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Big thank you to Lonestar for hosting an amazing lunch for us at the Dillengr headquarters the other day. It’s great to have partners like you, ABB, and JD Martin. The food was delicious, and the company was even better!

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

Dillengr, Inc. is charged up for 2024! Thanks to strong teamwork, improved skills, and dynamic relationships, our path is opening up to new frontiers. Here’s to another year of limitless power and shared success!

#2024

Happy Holidays, everyone! 🎄❄️

As we approach the end of the year, we find ourselves reflecting on those whose support has been instrumental in our success. We are truly fortunate to be surrounded by such wonderful colleagues.

This holiday season is a time for reflection, appreciation, and spending quality moments with family and friends. We hope you find warmth in the company of your loved ones and that the coming year brings you prosperity, good health, and joy.

Our office is closed through the holidays and will reopen January 2nd, 2024. If you have any urgent questions or concerns, please contact Brandon Dilley.

Hello everyone, I'm thrilled to announce that I've passed my PE Exam! It's been a journey since I took my EIT Exam in 1997, as I was a "little" rusty!

After my first failed attempt a year and a half ago, I knew right away what I needed to do. I was lost on the internet with so many YouTube videos and study guides and spent many hours after work until 7, 8, 9pm, plus Saturdays, and Sundays. It was those YouTube videos that led me to Zach and my success.

I highly recommend ⚡️Zach Stone, P.E. as he played a pivotal role in my success. His Premium On-Demand course was a blend of live classes, on-demand videos, quizzes, and tests; the random problem generator is one of a kind for this subject! His website offers a comprehensive learning and collaborative one-stop shop.

I would like to give a shout-out to all my sponsors, friends, family (Bethany Kangas - my rock), colleagues, Lucas Wright for study help, and Alejandro Espinoza, MScEE BScEE PMP CSSBB SMC SDC for all his encouragement and running Dillengr, Inc. while I prepared for this test.

If I had it all to do over again (please no!) I would only use Zach and his recommended references, website material, etc… Also, can I just say that Zach is a heck of a human with whom I plan to stay in touch!

Exciting developments at Dillengr! We have expanded our capabilities with the addition of our new commercial laser engraver and busbar cutter/busbar bender. With these, we’ll be able to create switchgear mimics, nameplates, and other labeling, as well as accelerate our manufacturing process overall. We’ll have more on this very soon, so stay tuned!

Principle #2: Unified Solutions and Service...

Sometimes major changes need to be made after the final product - and that's exactly the case with this Data Center customer!

Last October, we designed, built, and tested a cabinet equipped to hold eight revenue-grade meters for this client. The data from the eight different loads were used to calculate their building efficiency (PUE). After several months, they decided to convert it into eight different cabinets. No problem!

Our dedicated production team is converting the original cabinet into eight individual meter cabinets. To reduce unnecessary waste and cost, it's pertinent that we preserve the wires and connections - given that they are still in great condition, of course.

Accommodating the smaller panel size required careful planning, ensuring proper spacing, and wiring raceways for component mounting. Thank you to our engineers and production team for all your hard work, dedication, and communication! Stay tuned for more updates as we finish these panels.

"Technology demonstrations show the machine's major components achieve the required performance," (Chu, MIT News).

researchers are creating a 1-megawatt motor that is lightweight and small in an effort to lessen aviation's carbon footprint. This represents a significant step toward electrifying larger aircraft, such as commercial airliners, as the motor's computationally tested mega wattage is already on par with small aero-engines in terms of size and weight. The motor will enable all-electric or hybrid propulsion systems when coupled with a battery, fuel cell, or conventional turbofan jet engine.

"This group's design uses a wonderful combination of conventional and cutting-edge methods for electric machine development, allowing it to offer both robustness and efficiency to meet the practical needs of aircraft of the future" (Ansel, Chu).

With these advancements propelling a future for electric aircraft, where would you see yourself flying off to?

Read the full article here: https://news.mit.edu/2023/megawatt-motor-could-help-electrify-aviation-0608

This year, we join the Women’s Engineering Society to and honor the remarkable contributions of women in engineering to advancements in safety.

We’d love to take a second and spotlight some of their incredible achievements! Meet some of the trailblazing engineers who have left their mark on history, and swipe through to see images and discover more about these extraordinary women and their remarkable achievements!
Join us in celebrating these incredible women and all the other remarkable women in engineering who continue to make a difference.

Make sure to tag inspiring women in engineering!

When we say "Always On," we mean it! 💡

A utility outage left one of our out-of-state customer's MGG switchgear unable to transfer to generator power as programmed. This meant that manual operation was the only option, requiring a 24/7 onsite presence until resolved. Our customer called us and urgently requested an engineer. By 7 am the following morning, Lucas was on a flight to their site!

Upon arrival, it was discovered that the control components were dead, and the main control power circuit breaker was tripped. After a thorough investigation, we traced the issue to the building's EPO circuit, drawing excessive current. We disconnected the unnecessary EPO circuit, restoring the system's functionality.

The customer was pleasantly satisfied with our quick response and effective troubleshooting. With the system running automatically again, they no longer had to stay onsite 24/7. They were thrilled that we could provide an engineer on such short notice!

At Dillengr, we stand by our 24/7 commitment! We're always here to ensure peace of mind when it comes to site reliability.
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Dillengr, Inc. specializes in simplifying site assessments and optimizing your electrical infrastructure!

We offer a seamless experience that minimizes downtime and maximizes the potential of your electrical systems. Our process involves thoroughly assessing documentation, uploading code from existing systems, and creating customized sequences of operations. From here, we follow a seamless and efficient flow of operations to help you leverage every benefit possible for your electrical infrastructure!

Choose Dillengr, Inc. for a straightforward, stress-free, and empowering electrical engineering experience. Visit our website for more information.

“SoftZoo is a soft robot co-design platform that can test optimal shapes and sizes for robotic performance in different environments” (Shipps, MIT News).

Since 2008, engineers have been creating flexible robots known as “soft robotics” that can be used for space exploration, locomotion, rehabilitation, and other purposes.

The “SoftZoo” framework is a soft robot co-design platform that enables users to test the most practical shapes and sizes for performance in various terrain-specific environments. Notably, this program uses models of animals and insects that can be configured to perform optimally in those environments and conditions.

Read the article here: https://news.mit.edu/2023/softzoo-simulates-wildlife-soft-robotics-for-designers-0502

This year, our Women of Flower Mound (WOFM) engineering scholarship winner was Lauren Gates! She will be attending Texas A&M University for Biomedical Engineering in hopes of pursuing a career as a Biomaterials or Rehabilitation Engineer. She is passionate, incredibly sharp, determined, and an inspiration. We know she’ll go far in her pursuits. Congratulations again, Lauren!

The ATC is a UL508a remote enclosure that senses unavailability or loss of power and automatically transfers from primary to backup source power. With a large, web-enabled touchscreen, NFPA70e compliance, and open or closed configurability, the Automatic Transfer Controller has got you covered.

At Dillengr, we have developed a unique part number system that offers full flexibility in layout and design. Once you fill out the form on our website, we are able to send you a quote and start the process immediately!

Check out our ATC product page at https://www.dillengrinc.com/products-and-services/atc/

ATC Automated Transfer Controller — Dillengr's ATC cabinets are UL508a listed and available in an enclosure or open style to fit all your transfer system needs

At Dillengr, we always discuss the importance of testing and maintenance as well as clean switchgear.

With nearly every job we do, we offer some sort of preventative maintenance plan for our customers. This is because there are two kinds of maintenance strategies: proactive and reactive.

We believe that, when it comes to the critical power industry, proactive maintenance is the best way to go. This method routinely addresses concerns and equipment upkeep to prevent system failures and workplace hazards.

So, not only does it help increase workplace safety, but preventative maintenance will extend the life of your gear and save you money in the long run.

Visit us at www.dillengrinc.com to learn more and see how we can be of to you!

Take control of your breakers, motor-operated switches, and other automation devices with Dillengr's Automatic Transfer Controllers (ATCs).

We have developed a unique part number system that allows you to select from an array of options to achieve a fully customized system. With us, you have complete flexibility in layout and design.

Stay tuned for Friday's post to learn more about the ATCs and see our process!

"Transporting energy is costly" (Hancock, Phys.org)

Your laptops, phones, and other electronics generate heat because of the energy lost when currents flow through a conductor and run into resistance. This is a challenge for scientists looking for resistance-eliminating superconductors to prevent energy loss, which could significantly improve things like more efficient MRI machine computing and quantum computing. "[...] We thought about applying twisting to materials that have a peculiar form of superconductivity called nodal superconductivity" (Volkov, Hancock).

A team of UConn physicists led by Pavel Volkov and his colleagues demonstrates a solution using quantum particles known as quasiparticles to create a superconductor. They do this by slightly twisting very thin, stacked layers of regular superconductors, causing an intricate relation between the layers and the current that's applied in between. Volkov explains how the current-induced topological superconductor can be optimized at various angles, unlike alternative materials studied thus far. It's also expected to have the potential to be better than other topological superconductors on the market.

Visit https://phys.org/news/2023-05-possibilities-tiny-superconductors.html to read the full article!

Happy to all of you astronomers and space enthusiasts! ✨🌌

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of space exploration and its countless contributions to our understanding of the .

Let's take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication of the astronauts, scientists, and engineers who have made it all possible. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just looking up at the stars in wonder, let's come together to honor the awe-inspiring beauty of our universe.

Retrofitting outdated equipment in your facility will help improve the reliability and efficiency of your power system. However, the downtime that is often associated with this essential service can be daunting.

This concern was our primary focus when developing our retrofit method!

Once onsite, our engineers utilize our plug-n-play method to install and fully test the equipment in one to two nights, depending on complexity, minimizing downtime and risk.

If you have any questions, visit our website down below!
https://www.dillengrinc.com/products-and-services/retrofits/

Nothing more exciting than new gear in the facility! Follow along to see our progress

It's ! This week "is a celebration of celestial objects with gravity so intense that even light cannot escape them," (NASA).

To check out black hole visualizations, learn more, or catch up with NASA, head over to https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/Gallery/BlackHoleWeek.html -id

#STEM

Happy Week!🤖

Today's technological advancements show tremendous progress toward an awesome future populated with and assisted by ! We celebrate the limitless possibilities and benefits robots could bring to the medical, industrial, and other fields.

What future developments involving robots are you most excited to see?

“Careful planning of charging station placement could lessen or eliminate the need for new power plants, a new study shows,” (Chandler, MIT News Office).

With the electrification of vehicles, more costly power plants are needed to satisfy the peak loads of evening charges after work days. In addition, pulling too much energy from solar farms creates waste in its valuable electricity-generating ability.

“MIT researchers have found that it’s possible to mitigate or eliminate both these problems[…]” (Chandler, MIT).

A few ways to alleviate this issue include strategically placing charging stations and enabling delayed charge times. This would also help to reduce costs and energy consumption.

Slow but power-efficient charging stations installed at workplaces could help methodically draw midday solar power, thus alleviating peak loads on the grid later in the day.

Do you think these are efficient solutions to this issue? Why or why not?

Click the link below to check out this interesting article:
https://news.mit.edu/2023/minimizing-electric-vehicles-impact-grid-0315

At Dillengr, we understand that a customer's needs can change at the drop of a dime, requiring adaptability and swift and efficient action.

One such example of this was when one of our customers requested a control panel modification in their pump station. During the installation, the customer asked for additional I/O cards to be installed.

Without modifying the components' original layout, we could plan, source, and install the cards quickly and properly and test them to meet the customers' desired installation date. Overall we received positive feedback from our customer, who was very impressed with our layout design and implementation!

Photographed are the PLC backpan and HMI door being functionally tested in our tech center (making for a speedy installation)!

Stay tuned to see more success stories!

In Monday's video, we highlighted the importance of preventative maintenance. The longer equipment goes unchecked, the more opportunities for something to go wrong. Whether that be critters, arc flashes due to dust and debris, or regular hardware and software changes, switchgear needs to be cared for.

At Dillengr, we know that uptime is of utmost importance! Our comprehensive maintenance schedules help us cover all the essential factors that keep your critical systems up and running.

Check out our website to see how we can be of to you! https://www.dillengrinc.com/

Join us in celebrating Pi Day! π🥧

Whether you celebrate with a slice of pie or mathematically prove to people that tau is better than pi, have fun today! And remember all of the great minds that have brought us to where we are now.

Bonus Fact: Did you know the word “Pi” is derived from the Greek term περιϕέρεια (meaning circumference)?

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"The traditional method when it comes to custom switchgear is to go to a standard manufacturer and obtain a quote with many specials. This option often seems the most reasonable but is seldom the best choice. Often, this method comes with more downsides than not, namely longer lead times and quality issues due to a lack of capabilities.

With a multitude of orders, many engineers, and a need to churn out a product as fast as possible, it can be nearly impossible to gain the attention required to design and build custom gear!

But it doesn’t have to be that way."

Read the rest of the on our website: https://www.dillengrinc.com/idea/

"A wireless technique enables a super-cold quantum computer to send and receive data without generating too much error-causing heat. (Zewe, MIT News Office)"

Quantum computers must be kept in refrigerators that can maintain a temperature just above absolute zero (-459°F). Otherwise, heat could corrupt the qubits, the fundamental blocks of quantum computing. More qubits means more cables—meaning more heat let in—so the size of a quantum system is limited by its ability to keep itself cool.

"MIT researchers [have] developed a wireless communication system that enables a quantum computer to send and receive data to and from electronics outside the refrigerator using high-speed terahertz waves."

This transceiver chip is placed inside the fridge, which allows a contactless terahertz connection to send and receive data through the glass pane. This chip can act as a tiny "mirror," reflecting terahertz waves to their source. This method can recover a significant portion of the power sent into the fridge, lowering the required power by a factor of ten compared to conventional metal cables.

With all these technological advancements, do you think quantum computers will be available to consumers any time soon?

Read the full article here: https://news.mit.edu/2023/new-way-quantum-computing-systems-keep-their-cool-0221