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

Evio teams up with Molicel for battery applications in aerospace Montreal-based electrical mobility company Evio announced today it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Molicel to jointly advance the development of next-generation, high energy density lithium-ion cells purpose-built for aerospace applications. The collaboration will focus on advancing battery technologies tailored to enable hybrid-electric flight, supporting the performance, safety, and certi

SCE delivers over 1,200 checks to community members affected by fire Southern California Edison today announced another milestone in recovery efforts following the Eaton Fire, with more than 1,200 individual claimants paid through the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. The Eaton Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025, has been one of the most devastating fires in California's history. It burned over 14,021 acres, destroyed approximately 9,414 structures, and resulted in

SWEPCO taking bids for natural gas pipeline project American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities to the Benton Unit 1 CCGT Natural Gas Project located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. These gas facilities will be utilized to supply the plant with natural gas as the primary fuel source. Offe

NextEra and Dominion announce merger NextEra Energy, Inc., and Dominion Energy, Inc., announced May 18 that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction. Dominion Energy shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.8138 shares of NextEra Energy for each share of Dominion Energy they own at the close of the transaction, resulting in NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy shareholders owning approximately 74.5% and 25.5% of the combi

Latest EtherNet/IP motor control capabilities from Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution May 14, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices. The update reportedly enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture. Here are the key benefits of this new product

Delo claims special achievement despite volatile times for markets Energy solutions company Delo reportedly "generated record revenue in its completed fiscal year (ending March 31, 2026)," the company said in a May 12 press release e-mailed to EA. Sales of $304 million represent growth of eight percent compared to the previous year. Per the release, East Asia remained the most important revenue region with a 53 percent share, followed by Europe at 27 percent and North and Sou

Vacuum Interrupters introduces Westinghouse-based replacement application Vacuum Interrupters, the Denton, Texas manufacturer of replacement vacuum interrupters, pole assemblies, parts, and components for medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and contactors, introduced the RVI-WL-23338 replacement vacuum interrupter, per a May 12 company press release e-mailed to EA. This direct fit-and-function replacement unit for Westinghouse WL-23338 vacuum interrupters meets original e

Sussman Electric expands EWx series model lineup Sussman Electric Boilers, a brand of Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), announced the expansion of its high-efficiency EWx Series electric hot water boiler line, per a May 11 press release from the company. Building on last year's introduction of its 30-240kW compact units, Sussman has added three intermediate sizes - 45kW, 75kW and 105kW, broadening the product offering to 43 models, spanning 30kW to 1200kW. With these add

Company invests $200 million in European switchgear, medium-voltage projects ABB announced May 11 that it is investing around $200 million in its medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities across Europe over the next three years to "expand production capacity, accelerate the transition to next-generation technologies for power distribution and strengthen supply for customers that are modernizing their power infrastructure." This reportedly includes utilities, industry, and rap

Lindsay Hartman is taking on the top role at Essex Brownell Lindsay Hartman is now the President of Essex Brownell, a role she assumed in 2026, per a recent post in the "leadership" section of the company's website. In this position, she is "responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction, driving growth, and strengthening customer and supplier partnerships across the business," the company said. Hartman's LinkedIn page notes that she began the role in April 20