Latest Trends in Electrical and Automation: Careers, Migrations, and Smart Home Tech

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 electrical field. The visit was organized by a Chariho alumnus who is now an engineer at the company to expose students to the automation field, which is often overlooked in traditional electrical training that focuses on residential and commercial work.

Siemens Simplifies Control System Migration for NIS2 Compliance: Level Automation successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system in just two minutes, a significant improvement over previous migrations. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. This upgrade allows for more efficient and secure automation solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure like water and wastewater facilities.

Top Tech Companies Actively Hiring Electrical Engineers for AI and Automation: Major companies including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are currently hiring electrical engineers to develop and manage the power systems required for advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and industrial automation. The demand is driven by the need for more efficient chips, robust power systems for data centers, and advanced hardware for battery management and robotics.

Post Electric Expands into Home Automation and Smart Technology: Post Electric, an electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, is expanding its services to include home automation and smart technology integration. This move is in response to the growing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems to support connected home technologies, especially in older homes. The expanded services will include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the installation of smart devices.

Wago Enters the Smart Home Market with Matter-Enabled Products: Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, is introducing its first Matter-enabled products aimed at electricians working in residential construction. The company believes the Matter standard will be a key trend in the electrical industry, bridging the gap between consumer electronics and professional building installations. Wago's new product line, WAGO Home Automation, is designed to be easily installed by electricians and then customized by homeowners.

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