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TDK Launches 1500 W DC-DC Converter Series With 99% Efficiency

TDK Launches 1500 W DC-DC Converter Series With 99% Efficiency

The buck-boost DC-DC converter series with patented pass-through technology delivers up to 99% efficiency and 1500 W output.


EPC Launches GaN-Based Motor Drive Evaluation Board

EPC Launches GaN-Based Motor Drive Evaluation Board

At APEC 2026, EPC introduced the EPC91121, built around a seventh-generation 40 V eGaN transistor, targeting drones, robotics, and industrial motor…


new products Apr 09, 2026 by Luke James
EPC Intros GaN-Based Inverter Board for Robotics, E-Mobility

EPC Intros GaN-Based Inverter Board for Robotics, E-Mobility

The integrated three-phase BLDC motor drive inverter integrates control, sensing, and communication to deliver up to 20 ARMS for humanoid joint…


new products Mar 05, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Top 5 Ways Drone Inspections Boost Safety and Efficiency

Top 5 Ways Drone Inspections Boost Safety and Efficiency

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and transmission, transforming…


Smart Drone Doubles Down on Transmission Line Threats

Smart Drone Doubles Down on Transmission Line Threats

Korean researchers have developed an enhanced unmanned aerial vehicle system to simultaneously monitor sagging transmission lines and vegetation…


TDK Increases Buck Converter Family to 80 A in Same Footprint

TDK Increases Buck Converter Family to 80 A in Same Footprint

The expanded i7A series offers high-current DC-DC buck converters that deliver up to 1,000 W but still weigh just 85 g.


new products Nov 26, 2025 by Luke James
GaN Motor Inverter Packs Power in Small Spaces

GaN Motor Inverter Packs Power in Small Spaces

EPC’s compact EPC91120 GaN motor inverter offers power, sensing, and control for robots, e-mobility, and drones.


Out of Sight: Remote-Operated Drones Automate Grid Inspection

Out of Sight: Remote-Operated Drones Automate Grid Inspection

In a world first, National Grid has used automated drones to inspect U.K. grid infrastructure Beyond the Visual Line of Sight.


News Oct 01, 2025 by Liam Critchley
Briefs: Bigger Batteries, Faster Development, and a Stable Grid

Briefs: Bigger Batteries, Faster Development, and a Stable Grid

OmniOn Power, Onsemi, About:Energy, EFT Mobility, BYD, and Hitachi are advancing their products and services with leadership changes, partnerships,…


News Sep 25, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Self-Charging Drones Offer Utilities Continuous Line Maintenance

Self-Charging Drones Offer Utilities Continuous Line Maintenance

Nomadic Drones’ self-charging aerial tech lets drones live on the grid, offering nonstop inspection for power lines and helping utilities…


25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.


Drones, Sensors Enable Dynamic Line Rating Optimization

Drones, Sensors Enable Dynamic Line Rating Optimization

Pitch Aeronautics’ drone-installed dynamic line rating sensors will provide Idaho Power with real-time data analysis.


News Apr 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory recommends drone surveillance to enhance smart grid infrastructure.


Amazon, Walmart, and Wing: Drone Delivery Soars in 2024

Amazon, Walmart, and Wing: Drone Delivery Soars in 2024

What does it take for a drone to deliver online purchases?


News Nov 29, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Remote Monitoring Drone Team Gathers Real-Time Grid Data

Remote Monitoring Drone Team Gathers Real-Time Grid Data

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an automated drone inspection system that can quickly assess grid failures in remote areas.


Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
Flying High With Solar+Storage: Airship Flies for 24 Hours

Flying High With Solar+Storage: Airship Flies for 24 Hours

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?


News Sep 06, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Technology creates new ways to experience summer traditions. This article dives deep into the tech transforming your favorite celebrations, from…


‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…