SCADA & Automation News

  1. Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Paralleling Systems For Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities 2/21/2025

    Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of automatic transfer switches and power control systems, offers its Paralleling Systems, ideal for ensuring optimal power support for critical loads when transferring between live power sources in Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities, whether they be Utility Paralleling, Prime Power or Open/Closed Transition Emergency Systems.

  2. Emerson Software Adds Advanced Capabilities 2/18/2025

    Emerson has announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more.

  3. Emerald Backs StormHarvester With $10.2M Series A To Innovate AI-Infused Smart Water Management 1/23/2025

    Cleantech venture capital pioneer Emerald Technology Ventures has invested into StormHarvester, a market-leading SaaS machine-learning and analytics company that helps wastewater utilities optimize the management of their sewer networks and assets while significantly reducing pollution. 

  4. Water Sector Organizations Partner On Innovative Generative AI Research Project 1/15/2025

    The American Water Works Association (AWWA), in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and Karmous Edwards Consulting (KEC), have launched a project on the Role of Generative AI (GenAI) for the Global Water Sector.

  5. IDEC's Safety Controller Simplifies Designs 1/9/2025

    IDEC Corporation is launching the FS1B Safety Controller—an upgrade of the popular FS1A device—providing additional features.

  6. Woolpert Awarded USGS Contract To Collect Aerial Lidar Data Across Western Arkansas, Complete Statewide Acquisition For 3DEP 12/20/2024

    The U.S. Geological Survey has tasked Woolpert with collecting 28,043 square miles of topographic Quality Level 1 lidar data and providing ground control survey across western Arkansas in support of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and The National Map.

  7. The World's Most Influential Water And Energy Experts To Meet Once Again At WEX Global 2025 12/16/2024

    Valencia (Spain) will be hosting the 19th WEX Global from February 10 to 12, 2025. The event, entitled Water, Energy & Climate Change.

  8. PipeLogix Partners With PipeAId To Modernize And Automate Pipeline Inspection 12/3/2024

    PipeLogix, a leading developer of pipeline inspection software, today announced a strategic, long-term partnership with PipeAId, a provider of AI-powered solutions engineered to automate and improve condition assessment.

  9. 5-Year Warranty Becomes Standard At Nidec Drives 11/4/2024

    Nidec Drives, a global leader in industrial drives and automation, is launching a groundbreaking change to their warranty program. Effective immediately, customers will now receive a 5-year warranty as standard on all Control Techniques global drives, option module and keypad product lines*.

  10. Generac Selected By The U.S. Department Of Energy To Receive $50M Award To Support Grid Resilience Through Clean Energy Solutions With California's Water Utilities 10/21/2024

    Generac Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the company has been selected to enter into negotiations by the Department of Energy (DOE) to receive an award for a grant of $50 million as part of the DOE's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP).