Industry

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    ITC: Modular Tower Lights

    ITC’s Modular Tower Lights allow you to create exactly the signalling solution you need by combining modules. Available in Ø50mm and Ø70mm diameters with IP65 rating when assembled, this flexible system adapts to any industrial application without rewiring. Start with your choice of top module. Next, insert the LED module (clear or translucent) in your preferred color and mode (steady or flashing). Then select the base module — self-standing, pole-mount, or M12-connector — for quick, secure installation. Finally, add one of our versatile mounting brackets to suit your environment. Along with cULus approval, ITC’s Modular Tower Light provides an exceptional signalling solution for your needs.

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    ATS: The Laser Welding Process – From Concept to Production

    In the ever-evolving manufacturing landscape, laser welding has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing how industries approach precision and efficiency. By seamlessly fusing materials with pinpoint accuracy, it creates strong and visually flawless bonds that enhance production capabilities. Understanding how laser welding processes are developed and implemented helps determine if this innovative approach is right for your next manufacturing project. Laser welding has evolved significantly, expanding from simple applications to complex, high-precision tasks across industries. Advances like high-power fiber lasers enable deeper, faster, and more precise welds. Real-time monitoring and adaptive control systems enhance reliability, even in challenging conditions. Emerging technologies will shape the future of laser welding. Hybrid techniques combining laser welding with other methods can improve quality and efficiency. Artificial intelligence and machine learning will optimize parameters and predict defects, enhancing reliability. Newer laser technologies, like ring/core lasers, will broaden the range of weldable materials, unlocking new opportunities in various manufacturing spaces. As these advancements continue, laser welding will become increasingly integral to modern manufacturing, offering enhanced capabilities and greater flexibility.

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    Schneider Electric: Harmony XB4 Push Button Head

    The Harmony XB4, flush red button head operates with a spring return / impulse mechanism, is used in harsh environments. This button head provides an ergonomic interface for controlling your machines, and it is easily installed and replaced on compatible complete push button units and contact blocks via snap-fit assembly. It is clearly distinguishable visually at a distance thanks to clear color. The Harmony XB4 is impact resistant, dust resistant, water resistant and vibration resistant thanks to its IP66. It has a metal bezel, which makes it ideal for applications requiring high impact and vibration resistance. The Harmony XB4 is designed to fit in a standard 22mm cutout, ensuring compatibility when installing in pre-existing machinery. It can operate within a wide range of operating temperatures from -40°C to 70°C, allowing for versatility in the usage of this product.

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    Nexans: AC90 ISO BX Armoured Cable

    Nexans AC90 ISO-BX is a 600V armoured cable (interlocked aluminum tape) with 2 or 3 XLPE-insulated solid copper conductors (RW90) + a green XLPE-insulated copper ground (RW90) + a bare copper bond. The AC90 is for use in circuits where an isolated ground is required for minimizing the effects of harmonics and providing a low impedance path to ground. It is beneficial for special systems used for critical or sensitive equipment that need to be protected from electrical noise and interference. Reduces the risk of ground loops and common mode voltages, as ground loops which can cause errors, distortion, and damage, and common mode voltages can cause shocks, fires and interference. The AC90 helps improve performance and reliability of sensitive equipment and circuits; It also increases the accuracy, quality, lifespan, and safety of sensitive equipment and circuits. The AC90 provides a cost-effective alternative to installations in conduit.

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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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    How Voltage Presence Indicators Transform Industrial Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety in industrial environments requires more than basic protocols—it demands reliable systems that provide clear visual confirmation of electrical status. The REMLIVE RL-24i series from Fortress Safety addresses this critical need by offering technicians immediate, accurate information about electrical systems before maintenance begins. The REMLIVE RL-24i Isolator Check provides the user with a positive check when isolating plant. It provides electrical isolation between the DIN rail unit and the door mounted display unit. This fundamental safety function eliminates dangerous assumptions about electrical status during maintenance procedures. The door unit is designed to fit through the front of a control panel or switch so the user can see a live/isolation status. The super bright REMLIVE RL-24i display provides the user with a quick and easy method of proof of isolation in lock out / tag out procedures.

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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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    Electronics Manufacturing Meets Enhanced Safety & Efficiency

    In electronics manufacturing, every minute counts. PT-Elektrik understands this very well. That’s why they have decided to optimize their quality assurance processes with advanced robotics and innovative software solutions to meet increasing demands. The SICK safety system sBot Speed URCap is making their processes not only more efficient, but also safer. PT-Elektrik, a recognized name in automation and quality assurance, utilizes a universal robot e-series (also known as a URe robot) to set new standards in its quality assurance process for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Because the robot’s working area is near to other test stations used by people, the area around the robot needed to be safeguarded. The solution had to be simple, and quick to implement.

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    Rittal: New RiLineX Board for Busbar System

    The RiLineX Board is a time saving solution through complete digital product data. Provides shorter mounting time thanks to pre-mounted complete board. The RiLineX Board is suitable for applications in the alternating current range up to 1,000 V AC and direct current up to 1,500 V DC. It has been tested for short circuit resistance up to max. 65 kA. Contact hazard protection up to IP 2XB and can be upgraded to IP 3X. Tested and certified to IEC and cULus. Simple extension and baying.

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    Hammond: Rack Mount Basic PDU 1583 Series

    Hammond’s 1583 Series Rack Mount Basic PDU is designed for power distribution from the rear of the unit. It is available with an illuminated on/off rocker switch or red power indicator light, and in new sizes to fit your project needs. Plug type options include NEMA 5-15P straight blade or NEMA L5-15P locking type. Rotated options include outlets with extra spacing for clearance of most plug-in transformers. 1U horizontal 19″ rackmount installation.

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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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    ABB Invests in Made in Canada with Installation Products that Electrify Our World 

    ABB recently announced their plan to build a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Canada. It will combine their existing facilities in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to increase production capacity and support future growth in key sectors across Canada like utilities, energy, and infrastructure. Michael Shenouda, Canada Region Leader – General Manager, Installation Products, answers my questions about the new facility. Shenouda started at ABB for a summer job, now, 30 years later, he plays a leading role in the company. “Made in Canada” is something that ABB strives for. It is something they promote. And they have been doing this for decades. “It is something we are proud of,” Shenouda says. “I think the pandemic has proved that having robust supply chains close to where customers’ needs are is very important. We source all our steel locally; within 500 kilometers of the factories we operate. Our aluminum is mostly Canadian as well. We are very proud to have 600 employees in both our Iberville and Saint-Jean facilities.”  

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    Phoenix Contact: Power Supply for Panel Mounting Now Also with Push-in Connection

    The new Trio Power power supplies for panel mounting now feature Push-in connection technology enabling quick and easy installation. In addition, the various mounting options enable flexible application possibilities: They can be mounted on the side as well as on the rear panel of the housing or with adapters. The power supplies are very versatile with an input voltage range of 85 to 264 V AC and output voltages of 24 V DC or 48 V DC. The dynamic boost enables a short-term power increase of up to 140 percent for 5 seconds. The devices with integrated o-ring diode can be switched both in series and in parallel, making it easy to increase power and the output voltage. The power supplies are also equipped with a 5 V/2 A auxiliary power supply. In addition, the Trio Power devices meet the increased Class B EMC requirements, resulting in the devices being susceptible to less electromagnetic interference. Extensive monitoring functions, such as LED signaling and CAN bus interface, enable issues to be detected and rectified at an early stage. The Trio Power series are characterized by their high-power density and efficiency in a compact design.

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    Hubbell: New Compact Manual 30A Motor Controllers

    Introducing the new Manual 30A Motor Controllers from Hubbell’s most complete offering of motor controllers with exceptional horsepower ratings that now features open switches in a significantly more compact design allowing for an easier installation in a standard FD box while maintaining the great performance of its legacy product. The new non-enclosed switches can be used in almost any industrial environment, they are an ideal component switch for motor control being suitable to use as a motor disconnect. Toggle switches can be built into equipment and enclosures for either box or panel-mount installation. The enclosed Circuit-Lock family of products offered in Type 1, 3 and 3R enclosures now uses this new switch and continues to offer the same outstanding quality, reliability and features.

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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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    New Emerson Safety Controller Streamlines Integration, Offers Exceptional Safety & Functionality

    Emerson has announced the new PACSystems RX3i CPS400 Safety Controller, designed to enable Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) strategies for infrastructure, fire and gas, burner management systems, and other emergency shutdown systems. The PACSystems Safety Controller is a compact, high-performance solution with robust security measures and a scalable architecture with 2,000 available I/O points, ideal for complex projects with evolving requirements. As project automation becomes more sophisticated and data-driven, OEMs and systems integrators need a range of more powerful hardware and software products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations for protecting workers, whether onboard a single piece of equipment or distributed throughout a much larger process.