electrical engineering

SCCR Rating: How to Determine, Raise, and Mark It

This article is a practical reference for establishing the SCCR rating of an industrial control panel, from the weakest-link method in UL 508A Supplement SB through the marking the inspector will look for.

NFPA 79: The Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery

NFPA 79 governs the electrical equipment inside industrial machines, picking up where the National Electrical Code stops. This guide covers its scope, how it splits responsibility with the NEC and UL 508A, what the 2024 edition requires, and the 2027 revision in progress.

UL 508A: The Standard for Industrial Control Panels

This guide covers what it applies to, how it differs from UL 508, how Supplement SB establishes the short-circuit current rating for a panel, and what it actually takes to label a panel under the UL 508A panel shop program.

How True Multiphysics Simulation Helps Engineers Design Better Products Faster

Explore the principles and importance of unified simulation frameworks and how COMSOL enables engineers to model within a single computational environment.

What Is a Motor Control Center (MCC)? Components, Types and How It Works

The motor control center puts the starters, protection and controls for many electric motors into one lineup of cabinets. This guide explains what it is, how it is built, how it differs from switchgear and a VFD, and what current standards expect for safety and maintenance.

Accelerating Complex Power Designs

The TDK-Lambda MU Series with the Sager Electronics VAR Program is a configurable, certification-ready power platform with rapid U.S.-based assembly, testing, and traceability.

Scaling From Prototype to Fleet: The Motion Challenges Nobody Talks About in AGV Development

Engineering AGVs for consistent performance across large-scale deployments.

High-Power Interconnect and Distribution Architecture for Data Centers and Complex Applications

Interconnect selection, HVDC transition, thermal management, and more.

A Practical Guide to Rocker Switch Selection

Learn how to choose the right rocker switch by evaluating voltage, current rating, pole and throw configuration, sealing, mounting, and application requirements.

The Reliability Imperative: Why the Next Generation of AGVs Will Be Measured in Uptime, Not Speed

Engineering motion systems for availability, serviceability, and lifecycle cost.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell: How It Works, Materials, and Design Trade-Offs

A solid oxide fuel cell converts fuel directly into electricity through a ceramic electrolyte that conducts oxygen ions at high temperatures. This guide covers the electrochemistry, the material choices, where the efficiency really comes from, and the degradation mechanisms.

High-Performance Switching Solutions for Power Tools

Learn how high-performance switching solutions improve power tool reliability, safety, battery management, and durability in demanding cordless applications.

How Rochester Electronics Keeps Certified Avionics Flying

Understand the challenges commercial avionic designers face, and explore Rochester's solution for lifecycle certainty.

6 Steps to Choosing the Right Wheel Drive

An AMR engineering decision guide to making the right wheel drive choice for your project.

DIN Rail Terminal Blocks: Rails, Selection, and Assembly

DIN rail terminal blocks are modular connectors that secure and organize wires on standardized DIN rails. This article explains rail profiles, ratings, connection methods, wire sizes, accessories, and assembly practices for reliable control panels.