Electrical Engineering Blog

motor control solutions for water and wastewater facilities

6 design principles for modernizing motor control systems in water and wastewater facilities

Water and wastewater infrastructure is aging rapidly while uptime demands intensify. OEMs can deliver practical solutions that improve reliability, reduce outages, and extend system life by applying proven design principles to motor control modernization.
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Data center infrastructure illustrating ATS requirements for AI-driven OEM designs

Powering the AI revolution: How data center ATS requirements are reshaping OEM designs

Cooling systems have become mission critical as the need for data center capacity surges. Incorporating modern ATS technology into data center designs can help speed deployment and cooling system reliability, giving OEMs a clear, defensible competitive advantage.

genset control components

Genset control components for reliable backup power

For mission-critical facilities — from hospitals to data centers — backup power reliability depends on more than the generator itself. Choosing integrated genset control components reduces failure risk, simplifies installation, and keeps operations running when the grid cannot.

ABB miniature circuit breaker trip curves showing B, C, D, K and Z curve thresholds

Circuit breaker trip curves: A guide for panel builders

Circuit breaker trip curves are a critical but often confusing characteristic of miniature circuit breakers. Knowing the basics of trip curves can ensure selecting the lowest-cost breaker that will provide the needed protection without nuisance tripping.

short circuit current ratings industrial control panel

SCCR explained: 4 steps to calculate short circuit current ratings

Short circuit current ratings (SCCR) are a critical specification when designing industrial control panels. Determining the appropriate SCCR actually requires no calculations. Instead, there is a simple, four-step process to follow.

UL product standards for switchboards and panelboards

Switchboard vs Panelboard: UL 67 and UL 891 Standards for OEMs

For electrical OEMs, understanding UL 891 and UL 67 is vital for safe switchboard and panelboard designs. This article offers a practical overview of their differences and applications, focusing on compliance and innovation.

Industrial control panel with circuit breakers illustrating SCCR panel design strategies

Higher SCCR through streamlined panel design: A guide for OEMs

Panels with higher AIC / SCCR ratings provide superior safety, helping protect employees and equipment while avoiding production losses and scrap. OEM machine builders and panel builders can pursue several paths to achieve those higher ratings.

U.S. manufacturing facility representing BABA-compliant domestic production for electrical OEMs

Build America, Buy America: How OEMs can leverage BABA to expand sales opportunities

Offering BABA‑compliant designs helps electrical OEMs unlock more federally funded infrastructure opportunities, clearly differentiate their proposals, and make it easier for customers to select their solution with confidence.

Hero image of an industrial microgrid featuring solar panels, wind turbines, and a city skyline representing distributed energy resources managed by intelligent low-voltage breakers.

Intelligent low-voltage breakers for industrial microgrids

Deliver future-ready systems with intelligent, low-voltage breakers that improve reliability, efficiency, and cost control—without increasing complexity.

Designing a machine safety solution for today’s workforce

Designing a machine safety solution for today’s workforce

To meet the needs of the modern workforce, equipment manufacturing OEMs must design built-in safety solutions that are not only safe but also promote productivity and maximize uptime.