenter: Andrea Martinez - Andrea earned both her B.S. and M.S. in

Ideal celebrates another anniversary in style Ideal Electric is making a fun habit of celebrating its birthday. Beginning at the 120 year mark three years ago, the company has honored the anniversary with various events and announcements. This year, it's offering some "swag" in the form of industry-style decor. Ideal marked its 123rd b-day by building and supporting machines for water systems this year, as well as continuing its work in power generation, heavy industry, defen

Worst-case scenario eliminated in California, but dangers still remain GKN Aerospace issued an official statement yesterday updating the public on a chemical spill at its Garden Grove, California facility that caused a major evacuation and health concerns. The statement from the multi-billion-dollar manufacturer praised response efforts and provided specific details related to the incident, while also offering a lengthy apology. "We understand that the past several days have

CAM Innovation mourns the passing of its President The collective industrial world is one lesser, following the death of a longtime industry leader. CAM Innovation President Charles "Chuck" McGough passed away last week, the company confirmed via LinkedIn. Here's the heartfelt obituary posted by the company, remembering an industry leader who, according to one former colleague, "had an intense passion for solving customers' problems." "It is with profound sadness that we mour

ACP reports on the state of clean manufacturing Momentum continues for the American clean energy manufacturing industry despite policy headwinds, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s second annual State of Clean Energy Manufacturing report, released May 21. ACP's report finds that American clean energy manufacturing is "now a cornerstone of the U.S. industrial economy. The industry is capable of offering "a low-cost, reliable, and rapidly deployable domes

Helwig, Carbex expand their i-BRUSH collaboration Helwig Carbon Products, Inc., and Carbex are expanding implementation and support of the i-BRUSH Carbon Brush Remote Monitoring System across North American industrial markets with three model options designed to support a broad range of condition monitoring needs and operating environments. The i-BRUSH monitoring system is said to be well suited for power generation, manufacturing, mining, and other industrial applications wh