Siemens and GlobalFoundries (GF) have entered a new strategic collaboration to leverage each company’s complementary AI-based capabilities to enhance performance of semiconductor manufacturing and advanced industries – making operations more efficient, secure and reliable. In their latest memorandum of understanding, the companies focus on automation technologies for semiconductor fabrication (fab automation), electrification, digital solutions and software ranging from chip develop...

Ceolin Group, a benchmark in agribusiness and responsible for more than 17,000 hectares of rice production between Uruguaiana (RS), Brazil, and Argentina, adopted WEG Smart Machine (WSM) as part of its strategy to modernize irrigation operations. Digitalization became essential due to new requirements from Brazil’s National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA), which mandates accurate monitoring of water withdrawal from the Uruguay River, a key resource for farming in the region. Pote...

Siemens and nVent are collaborating to develop a liquid cooling and power reference architecture, purpose-built for hyperscale AI workloads. As AI workloads grow more intensive and distributed, data center infrastructure strategies must balance performance, efficiency, and scalability through increasingly intelligent and adaptive systems. To support this next generation of digital infrastructure, Siemens and nVent are combining their expertise to help data centers prepare cooling and power infr...

Siemens Mobility, a provider of sustainable and innovative rail solutions, and Railpool, one of Europe’s rail vehicle rental companies, have signed a preliminary agreement to purchase a 15,000 square meters plot from Consorzio ZAI. The site is located within the Verona Interporto logistics hub, the largest integrated traffic terminal in Italy. With a joint investment of around €20 million, the two companies intend to jointly develop a state-of-the-art expert center for locomotive ma...

Project strengthens service quality, expands demand capacity, and improves reliability for more than 25,000 users in the region, consolidating WEG’s presence in the Utilities segment. Empresa de Energía de Pereira S.A. ESP has inaugurated the new Altagracia 33/13.8 kV Substation, a key project to reinforce the electrical system of the Altagracia district and surrounding areas. WEG was responsible for the complete supply of equipment — except for civil works — as well as...

Alva Industries (ALVA) will launch TorqStudio, their new advanced online platform for custom motor design and analysis, for the first time at SPS 2025 next week. Visitors to Alva’s booth (Hall 3, Booth #259) will be the first to experience an exclusive live preview of the platform ahead of its official release. Developed fully in-house at Alva, TorqStudio brings powerful motor simulation and design capabilities directly into the hands of engineers. It supports everything from early concep...

Siemens has launched its latest Gridscale X offering: “Gridscale X Flexibility Manager”, empowering distribution system operators (“DSOs”) to maximize the use of existing grid capacity and accelerate grid connections for distributed energy resources (“DERs”) and data centers in a flexible way.  DSOs continue to face the increasing challenges of grid congestion and capacity constraints. At the same time, electrification is seen as the most feasible way to...

One of the fastest-growing industries in the world, data centers are powering the digitalization of industries and are required to scale at speed. Addressing this challenge, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Delta have formalized a global partnership to deliver prefabricated, modular power solutions, designed to accelerate the deployment of data center infrastructure, while significantly reducing CAPEX. The global partnership will ensure hyperscale and colocation operators the highest performanc...

Siemens and Samsung C&T Corporation, Engineering & Construction Group (“Samsung C&T”) have entered a strategic and long-term partnership. Grounded in mutual trust and complementary capabilities, the agreement aims to combine Samsung C&T’s global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise with Siemens’ advanced technologies in automation, digitalization, electrification, and integrated infrastructure intelligence. Evolving market needs It...

In April 2025, NOARK Electric proudly announced its strategic partnership with Temco Northwest, a premier manufacturers’ representative firm, to serve the dynamic markets of Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in NOARK’s mission to expand its footprint across North America and better support local OEMs, contractors, and distributors with advanced, reliable electrical solutions. The Perfect Partnership for Regional Growt...

Siemens has acquired key technology from Setmetrics in Australia. The technology enhances the Brightly Software portfolio with new energy modeling capabilities. Setmetrics is a SaaS provider that has been enabling customers across Australia and North America to rapidly create an Energy Twin for diverse buildings, undertake scenario analysis, and track outcomes to drive success for commercial real estate, education, and healthcare sectors.  Brightly Software offers an integrated approach...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced it will present its latest industrial I/O and power solutions at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, taking place November 18–20 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Visitors can explore Allient’s technologies at Allient Bellevue (Spectrum Controls) – Booth #723 and&...

Comau, alongside its distributor GDF, will showcase its latest advancements in robotics and automation at the Industrial Transformation Mexico (ITM) Show. This event, which is part of the Hannover Messe initiatives and organized by the Italian German Exhibition Company Mexico (IGECO), is a major trade fair for Industry 4.0. ITM connects buyers, suppliers, and industry pioneers, highlighting technologies such as AI, IoT, and automation, with a focus on the digital transformation of manufacturing...

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the launch of CAN 2 Current (C2C), a compact solenoid-mounted microcontroller designed to work with Danfoss cartridge valves, hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), hybrid PVG/HIC valves, and open-circuit pumps. C2C connects the valve, HIC, or pump to the controller area network (CAN) bus, enabling accurate and efficient component actuation as well as simple diagnostics. C2C is a high-performance device delivering repeatable and consistent control. The device...

Siemens has expanded the TIA Selection Tool Cloud with the new “Electrical Designer” feature for electrical planning. This smart software is the first and only in the IEC market (application of International Electrotechnical Commission standards) that includes basic electrical knowledge and standards expertise, eliminating the need for time-consuming research and complex manual work. Electrical Designer simplifies main circuit design by automatically selecting components, verifying...

They walk, grip, balance – and fascinate with their human-like appearance: Humanoid robots have impressive mobility and are even able to interpret facial expressions or understand language. What was still a futuristic vision just a few years ago is taking concrete shape.  Hidden behind the technological developments of humanoid robots is a complex interaction of artificial intelligence, precision mechanics and powerful drive technology. Miniaturization plays a decisive role here, as...

William C. Bradford, Jr., a lawyer from Shreveport, has been named vice president of External Affairs at SWEPCO. He begins March 11. In his new role, he will be responsible for supervising community relations, corporate communications, economic development, and public policy issues, particularly those impacting AEP SWEPCO's operations within the changing electricity industry landscape. Bradford will report directly to Brett Mattison, SWEPCO president and Chief Operations Officer. Bradford take...

Electrical contractor Canyon State Electric (CSE) has been named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2023. The Phoenix-based company is honored alongside one hundred of the world’s most forward-thinking firms across twenty industries.  Fast Company’s list recognizes global companies and organizations that most effectively empower employees at all levels to improve processes, create new products, or invent new ways of doing business.  Ca...

MKS Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform the world, has announced the Ophir® SupIR-X 15-300mm f/4 Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) Continuous Zoom Lens at ADEX Seoul. Purpose-built for 10 µm SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixels) detectors, this next-generation optical solution delivers unmatched clarity, precision, and operational reach for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions across air, land, and sea. MWIR imagery with low distortion The SupIR-X len...

The Codemotion conference, dedicated to technological trends and innovation in the digital field, is being held in Milan, Italy, where Comau has brought some of its latest technological innovations to the event's demo area. Participants have the opportunity to explore the new generation TPX, an intuitive teach pendant for robots that allows operators to program and control Comau robots without the need for prior programming knowledge. Also on display is Comau’s modular e.DO multi-axis rob...

Violent spring storms left a path of destruction this weekend. The damaging outbreak of severe weather, including approximately 120 tornado watches and warnings across the nation’s heartland, also delivered a blow closer to home in the ArkLaTex region.   Across SWEPCO, the severe weather began in earnest in northeast Texas late Friday. Wind gusts downed trees, ripped through power lines, and toppled transmission towers that feed multiple communities and neighborhoods. Crews worked ti...

Countries around the world have backed the economic, social, and sustainability advantages of energy efficiency. In a joint statement issued at the IEA’s Annual Global Conference on the issue in Brussels, ministers and senior officials representing 47 governments reaffirmed “the role energy efficiency plays to ensure affordable and secure energy services for our citizens, enhance competitiveness of our businesses, and safeguard the energy security of our nations.” Joint state...

Charlotte-based testing company slashes reporting times from 12 hours to five minutes with a connected, cloud-first workflow. By combining FLIR’s new i65 thermal imaging camera with the Condoit electrical data platform, the company has overhauled its asset monitoring and reporting process – cutting turnaround times from 8-12 hours to less than five minutes. The result: faster workflows, fewer errors, and smarter decision-making for customers. Manually generating reports Until rece...

Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation announced the introduction of KEGMIL, a cloud-based platform developed by the Singapore-based startup FTV LABS PTE. LTD.  to improve the management of field services for elevator and escalator maintenance in overseas markets. KEGMIL will be launched in Singapore in October 2025, with the aim of expanding its deployment primarily across Southeast Asia and eventually to other regions. In today’s world, maintenance services for elevato...

Comau presented its vision on the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector at ETFA 2025, the 30th edition of the IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, held from September 9 to 12 in Porto, Portugal. This internationally renowned event brought together experts, companies, and industrial operators to share innovative solutions and challenging projects in the field of factory automation, with a strong focus on enabling...

Spectrum Instrumentation presents new flagship digitizers with 12-bit resolution and a maximum of 6 channels at 10 GS/s or 12 channels at 5 GS/s acquisition speed. The new DN6.33x digitizers belong to the company’s Netbox series, an easy-to-use instrument line that requires only an Ethernet cable to be controlled from any PC, laptop, or network. A comprehensive software package and a number of hardware features make them ideal for automated testing applications, capturing signals on mult...

The International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 opened at the Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, marking a major convergence of innovation, expertise, and sustainability in the built environment sector. Spearheaded by BCA International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), and in partnership with RX Singapore, IBEW is the anchor platform for a week of diverse activities catering to the entire built environment ecosystem. With industry ex...

At the core of every successful project is a network of trusted partnerships. For Hill Electric, one of these key partnerships is with Holder Electric Supply, a major provider of electrical components and solutions. Holder Electric’s commitment to reliability, expertise, and customer service has been instrumental in supporting Hill’s industrial electrical projects. This partnership is more than just a supplier-client relationship—it’s a bond built on years of trust, co...

Behind every thriving business is a foundation of trusted partnerships that enable growth and innovation. For Hill Electric, SouthState Bank is more than a bank; it is a financial partner dedicated to fostering the success of local businesses like Hill. SouthState’s personalized approach and commitment to supporting Hill Electric’s operations have made them an invaluable part of Hill Electric’s journey. Significance of the partnership It represents a collaborative effort to...

Hill Electric Vice President, David Wolke, recently had the opportunity to sit down with Adam Hoots and The Lean Builder team to discuss the importance of two things that Hill Electric Company takes very seriously: transparency and preparation.  After walking through his experience in the electrical building industry, David shared his insights on how being transparent with both clients and employees is not only morally right, but also leads to a more trusting, engaged, and productive team....