Electrical Technology & Automation Roundup: From Student Tours to Smart Home Innovations
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T11:26:38.773-04:00
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 the industrial side of the electrical field. The students toured the production floor and learned about the various systems and machines the company designs and builds for a wide range of customers, including those in the medical, food, and transportation industries.
Siemens simplifies migration to new control system, preparing for NIS2
Level Automation has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system from Siemens. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, which is important for meeting the requirements of the NIS2 Directive. The migration was made easy by a new tool in the TIA Portal that automates much of the process.
Top companies hiring electrical engineers
Several top companies are hiring electrical engineers to work on cutting-edge technologies. NVIDIA is seeking engineers for its AI infrastructure, Apple for its consumer electronics, and Tesla for its electric vehicles and robots. Other companies with openings include Intel, Siemens, ABB, RTX, Lockheed Martin, Schneider Electric, and TSMC.
Post Electric expands into home automation
Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, is expanding its services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has seen an increase in requests for these services and has invested in new equipment and training to meet the demand. The expanded services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the installation of smart devices such as lighting controls, thermostats, and security systems.
Wago enters the smart home market with Matter-enabled products
Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, is introducing its first Matter-enabled products for the smart home market. The new product line, WAGO Home Automation, is designed to be easy for electricians to install and for homeowners to use. The products are based on the Thread wireless standard and are certified by VDE.
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