First Source Power (“FSP”) today announced the launch of Optima, its first proprietary line of switchgear and power distribution equipment. Developed for critical power distribution applications such as industrial, defense, healthcare, AI infrastructure, data centers, warehouse automation and other critical power environments, Optima combines modular product design with in-house engineering and manufacturing to help customers move more quickly from engineering to production to installation.

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Optima Medium Voltage Switchgear

Optima Medium Voltage Switchgear

“Optima gives customers greater control over how their power infrastructure is designed, delivered and commissioned on-site,” said Jim Nemec, Chief Revenue Officer at First Source Power. “Our modular architecture supports rapid design packages, our breaker flexibility gives customers meaningful sourcing choices, and our available manufacturing capacity allows us to put those designs into production.”

Modular engineering for rapid design packages

Optima uses a modular design approach that allows FSP engineers to configure equipment around project requirements without starting each design from the beginning. The architecture is designed to reduce repetitive engineering and accelerate the preparation of project-specific design packages, while accommodating the electrical requirements and physical constraints of each installation.

FSP’s engineering team combines electrical and mechanical design, 3D modeling, schematic development and component selection with reviews for manufacturability, assembly and service access. This connects design decisions to the processes used to fabricate, assemble and test the finished equipment.

“Most mission-critical facilities are forced to choose between rigid, off-the-shelf catalog equipment that doesn’t fit their physical footprint, or highly bespoke one-offs with crippling lead times. Optima eliminates that tradeoff. Our modular design framework gives us the flexibility to solve tight physical and electrical constraints while keeping production velocity on a repeatable, high-throughput manufacturing line,” said Tommy Lute, Vice President of Power & Thermal Solutions at FSP.

Breaker flexibility built into the platform

Optima supports breaker options from five major manufacturers, allowing customers to align equipment with their preferred platform, protection requirements, component availability and budget. Considering those choices during design provides alternatives when sourcing conditions change and helps limit dependence on a single breaker supplier. Final selections remain subject to engineering review and the requirements of the specified assembly.

Technology across the Optima portfolio

  • Low-voltage switchgear and switchboards. AC configurations span 208–600 V and up to 5,000 A, with DC switchboard options up to 1,000 V and 1,000 A. Available features include energy reduction maintenance settings, ground-fault detection, and line and neutral metering.
  • Medium-voltage switchgear. Configurations span 5–38 kV and up to 4,000 A, with metal-enclosed fixed-breaker or metal-clad drawout-breaker designs and utility metering compartment options.
  • Power distribution units. Ratings range from 50 kVA to 2 MVA. Options include K4–K20 transformers, neutral ratings up to 200%, revenue-grade monitoring, infrared viewing and expansion cabinets to address project-specific distribution and monitoring needs.
  • Remote power panels. Rated up to 800 A at 208–600 V AC, RPPs offer single, back-to-back, side-by-side and quad arrangements, with wired or wireless circuit metering options for circuit-level visibility.

Ratings, features and available combinations depend on product selection and the engineered configuration. Detailed specifications are available at getfsp.com/products/optima.

Available capacity and lead times of 6 to 15 weeks

FSP manufactures Optima in the United States and leverages in-house fabrication of busbar, enclosures, control panels and wire harness assemblies. This gives FSP greater control over production sequencing and the coordination of project-specific builds. Current Optima lead times are 6 to 15 weeks, depending on configuration and component availability, with project-specific delivery schedules confirmed at order.

Quality certifications and product standards

FSP holds ISO 9001:2015 and is ITAR-registered. Its quality program applies IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 workmanship standards to adhere to the toughest and highest standard for mission critical applications.

Product certifications include UL 1558 for low-voltage switchgear, UL 891 for switchboards and UL 508A for industrial control panels. Applicable PDU configurations also specify UL 1062. Certifications and ratings depend on the selected product and engineered configuration.

Factory testing through commissioning

Optima equipment is factory-tested and functionality-tested before shipment. FSP also offers factory acceptance testing, on-site startup and validation, as-built documentation and operator training, connecting the engineering and manufacturing team with the customer’s commissioning process.

About First Source Power

First Source Power (FSP) is a U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing company delivering custom-engineered power, control and electromechanical solutions for mission-critical applications.

FSP serves customers across critical power distribution, space and defense, warehouse automation, industrial, pharma and healthcare, and quantum computing. Its capabilities span low- and medium-voltage switchgear and switchboards, power distribution equipment, industrial controls, thermal solutions, critical cable and wire harness assemblies, automation equipment, and integrated electromechanical systems.

FSP combines in-house electrical and mechanical engineering with advanced manufacturing, integration, program management, testing and commissioning to help customers bring complex, mission-critical systems to life. Learn more at http://www.getFSP.com.

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