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Editor's Pick
What Does Derating Mean for Power Supplies? And When Is It Necessary?
Derating is a protective measure which allows the use of power supplies at high temperatures, at high altitudes or in alternative mounting orientations. In this blog article you will learn what you should consider when it comes to derating. Most power supply manufacturers specify ratings for lifetime, output current, and reliability for their products. Read More |
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SCHURTER: Illuminated Switch with Modern Dead-Front
With its fresh look, the new MSM series from SCHURTER combines the familiar and intuitive features of tactile and optical feedback. The new MSM ring illuminated dead-front series uses a housing of high-quality black anodized aluminum and a unique black translucent plastic ring for illumination, which gives the switch an elegant... |
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HELUKABEL: Durable Connection Cables for Flexible Monitors
In a southern Germany hospital, 225 patient beds were equipped with new flexible monitors, making the screen position easy to change. However, due to poor quality cabling, the monitors did not withstand the stresses associated with everyday use. HELUKABEL took a closer look at the problem and found a solution by supplying a much... |
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LAPP: UL AWM-Certified Single-Core ÖLFLEX Cables for Extreme Temperatures
LAPP’s ÖLFLEX HEAT 260 SC heat-resistant single-core industrial cable now carries UL AWM certification/cRU AWM I A/B. Ideal for applications subject to extreme temperatures, the ÖLFLEX HEAT 260 SC cable features polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) insulation to provide exceptional resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, oils, other chemicals and... |
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OKW: Multiple Mounting Options for Modular Art-Case Enclosures
OKW's elegant, ergonomic ART-CASE is ideal for IoT/IIoT, medical devices, building services management systems, computer peripherals, security technology, sensors and optoelectronics. These modern ABS enclosures are available in four uniquely contoured shapes: round, square, oval and rectangular. Their modular design creates a huge... |
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AutomationDirect: Contrinex RFID R/W Units
AutomationDirect has added RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Read/Write modules from Contrinex. RFID technology uses radio frequencies to read and write data to/from electronic labels called tags. As opposed to standard barcode readers, RFID technology doesn’t require a line of sight between the tag and the Read/Write module to operate... |
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Sealcon: Hygienic RG Glands and Stainless Steel PVDF Glands
Food safety is always a concern for manufacturers and processors of food related items. Even though in the United States sickness from food borne illnesses is at an all time low, manufacturers are always striving to keep their customers healthy and provide quality products. This does not only mean they are concerned with just the raw materials that... |
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Beckhoff: TwinCAT Controller Redundancy
Plant availability plays a crucial role in the process industry in particular, so building redundancy into automation technology designs is vital. This is why Beckhoff expanded its extensive range of solutions in this area to also include a software solution for redundant control operation: TwinCAT Controller Redundancy. While the robust design... |
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Pepperl+Fuchs: F31K2 Dual Inductive Sensor
In the process industry, powerful sensors are needed to monitor the correct position of valves. Some outdoor applications, such as seawater desalination plants, oil rigs or phosphate mines, place special demands on the sensor technology used. With a particularly tight and corrosion-free housing, the F31K2 dual inductive sensor is the ideal... |
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C&K: Ultra Low Current Detect Switch Reduces Power Consumption
The SDS ULC (Ultra-low Current) detect switch series from C&K is designed to limit power consumption on battery powered devices. With the proliferation of wireless and portable battery-powered devices, designers require solutions that consume minimal energy to prolong battery life. Combining low current (10µA) with an ultra... |
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STI: Improved Security with Select-Alert Sirens and Strobes
STI’s line of Select-Alert sirens/strobes are a highly effective way to alert to unauthorized use, theft or vandalism, as well as unwarranted exits and entries. The combination of alert and flashing LEDs offers excellent protection for a variety of urgent situations, by helping to draw immediate attention to the area. Allowing for use... |
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Featured Video
EMpro energy meter from Phoenix Contact: Quickly installed and configured
The EMpro energy measuring devices are quickly installed, configured and integrated into the network in just three steps: Set up communication interface, select power system type, set measurement input - done. Also save wiring effort with our EMpro energy meters by directly connecting commercially available Rogowski coils. Benefit from many smart web server and device functions. Watch the video HERE. |
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News for Panel Builders
- Emerson’s Majority Owned Subsidiary, AspenTech, Announces Agreement to Acquire Metals and Mining Software Provider Micromine
Emerson’s majority owned subsidiary, AspenTech, has recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Micromine, an end-to-end mining software provider. This acquisition will build on AspenTech’s software portfolio, furthering its diversification strategy into the metals and mining market and facilitating...
- 4 Cybersecurity Risks for Automotive Manufacturers
Several high-profile cyber attacks in recent years have put a spotlight on growing levels of cybersecurity risk in the automotive sector. The industry needs to quickly increase awareness of the current attack surface, which is often through the installed base of network assets, including machines and devices on plant...
- ABB to Acquire Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business
ABB has recently announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales, and...
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