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HARTING Marks 40 Years in the U.S. with Major Americas Expansion
As it celebrates 40 years in the Chicagoland region, HARTING has recently announced a significant expansion of its Americas manufacturing operations, including Research and Development, reinforcing its long-term commitment to strengthening regional supply chain resilience. The company is investing across its Illinois headquarters and facilities, as well as expanding operations in Mexico, following 33% year-over-year growth in the Americas and 17% global growth.
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Siemens Invests More Than $165 Million to Expand Manufacturing Across the Carolinas, Supporting U.S. Data Center Growth
Siemens has invested more than $165 million across North and South Carolina to support America’s rapidly accelerating AI and data center markets. The new and expanded sites directly support Siemens’ record levels of data center-related electrical equipment orders while also increasing the company’s US manufacturing capacity. These expanded facilities will enable faster production, assembly, and…
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Why Remote Sensing Matters for Data Center Power Panels
Voltage drop across long cable runs costs data centers energy, uptime, and money. Remote sensing in power supplies closes the feedback loop at the load, delivering precise voltage where it counts.
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MEAN WELL’s New-Generation Enclosed Type Power Supply With PFC— NSP series
The new MEAN WELL NSP series delivers higher efficiency and an ultra-compact form factor, offering a complete upgrade from the RSP series and enabling greater performance within the same installation space. With 200% peak power capability, it effortlessly handles inrush loads, and its wide –40 to +85°C operating temperature range ensures stable and safe operation even in harsh environments.
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AutomationDirect: IronHorse ACM Series AC Drives and ACN EtherCAT Communications Module
IronHorse ACM series AC drives provide basic V/Hz and sensorless vector control for low-horsepower motors when only single-phase power is available. These VFDs accept a 120 VAC or 230 VAC single-phase power source and control motors from 1/8 to 3 horsepower. 5 digital inputs, 2 relay outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 1 analog output are standard,… Read More…
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AutomationDirect: Shaviv Deburring Tools, Sets, and Accessories
Shaviv deburring tool sets offer complete turnkey solutions for professionals who need multi-material capability right out of the box. The premium 21-piece (154-00024) and 12-piece sets (154-90085) feature ergonomic universal handles, extendable blade holders, and a comprehensive selection of rotating B- and E-series blades—ensuring you have the right tool for straight edges, hole edges, cross-holes,… Read More…
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Thirsty Servers: The Water Crisis Sparked by Data Center Cooling
Industry analysts now forecast that American data centers could use up to 136 billion gallons of water annually by 2028, a potential fourfold rise driven by artificial intelligence’s insatiable appetite for computing power. Imagine a single 1-megawatt facility consuming over 25 million litres each year, enough to supply hundreds of thousands of people daily. As… Read More…
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Is Open Compute Just a Pipe Dream? Why Data Center Hardware Is Still Locked Down
When Meta, Google, and Microsoft collectively committed billions to “open” hardware standards, industry analysts inevitably declared the end of proprietary dominance. The narrative is intoxicating: freedom from vendor lock-in, dramatic cost reductions, and accelerated innovation. The Open Compute Project (OCP) market was projected to reach $36 billion by 2025, expanding at a compound annual growth… Read More…
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MEAN WELL New Generation Programmable Logic Controller
MEAN WELL’s PLC-DPLC-32MT/ET Series supports IEC61131-3 with Open PLC Editor and five programming languages. Featuring MODBus communication, up to 256 I/O expansion, 100 kHz pulse output, and a built-in real-time clock, it delivers reliable, scalable control for industrial automation, SMT lines, smart agriculture, elevators, and building automation applications.
News for Panel Builders
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HARTING Marks 40 Years in the U.S. with Major Americas Expansion
As it celebrates 40 years in the Chicagoland region, HARTING has recently announced a significant expansion of its Americas manufacturing operations, including Research and Development, reinforcing its long-term commitment to strengthening regional supply chain resilience. The company is investing across its Illinois headquarters and facilities, as well as expanding operations in Mexico, following 33% year-over-year growth… Read More…
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Ann Fairchild Named President and CEO of Siemens USA
Siemens has recently announced the appointment of Ann Fairchild (54) as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Siemens USA, the company’s largest market globally. Fairchild, who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2025, will assume the permanent role effective immediately. She will guide Siemens’ strategy and engagement across the United States,… Read More…