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Schneider Electric in talks to purchase Areva T&D

Monday 07 December 2009

Schneider Electric and Alstom are in exclusive negotiations with the Supervisory Board of Areva to acquire Areva's transmission and distribution business, Areva T&D.


Pre-engineered, open drives for various applications

Friday 02 October 2009

A new range of low-voltage variable speed drives from Schneider Electric, the Altivar 61 Plus and Altivar 71 Plus, offer high-power ratings and an open design.


Schneider partners with American Chopper for hybrid motorcycle

Monday 21 September 2009

Schneider Electric will partner with custom motorcycle manufacturer and stars of US television show American Chopper, Orange County Choppers (OCC), to design and build OCC’s first hybrid motorcycle.


Schneider Electric's bid to overcome skills shortage

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Schneider Electric has donated close to ten thousand dollars worth of its motor control equipment to bring the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute’s Albury Campus engineering labs up to date and boost engineering training, a press notice from the company said.


Schneider unveils world-first ZigBee self-powered switch

Wednesday 05 August 2009

Schneider Electric has revealed a prototype which it claims is the world’s first ZigBee-compatible, self-powered switch, at the ZigBee European Forum in Munich, Germany.


IICA @Home event delves into Schneider Electric's Citect

Tuesday 07 July 2009

The Institute of Instrumentation, Control & Automation (IICA) is holding another free event for its members and their guests – this time at Schneider Electric’s Citect office in Gordon, Sydney.


Schneider power, automation gear for use in Hong Kong solar ferries

Monday 29 June 2009

Automation and power technology designed by Schneider Electric will be incorporated into new 4-hybrid solar electric ferries for the Hong Kong Marine Department.


Schneider Electric buys Brazilian UPS manufacturer

Thursday 25 June 2009

France’s Schneider Electric has bought-out a Brazilian UPS manufacturer called Microsol Tecnologia, which also specialises in voltage regulators and accessories for power protection.


Schneider Electric helps university students gain hands-on experience

Thursday 28 May 2009

A new process control project at The University of Sydney allows students to gain industry experience, writes Foundation executive officer, Skender Bregu.


Schneider Electric launches the 'future of intelligent circuit breaker solutions'

Wednesday 20 May 2009

After a massive $250 million investment, 170 engineers and six years of research, Schneider Electric has unveiled its next generation circuit breaker, the Compact NSX, in a formal launch ceremony in Sydney.


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