ABB's Monthly Newsletter: Products, services, people, technologies & events
February 2011
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 ABB, Ventyx demonstrate Smart Grid Convergence at DistribuTECH
The shift in smart grid conversations within the power industry has shifted from pure AMI toward distribution grid management and has led to an increase in mergers and partnerships, based on the talk at this year's DistribuTECH trade show in San Diego. ABB and Ventyx completed its merger and demonstrated together in the same booth. Read more about this and other highlights from the show floor.
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| Distribution Automation |  Elster and ABB introduce joint solutions for AMI and Distribution Automation
Elster will integrate its Advanced Grid Infrastructure (AGI), Alpha-based medium voltage AGI node monitoring and communications platform with ABB's sensor technology, including its new SCC-125 split-core combination voltage and current sensor, for wireless feeder monitoring at the medium voltage level. This new product is a stellar example of AMI and DA convergence in the power industry.
>> More Info | | Electric Vehicle Charging Stations |  DistribuTECH 2011: Let's Talk EVs
President Obama has established a goal of one million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. Is this realistic? According to EV charging station provider ECOtality and its CEO Jonathan Read, the early signs are encouraging based on its new DOE-sponsored "EV Project" and something known as "range ready infrastructure." But utility support is key. Read more in this Pennwell blog live from the DistribuTECH show floor.
>> More Info | | Substation Automation |  IEC 61850 At Work: Case Studies
The goal of the international IEC 61850 standard is to facilitate interoperability of substation devices while simplifying engineering and maintenance. Here are five shining examples from around the world that present some of the standard's greatest benefits, and successes, that can be emulated in North America.
>> More Info | | ABB Automation & Power World |  Top Ten Reasons to Attend ABB's Automation & Power World 2011
Your business is facing one of the most challenging economies in recent memory. To prosper, you'll need to find more ways to reduce cost while increasing productivity and efficiency. Consider joining 4,000 industry colleagues this April for ABB's popular, annual Automation & Power World conference and exhibition. Collaborate with thousands of experts from power generation, transmission and distribution, process automation and manufacturing to learn new ways to strengthen your business. Here are ten top reasons for you to attend:
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ABB Automation & Power World website: www.abb.com/a&pworld
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