Automation and Electrical Industry News Roundup: Student Tours, New Siemens Controller, and Smart Home Expansion

Last Updated: 2026-05-28T10:07:20.838-04:00

In the latest news, Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to give students a look at career opportunities in the industrial side of the field. The students toured the production floor and learned about the various systems designed for different applications, from medical tubing to automated systems for companies like Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme.

Siemens has also made headlines with its new generation control system, the Simatic S7-1200 G2. Level Automation, a company that specializes in the production and construction of electrical and automation cabinets, made the leap from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new system and found the migration to be much smoother than expected. The new system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, an important piece of the puzzle due to the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive for socially important activities.

In other news, Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor serving Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration capabilities. The expansion addresses growing demand from homeowners seeking to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The enhanced service offerings come after an 18-month period during which the company experienced increased requests for electrical upgrades and smart home installations.

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