Schneider Electric has recently announced a new initiative to recruit and train U.S. military veterans for careers in its Services business. The effort will create pathways for up to 400 technicians, including veterans, to join Schneider Electric’s workforce in customer-facing service representative roles supporting data centers, energy systems, and other mission-critical facilities.
Weidmuller USA has recently unveiled the THM MultiMark Plus R printer and the MultiMark R-Fix applicator. When used together, the innovative thermal transfer printer and applicator streamline cable marking with wrap-around labels, making the process significantly faster and easier for panel builders and machine shop technicians. Labels are automatically applied and precisely wrapped around the cable with state-of-the-art marking. Each marking process takes only three seconds which saves time – about 60% – compared to manual marking.
RS has recently formed a strategic partnership with DP Gayatri (DPG), a major provider of contract assembly, automation, and industrial consulting services, to equip OEMs and manufacturers with scalable integrated industrial solutions designed to modernize operations and accelerate factory performance. DP Gayatri empowers industrial customers to embrace innovation with intention — identifying opportunities and transforming operations with engineering and automation solutions optimized to solve production challenges and facilitate sustainable growth.
By Davide Perina, Product Manager at Cosmotec How to cool an electrical panel The electrical components within an automation panel have undergone a progressive process of miniaturization and an increasing degree of complexity, increasing their presence and performance. These components must be protected from high temperatures and external agents, which increase their wear and tear and…
By: Kooltronic Like most electronic equipment, the components contained within control cabinets and electrical panels generate heat. When these heat-producing components are packed closely together within the confined space of a sealed enclosure, it can create excessive temperatures (in some cases temperatures inside an enclosure can reach over 130°F). Only specialized electrical cabinet cooling equipment…
Siemens Digital Industries recently announced the appointment of Chris Stevens as President of Digital Industries U.S. In this role, Stevens will lead Siemens’ efforts to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturers and drive innovation across the U.S. industrial landscape. With more than two decades at Siemens, Stevens brings deep expertise in automation and digitalization. He previously served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the U.S. Automation Business, ensuring the success of automation customers across all industries.
ABB has revealed the next generation of its flagship air circuit breaker, the SACE Emax 3. Aimed at large facilities with high power demands, including data centers, advanced manufacturing sites and critical infrastructure including hospitals and airports, the innovative Emax 3 is designed to address increased concerns about grid stability, cybersecurity, and the surging power…
OMRON has been manufacturing industrial control panel products for more than 80 years. Their entire portfolio is designed to help panel builders, machine builders, and end users reduce costs while saving time and space. This blog discusses how OMRON’s industrial control panel products support scalable, modular machines with a smaller footprint, and highlights some of their electromechanical and solid-state relays that are prime examples of products that give builders more value.
Infinity Panel Solutions’ Project on a PalletTM is a new approach to delivering fully integrated UL508A control panel assemblies directly to a job site designed with contractors engineers and facility owners in mind project on a palette streamlines the entire installation process saving time reducing risk and ensuring quality. Benefits How it Works Applications More…
The first iteration of Smart Production Solutions (SPS) hosted Stateside (Atlanta GA) was not too busy, making maneuvering thru isles of Show Hall C in the Georgia World Congress Center quite easy. However, many of the manufacturers we spoke to were more focused on the quality of conversations and leads from day 1 versus the…
Weidmuller USA announces the debut of Data Hub, a new core service inside its industrial automation u-OS operating system that amplifies the platform’s unwavering commitment to stay open, flexible and independent. Weidmuller’s u-OS currently supports a wide range of commercially available applications and programs, such as CODESYS, Node-RED and Grafana, along with custom programming and support for most fieldbus and IIoT communication protocols. Now, the Data Hub simplifies collaboration between different applications by offering the only service that supports three open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) – a feature that is unprecedented for the industry.
Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry. With typical visitor traffic welcoming over 1 million guests a year, the 2 million square foot Center helps drive $600 million worth of meeting and convention activity in Philadelphia.
NOARK Electric will debut its cutting-edge Ex9VF7 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at NECA 2025, September 12–15, at McCormick Place West Convention Center. As attendees step into the Showstopper Showcase Booth (#1800), they will notice NOARK’s VFD demo and engaging multimedia experiences. At the main NOARK booth (#5238)—easily spotted under the signature green NOARK hanging sign—visitors can explore innovations across power distribution, motor control and energy efficiency.
Omni Cable, LLC has recently announced it has partnered with Lynn Networks, a division of NSI Industries and major manufacturer of datacom and broadband cable, cable management, connectivity, and optical distribution hardware. According to DataHorizzon Research, the global patch cable market, valued at $3.4 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.1%. Through this partnership, OmniCable will offer LYNN copper and fiber patch cords—including both standard and custom assemblies—engineered for optimal compatibility and performance across a wide range of applications.
Ecolab has announced a new technology within an advanced portfolio of solutions to drive high-performance data center cooling. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has created exponential growth for data centers, with U.S. data center energy demand expected to grow from 25 GW in 2024 to more than 80 GW by 2030. By enabling reliable…
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that registration is now open for Automation Fair 2025, returning to McCormick Place in Chicago from November 17-20. More than 10,000 professionals from across the world will come together for four immersive days packed with insight, innovation and hands-on discovery. This global event sets the stage for what’s next in industrial operations. It’s where groundbreaking technologies make their debut, where never-before-seen innovations are unveiled and where fresh thinking emerges – sometimes even before they’re on the roadmap.