Electrical Technology and Automation: Industry News, Career Pathways, and Smart Home Innovations

Chariho Electrical Technology Students Explore Careers in Industrial Automation: Students from the Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to learn about career opportunities in industrial automation. The visit, organized by Chariho alumnus and ProSystems engineer Jesse Brunelle, aimed to expose students to the industrial side of the electrical field, which often receives less attention than residential and commercial work. The students toured the facility, learned about the company's projects (which range from medical tubing equipment to control systems for the Mystic River Bascule Bridge), and spoke with engineers about the design and manufacturing of automation systems. The company's president, John Brunelle, emphasized the rapidly changing technology in the industry and the high demand for young talent with computer and tablet skills.

Siemens Simplifies Migration to New Control System: Level Automation, a Swedish company specializing in electrical and automation cabinets, has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system. The company's owner, Martin Ozols, reported that the migration process was surprisingly simple and took only two minutes, thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.

Top Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers: The demand for electrical engineers is growing, driven by advancements in AI, electrification, and automation. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to work on a variety of projects, including developing more efficient chips and power systems for data centers, designing battery and motor-control hardware for electric vehicles, and building the power systems that support industrial automation.

Post Electric Expands Home Automation and Smart Technology Services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company is responding to the growing demand from homeowners who want to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The expanded services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the installation of smart home devices such as lighting controls, thermostats, and security systems.

Wago Embraces Matter for Smart Home Automation: German electrical engineering manufacturer Wago has introduced its first Matter-enabled products, aiming to make smart home automation more accessible to electricians in residential construction. The company's new "WAGO Home Automation" product line is designed to bridge the gap between consumer electronics and professional building installations. Wago is a strong believer in the Thread communication standard for the smart home, but also offers Wi-Fi versions of its products to accommodate households with older Matter controllers. The company provides a dedicated app for electricians to streamline the installation and configuration process.

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