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Eaton Announces David Foster as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Effective March 2, 2026
Eaton has recently announced that David Foster has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 2, 2026. He succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will be leaving Eaton on March 13, 2026, as part of a planned transition. Foster re-joins Eaton after a 29-year career with the organization. “Dave brings a wealth of experience to Eaton – with a deep understanding of our operations and a unique understanding of our markets and customers at a critical time of unprecedented demand and growth,” said Eaton CEO Paulo Ruiz.
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DesignCon 2026: The Future of AI Data Centers
From 448G lanes to liquid-cooled racks, Silicon Valley’s signal- and power-integrity show is turning into an AI infrastructure lab.
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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. to Acquire AEG Power Solutions
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AEG Power Solutions, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. AEG Power Solutions is a global manufacturer of mission critical industrial power electronics serving a diverse set of markets, including industrial facilities, transportation, infrastructure, and energy applications. Operating…
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MEAN WELL’s New-Generation Enclosed Type Power Supply With PFC— NSP series
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Pepperl+Fuchs: ATEX-Certified M12 Connection Technology
As a manufacturer of industrial sensors and connection technology, Pepperl+Fuchs continues to advance M12 connection technology to meet the specific needs of process automation. Especially in hazardous areas, uncompromising safety and dependable components are essential. With M12 connection technology in accordance with EN 61076, designed for intrinsically safe applications, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a solution that combines standard-compliant safety, mechanical durability, and… Read More…
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AutomationDirect: Penn-Union Split Bolts, Power Bars, Service Post Connectors, and More
Penn-Union split bolt connectors deliver a secure, long‑lasting connection for two conductors in a wide range of power distribution applications. Aluminum, black pre-insulated power bars and in‑line splicers/reducers are engineered to handle two to four conductors in AL‑AL, AL‑CU, or CU‑CU configurations. And bronze service post connectors deliver outstanding conductivity thanks to their premium high‑copper… Read More…
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Safe Heating for Electrical Enclosures Under Extreme Conditions

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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. to Acquire AEG Power Solutions
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AEG Power Solutions, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. AEG Power Solutions is a global manufacturer of mission critical industrial power electronics serving a diverse set of markets, including industrial facilities, transportation, infrastructure, and energy applications. Operating… Read More…
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Eaton Announces David Foster as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Effective March 2, 2026
Eaton has recently announced that David Foster has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 2, 2026. He succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will be leaving Eaton on March 13, 2026, as part of a planned transition. Foster re-joins Eaton after a 29-year career with the organization. “Dave brings a wealth of… Read More…
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ABB Introduces SAAS Option for Industrial Energy Optimization Software
ABB has recently launched a software-as-a-service (SaaS) option for its energy management and optimization platform, ABB Ability OPTIMAX 7.0, alongside improved advanced process control software. This allows industrial and energy operators greater flexibility in how they deploy, scale and operate energy and process optimization software across complex plants and sites. With the new SaaS option, ABB manages… Read More…

