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Published by Kerrwil Engineered Media Group Editor's Pick What Does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Tell You About System Component Reliability? An Analysis From PULS The term MTBF appears in the data sheets of various technical system components and often causes confusion. This is mainly due to the different calculation methods and the risk of confusion with the service lifetime of a device. At PULS, many R&D specialists deal with both parameters on a daily basis. With this knowledge, PULS brings a little light into... Read More... Updating Migration Strategies for Supporting Legacy Automation For a period beginning in the late 1990s, Windows CE was a popular choice as a lightweight operating system for industrial control automation platforms. Now, with the industrial internet of things (IIoT) revolution upon us and new generations of embedded technologies available and rapidly emerging, many end users are in... Read More... Looking Ahead Will Industrial HMIs go touchless? Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a crucial component of industrial control systems, as they allow operators to interact with and monitor the performance of industrial equipment. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in touchless technology, which eliminates the need for physical contact between the operator and... Read More... Sponsored Content New Littelfuse Arc-flash Protection Relay Fits in the Smallest Panels The Littelfuse AF0025 series arc-flash relay is a cost-effective and OEM-focused solution that provides innovative arc-flash protection in a compact package. The compact design, only 1.82” (46.23 mm) depth, means it can be surface or DIN-rail mounted into the smallest spaces possible, making it an ideal solution for tight cabinets. The relay significantly reduces arc-fault damage in ac and dc compartments and is conformal coated to provide protection from environmental concerns. Learn More... Product News Siemens Expands Its SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE Servo-Drive System for Extra-Low-Voltage Material Handling and Manufacturing Applications Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24–48V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE. The new product line with UL- and CE-marked components consists of the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo drive in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables from product partners, along with the TM... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Pilz: PNOZ m C0 Standalone Base Unit – Smallest Safety Controller PNOZmulti 2 The standalone base unit is extremely compact at just 22.5 mm width. With eight freely configurable safe inputs and four safe semiconductor outputs, it monitors up to four safety functions on machines. Depending on the application, it can be used to implement safety requirements up to PL e of EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL CL 3 of EN IEC 62061. PNOZ m C0... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Sponsored Content EPLAN Platform 2024: Greater ease of use EPLAN continues to focus on optimizing the quality of the user experience in the most current version of the software. Following performance improvement for designing in 2D and 3D in the previous versions, the EPLAN Platform 2024 promises yet another boost in ease of use. Learn More... Product News Panduit: Fault Managed Power System The Panduit Fault Managed Power System is a safe, efficient, reliable and practical power delivery system that will go the distance. The Panduit Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) is a novel power delivery system that allows System Integrators to safely provide significant power, over long distances, to remote equipment. The Panduit FMPS is a... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY WAGO: Compact Controller 100 Taking a PLC and connecting it with WAGO’s 750 Series I/O couplers, provides the flexibility and high-performance needed for applications large and small. Carefully engineered for machine builders, plant floor tasks and other digitalization projects, the Compact Controller 100 is easy to use and maintenance free. With Wago’s Compact Controller... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Product News ROLEC: More Options for taraSMART Modular Suspension Arm System ROLEC has recently added more components to its taraSMART (IP 54) range of modular suspension arms. Users can now configure their perfect support arm from a choice of 22 different components. Tough, stylish taraSMART supports displays, panel PCs and HMI enclosures weighing up to 100 lbs (45 kg). The range offers advanced technical features but... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Weidmuller: Klippon Connect Side Entry Terminal Blocks Weidmuller USA brings new Klippon Connect Side Entry terminal blocks featuring lateral PUSH IN technology to market, showcasing the company’s ongoing commitment to develop innovative end-to-end safe and convenient connection solutions. Fast and reliable connections are essential in many industry sectors from aerospace to packaging to pumps... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Sponsored Content Weidmüller introduces the world‘s first terminal blocks with innovative SNAP IN technology Time is money. For this reason, installation work in cabinet building must be carried out ever faster, preferably automated. At the same time, the connections should be permanently reliable, safe, and easy to maintain. The new Klippon® Connect terminal blocks with Weidmüller‘s revolutionary SNAP IN technology meet all these requirements - and are extremely easy to use: stripped fine-stranded conductors just need to be inserted into the connection point, and the connection point snaps shut with a clearly audible click. The conductor is permanently and reliably contacted. To release the connection, press the green pusher. It couldn’t be faster or easier. Learn More... Product News Wieland Electric: Emergency Stop Buttons with M12 Connection for Easy Integration Into Plants and Systems In times of a shortage of skilled workers, technical devices that can be installed in a time-saving manner and, if possible, without the need for highly qualified personnel, come into their own. Wieland Electric has such a solution ready for safety technology in mechanical engineering and intralogistics: New emergency stop... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Littelfuse: Class J Fuse Disconnect Switch Launch Littelfuse, Inc. has recently launched its Class J Fuse Disconnect Switch. The compact device combines a switch and multiple fuses into a single product offering a simpler way to manually open and close a circuit while safeguarding against overcurrent and short circuits. When the switch detects an overload or short circuit, the... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Product News Iboco: Wire Duct Series Standard fingered and thin, high density wire duct includes cover, and provides a recessed hole in the base in order to add labor, and time saving accessories. IBOCO wire duct is often used as an alternative to cable ties, wire duct guides and is mainly utilized to organize short runs of wire and cable in electrical enclosures, machines, control panels, etc... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Omron: MY-GS-R Relay Empowers Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency Omron Automation Americas adds advancements to its’ panel solutions with the new MY-GS-R relay. This addition allows users to verify the operational state accurately, while encompassing the other key features such as vibration resistance, reduced wiring times, and unified component dimensions. This relay can be integrated in broad industries with a... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Featured Video Panduit Cable Entry System Unterminated Round Time-Lapse Versus Cable Glands This time-lapse video shows the difference between installing Panduit Unterminated Round Cable Entry Systems compared to Cable Glands. Watch the video HERE News for Panel Builders Rittal: New WT C Wire Terminal Allows 10x Faster Wire Processing Rittal North America has recently introduced a fully automated wire processing machine – Wire Terminal WT C machine. It enables wires to be processed from bulk with individual wire printing (black, white, and light blue) and then ready for assembly. The core advantages of the new Wire Terminal WT C are: variety of combinations... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Allied Electronics & Automation Offers the Largest Selection of Industrial Control Solutions in North America Allied Electronics & Automation is currently one of the largest authorized distributors of industrial control equipment in North America, offering well over 197,000 products optimized for industrial control systems. Industrial control systems (ICS) are comprised of devices, systems, networks, and controls used to electronically operate... READ MORE & CHECK AVAILABILITY Published by Kerrwil Engeinnered Media Group Kerrwil EMG, PO Box 28496, Raleigh, NC 27611 About Us    Unsubscribe     Privacy Policy    This email was sent to @.