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With a strong marine heritage dating back to the company's start in 1919, Cummins Inc. has long been partnering with the maritime industry across commercial, government and recreational applications. Our teams receive a wide range of questions through these partnerships; and we want to share perspectives that can help you find answers on a few of the most frequently asked questions. We al
Technical careers within the oil & gas sector offer on-the-job education, good compensation and more importantly, a fulfilling experience while working on various mechanical and electronic equipment, including several engine technologies. The energy sector is going through a transformation to build a cleaner future for our communities, and oil and gas are still going to play an import
With 200 billion Internet of Things (IoT) objects humankind has today1, connectivity is embedded at every aspect of our lives. When it comes to connectivity within the transportation sector, highway vehicles such as cars, trucks and busses get the spotlight; yet one would think whether trains would be a better candidate to adopt connected solutions given some aspects of operating trains is less so
In 2019, 90% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability or responsibility reports. In comparison, only about 20% of the S&P 500 companies had published a sustainability report in 20111. Whether you are a parent protecting the environment for your kids or a business professional safeguarding the long-term viability of your company through reduced environmental footprint, the focus on env
Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone's attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the rail industry and became the poster child of the industry for decades. The next big transformation in the rail industry will have less to do with steel and more to do with silicon and different f
Let's define productivity as getting the job done faster, and increased productivity helps miners do more with less. In the mining business, productivity is sometimes less space being consumed by an engine, leaving room for more payload or less time to accelerate, thus maximizing the number of trips a day. Miners have several opportunities to improve their operational productivity; below
It could cost the mine operator over thousand dollars per hour for a mining dump truck or a mining excavator not to be working. With such high costs associated with downtime, there is no question how important it is to improve equipment availability within the mining industry. Let's define equipment availability as the duration the equipment is ready when it matters. This is important for
This year, Cummins Inc. celebrates 100 years in Power Generation. It all started with the incorporation of Onan Corporation in 1920 - a family owned business founded by David W. Onan. "Since the beginning, values have played a key role within Onan Corporation. In fact, it has been a combination of values, people and our innovation - strikingly consistent with Cummins' own 100 years history - th
Many economies around the world are in the process of re-opening with a focus on ensuring the safety of those involved. Seymour Engine Plant (SEP), in Seymour, in Indiana is where Cummins Inc. manufactures its largest diesel engine, QSK95. Craig Fisher, QSK95 Manufacturing Leader at Cummins, says, "safety was the top priority for us before the pandemic, but how we practice it has significantly cha
Think of a train loaded with 40 foot containers as long as the distance between your home and work (about 15 miles). This is what it would take to load all the pollutants avoided, thanks to the state-of-the-art technology used in Cummins Tier 4 high horsepower engines. Cummins Tier 4 high horsepower engines have recently exceeded 10 million operating hours. These engines feature state-of-the-ar
Transportation, banking and capital markets are three very different industries with one thing in common: high susceptibility to future disruption, according to Accenture1. Transportation services are specifically unique, as the industry is currently experiencing high levels of disruption in addition to high susceptibility for future disruption. The rail industry, a critical component of
Greenhouses, hospitals, industrial manufacturers and commercial building owners are some of the many turning to cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP). They enjoy benefits ranging from improved financial performance to reduced environmental footprint. Cogeneration applications' high efficiency in converting the energy in the original fuel into useful energy is the foundation of