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AMETEK Appoints Narayan Vishwanathan Vice President and General Manager, Materials Analysis Division

AMETEK Appoints Narayan Vishwanathan Vice President and General Manager, Materials Analysis Division

AMETEK, Inc. has recently announced the appointment of Narayan Vishwanathan as Vice President and General Manager, Materials Analysis Division. Mr. Vishwanathan most recently served as Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for the Electron Microscopy Technologies (EMT) businesses within AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division. “I am very pleased to announce Narayan’s promotion to Vice President and General Manager,” commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Narayan’s exceptional leadership skills, focus on innovation, and deep operational experience will ensure the continued success and growth of our Materials Analysis Division.”

Graybar Names Bryant L. Summers District Vice President in St. Louis

Graybar Names Bryant L. Summers District Vice President in St. Louis

Graybar has recently named Bryant L. Summers as District Vice President for the company’s St. Louis District, effective January 1, 2025. Summers joined Graybar in 1998 and has extensive experience across several functional areas, including sales, operations, finance, IT and management. He currently serves as President of Cape Electrical Supply, LLC – a subsidiary of Graybar. As St. Louis District Vice President, he will lead Graybar’s business operations in a territory that includes Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas as well as parts of Tennessee, Indiana and Illinois.

Weidmuller Supports the Standardization of Single Pair Ethernet
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Weidmuller Supports the Standardization of Single Pair Ethernet

The automation community PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), in which the electrical and connection technology company Weidmuller is involved as one of over 1,800 members, has implemented a uniform connector face for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) based on key application requirements and submitted it for international standardization. With its core technologies such as PROFIBUS and PROFINET, PI is responsible for the development of its market-leading, open standards for all fields of application in industrial production. By agreeing on a standardized connector face for Single Pair Ethernet, the industry is now taking a decisive step towards the future.

CDM Inc. Announces Phase Match RF Capabilities
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CDM Inc. Announces Phase Match RF Capabilities

CDM Inc. has recently announced new in-house Phase Match capabilities for RF jumper cables. Phase Matching is a set of precisely manufactured and tested RF cables that have the same electrical length at a set frequency (measured in degrees) based on end-user requirements. Precise and consistent manufacture of phase matched cables requires specialized equipment and skilled, experienced technicians. CDM’s unique phase matching program provides a one-stop source for customer material requirements, match testing and final assembly.

nVent Collaborates with NVIDIA on AI-Ready Liquid Cooling Solutions

nVent Collaborates with NVIDIA on AI-Ready Liquid Cooling Solutions

nVent Electric plc has recently announced that it is collaborating with NVIDIA to deploy liquid cooling solutions at scale supporting the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 and next-generation platforms. The collaboration is expected to deliver cutting-edge, built-to-spec liquid cooling technology to enhance the performance and energy efficiency of NVIDIA-powered data centers. nVent is a provider of liquid cooling, providing resilient and sustainable solutions for the next generation of computing supporting AI demand.

RS Named Amongst 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces

RS Named Amongst 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces

RS has earned a 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces award for putting people first in terms of purpose and culture, leadership, wellbeing, employee experience and voice, and inclusion. The Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces (IW) awards annually recognize and celebrate organizations of all sizes and industries from each of IW’s operating regions worldwide for creating exceptional, people-first workplaces with positive and inspiring cultures that make employees feel like they belong. They also rank the global top 100 organizations across Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, the UK, and Ireland based on the inputs of an independent expert judging panel.

EPLAN Data Portal Update October 2024

EPLAN Data Portal Update October 2024

In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 511 manufacturers and more than 1,900,000 data sets that are available with the latest updates in October 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Akusense with 2,137 new data sets for sensors, switches and pushbuttons, Detas SpA with 1 new data set for housing accessories and external extensions, FUJI TERMINA INDUSTRY Co., LTD. with 16 new data sets for general products, and Quantum Devices with 10,032 new data sets for cables.

Hammond Manufacturing Welcomes John Eberhart as Territory Sales Manager for Northern, USA

Hammond Manufacturing Welcomes John Eberhart as Territory Sales Manager for Northern, USA

Hammond Manufacturing is pleased to announce the appointment of John Eberhart as the Territory Sales Manager for the Northern Midwest region of the United States in their Rack Mounting Solutions division. John’s extensive industry experience will be instrumental in the expansion of Hammond’s market presence and the promotion of business within his territory. John Eberhart has a demonstrated history of revenue growth and more than twenty years of experience in the data center and outside plant industries. John is also a current member of the TIA Edge Datacenter Working Group providing Hammond with leading developments for TIA standards.

Yokogawa and Rice WaTER Institute Partner on Autonomous Water Treatment

Yokogawa and Rice WaTER Institute Partner on Autonomous Water Treatment

Yokogawa Corporation of America and the Water Technologies Entrepreneurship and Research (WaTER) Institute at Rice University announced today a new partnership in support of modular autonomous water treatment and reuse processes. The agreement will leverage the complementary expertise and unique capabilities of both partners, officials said. The WaTER Institute has researched and developed modular treatment solutions while Yokogawa is implementing system control and automation. The integration of these approaches sets the stage for more widespread adoption of autonomous water treatment processes.

NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems
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NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems

In the world of electrical safety, enclosed breakers play a pivotal role. Imagine a robust fortress protecting your electrical circuits from the chaos of overloads and short circuits. That’s exactly what NOARK’s enclosed breakers do. These circuit breakers are housed within a protective enclosure, designed not just for functionality, but for maximum durability.

RS Partners With Omega Engineering to Expand Product Portfolio
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RS Partners With Omega Engineering to Expand Product Portfolio

RS is proud to announce its newest supplier, Omega Engineering. Omega Engineering, Inc., part of the DwyerOmega family of brands, is an international, integrated, single-source supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for industrial process measurement and control applications, including sensing, control, and monitoring technologies. The company was founded in Norwalk, Connecticut, in 1962 by Betty Ruth Hollander, a 32-year-old mother of four who began making ultra-fine-gauge thermocouples, which weren’t commercially available at the time, at her kitchen table by night and making and mailing flyers, conducting sales calls, and shipping the products by day.

ABB Underscores Focus On Electrification and Automation With New Brand Positioning and Tagline ‘Engineered to Outrun’

ABB Underscores Focus On Electrification and Automation With New Brand Positioning and Tagline ‘Engineered to Outrun’

ABB introduces new brand positioning “We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner” underpinning the next phase of the company’s development as a provider of electrification and automation following its successful transformation period. It articulates what ABB wants to be known for in the minds of its customers. The new brand positioning centers around the word “Outrun” and its meaning consists of two parts: Keeping ABB’s partners running consistently at high performance and at the same time helping them constantly run more productively and efficiently so they can outperform.

UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results

UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results

UL Solutions Inc. has recently reported results for their third quarter which ended September 30, 2024. “This is our third quarterly report since becoming a public company and I’m very pleased that our results extended our momentum from the first half of 2024, with all segments and regions contributing positively,” said President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. “We achieved 9.3% organic revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and continued to generate substantial cash flow as we served our customers in more than 110 countries. Certification testing in Industrial and Consumer segments showed particular strength reflecting megatrends and contributions from recent lab investments.”

Eaton Names Omar Zaire President, Corporate and Electrical Sector, EMEA; Tim Darkes to Retire

Eaton Names Omar Zaire President, Corporate and Electrical Sector, EMEA; Tim Darkes to Retire

Intelligent power management company Eaton has recently announced the appointment of Omar Zaire to president, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire succeeds Tim Darkes, who has announced his upcoming retirement from Eaton, effective June 1, 2025. Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team.  

Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling
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Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling

In close cooperation with hyperscalers and server OEMs, Rittal has developed a modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers a cooling capacity of over 1 MW. It was the centerpiece exhibit at Rittal’s booth A24 at the 2024 OCP Global Summit on October 15-17. The CDU uses direct liquid cooling based on water – and is thus an example for new IT infrastructure technologies that are enablers for AI applications.

New Study: Businesses Battle to Recruit Engineering Talent as Demand Exceeds Supply Fourfold

New Study: Businesses Battle to Recruit Engineering Talent as Demand Exceeds Supply Fourfold

Businesses across the U.S., especially those in the manufacturing sector, are facing a long-term battle to recruit engineering talent as demand continues to far exceed supply. According to a new report by RS, this talent deficit could stunt the growth of key industries, costing the U.S. economy trillions of dollars in the next decade. Their research identified that there are currently 5.38 million people working in the U.S. engineering sector, and the number of employees has been growing by around 3.5% year-on-year.