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InControl – control panel news
Building machines today demands speed, reliability and power, while also delivering energy efficiency and a smaller footprint. ABB’s InControl newsletter will keep you up to date on innovative new control panel technologies, real-world applications and educational articles designed to help you save time and improve profitability.
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.
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Past Issues
2025
November 2025
Energizing uptime: 4 technologies that improve system reliability in warehousing and logistics
In the era of online shopping, uptime is crucial for warehouse and logistics businesses. OEMs need to deliver machinery that is reliable, efficient, and boosts productivity. By leveraging advanced technology, they can keep their customers' businesses flowing.
October 2025
Cost efficient power quality solutions in the era of distributed energy resources
As renewables and onsite power generation sources play an ever-more central role in power generation, OEMs can empower their industrial customers with innovative, cost-effective solutions that overcome the technical hurdles of integrating Distributed Energy Resources to the grid.
September 2025
5 industrial-scale energy optimization technologies
The digital transformation of the industrial sector, accelerated by advancements in automation and artificial intelligence (AI), has driven up energy consumption worldwide.
August 2025
High-voltage solar: From concept to reality
High-voltage solar presents an emerging opportunity for electrical OEMs serving utilities and the industrial community.
July 2025
Built to perform: Advanced instrument transformers raise the bar for OEMs
The increasing complexity of industrial and commercial power distribution is driving demand for instrument transformers that offer compact form factors, broader operating ranges, and withstand frequent switching surges—even in harsh environments.
June 2025
Electrical standards for data center cooling systems
Data center cooling systems are a significant driver of electrical energy consumption. Regardless of which cooling method is used, choosing components rated for industry electrical standards promotes thermal efficiency and helps drive down.
May 2025
Ensuring safe, reliable backup power for mission critical applications
Many companies invest in backup solutions to ensure reliable, stable power to mission-critical applications in the event of a power outage. Choosing advanced, integrated control components improves the reliability of these backup solutions.
April 2025
Electrical systems in healthcare: Bridging technology and patient safety
Keeping the power flowing to life support systems and equipment used during patient procedures is vital to continuity of care.
March 2025
UL product standards for switchboards and panelboards
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.
February 2025
5 ways plug-in circuit breakers help eOEMs deliver cutting-edge data center solutions
The rapidly growing data center market presents a major opportunity for eOEMs. Here are five ways plug-in circuit breakers can help eOEMs build a competitive advantage in this lucrative market.
January 2025
Safety by design in 3 easy steps
Industrial accidents involving electricity and electrified equipment are one of the leading causes of lost hours and employee fatalities. By choosing the right electrical components, panelboard OEMs can help customers promote workplace safety.
2024
December 2024
Don’t run from machine safety. Embrace it!
Industrial accidents can be very costly. Thankfully, advancements in machine safety technologies are making it easier than ever for OEMs to implement machine safety solutions that protect their customers’ greatest asset, their workers.
November 2024
The digital transformation of energy management
As electrical consumption continues to rise, OEMs can help industrial users make smart energy management decisions by ensuring their critical systems are digital-ready.
October 2024
Safety by design in 3 easy steps
Industrial accidents involving electricity and electrified equipment are one of the leading causes of lost hours and employee fatalities. By choosing the right electrical components, panelboard OEMs can help customers promote workplace safety.
September 2024
Next-generation, software-defined devices deliver business benefits for OEMs and end-users
Multiapplication devices deliver operational benefits for OEMs while future-proofing electrical systems to help industrial customers reach their operational and sustainability goals.
August 2024
4 ways equipment OEMs help meet the growing demand for battery power
Battery manufacturers play a critical role in meeting the worldwide demand for battery power as do the equipment OEMs that ensure these manufacturers can meet their customer commitments. Here are four ways these OEMs contribute to the battery manufacturers’ operations.
July 2024
Actionable strategies for data center cooling efficiency and sustainability
Data centers consume as much as 3% of the world’s energy. With 40% of that energy usage coming from cooling systems, HVAC OEM panel builders play a vital role in helping data center operators keep energy consumption in check. Motor control systems designed for the unique needs of data center cooling can help.
June 2024
Enhanced circuit protection: An evolution in safety, efficiency, and reliability
More than a century ago, the first electrical fuses designed to protect electrical systems against excessive currents were introduced. Since then, innovations in enhanced circuit protection solutions have made electrical power more efficient, reliable, and safer.
May 2024
Cost-effective short circuit current solutions
With temperatures as high as 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit, an arc flash can result in catastrophic injuries, substantial equipment damage, and unplanned downtime. ABB’s cost-effective short-circuit solutions help utilities and industry increase electrical safety and mitigate the damage caused by an arc flash incident.
April 2024
Battery energy storage: Ensuring power reliability at net zero
Utilities and grid operators are keenly interested in battery energy storage systems to support the supplementation and eventual replacement by renewables of fossil fuel generation sources.
March 2024
4 Steps to calculate short circuit current ratings in industrial control panels
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.
February 2024
Demystifying the UL 1008 testing requirements and ATS ratings
The UL 1008 Standard for Safety – Transfer Switch Equipment encompasses stringent testing for reliable operation under various conditions. This standard helps OEMs and panel builders optimize product safety and performance in critical power applications.
January 2024
The basics of trip curves for panel builders
A critical but often confusing characteristic of miniature circuit breakers are trip curves. Knowing the basics of trip curves can ensure selecting the lowest-cost breaker that will provide the needed protection without nuisance tripping.
2023
December 2023
How car wash operators and OEMs utilize technology to improve safety and sustainability
Modern car washes use cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly methods to enhance safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, contributing to greater profitability.
November 2023
7 Reasons businesses choose hybrid gensets
Hybrid gensets blend traditional and alternative energy, offering businesses reduced emissions, fuel savings, reliability, and lower operational costs, aligning with green and cost-efficiency goals.
October 2023
Higher EV charger uptime starts with better components
Enhancing EV charger uptime hinges on superior components, confronting reliability issues, and fortifying the charging infrastructure vital for the expanding electric vehicle sector.
September 2023
Capture new opportunities in the growing small power-generation systems market
Smaller-scale power generation systems are creating new opportunities for OEMs and panel builders. But they need to understand the unique feature that generator breakers must include.
August 2023
HVAC builders need to prepare for new UL 60335-2-40 standard
When new UL standards are enacted, electrical component makers and OEMs need to ensure compliance. OEMs in the HVAC market should confirm their suppliers for contactors can meet the new UL60335-2-40 standard by the January 1, 2024 deadline.
July 2023
Apps build both safety and a path toward digitalization
The apps available to monitor, manage, and maintain power control and protection devices offer instant benefits to both panel builders and end users. These apps also represent a simple but strong first step toward digitalization.
June 2023
New automatic transfer switch technology enables panel builders and OEMs to expand project opportunities
The size and complexity of traditional, multi-component automatic transfer switches created issues for panel builders and OEMs.
May 2023
The key to reducing energy use in conveyors
Energy costs are becoming an increasingly important consideration for facility managers when selecting motors and related control components for their conveyor systems. OEMs are taking notice and designing in the capability to monitor and manage power.
April 2023
CHIPS Act offers rewards and risks for panel builders
The CHIPS Act will open the floodgates of funding to increase domestic integrated circuit production. For panel builders, this creates a huge opportunity to serve production-equipment OEMs and chip-fabrication facility managers.
March 2023
UL 98 vs. UL 508 disconnect switches – Choose wisely
UL 98 or UL 508 disconnect switches? Panel builders and OEMs often make poor choices, resulting in project delays and increased costs. What do you need to know when selecting the right switch for your application?
February 2023
The basics of trip curves for panel builders
A critical but often confusing characteristic of miniature circuit breakers are trip curves. Knowing the basics of trip curves can ensure selecting the lowest-cost breaker that will provide the needed protection without nuisance tripping.
January 2023
Choose enhanced breaker and controller options to build more-competitive panels
Panel builders have many opportunities to incorporate smart, connected devices to make panels more functional and desirable to customers. In this article, we will examine the benefits and applications of 4 potential motor-protection-device configurations.