MELBOURNE, Australia, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Oberix Group and Leading Edge Automation have acquired Profisol Industrial Automation, strengthening the group’s industrial automation and operational technology capabilities and expanding support for customers across Australia.

The acquisition brings together complementary expertise in automation, control systems, monitoring, and critical infrastructure. By combining Profisol’s specialist knowledge with the engineering resources of The Oberix Group and Leading Edge Automation, customers will benefit from broader technical expertise and increased project delivery capacity.

For more than 20 years, Profisol has delivered automation, monitoring, and alarming solutions for process, infrastructure, and utility systems. The company has established a strong reputation for practical engineering, reliable project delivery, and long-term customer partnerships across critical industries.

“Profisol has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality automation solutions and exceptional customer service,” said Michael Dowling, Director of Technology at The Oberix Group.

“Their technical expertise, industry knowledge, and strong customer relationships make them a natural fit for our group. This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver automation and operational technology solutions across Australia while giving customers access to a broader range of specialist skills.”

Bela Farbas Snr, Director at Profisol Industrial Automation, said the acquisition creates opportunities for customers and employees.

“We are proud of the business we have built over two decades and the relationships we have established with our customers. Joining The Oberix Group and Leading Edge Automation provides additional resources and opportunities while allowing us to deliver the service and technical excellence our customers expect.”

Profisol will continue operating with its existing team, maintaining the trusted relationships and service standards customers rely on.

Together, the businesses provide automation and control solutions across process control systems, SCADA and monitoring platforms, alarming systems, industrial communications, operational technology, and ongoing support services.

The acquisition reflects The Oberix Group’s ongoing investment in specialist engineering and technology businesses that support Australian industry and critical infrastructure.

About The Oberix Group

The Oberix Group is an Australian technology and engineering services organisation delivering solutions across industrial automation, operational technology, digital transformation, smart buildings, and critical infrastructure sectors.

About Leading Edge Automation

Leading Edge Automation delivers automation and control system solutions that help organisations improve operational efficiency, reliability, and performance.

About Profisol Industrial Automation

Profisol Industrial Automation specialises in automation, monitoring, and alarming solutions for process, infrastructure, and utility systems.

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Milestone anniversary camp challenges girls to solve mysteries using forensic science, epidemiology, and engineering

CHICAGO, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO) today kicks off its 10th annual STEMgirls Summer Camp, welcoming 125 young scientists to Cristo Rey St. Martin College Preparatory High School for a week of detective-themed STEM exploration. This milestone anniversary program, “Case Breakers,” invites girls in grades 3 through 8 to channel their inner scientists as they investigate a mysterious outbreak, a puzzling crime scene, and a security breach.

Scientists and engineers work together every day to design systems and technologies that identify the source of a problem — whether the culprit is a microorganism, a security failure, or foul play. This summer, campers will experience that process firsthand, learning forensic techniques, testing epidemiological diagnostics, and engineering security devices. Through inquiry-based exploration, campers will tackle problems with multiple layers of complexity, just as real-world scientists do.

“Solving mysteries is fascinating to humans of all ages,” said Ann Vogel, Senior Vice President at iBIO. “When girls step into the role of scientific detective, they experience firsthand how science and technology work together to connect the dots. That’s not just a STEM skill — that’s a life skill.”

What sets STEMgirls Camp apart is its combination of hands-on learning with real-world industry exposure. Campers will step inside Abbott’s mobile diagnostics demonstration semi-trailer, the “Transformation Tour,” for an interactive journey through medical innovation. In addition, Abbott’s lead sponsorship enables each participant to take home an iBIO STEM Kit featuring chromatography activities introduced during camp.

John Frels, vice president of research and development in Abbott’s core diagnostics business remarked “Abbott is proud to have been a part of STEMgirls from the very beginning. Over the past ten years, I’vewatched this program grow into something that truly moves the needle — inspiring thousands of young women to see themselves as scientists, engineers, and innovators. What’s especially gratifying is seeing STEMgirls alumnae return on Family Day to share their stories and inspire the next generation – proof that the impact of STEMgirls extends far beyond a single summer. Our ongoing collaboration with iBIO reflects our deep commitment to building a stronger, more diverse STEM workforce, and we look forward to another decade of impact.”

The program culminates on Friday, June 26, with a special Family Day and STEM Careers Event. This year’s celebration will feature industry partners alongside a milestone addition: the debut of STEMgirls Heroes — alumni of the program who are now out in the world making a difference in STEM fields. Their stories reflect the long-term impact of the program as it marks its 10th anniversary.

Abbott returns as lead sponsor for the 10th anniversary program. Additional financial support is provided by the Steans Family Foundation and TerSera.

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MUNICH, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, released its S+ Energy Storage Multi-Scenario White Paper at Intersolar Europe 2026. The white paper introduces a new framework to address the industry’s most pressing challenges: delivering energy storage solutions that truly meet the diverse and evolving demands of real-world applications.

Energy Storage Moves Beyond One-Size-Fits-All

As energy storage is deployed across more applications, scenario differences are becoming more fundamental. Use cases such as renewable energy bases, AI data centers, PV-storage-charging stations, zero-carbon industrial parks, and off-grid microgrids each require distinctly different system capabilities and value priorities.

Even within generation-side storage, the logic can vary significantly. Renewable energy integration often requires longer-duration shifting, while grid-forming applications demand fast response and enhanced stability support. Emerging applications such as green hydrogen production further depend on tight coordination among power generation, storage, and electrolyzers.

These differences are no longer only about capacity, power rating, or duration. They reflect different operating conditions, grid constraints, and value objectives. The White Paper states that the era of using one standardized product to serve all scenarios is coming to an end.

The industry has widely discussed “scenario + energy storage,” yet many solutions still follow a product-led approach — applying standardized systems to diverse projects, or relying on on-site hardware assembly and temporary tuning. Such models may enable deployment, but often struggle to match real project requirements or deliver long-term value.

“S+”: Scenario, Synergy, Sustain

Sungrow’s answer is embodied in the name S+, standing for Scenario, Synergy, and Sustain: scenario-defined solutions, native system synergy, and sustained value delivery. The White Paper calls for a shift from “applying products to scenarios” to “defining solutions by scenarios.” True scenario-based design does not imply building every system from scratch; rather, it relies on a robust and reusable technological foundation to quickly configure the best solutions for different scenarios.

This approach reflects three core shifts:

Scenario defines the solution
At the core of S+ is a simple principle: scenario defines solution. Instead of treating storage as a physical add-on, S+ starts by deeply understanding the value logic, operating constraints, and lifecycle objectives of each scenario, then defines the role of energy storage accordingly.Native synergy, not assembly
S+ also emphasizes native synergy, rather than patchwork integration. As projects involve more devices, vendors, and control systems, coordination becomes harder. Sungrow aims to build synergy into the system from the beginning through full-chain design, unified logic, and integrated system architecture.Sustained value delivery, not one-time handover
S+ focuses on sustained value. Energy storage projects must operate reliably, adapt to changing market rules, and continue creating value throughout their lifecycle. By integrating scenario-based operation strategies, lifecycle O&M, and global service capabilities, Sungrow helps customers turn energy storage from a delivered project into a long-term value-generating asset.

A Unified Foundation for Diverse Scenarios

At the heart of S+ is a set of cross-scenario, reusable foundational capabilities, built on what Sungrow calls the “S+ Dual-Engine Foundation”:

Product Engine: Built on broad categories, extensive product series and shared design principles, enabling solutions to be configured accurately and operate smoothly across different applications.Platform Engine: Connecting the full value chain, from scenario insight, configuration and simulation to R&D, lean manufacturing, testing, operation and maintenance.

In essence, Sungrow uses the certainty of its foundation to offset the uncertainty of scenarios.

This capability is underpinned by nearly 30 years of expertise in the industry, over 1,000 GW of global engineering experience, and full-chain in-house R&D across wind, PV, storage, EV charging, hydrogen, and AI data center applications.

“With every stage connected, Sungrow has formed a chain of capabilities: insight defines needs, configuration generates solutions, simulation validates feasibility, R&D realizes designs, manufacturing ensures consistency, testing safeguards quality, operation delivers returns, and maintenance secures performance,” said Dr. Cai Zhuang, General Manager of the Product Business Center at Sungrow Energy Storage Business Unit.

With S+, Sungrow delivers not a single storage system, but sustainable value designed for the uncertain scenarios of today and tomorrow. The S+ Energy Storage Multi-Scenario White Paper is now available on the company’s official website. Please click the link: https://official-overseas-www.sungrowpower.com/en/white-paper

Contact:
Sungrow
Scarlett Rong
rongtianjiao@sungrowpower.com 

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