Electrical Technology and Automation: Industry Updates and Trends
Last Updated: 2026-05-27T18:56:14.579-04:00
- 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 a Chariho alumnus who is now an engineer at the company, aimed to expose students to the industrial side of the electrical field, which is often overlooked in their curriculum.
- Siemens Simplifies Migration to New Control System: Level Automation, a company specializing in electrical and automation cabinets, successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system from Siemens. The migration process was surprisingly simple, taking 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: Several top companies are currently hiring electrical engineers to support the growing demand for technologies like AI, electrification, and automation. These companies include Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. The roles available range from chip design and manufacturing to power systems and industrial automation.
- Post Electric Expands Services to Include Home Automation: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has invested in new equipment and training to meet the growing demand from homeowners who want to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies.
- Wago Embraces Matter for Smart Home Automation: German electrical engineering manufacturer Wago has introduced its first Matter-enabled products, aiming to empower electricians in the residential construction market. The company believes that the Matter standard will change the electrical industry, and it is committed to providing electricians with the tools and training they need to succeed in this new market.
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