Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power
Progress never stops, and neither do we. Explore the latest news and thought leadership in the world of Cummins.
Cummins focuses on harnessing diverse perspectives to innovate better solutions for its customers, create environments for employees to be successful and grow, and better serve its communities. This is how Cummins wins with the power of difference. A few weeks ago, the company took the opportunity to celebrate that power and progress made on its aspirational diversity goals during the 2023 Cumm
Lowering Cost of Production In the mining industry, controlling the cost of production (COP) is critical to maintaining profitability. A significant aspect of controlling COP is minimizing equipment downtime and maintenance. Cummins PrevenTech® addresses these issues directly, offering a proactive, data-driven solution to improve equipment reliability and ultimately decrease the COP. Preve
The energy transition in transportation is happening now. Businesses are under pressure to meet new regulations, environmental targets and public opinion. Fleets looking to act quickly to implement clean solutions are turning to compressed natural gas engines. They’re an increasingly popular choice for fleets looking to save money on fuel while improving air quality and reducing their total emissi
For more than 100 years, Cummins Inc. has been dedicated to making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world. As a company, we seek to be customer-driven, innovative, responsible, and trustworthy so that we can truly make a difference now and in the future. But exactly what does Cummins do? At a high level, we create power solutions. You’ll find Cummins products and solutions fo
People don’t believe what you say, they believe what you do. And Erica B., Executive Director for Global Sales and Service at Cummins Inc., does a lot. She is responsible for functional excellence in her professional role, which she takes extremely seriously. As the executive sponsor of engineering projects, Erica examines global enterprise business risk strategies. She reviews the capabilities
Switching to natural gas vehicles (NGVs) can be a great way for commercial vehicle fleets to save money. With lower fuel expenses and reduced maintenance costs on after-treatment systems, natural gas is an attractive and economical fuel choice for many applications. With over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing natural gas engines for truck and bus applications, Cummins is the perfe
There are several great reasons why you might be considering a standby generator for your home or small business. In the event of a power outage (caused by severe weather, for example), having a standby generator helps ensure ongoing safety and comfort. And in the case of a business, the ability to reduce downtime and maintain operations is a significant advantage. Standby generators—also known
Cummins Inc. employee volunteers recently welcomed students at the Shoreview, Minn. (U.S.) facility for an exciting week of learning. Through the Cummins Foundation, a grant was provided to Project Scientist, a national non-profit that helps girls ages 4-18 learn about careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Project Scientist used the grant to orchestrate a Summer STEAM
Natural gas engines have been around for decades now. They offer a range of benefits, including reduced emissions and operating costs compared to diesel engines. Despite a high degree of parts commonality, there are some maintenance differences between natural gas engines and diesel engines. This article delves into the world of natural gas engine maintenance and service. It provides insights into
Through Cummins Foundation and CARE (Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity) initiative, Cummins Inc. has partnered with KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) to improve reading among K-3 grade students in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, Ind. (U.S.). By providing resources through a financial grant, along with the involvement of Cummins leadership and employee volunteers, KI
A more sustainable world is one with lower emissions. By lowering greenhouse gases (GHGs) — like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), which contribute to climate change; and oxides of nitrogen (NOx ), which contribute to ozone depletion; and particulate matter (PM), which impacts air quality — we can improve the resiliency of our lives. Decarbonizing with renewable energy and adopting
After building its 5 millionth engine, Cummins Inc.’s Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) is continuing its long history of innovation in engine technology and manufacturing. The next stop? Building fuel-agnostic engines in their VPI Lab. What is the VPI Lab? VPI, or value package introduction, is Cummins’ process for commercializing technology for market through the definition, design, de
Since 2007, Cummins Inc. has been a partner of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field. Cummins is also represented on the SHPE Industry Partnership Council (IPC), comprised of more than 76 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and multiple government agencies committed to diversit
Patricia is from a big family. She’s the thirteenth of thirteen children who grew up in Brownsville, Tenn. (U.S.). “It’s where Tina Turner grew up,” Patricia says with pride. An accounting major at the University of Memphis, Patricia first heard about Cummins Inc. through a community involvement event with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. It was the first time she saw a company put so much value o
With a distinguished history as the world’s largest independent manufacturer of power solutions, there is no doubt Cummins Inc. is known for its continuous innovation. How has continuous innovation been non-stop at Cummins for over a century? Through the efforts of forward looking, problem-solving employees making it their purpose to improve existing products, work diligently to create new ones an
Do you remember when you used to have to connect your iPhone to your computer to update it via iTunes? Or when you used to have to take your car to the dealer and have the navigation system updated with a new DVD? Taking additional steps and time to update the software on the devices you use daily was the opposite of convenience. Now, your iPhone updates while you sleep and most people ge
Cummins Inc.'s reliable and durable technologies continue to lead the industrial, high horsepower turbocharger market. The revitalized Series 850 Holset® Turbocharger is a world-class product that meets or exceeds the unique product specifications and uptime requirements of its global customers and offers a new compressor stage that provides a more efficient and aerodynamically-focused produc
Data centers play a vital role in everyday life by ensuring we have uninterrupted access to information. They are on the rise globally, and with that comes increased focus on the environment and air quality. As the industry strives for sustainable operations and cleaner air, both carbon and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are being reduced. Regulations are playing a major role in this shif