Chad Elmore

Wisconsin

Managing Editor, KHL Group at Power Progress

Managing editor with Lessiter Publications' Ag Division.

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Himoinsa: A month after the Iberian Peninsula blackout

4 weeks ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

It’s well-known that power outages caused by natural disasters and other events can be good for gen-set sales. On Monday 28 April 28, a blackout affected 60 million people in Spain and Portugal, leaving the entire Iberian Peninsula without power. Himoinsa, founded in 1982 and based in Murcia, Spain, supplies power generation equipment in the international market. Its products include generator sets, light towers, and power storage and distribution systems.
Auve Tech unveils new brain for self-driving vehicles

1 month ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Autonomous mobility innovator Auve Tech has launched MiCa 2.0 and Auve Stack 2.0, the latest evolution of its AI-powered vehicle software designed to transform the capabilities of self-driving shuttles. The software combines the latest sensor technology with advanced neural logic that can enhance vehicle perception, predictive navigation, and fleet coordination in real-time. The company said it marks a milestone in the evolution of safe, efficient, and intelligent unmanned urban transport.
Waupaca Foundry names Chief Commercial Officer

1 month ago | powerprogress.com | Chad Elmore

Waupaca Foundry appointed Steve Wasil as Chief Commercial Officer. With over 30 years of global leadership experience in the steel, stainless, and specialty alloys industries, the company said Wasil brings a strategic focus and a track record of building high-performance sales teams guided by clear, measurable objectives that drives financial success. Wasil has led multinational teams and helped businesses expand from $100 million to over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Full-scale prototype of Moon excavator introduced

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.