Electrical engineering blog

Practical guidance on SCCR, trip curves, UL standards, and control panel design from ABB engineers and product experts.

A parking lot with charging stations for electric cars.

Higher EV charger uptime starts with better components

October 18, 2023

Enhancing EV charger uptime hinges on superior components,…

Capture new opportunities in the growing small power-generation systems market

September 18, 2023

Smaller-scale power generation systems are creating new opportunities…

Rooftop HVAC units subject to UL 60335-2-40 safety requirements for A2L refrigerant systems

UL 60335-2-40: What HVAC OEMs and panel builders need to know

August 8, 2023

UL 60335-2-40 is the safety standard governing HVAC and heat pump equipment using A2L refrigerants. What it covers, what it requires, and what OEMs and panel builders should verify with component suppliers.

Apps build both safety and a path toward digitalization

July 12, 2023

The apps available to monitor, manage, and maintain power control…

New automatic transfer switch technology enables panel builders and OEMs to expand project opportunities

June 23, 2023

The size and complexity of traditional, multi-component automatic…

The key to reducing energy use in conveyors

May 23, 2023

Energy costs are becoming an increasingly important consideration…

CHIPS Act creates opportunity for panel builders

April 24, 2023

The CHIPS Act will open the floodgates of funding to increase…

Modern conveyor system illustrating motor disconnect switch application

UL 98 vs. UL 508 disconnect switches – Choose wisely

March 24, 2023

UL 98 or UL 508 disconnect switches? Panel builders and OEMs…

Solutions for semiconductor panel components

3 Solutions for power panels in semiconductor fabs

December 12, 2022

Machine builders serving the semiconductor industry face some particularly tough requirements for power quality and reliability. Read about three technologies available in panel components that can help meet those requirements.

Learn the 4 key benefits of plug-in breakers

November 15, 2022

Plug-in technology is gaining wider acceptance among panelboard and switchboard equipment builders. They are capitalizing on the four big benefits of plug-in breakers to differentiate themselves with safer, more reliable products.