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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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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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Electromate: 25 Advanced Motion Control Questions Answered

25 advanced motion control engineering FAQs covering inertia, vibration, servo safety, control tuning, encoder resolution, and motion system design. Don’t miss out on these insightful tips and strengthen your knowledge in various aspects of motion control and motion control systems…

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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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WAGO: Industrial 16 Port Switch & SPE Media Converter

WAGO’s two new automation products let WAGO help the budget conscious connect and communicate in a cost-effective way. The slim-designed, easy to install 16 port ECO Unmanaged Switch is perfect for small to medium-sized networks and helps save time and money during commissioning. The Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) media converter is the perfect alternative for those who need to communicate over long distances where fiber optics or DSL are not available. The device is an industrial media converter with a 10Mbit/s RJ-45 Ethernet port (10 BASE-T) and a Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) port (10 BASE-T1L). The media converter enables Ethernet communication with a bandwidth of 10 Mbit/s with shielded twisted pair cabling over a maximum range of 1,000 meters (3,280 feet).

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Why Digital Twins are No Longer Enough

Manufacturers are facing a challenge that’s only growing more urgent: rising complexity. As product designs evolve, timelines tighten, and expectations for efficiency and sustainability grow, the systems behind modern manufacturing are becoming harder to manage—and even harder to optimize. System twins are advanced virtual representations of entire manufacturing systems. Unlike traditional digital twins that focus on individual machines, system twins provide a holistic, integrated view of the entire production line. They allow manufacturers to simulate, test, and optimize workflows before anything is physically built—reducing risk, improving throughput, and accelerating time to market.

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New ABB Circuit Breaker to Make AI Data Centres & Advanced Manufacturing More Resilient

ABB has revealed the next generation of its flagship air circuit breaker, the SACE Emax 3. Aimed at large facilities with high power demands, including data centres, advanced manufacturing sites and critical infrastructure including hospitals and airports, the innovative Emax 3 is designed to address increased concerns about grid stability, cybersecurity, and the surging power needs of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data centres. The successor to the industry-leading Emax 2 smart circuit breaker, the Emax 3 introduces cutting-edge technology to minimize the risk of power outages. Featuring the industry’s most accurate power sensors and data analytics, the Emax 3 collects and analyses real-time data from the electrical system, including power usage, system health, and environmental conditions such as temperature. This information is shared remotely or on the Emax 3 touchscreen, offering users real-time insights, warnings, and recommendations for precise maintenance.

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Murrelektronik: Modlight60 Pro-RGB Signal Tower with Buzzer Module, IO-Link, Connection M12 4-Pole

The Modlight60 Pro-RGB IO-Link signal tower is a versatile, cost-effective solution for applications requiring a stack light. With 20 RGB LED slices, 21 adjustable colors and 10 different light patterns, it offers a wide range of clear and eye-catching signaling options. The LED brightness is adjustable and there is an eco-mode that reduces brightness by 50 percent to increase energy efficiency. By selecting the version with a buzzer, which offers 8 different tones, you can also incorporate individual acoustic signals where needed. The 2 different IODDs enable individual control of the RGB LED slices (colors, light patterns, and animations) via process data.

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SICK: deTem – Safety Light-Beam Sensors

The deTem safety light-beam sensor offers high flexibility and efficiency in access protection and human-material differentiation in automated material flows. Useful functions of the safety light-beam sensor simplify and speed up the alignment process, thereby saving time during installation. The NFC and IO-Link interfaces form the digital basis for error and cause analysis. This can be carried out both on site and remotely. SICK also provides scalable function packages: from Core variants to flexibly configurable muting. Choose what best suits your requirements and move into the future with confidence.

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Success Story: Automating Stacking & De-Stacking with Omron Sysmac

A major manufacturer in the precision tooling and fabrication industry recently transformed its operations with a fully automated stacker and de-stacker solution powered by Omron’s Sysmac platform. Facing challenges related to manual handling and space constraints, the manufacturer set out to modernize its material flow—achieving measurable gains in safety, speed, and Just-In-Time (JIT) logistics.

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3 Ways Automation Creates a More Ergonomic Work Environment

Factory automation can reduce employee injury by eliminating many of the highest risk scenarios. These conditions, known as ergonomic hazards, place undue strain on the musculoskeletal system. This includes the muscles and ligaments of the neck and lower spine, like the muscles, tendons, and nerves of the hands and wrists; and the bones and muscles surrounding the legs and knees. The good news is that automation offers direct solutions to many of these scenarios. Even in partially automated environments, assistive technology can significantly reduce the strain placed on human bodies. Here are three ways automation creates a more ergonomic work environment for workers.

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SICK: PBST – Pressure Sensors – Switch, Measuring Transducer or IO-Link Sensor

The PBST is a compact pressure sensor for the precise measurement, monitoring and control of pressure in machine circuits. The device can be used as a switch, measuring transducer or IO-Link sensor with display in a variety of ways. It measures both liquids and gases reliably. A rugged ceramic measuring cell delivers precise data that can be used flexibly for switching operations and system control via two separately configurable signal outputs. The touchscreen allows quick and easy configuration on the sensor. Critical statuses can be easily identified by an optionally adjustable green-red color change on the display, which considerably simplifies on-site monitoring.

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Phoenix Contact: Modular PLCnext Control – Axiocontrol Series – AXC F 2152 – Controller

The PLCnext AXC F 2152 controller for the Axioline I/O system is fast, robust and easy to use. It has been consistently designed for maximum performance, easy handling and use in harsh industrial environments. The robust Phoenix Contact Axiocontrol series features several PLCs in various performance classes for PLCnext Technology. They are designed for programming with high-level languages, as well as classic IEC 61131-3 languages. The PLCs can be extended with modules for the Axioline and Inline IP20 I/O systems. Furthermore, you can also add further hardware functions, such as an additional Ethernet port or safety and AI functions, to the left of the AXC F 2152 and AXC F 3152 PLCnext Control.

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WAGO: 811-1316 Series Fuse Holders

WAGO’s DIN-Rail Mount 811 Series Fuse Holders provide users with maintenance-free, vibration-proof, and corrosion-resistant connection using Class CC & 10 x 38 mm fuses. This new addition has a max voltage of 1,500 V DC, and UL 4248 certified, making it perfect product for high voltage applications seen in motor control, power distribution and the solar industry. WAGO’s fuse terminal block/ fuse holders (item number 811-1316) simplifies electrical installations. Strip lengths must be between 12 mm and 13 mm when connecting conductors to this fuse terminal block. Featuring conductor terminals along with CAGE CLAMP, this connector is highly versatile.

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IDEC: MicroSmart FC6A Series PLC

The MicroSmart FC6A series is available in two types of CPUs: Plus and All-in-One. The Plus type has a dual RJ45 Ethernet port, embedded web server functions and the capability to expand up to 2060 I/O, while the All-in-One type has an embedded serial port and RJ45 Ethernet port capable of expanding up to 520 I/O.

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Weidmüller: u-View Advanced Line Touch Panels

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

Mouser: Bulgin 6000 Series Buccaneer Cat6A Connectors

Electromate: 25 Advanced Motion Control Questions Answered

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

WAGO: Industrial 16 Port Switch & SPE Media Converter

Why Digital Twins are No Longer Enough

New ABB Circuit Breaker to Make AI Data Centres & Advanced Manufacturing More Resilient

Murrelektronik: Modlight60 Pro-RGB Signal Tower with Buzzer Module, IO-Link, Connection M12 4-Pole

SICK: deTem – Safety Light-Beam Sensors

Success Story: Automating Stacking & De-Stacking with Omron Sysmac

3 Ways Automation Creates a More Ergonomic Work Environment

SICK: PBST – Pressure Sensors – Switch, Measuring Transducer or IO-Link Sensor

Phoenix Contact: Modular PLCnext Control – Axiocontrol Series – AXC F 2152 – Controller

WAGO: 811-1316 Series Fuse Holders

IDEC: MicroSmart FC6A Series PLC

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