IDEAL: Contractor’s Guide to Wire Connectors
Ideal: Wire connectors might be small, but they play a big part in any electrical system. Choosing the right connector for your application is critical for…
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Festo Introduces the World’s 1st Proportional Valve Terminal
Festo’s VTEP is an ideal solution for flexible gripping, web tensioning, force-controlled polishing, precision piloting, dispensing, dosing….
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WAGO: Four- and Eight-Channel ECBs
January 28, 2025 WAGO’s Highly Communicative Four- and Eight-Channel EPSITRON Modules Provide Maximum Safety in a Minimal Footprint: Two New Electronic Circuit Breakers (ECBs) with IO-Link The EPSITRON ECBs within the WAGO 787 Series Power Supply System specialize in reliable and precise protection of applications with 24 VDC power supplies. The latest in WAGO’s extensive portfolio of ECBs, these…
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Siemens SIMATIC – Higher, Farther, Faster: How to Boost Performance to a Whole New Level
Siemens – The requirements for machine performance are on the rise. Luckily, automation cannot only keep up with these moving goalposts but set a new pace.
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Proax: What Are Custom Enclosures & Why Might You Need One?
Proax and Custom Enclosures – In the world of industrial and commercial applications, custom enclosures play a critical role in protecting sensitive equipment and ensuring operational efficiency. But what exactly are custom enclosures, and why might you need one? Let’s break it down.
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Universal Robots: AI Accelerator Enables a New Wave of AI-Powered Cobot Innovations
Universal Robots has presented for the first time the UR AI Accelerator – a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications. Designed for commercial and research applications, the UR AI Accelerator provides developers with an extensible platform to build applications, accelerate research and reduce time to market of AI products.
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Kollmorgen: SafeMotion Monitor Upgrade Expands Functional Safety Support
Kollmorgen has recently announced the latest update to its SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing and food packaging.
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Leviton’s Premier Cat 6A SST Cable Now Available in TEKPAK Box
Leviton has proudly launched its flagship premier Cat 6A SST cable in the convenient TEKPAK box which is made from 100% recyclable cardboard.
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Three Smart Factory Trends that Pay Big Dividends
January 21, 2025 Networked Motor Control Center Technology Accelerates Productivity, Savings & Safety By Diego Wilches, Global Product Manager, IEC LVMCC Rockwell Automation has seen manufacturers around the globe investing billions of dollars in smart manufacturing and production plants. Industry experts project the demand for smart factories will double by 2032 to $322 billion because of the…
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Mouser: E-Switch PVHC7 Series Anti-Vandal Switches
E-Switch PVHC7 Series Anti-Vandal Switches offer durability and security in a sleek, modern package with an IP67 rating. These switches consist of a 22mm diameter panel cutout with a flat actuator, including a stainless steel or black anodized finish. The PVHC7 switches feature a 20A @250VAC contact rating, 50mΩ maximum contact resistance, 100MΩ minimum @500VDC insulation resistance, and 1,500VAC for 1-minute dielectric strength. These anti-vandal switches come with up to 1,000,000 cycles mechanical and electrical life of 50,000 cycles with an operating temperature of -40°C to 85°C.
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Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER: Power for Every Industry
Looking for reliable industrial power supplies? Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER series delivers superior system availability through advanced functionality and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. These high-performance power supplies, including the popular phoenix contact quint power supply 24vdc 20a, combine preventive monitoring with powerful reserves, making them the ideal choice for demanding industrial applications.
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New FLO Ultra Fast Charger Wins a 2024 GOOD DESIGN Award
January 20, 2025 Award Recognizes Best of the Best in New Global Design FLO, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider, has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Good Design Award. The new FLO Ultra fast charger was recognized as one of the year’s ‘Best of the Best’ in new transportation design. “Recognitions…
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Banner Engineering: SD50 Status Display Provides More Status Information in the Most Helpful Locations
Improve the accuracy and efficiency of many applications with Banner’s SD50 Status Display, which communicates sensor, machine, and other device information via both text and multicolor LEDs. A cost-efficient alternative to expensive HMIs, the SD50 offers easier mounting and more placement flexibility. It provides more detailed information about process and machine status and can work in tandem with traditional indicator lights, making it ideal for status feedback, process sequences, timing, counting, and measurement display applications.
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AutomationDirect: Southwire Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
AutomationDirect has added Southwire’s flexible metal conduit to their growing selection of electrical conduit and wiring solutions. Southwire’s Alflex type RWA (Reduced Wall Aluminum) and Galflex type RWS (Reduced Wall Steel) conduits are built using a metal strip that is helically formed into a continuously interlocked flexible metal conduit which can withstand impact and crushing forces. Southwire’s Alflex type RWA and Galflex type RWS are designed for use with connectors intended for NEC Type FMC (Flexible Metal Conduit) and are REACH/RoHS-2 compliant.
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Hammond Manufacturing: ST SS Series Type 4X Stainless Steel Wallmount Enclosure w/ Sloped Top
Introducing the ST SS Series Type 4X stainless steel wallmount enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing, designed to enclose electrical and/or electronic equipment and protect against harsh, industrial environments for wallmount applications, with a sloped top which prevents water from resting on top as well as providing potential for controls mounting. Impressive styling features like hidden hinges and attractive latching systems make the Type 4X a suitable addition to any high-tech equipment installation. A wide range of sizes and practical accessories make the ST SS Series enclosure line a complete package.
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RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection
RS offers the new Phoenix Contact TRIO3 Power Supplies — the world’s first power supplies with integrated circuit breakers. Designed to help machine builders overcome common challenges, these compact, plug-and-play power supplies offer space, energy, and cost savings, easy handling, and smart diagnostics, like the rest of the TRIO POWER range, and add integrated multi-channel circuit breakers for superior device protection and system performance.
