Manufacturing Today Issue - 229 Oct 2024 | Page 88

Eaton Mobility Group _________________________________________________________________________________________

Powering what matters

Discover Eaton Mobility Group ’ s strategic and agile approach to seamless power management

From planes , cars , and electric vehicles ( EVs ) to homes , hospitals , factories , and data centers , demand for power is on the rise around the globe . While people rely on these things every day , the companies behind them require industry expertise to help them successfully navigate power management challenges .

Working in more than 175 countries , Eaton Mobility Group ( Eaton ) is a power management company committed to providing reliable , efficient , safe , and sustainable technologies that help customers better manage electrical , hydraulic , and mechanical power . With a motto of ‘ we make what matters work ,’ Eaton ’ s products and services make a difference by improving lives and protecting the environment .
“ As a power management company working in the mobility market for over 100 years , our agile product portfolio has constantly adjusted to meet emerging market demands ,” begins Peter Denk , President of Eaton . “ We have a broad portfolio that aims to provide solutions to customers across several markets , including commercial and off-road vehicles . For these sectors , we provide components for combustion engines , such as engine valves , superchargers , valve actuation , torque solutions , and some fuel emissions solutions . We ’ ve also acquired a business that focuses on power connections , providing reliable connectors for the automotive industry .
“ In recent years , our focus has been on the global transition towards EVs , finding ways to apply our technologies and expertise to a rapidly changing market . As EVs proliferate , there is increased demand for power and more technically challenging applications . The electrical sector accounts for around 75 percent of our overall business , but as we go into EVs specifically , they require a new portfolio of inverters , power connections , and power protection .”
Eaton boasts a strong heritage working within the power management and safety of the electrical sector , which can
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