Power outages and system downtime carry consequences in every industry, but the impact ranges widely depending on the setting. In most cases, even a few minutes of downtime can lead to professional disruptions, service interruptions and financial losses. But in critical settings like hospitals and healthcare facilities, the stakes are far higher. Uninterrupted power is not just a matter of convenience. It is a matter of life and death. Every second of power loss can directly affect patient safety, life-saving procedures and the delivery of essential care.

Sometimes the spark for a lifelong career begins in the most unexpected places. For Suman S., it was a hobby course in electronic circuits that sparked a fascination with how technology could solve real-world problems. That early curiosity inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering, where she deepened her expertise and gained a global perspective on innovation and collaboration.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power technology leader, and Komatsu Ltd., a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of hybrid powertrains for surface haulage heavy mining equipment. As part of this collaboration, Komatsu has included Wabtec, its drive system supplier, extending their involvement in providing advanced, reliable powertrain solutions and optimization for the next generation of hybrid mining equipment.

Dr. Jerry Liu, Executive Scientist / Director of Analysis and Testing Technology at Cummins Emission Solutions (CES), was recently elected as a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fellow by SAE International. The prestigious honor is given to members of the organization who have made lasting impacts through leadership, research and innovation.

What’s it like being an intern at Cummins? Here’s a hint: it’s not about coffee runs or simply note-taking. In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Josie and Mason from the Global Brand Team to talk about the real work, impact and growth that happens when young talent gets a seat at the table.

The old notion that there is no replacement for displacement has met its match in a compelling new solution by Cummins in its Cummins HELM™ 10-liter platform.   The Cummins X10 diesel engine is engineered to offer a smarter, more capable alternative to both the larger X12 and the slightly smaller L9 engines it will replace. Some longtime users of the X12 may take note of the downsizing, but Cummins engineers say their latest work has the X10 punching well above its displacement.

Why engine power matters For miners, the performance of ultra-class haul trucks is critical to overall productivity. These machines do the heavy lifting, moving hundreds of tons of material every hour, often in harsh environments and at high altitude. At the heart of this performance is the engine. While many operations rely on proven mid-range horsepower platforms to power vehicles, there comes a point when pressure to optimize cost per ton, improve uptime, and simplify fleet logistics leads to a decision on whether to upgrade engine power.

The ability to make change starts with measuring the current state. As Peter Drucker famously said: you can’t manage what you can’t measure. Data centers are the backbone of our modern society, and with the rapid rise of AI, they are poised to enable drastic change. As AI revolutionizes industries and digital infrastructure scales at record speed, the carbon footprint of data centers is under growing scrutiny from regulators, investors, and customers alike.

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