- In March 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation introduced a new range of low-voltage circuit breakers under its "No-Fuse Breaker" series for the Asia-Pacific market. The updated series includes models with enhanced arc flash protection and real-time monitoring capabilities, targeting growing demand from industrial and commercial segments in Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.
- In February 2024, Schneider Electric India launched its SmartPanel 3.0 solution featuring IoT-enabled circuit breakers for industrial automation and smart manufacturing. The SmartPanel platform supports predictive maintenance, load optimization, and remote energy monitoring—aligning with India’s digitalization push under the Smart Manufacturing and Digital India initiatives.
- In January 2024, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. unveiled its new series of vacuum circuit breakers designed for medium-voltage applications across renewable energy and utility sectors. The product was introduced in the ASEAN region, especially targeting grid modernization projects in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.
- In December 2023, LS Electric (South Korea) expanded its Susol ACB (Air Circuit Breaker) lineup to include models with enhanced AI-based protection and fault analysis. These breakers are being deployed in smart substations and green buildings across South Korea and Singapore, in response to increasing demand for sustainable and automated electrical protection systems.
- In November 2023, CHINT Electric, a key Chinese electrical equipment manufacturer, announced the deployment of smart molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) integrated with NB-IoT modules in China’s residential and commercial real estate projects. The move aligns with the country’s New Infrastructure Plan, promoting digitized and energy-efficient construction.
