The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released findings from its third annual industry survey conducted at the NFPA 2025 Conference & Expo, the premier conference for fire, electrical, and life safety professionals.  The survey highlights how people across the skilled trades are viewing industry changes and where their fields are headed, against the backdrop of persistent labor shortages and growing demands fueled by infrastructure investment and technological advancement. R...

Emerson has announced the new PACSystems RX3i CPS400 Safety Controller, designed to enable Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) strategies for infrastructure, fire and gas, burner management systems, and other emergency shutdown systems. The PACSystems Safety Controller is a compact, high-performance solution with robust security measures and a scalable architecture with 2,000 available I/O points, ideal for complex projects with evolving requirements. As project automation becomes more sophistic...

As the race for the best AI technology heats up, manufacturers are turning to liquid immersion cooling to stabilize the servers of the future. While this technology provides far superior cooling properties compared to traditional fans, it also brings a new set of challenges, particularly around maintenance. Server blades are packed extremely tightly in a small space and immersed in liquid coolant, which can make it difficult to remove a single blade for service. Introducing the RA Rack Attach...

Copley Controls, a global pioneer in the motion control industry, announces the release of its Nano High Power (Nano HP) and Nano Plus High Power (Plus-HP) digital servo drives for brush and brushless motors. Both series expand Copley’s compact Nano family and feature redesigned power boards for higher current output, making them ideal for traction motor applications in autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV) and other space-limited mobile robotics requiring higher...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that Jennifer Wolfenbarger has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Accounting Officer. As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and overseeing fiscal accountability for the entire organization. Prior roles of Wolfenbarger  Wolfenbarger oversaw strategic planning, investor relations, compliance and financial reporting Jennifer Wolfenbarge...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced that Gerald Johnson has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors effective July 23, 2025. Gerald Johnson is the retired Executive Vice President (EVP), Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, of General Motors, where he led the company's global manufacturing operations, labor relations, and sustainable workplace practices. Roles of increasing responsibility Over the course of his career, spanning more than 40 years at GM, h...

USSI Global, a turnkey provider of customized network, broadcast, and digital signage systems and services worldwide, announced Eric Webb has been promoted to vice president of information technology and logistics. He has been with the company for 16 years and spent the last five years as director of IT and logistics. In his new role, Webb leads operations for IT and logistics, encompassing depot repair services and field-based electronic repairs. Operations for IT and logistics  &nb...

Comau has built a proprietary, fully-equipped dry room laboratory at its Italian headquarters in Grugliasco to develop and test the cell manufacturing equipment the company has already developed. It will also be used to test new machines targeting Lithium-Ion and Lithium Metal cells, in order to access solid state technologies as a further step towards next-generation and post-Lithium batteries.  End-to-end battery solutions The fully equipped dry room strengthens the company's presence...

Comau was awarded the 2025 Sustainability Award at the 14th Panda d’Oro Ceremony on June 14. Hosted by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) with support from the Embassy of Italy to the P.R.C., the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, the Italian Trade Agency, and the Italian Cultural Institutes of Beijing and Shanghai, the award honors companies driving sustainable development and advancing Italian technology and industrial cooperation in China. It reflects strong recognition of...

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a clean energy pioneer – convened an exclusive, high-level business forum in Madrid to strengthen partnerships and position the company for its next phase of growth in the Iberian market. Led by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Masdar, the Tuesday gathering assembled senior representatives from Spanish and Portuguese government entities, regulatory bodies, utilities, institutional investors, offtakers, and technology providers. The dis...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty motion, controls and power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced the appointment of Darrell Paul as Director of Business Development and Strategy at Allient Rochester (formerly ORMEC Systems). In this newly created role, Darrell will be responsible for driving revenue growth and shaping product strategy and roadmap. Darrell Paul’s experience Darrell brings extensive experience in the m...

Camden has introduced a new line of 'Side Load' Column push plate switches. These switches are installed by mounting the activation plate directly onto the back switch assembly with six screws. They are designed for use when an obstruction above the installed switch prevents the use of a Top Load' model. These switches incorporate an enclosed backbox. Column push plate switches Ideal when mounting the switch where the back is visible, or when selecting the option for Kinetic wireless or...

envelio and IAV have entered into partnership to make IAV’s Optera solution part of envelio’s Intelligent Grid Platform ecosystem. The combination of two solutions makes it possible to use the grid models that are built with the Intelligent Grid Platform directly in Optera for automated strategic grid planning. Self-learning algorithm Optera uses a self-learning algorithm to add new or remove existing power lines Optera uses a self-learning algorithm to add new or remove existing...

Comau announced the worldwide launch of MyCo, its new family of collaborative robots, at Automatica 2025 (June 24-27) in Munich, Germany. The MyCo lineup features six distinct cobot models with payload capacities ranging from 3 kg to 15 kg, specifically designed to meet the growing global demand for versatile, safe and easy-to-use collaborative automation. Lighter, more compact, easy to program, and easily relocated, the MyCo family will be on display at Automatica in Pavilion B5, Booth 331. C...

Comau is highlighting the strong synergies between human ingenuity and technological excellence at Automatica 2025 with the launch of powerful new solutions designed to accelerate ease of use, increase quality, and ensure sustainable productivity for companies of all sizes and industries. From June 24 -27 in Munich (Germany), under its new motto Next is Automated, Comau unveiled its new MyCo family of six collaborative robots, its MyMR family of Autonomous Mobile Vehicles, and its patented N-WG...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, announced its board of directors has approved the purchase of 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence pioneer March Networks, from Infinova International Ltd. for USD 114 million (approximately NTD 3,163,500 thousand) through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. The deal is expected to strengthen Delta’s presence in the growing vi...

Comau was awarded the 2025 Sustainability Award at the 14th Panda d’Oro Ceremony on June 14. Hosted by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) with support from the Embassy of Italy to the P.R.C., the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, the Italian Trade Agency, and the Italian Cultural Institutes of Beijing and Shanghai, the award honors companies driving sustainable development and advancing Italian technology and industrial cooperation in China.  It reflects strong recogni...

Smart Energy Water (SEW.AI), the pioneer in AI-powered digital platforms for the energy and utilities sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael O’Donnell as Co-CEO. Michael will bring his extensive experience in digital transformation and deep understanding of utility industry needs to further accelerate SEW’s innovation and AI-driven platforms for the energy, water, and gas sectors. His strategic leadership will catalyze SEW’s next chapter of expansion an...

Comau invites them to preview its latest products, which are being launched under the claim "Next is Automated". This concept takes shape within the exhibition space (Hall B5, Stand 331), where intelligent, mobile, and collaborative solutions bring to life an idea of automation capable of adapting to the pace and challenges of contemporary industry. Of particular interest are compact industrial robots that are easy to integrate, new autonomous mobile platforms designed for agile logistics witho...

Emerson was recognized with the 2025 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at the Better Plants Summit on May 1 in Washington D.C. The award highlights Emerson’s success in achieving significant heating and energy savings with a new building management system (BMS) at its South Milwaukee foundry. Reduce natural gas consumption Emerson was able to reduce natural gas consumption by 20%, nearly 13,000 MMBtu The foundry, which manufactures electrical fittings, enclo...

As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, the need for reliable and efficient EV charging infrastructure becomes increasingly critical.  NOARK Electric, a pioneering supplier of low-voltage electrical components, is at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge solutions that optimize EV charging systems. Among these solutions, the M2G Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) works in tandem with the Ex9C300 Contactor to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliab...

SEW, a pioneer in Energy & Water AI Cloud Platform, is proud to announce the inauguration of its Global Energy Tech AI Innovation Hub in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in scaling operations and demonstrates SEW's commitment to driving innovation, powered by AI in energy efficiency, sustainability, eMobility, and digital transformation. SEW's innovative cloud platforms The new SEW Tech AI and Innovation Hub will serve as a centre for researc...

From 1 April 2024, prepaid electricity prices increased by 12.7%, raising the average electricity tariff from around R1.84 per kWh to approximately R2.07. With households averaging 350 kWh per month, South Africans will now pay in the region of R724.50 monthly–up from R644. This does not take into account municipal increases which typically come into effect from 1 July and range from 14% in eThekwini to 18% in Johannesburg. Worse still, the amount could be even higher depending not only o...

As artificial intelligence boosts global electricity demand from data centers and increasingly transforms how the energy sector works, the IEA has launched a new Energy and AI Observatory to closely monitor and analyze the interconnections between the energy sector and this fast-evolving technology. The Observatory includes new interactive tools to explore data center electricity consumption and digital infrastructure by region, helping visualize these valuable datasets and ensure they are acce...

With the increasing demand for stable, fast and flexible USB connectivity, Digitus, the Assmann Group brand, is expanding its portfolio with a new sophisticated product solution: The new USB-A / USB-C to RJ45 cables enable a direct network connection for USB end devices without additional adapters. Whether for video conferencing, home office, gaming, live streaming, or data backup - the new Ethernet cables provide a reliable high-speed connection for all USB end devices. USB-A / USB-C to RJ45...

Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources. More than 60% of this growth will be derived from South Africa, largely due to its Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP). However, as the world's attention increasingly focuses on optimizing energy consumption and minimizing CO₂ emissions, the sustainability of the components used in renewable energy projects becomes p...

With a projected annual growth rate of 13.28%, the South African IoT market is set to reach a staggering US$11.32 billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors, which are already harnessing intelligent water and energy management solutions. Dr Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage, says that while IoT is a catalyst for the country's development across various sectors, more needs to be done to pr...

Between March 2022 and June 2023, there has been a 349% increase in solar rooftop PV installations. With households and businesses now producing over 4,400 MW, electricity generated from the private sector is predicted to exceed the output from Eskom’s generation fleet by 2025. But if those who have invested in these systems aren’t careful about how they use them, they could end up back in the dark. Grid to electricity This is according to Dr Andrew Dickson, enginee...

Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives in South Africa, ranking among the top causes of death. In addition, the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa has reported that almost one-tenth of all fires stem from electrical sources. “However, many are unaware that counterfeit electrical products play a major role in fueling these incidents. To safeguard local households, it is crucial to raise awareness and illuminate the extent of this problem,” says Dr Andrew D...

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric Automation) has announced the hiring of Edgar Romero as the new Managing Director for Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s Mexico and Latin America branch located in Mexico City. Extensive experience With over 23 years of experience within the automation and motion sectors, including executive positions at ABB Group, Honeywell Inc., and Hexagon AB Group, MI, Edgar Romero brings experience and a proven record of success to help him mee...