Electrical Technology and Automation: Industry Updates on Careers, Smart Home Systems, and Control Innovations
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T15:09:07.521-04:00
Chariho Electrical Technology students explore careers in industrial automation
Students from Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to learn about career opportunities in the industrial side of the field. They were given a tour of the production floor and shown the various machines and systems the company designs for different applications, from medical tubing to automated systems for Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme.
Siemens' new control system simplifies migration for Level Automation
Level Automation successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system with the help of a new migration tool from Siemens. The new system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, making it compliant with the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
Companies are hiring electrical engineers to meet the demands of new technology
The demand for electrical engineers is growing as new technologies like AI, electrification, and automation require more efficient chips and power systems. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are hiring electrical engineers to build the hardware that will power these new technologies.
Post Electric expands its services to include home automation
Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to meet the growing demand from homeowners seeking to modernize their electrical systems.
Wago enters the smart home market with Matter-enabled products
Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, has introduced its first Matter-enabled products, which will allow electricians to easily install smart home systems. The company is committed to the Matter standard and believes it will change the electrical industry.
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