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Data centers are the backbone of our rapidly evolving global digital economy. With the rising demand for computing power, it's increasingly important to have reliable and sustainable energy sources. Over the past few decades, data center architectures have reflected the benefits of a sufficient and reliable power grid infrastructure. Now, they incorporate on-site battery storage and backup powe

Cummins Inc. employees are dedicated to building reliable engines for customers all over the world every day. It’s that kind of dedication that often extends beyond manufacturing plants and into volunteer work with surrounding communities and local organizations. For Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) employees, Lakewood Fire Department in Lakewood, New York (U.S.) was one such organization.  Ai

If there’s one thing that drives Apprentice Technician Cameron M., it’s his motivation to learn new things. Continuously.  After graduating from Mayfair High School in 2013, Cameron went to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) school with the goal of becoming a firefighter. Two and a half years in, he found the EMT work rewarding, yet grueling — 24-hour shifts were the norm — and Cameron was

Whether you realize it or not, diesel engines are integrated in the way we eat, commute, and even keep safe. With environmental regulations tightening and pressures from public concern rising, will diesel engines continue to drive our economy? If they do, are we better or worse off for it? This article will explore the way advanced diesel engines help our world today. We'll break down how the a

For the past eight years, Cummins Inc. employee Matthew Davis has not only been building engines, but also has organized an Easter Toy Drive at Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). The toys are collected at the plant and donated to children at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Chautauqua hospital.    The history of the Easter Toy Drive at Jamestown Engine Plant Davis i

Have you ever heard the phrase, “doing more with less?” Advanced diesel engines are specifically engineered to minimize fuel emissions while also achieving optimum performance through high torque and horsepower. There are thousands of applications for advanced diesel engines, from buses and trains to agricultural equipment, mining, boats, and barges—all these and more run on diesel. As global emis

The diesel engine working principle was completed by the inventor, Rudolf Diesel, in 1892, and the first prototype was created in 1897. In the years following, he continued to work on improving his theory, and others soon realized the potential of this invention and started making their own versions. One of the people to recognize the importance of the diesel engine was Clessie Lyle Cummins. In 19

Jithu has never owned a dog, but he recently agreed to dog-sit a seven-month-old Doberman for his friend.  “It’s important to try new things and to be there for friends - to lend a hand,” he says. “It goes a long way. Plus, we think we want a dog and we’re finding out if we can do a good job as owners.”  When asked what he’s learned so far about dogs he says, over a barking Doberma

The Cummins Inc. Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) isn’t only known for their engines that have powered fleets, businesses, and customers globally. It’s their dedication to environmental responsibility, particularly in their local community, that’s powering people’s motivation to recycle. On June 18, 2022, locals gathered at Jamestown Engine Plant for its annual Community Recycling Day. Some started

Cummins Inc. engineers, technicians and technologists are no strangers to setting records in the industry, especially when it comes to powering the success of customers. Since Clessie Cummins’ first two patents awarded in 1921, Cummins engineers have continued to foster invention and innovation year after year. In 2017, Cummins engineers and scientists set a record after receiving 287 patents f

Today’s modern diesel engine is an impressive feat of innovation. Cummins Inc. is no stranger to innovation. In fact, the company spends $1 billion annually on research and technology across its product portfolio with 11,000 of the brightest engineers innovating for their customers. Today the company is taking a look at three of the innovations that have shaped the advanced diesel engines that are

Growing up in Venezuela, Nahigle was always curious about the mysteries of electricity. “As a child, I dreamed of becoming an electrical engineer,” says Nahigle. She grew up, earned her degree, and began a career in the management of offshore oil and gas facilities. Nahigle progressed through several positions: Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer; Procurement Analysis; and Project