Chad Elmore

Wisconsin

Managing Editor, KHL Group at Power Progress

Managing editor with Lessiter Publications' Ag Division.

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Full-scale prototype of Moon excavator introduced

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Natural resources company Interlune Corp. and equipment manufacturer Vermeer Corp. have unveiled the full-scale prototype of the Interlune excavator, a machine designed to ingest 100 metric tons of Moon dirt, or regolith, per hour and return it to the surface in a continuous motion. Interlune’s immediate focus is harvesting helium-3 from the Moon.
ABB to acquire BrightLoop

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

ABB signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French supplier of power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The acquisition is expected to expand ABB’s capabilities in delivering power conversion systems tailored for demanding applications — from construction and mining equipment to electric ferries and offshore vessels.
Kinell is new brand for decarbonisation, automation

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

The Fétis Group has launched Kinell, a new brand that it said will represent its low-carbon and automation activities across Europe and North America. The goal with Kinell is to offer a complete ecosystem of solutions to support the energy transition in off-highway machines, special vehicles, professional marine and electric power. This ecosystem is expected to span the entire energy cycle — from generation to storage to consumption.
Ryan Ender joins Red Dot

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Red Dot Corp., a supplier of heavy-duty mobile HVAC and thermal management solutions, recently welcomed Ryan Ender as senior director, OEM Sales & Business Development. In his new role, Ender will lead Red Dot’s OEM sales and business development initiatives, driving growth with a focus on customer relationships, operational alignment, and identifying new market opportunities for the legacy brand.
Fifty years of selling engines

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

In 1983, an engine dealer in North Central Nebraska purchased several Isuzu 6BG1 diesel engines to run irrigation pumps for local farmers. The dealer’s region is home to the Sandhills, one of the least populated places and most diverse ecosystems in the world. It’s farm and ranch country. Agriculture there depends on irrigation, including gated pipe and center pivot methods. Recently, one of those diesel engines retired after more than 70,000 hours of service.
PowrBank Max BESS on the job

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Application examples for Powr2’s BESS. Powr2 said its PowrBank Max battery energy storage system (BESS) has helped industries around the world get more out of their energy through energy conservation and smart distribution. The PowrBank Max is a large-scale BESS, designed for temporary power applications and built for scalability. BESS can support jobsite power or enable critical infrastructure during grid outages.
Compact controller from MRS Electronic

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Company introduces CANopen version of proven module. MRS Electronic, a provider of smart electronic solutions, has presented its new CANopen version of the proven CAN I/O CC16WP, a compact controller for use in vehicles and mobile machinery. It expands the MRS portfolio of CANopen slave modules. The company has offered CAN controllers with an integrated CANopen stack for several years now.
Faster launches quick coupling system

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Faster, a Helios Technologies company, has launched MultiSlide, a quick coupling system designed for compact excavators. The company said MultiSlide represents a significant advancement in comfort, safety and efficiency for operators working in construction and earthmoving applications. Engineered with retrofit in mind, Faster said the device is easy to install on existing machines due to its universal mounting plate.
FMD names CEO

2 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Fairbanks Morse Defense has appointed Steve Pykett as Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, and most recently served as president of Investment Castings at Precision Castparts Corp. There, he reportedly drove significant growth across a global operation spanning more than 30 international sites and over 7,000 employees.
How has the industry changed in 90 years?

3 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

“Something new – something economical. After all is said and done, that is what the diesel engine really is – something new, something economical. Despite the fact that oil burning engines have been in use for 25 years or so in this country, it has only been since the big slide started back there in 1929 that the diesel really started coming into its own.”That’s the first paragraph in Rex Wadman’s editorial in Vol. 1 No. 1 of Diesel Progress – today’s Power Progress.