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Wieland Electric Launches PRO LINE WIPOS PSU3 3-Phase Power Supply Series for High Demand Industrial Applications

Wieland Electric is proud to introduce the PRO LINE WIPOS PSU3 three phase power supply series, engineered for demanding industrial environments. The PSU3 delivers high efficiency up to 95%, a compact footprint, strong surge protection, and fast push-in connectivity to keep machines running reliably. Built to address real world challenges like limited panel space, unpredictable loads, and harsh electrical noise, the PSU3 provides stable, continuous power while reducing energy use, cabinet heat, and cooling requirements. It also offers up to 150 percent Boost Power for high capacitive loads, ensuring dependable performance during demanding start up or peak conditions.

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Mouser: Future Trends in Control Panels

As Industry 4.0 gives way to 5.0—and even early ideas of 6.0—control panels are becoming more intelligent, more connected, and far more adaptable. Industry 4.0 introduced digitalization and connectivity to manufacturing. It brought us smart factories where machines talk to each other, collect real-time data, and make automated decisions. Industry 5.0 builds on that by putting people back in the center—combining human creativity with advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to create more personalized, sustainable production. Industry 6.0, though still conceptual, looks even further ahead. It imagines a future of hyper-personalized manufacturing where machines not only collaborate with humans but evolve in real time—driven by AI, seamless human-machine integration, and the potential of quantum computing.

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Brady Introduces i4311 Transportable Industrial Desktop Label Printer with Safety & Facility ID Software

Set up shop anywhere with the i4311 Transportable Industrial Desktop Label Printer — the first 4″ wide label printer with an all-day battery and ergonomic carrying handle. Developed through rigorous R&D and direct user feedback, the i4311 delivers performance and versatility you won’t find anywhere else — all to eliminate your biggest labeling bottlenecks and frustrations.

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Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz – Now Also in Accordance with EN ISO 13855:2024

With the Safety Distance Calculator, Pilz provides a free, browser-based software tool, making it much easier for users to calculate safety distances for safety light curtains. Calculations can now be carried out in accordance with the previous version of EN ISO 13855 as well as the revised EN ISO 13855:2024. This gives design engineers, planners and inspectors a more precise and practical basis for standard-compliant implementation.

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Latest News | Circuit Protection | Industrial Technology

PULS: MCB vs eFuse – Which Is the Best Solution for Properly Securing DC Circuits?

In times of unregulated transformer power supplies, traditional miniature circuit breakers (MCB) have established themselves as the main protection modules. However, when primarily switched-mode power supplies were introduced in the 1990s, they quickly replaced transformer power supplies in industrial applications. The new technology enabled more efficient and compact power supplies that better met the increased demands of the industry. The era of transformers was thus over, but the MCBs remained and continued to be used in conjunction with switched-mode power supplies, even on the DC side. However, there are now much better and, above all, more reliable protection mechanisms, such as electronic circuit breakers.

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Start Smarter & Build Better with WAGO’s OEM Starter Kit

Machine builders, automation engineers, and controls engineers face constant pressure to accelerate development cycles while ensuring reliability and future‑ready performance. WAGO’s new OEM Starter Kit is built to support that goal, offering a compact, powerful, and easy‑to‑deploy solution that helps teams prototype, evaluate, and build smarter from day one. Whether you’re bringing a new machine concept to market or optimising an existing design, this all‑in‑one kit provides the tools, hardware, and support needed to get up and running quickly and confidently.

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Streamline Control Cabinet Design with WSCAD ELECTRIX

Creating intricate control cabinets can be a breeze with WSCAD ELECTRIX. The more meticulous your designing gets, the smoother and less error-prone the entire production process becomes. WSCAD ELECTRIX goes beyond with its Cabinet Expert module. This module unlocks the full potential of control cabinet engineering and empowers you to automate tasks, saving you valuable time and resources.

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Rockwell Automation: Allen‑Bradley – PointMax I/O Modules

Ready to take your machine design and operations to the next level? PointMax I/O modules are a new generation of remote I/O solution that brings performance, efficiency and scalability together. With its smaller footprint and modular design, these I/O modules help reduce panel space and simplify system layout, maximizing design freedom and adaptability to changing requirements. Its technological capabilities and extensive offerings provide the flexibility to meet varied discrete, hybrid and process industry needs.

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SICK: New PTA Series – Pressure Sensors

The PTA series products comprise high-quality and versatile pressure sensors for measuring the pressure of liquid and gaseous media. The sensors are available as PTAC with a capacitive ceramic measuring cell or as PTAM with a fully welded stainless steel measuring cell. Thanks to flush-mounted connection options, even viscous and sticky media pose no problem. Appropriate variants are available for hygienic applications and use in explosion-hazardous areas. With the optional IO-Link and WPAN interfaces, the PTA can be easily integrated into digital system environments and provides reliable print data for automated systems. The Smart Assistant app from SICK makes location-independent commissioning, adjustment and diagnostics easier.

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LOVATO: Switch Disconnectors GL Series Up to 2000A

LOVATO Electric expands its range of GL series switch disconnectors with new sizes from 1000A to 2000A AC21A. Designed to ensure maximum safety, ease of installation and high performance, the GL series switch disconnectors are a reliable, versatile and safe choice for industrial and plant applications. The new electrical sizes are available in both three-pole and four-pole versions and include cULus certified versions according to the UL98 standard rated at 800A, 1200A and 1600A for the North American market, and IEC versions rated at 1000A, 1600A and 2000A. The entire range is characterised by a high breaking capacity, reaching AC23 rated currents up to 2000A at 415V and 1600A at 690V.

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ABB Introduces Automation Extended: Enabling Industrial Innovation with Continuity

ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernize without disruption. Industrial operations today face volatile markets, cyber security challenges, regulatory pressures and a rapidly changing workforce. ABB’s Automation Extended addresses these realities by enabling innovation with agility and pace without disruption to production, supporting advanced analytics and IoT integration, and simplifying operations for diverse skill levels.

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Littelfuse Introduces Automotive-Qualified Current Sensors for EV Battery, Motor & Safety Systems

Littelfuse has announced the release of six new automotive current sensors designed to enhance electric and hybrid vehicle performance, efficiency, and functional safety. The new Littelfuse automotive qualified sensors provide precise, isolated current measurement across battery-management, motor-control, and pyro-fuse safety systems. Utilizing open-loop hall-effect technology, the sensors deliver reliable performance in compact, bus-bar-mounted form factors. Output configurations include analog-voltage and digital (CAN/LIN) communication, giving system designers flexibility in integrating with existing EV architectures.

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New Endress+Hauser Control Unit Adds Multi-Technology Measuring Flexibility for Optimum Efficiency

Endress+Hauser’s new FlexView FMA90 monitoring control unit supports the three leading measuring technologies – ultrasonic, hydrosonic and radar – to provide large water/wastewater facilities with maximum flexibility and future-proofing. Among its key features is its ability to connect two 4-20 mA level sensors simultaneously to display readings from two measuring points.

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Festo Introduces New Generation of Valve Manifold VTUX

The VTUX offers a wide range of integrated functions that significantly increase efficiency and user-friendliness. One feature is the valves with digital inputs, which enable simple assignment. Whether via M8 connections or PNP/NPN signals – integration is uncomplicated and flexible. The valve manifolds also feature innovative vacuum solutions with an air-saving function that not only conserves resources but also optimizes operating costs. The internal serial communication enables easy access to parameters and diagnostics, which considerably simplifies system maintenance and monitoring. These functions make VTUX a powerful solution for modern automation requirements.

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Carlo Gavazzi: New NRG 3-Phase Series – High-Performance Digital Solid-State Relays

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new NRG 3-Phase Smart Solid-State Relays, which are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance switching solutions. The NRG 3-phase series offers advanced digital communication capabilities, precise power control for both 2-pole and 3-pole switching applications, and a wide array of diagnostic features. This new addition of the NRG 3-Phase Series complements the existing 1-phase NRG solid state relay solution, significantly expanding the flexibility and scalability of the NRG family across a broader range of industrial automation environments. Engineered for seamless integration into Industry 4.0 architectures, the new NRG relays enable predictive maintenance, improved process reliability, and enhanced Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

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Brady: Why Every Maintenance Plan Needs Infrared Thermography for Electrical Inspection

In manufacturing environments, you can’t manage what you can’t see. And when it comes to the safety and reliability of your electrical systems, there can be a lot hiding just out of sight. A loose connection in a control panel, for instance, won’t spark or make a sound. But it will generate heat — and that heat is a silent warning of a looming failure and, ultimately, a safety incident. That’s where infrared (IR) thermography comes in. It’s a simple yet incredibly effective way to see these hidden thermal signals, giving you the power to find and fix warning indicators before they become expensive and dangerous problems.

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Industrial Technology

Wieland Electric Launches PRO LINE WIPOS PSU3 3-Phase Power Supply Series for High Demand Industrial Applications

Brady Introduces i4311 Transportable Industrial Desktop Label Printer with Safety & Facility ID Software

Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz – Now Also in Accordance with EN ISO 13855:2024

PULS: MCB vs eFuse – Which Is the Best Solution for Properly Securing DC Circuits?

Start Smarter & Build Better with WAGO’s OEM Starter Kit

Streamline Control Cabinet Design with WSCAD ELECTRIX

Rockwell Automation: Allen‑Bradley – PointMax I/O Modules

SICK: New PTA Series – Pressure Sensors

LOVATO: Switch Disconnectors GL Series Up to 2000A

ABB Introduces Automation Extended: Enabling Industrial Innovation with Continuity

Littelfuse Introduces Automotive-Qualified Current Sensors for EV Battery, Motor & Safety Systems

New Endress+Hauser Control Unit Adds Multi-Technology Measuring Flexibility for Optimum Efficiency

Festo Introduces New Generation of Valve Manifold VTUX

Carlo Gavazzi: New NRG 3-Phase Series – High-Performance Digital Solid-State Relays

Brady: Why Every Maintenance Plan Needs Infrared Thermography for Electrical Inspection

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