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A Smart PLC Alternative: OPTA Series – (PLRs) Programmable Logic Relays

If you’ve ever been stuck choosing between a simple relay and a full-blown PLC, you know the frustration. Relays feel too limited. PLCs? Too expensive, too complex, and loaded with features you’ll never use. What you really need is something in between. That’s exactly where the Finder OPTA Programmable Logic Relay (PLR) shines — the right-sized, cost-smart solution for automation. For applications that don’t demand a rocket launcher, Finder’s OPTA provides the balance: enough intelligence to handle modern automation, without the excess baggage.

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Bell & Simon Fraser University Team Up to Advance Canada’s AI & Supercomputing Ecosystem

Bell and Simon Fraser University (SFU) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) and sovereign supercomputing ecosystem. The Cedar Supercomputing Centre (CSC) located in Burnaby, British Columbia, is one of Canada’s most powerful and energy-efficient research computing platforms. The CSC specializes in handling secure and sensitive data, making it a critical resource for Canadian researchers, industry, and government working on cutting-edge AI applications. Through this agreement, Bell and SFU will work to expand the CSC and provide Canadian researchers and industry users with the computational resources they need to make groundbreaking discoveries and develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges.

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Why Stop at Efficiency? Build EtherCAT Networks for Maximum Reliability

In the race toward smarter, more automated industrial operations, every microsecond counts. In response to rising demands for higher precision, speed, and synchronization across industries like robotics, packaging, and semiconductors, EtherCAT has become the standard for high-performance motion control. Its unique “on-the-fly” processing principle delivers deterministic, high-speed communication that traditional industrial Ethernet protocols simply cannot deliver. But you probably know all of this already. These benefits are likely the reason you may have been using EtherCAT for your critical applications to begin with. But as industrial systems become more complex, a hidden vulnerability in the most common network topology could be threatening your operations.

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How OMRON’s Industrial Control Panel Products Support Scalable, Modular Machines

OMRON has been manufacturing industrial control panel products for more than 80 years. Their entire portfolio is designed to help panel builders, machine builders, and end users reduce costs while saving time and space. This article discusses how OMRON’s industrial control panel products support scalable, modular machines with a smaller footprint, and highlights some of their electromechanical and solid-state relays that are prime examples of products that give builders more value. Increasingly, panel builders and machine builders are seeking smaller control panel products that maximize limited panel space and can accommodate a wide range of devices for future expansion. OMRON’s Value Design for Panel products represent an evolution of control panel design and manufacturing by focusing on uniform dimensions, Push-In Play technology, and maximized functionality to help their customers gain a competitive edge.

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icotek: New AT-HA Adapter Grommets – Cable Entry Solution

With the new AT-HA grommet, icotek is expanding its innovative IMAS-CONNECT adapter system with a forward-looking solution for industrial use. The AT-HA enables the integration of 3A and 4A plug inserts directly into an adapter cable entry without the need for an additional cut-out. The AT-HA cable gland is based on the icotek KT cable grommet ‘large’ and is equipped with a robust polyamide body. It is fully compatible with all icotek KT based cable entry systems and is delivered ready for use with a pre-assembled locking element. In combination with the 3A and 4A insert sets and the matching connector housings for M20 or M25 with cable glands, it provides a compact, efficient and flexible solution for a wide range of industrial applications.

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Rockwell Automation Introduces PointMax I/O to Empower Flexible Industrial System Design & Reduce Operational Complexity

Rockwell Automation has announced the release of PointMax I/O, a flexible remote input/output (I/O) system designed to help manufacturers tackle the growing complexity of modern industrial operations. As manufacturing environments become increasingly dynamic and interconnected, the ability to quickly adapt system architectures is more important than ever. Traditional I/O systems, which rely on extensive wiring and large control cabinets, are becoming harder to scale and maintain as production demands grow, and equipment footprints shrink. To keep pace, manufacturers need flexible and efficient solutions that allow for design flexibility without adding unnecessary complexity. PointMax I/O was built to address the real-world constraints manufacturers face on the plant floor. Its modular design supports scalable and easily reconfigurable I/O deployments—freeing engineers from the constraints of rigid, centralized control systems. For both new machine builds and existing equipment, PointMax I/O delivers the flexibility today’s fast-paced manufacturing operations demand.

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Mouser: New IEI Technology SHIELD-215 Industrial Panel PCs

IEI SHIELD-215 Industrial Panel PCs incorporate the Intel Amston Lake processor, pre-installed with 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5, PCAP touch, and 10V to 28V DC. DDR5 has the advantage of its wider bandwidth and lower power consumption than DDR4, supporting high-speed data processing, multi-tasking, and memory-intensive applications. The PCs operate at a wide temperature range from -30°C to 55°C, delivering 24/7 reliable performance. The new IEI SHIELD-215 Industrial Panel PCs offer a rugged 21.5″ size, a corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel housing, fully waterproof ports, and a longer life cycle. The SHIELD-215 Panel PCs are designed for high-standard applications in industries such as food processing, beverage production, cold chain, medical, and biotechnology.

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Weidmüller: u-View Advanced Line Touch Panels

The u-View Advanced Line Touch Panels portfolio features various screen sizes from 7″ to 21.5″ and has high-resolution capacitive touchscreens with support for swipe gestures and glove operation. All panels are equipped with a Linux operating system and an HTML5-capable browser and are optimised for web applications through the integrated kiosk mode and their simple configuration. As a result, they are the perfect solution for web-based visualisations and enable access to a variety of web servers, such as u-OS, u-create PROCON-WEB, u-control web and many more. The panels have a particularly flat design, with an industrial IP66 housing. The Advanced touch panels from Weidmüller offer excellent image quality and can be used in most industrial environments.

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ABB: Symphony Plus SD Series Control & I/O Products

The Symphony Plus SD (Symphony DIN) Series is a green portfolio of completely scalable control and I/O products that work in any environment or geographic location. Through seamless interconnections with smart field and electrical devices and higher-level applications, these rugged control and I/O products deliver lower energy consumption, an extreme operating temperature range, and a scalable architecture in a compact, modular footprint, making SD Series a smart automation solution for your new installation, upgrade or expansion.

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WAGO: PFC300 Controller

The PFC300 Controller is a compact controller designed for the modular WAGO I/O System. In addition to network and fieldbus interfaces, it supports digital and analog modules as well as specialty modules from the 750/753 Series. Two Ethernet interfaces with an integrated switch enable line topology wiring or communication across two separate networks in distinct modes. An integrated Webserver provides user configuration options, while displaying PFC300 status information. In addition to the process industry and building automation, typical applications for the PFC300 include standard machinery and equipment control – such as packaging, bottling, and manufacturing systems, as well as textile, metal, and wood processing machines.

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Mouser: Bulgin 6000 Series Buccaneer Cat6A Connectors

Bulgin 6000 Series Buccaneer Cat6A Connectors provide high noise immunity, full shielding, and EMI protection for rugged environments. These flame-retardant, chemical-resistant connectors offer up to an IP69K rating when mated and use a proven 30° quick-turn for fast, secure engagement. The lineup includes rewireable flex connectors, front-panel mounting connectors, and patch cord flex connectors with PUR jacket cable. All types feature plug-and-play capability, data rates up to 10Gbps, and backward compatibility throughout. Ideal applications for Bulgin 6000 Series Buccaneer Cat6A Connectors include automotive, marine, industrial automation, and harsh environments.

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Phoenix Contact: Heavycon Industrial Connectors for Data Centers

The new Heavycon Data Center connectors from Phoenix Contact optimize power transmission from the PDU to the IT rack and provide robust power transmission of up to 70 A. The low contact resistance of the crimp contacts reduces energy consumption by up to 60 percent. Lower heat generation also reduces the need for cooling. Operators rely on proven connection technology for power distribution from the PDU to the IT rack. The compact design of the Data Center connectors enables space-saving cabling. In addition, the tool-free Click-in latching significantly reduces the installation time. With a rated current of 70 A and a rated voltage of 690 V, the Heavycon connectors are designed for demanding applications.

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Eaton Accelerates the Transformation of Data Center Infrastructure in the AI Era with NVIDIA

Eaton has announced that it is enabling the shift to high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power infrastructure in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Eaton is collaborating with NVIDIA on design best practices, reference architectures and innovative power management solutions tailored to support high-density GPU deployments, such as NVIDIA Kyber rack-scale systems with NVIDIA Rubin Ultra GPUs. This includes helping lead the transition to 800 V HVDC power infrastructure to support 1 megawatt racks and beyond as well as exploring opportunities to leverage its solutions in the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations.

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HMI & Edge Computing: The New Dynamic Duo Delivering Instant Insights to Drive Industrial Success

The evolution of industrial HMIs from simple interfaces to today’s edge computing powerhouses has been remarkable, and unlocks new possibilities for optimizing industrial operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving digital transformation. Schneider Electric’s IPC solutions are at the forefront of this revolution, offering industrial companies an intelligent window to the critical real-time data they need from the control room to the plant floor and beyond, to make faster and better decisions, anytime and anywhere. Industrial digital transformation leverages the latest IIoT technologies, like these new IPCs, to transform the way we work, allowing industrial companies and their workforces to become more connected, informed, productive, agile, and strategic. Adopting these technologies and starting the digital transformation journey enables them to stay ahead in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. It’s clear that technological evolutions like the one we have seen with HMIs are paving the way for a more efficient, effective, and sustainable industrial future for us all.

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ITC Electrical Components: DC Disconnect Switches

Safe, Swift, and Certified – Disconnect with Confidence! When working with DC power, having the right disconnect matters. ITC’s DC Disconnect Switches are designed for secure interruption of direct current loads, with a robust cam system that ensures fast, snap-action operation every time. The two models of disconnect switches are designed and approved for interrupting loads in Direct Current (DC). These switches are equipped with a special heavy-duty cam system, which provides fast, secure snap action opening of the contacts. Moreover, each pole is interrupted via two contacts in series. Jumpers are already installed.

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Mouser: VCC PS Pushbutton Switches

VCC PS Pushbutton Switches are general-purpose pushbutton switches with high in-rush current and voltage ratings for secure and reliable operation. These switches provide solder lug and quick-connect terminal options with vibration-resistant snap-in and panel-mount threaded designs. The PS pushbutton switches include non-illuminated and illuminated options. These compact switches are IP65 and IP67 rated and comply with RoHS, ENEC, and REACH. The PS pushbutton switches are available in sub-mini (8.3mm), miniature (12mm), and standard (20.2mm) sizes. Typical applications include industrial, marine, oil, gas, automotive, automation and controls, communications, robotics, IoT, and security systems.

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Data & Security

A Smart PLC Alternative: OPTA Series – (PLRs) Programmable Logic Relays

Bell & Simon Fraser University Team Up to Advance Canada’s AI & Supercomputing Ecosystem

Why Stop at Efficiency? Build EtherCAT Networks for Maximum Reliability

How OMRON’s Industrial Control Panel Products Support Scalable, Modular Machines

icotek: New AT-HA Adapter Grommets – Cable Entry Solution

Rockwell Automation Introduces PointMax I/O to Empower Flexible Industrial System Design & Reduce Operational Complexity

Mouser: New IEI Technology SHIELD-215 Industrial Panel PCs

Weidmüller: u-View Advanced Line Touch Panels

ABB: Symphony Plus SD Series Control & I/O Products

WAGO: PFC300 Controller

Mouser: Bulgin 6000 Series Buccaneer Cat6A Connectors

Phoenix Contact: Heavycon Industrial Connectors for Data Centers

Eaton Accelerates the Transformation of Data Center Infrastructure in the AI Era with NVIDIA

HMI & Edge Computing: The New Dynamic Duo Delivering Instant Insights to Drive Industrial Success

ITC Electrical Components: DC Disconnect Switches

Mouser: VCC PS Pushbutton Switches

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