Featured: Editorial
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What Is Absence-of-Voltage Testing? Understanding NFPA 70E Requirements
An absence of voltage test is a required verification step that confirms electrical equipment is fully de-energized before a worker begins any maintenance or service. Under NFPA 70E, it is a mandatory part of establishing an electrically safe work condition.
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Beyond the Hardware: Why AI Data Centers Need a Liquid-Cooling Strategy
As AI deployments drive rack densities beyond what conventional air cooling can efficiently support, more operators are introducing direct-to-chip liquid cooling, CDUs, and secondary coolant loops. But installing the equipment is only the first step. Long-term reliability also depends on how operators manage coolant health, monitor flow and temperature, detect leaks, maintain components, and coordinate…
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PBUS @C-Level: Mark Burr-Lonnon Brings Europe’s TME to the U.S. Distribution Market
Mark Burr-Lonnon spent many years – and logged many miles — establishing Mansfield, TX-based distributor Mouser Electronics in Europe and Asia. Now, as CEO Americas and Global Executive Consultant for Poland-based TME Electronic Components, he’s introducing TME to the U.S. electronics market. TME is a family-owned distributor serving e-catalog-type (high-mix, low-volume) orders to engineers and…
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Integrate your production to achieve flawless consistency and operational fluency. By combining Rittal’s modular hardware with Eplan’s data-driven design, you bridge the gaps that cause delays, rework, and rising costs. Replace friction with a unified system built to outpace targets and scale faster.
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Condition Monitoring with Modbus TCP, Python and Modicon M221 PLC
Follow this industrial automation tip on how to bridge the gap between PLCs and advanced analytics with condition monitoring using Modbus TCP and Python on a Modicon M221. See how engineers can unlock deeper insights and smarter maintenance strategies. Explore the full approach from Mouser Electronics.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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Panduit: Managed Rack Power Distribution for Data Centres with Intelligent ES2P PDU
Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and daisy chaining for up to 16 PDUs per IP address help simplify deployment, reduce network overhead and support scalable rack expansion. Read More…
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Siemens: Expanded Semiconductor-based Circuit Protection Portfolio Includes Refurbished Soft Starter
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced significant advancements in its portfolio of industrial control and protection devices. The company is expanding the functionalities of its semiconductor-based SENTRON Electronic Circuit Protection Device (ECPD) and introducing the SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starter, its first product designed according to circular economy principles. These developments will help customers… Read More…
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RS PRO, the own brand of RS, makes automation easier
The control panel — the difference between systems that run and systems that perform. They connect, protect, and organize vital components, directing signal and power flow across complex operations to prevent downtime and protect assets.
Panel building with RS PRO pays off in reliability, cost savings, and convenience. These parts come together to optimize system uptime, safety, maintenance, and longevity.
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Cosmotec Thermal Management: Protecting Electrical Panels Across Every Environment
Industrial automation is pushing switchboard components harder than ever. Heat, humidity, dust and corrosive agents all threaten system reliability — making thermal management a non-negotiable priority. Cosmotec brings together a versatile lineup of air conditioners and heat exchangers, built to perform in the harshest indoor and outdoor environments. Flexible, certified, and remotely monitorable, they are engineered to match the complexity of any panel building application.
Featured: Enclosure Products
Products for Enclosure Products
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Hammond Manufacturing: Seismic-certified Cabinet Offering With Multi-bay Colocation Server Rack Cabinet
Designed for shared data center, telecom, and service provider environments requiring segmented access and secure infrastructure. Read More…
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CPI: Versatile Next-Gen Wall-Mount Cabinet Solution for Modern Data Centers
With adjustable equipment rails, advanced thermal management, and quick-deployment features, the VersaEdge™ Wall-Mount Cabinet delivers a scalable, modular enclosure for modern data center environments. Read More…
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Built to Perform Better, Designed to Work Together
Integrate your production to achieve flawless consistency and operational fluency. By combining Rittal’s modular hardware with Eplan’s data-driven design, you bridge the gaps that cause delays, rework, and rising costs. Replace friction with a unified system built to outpace targets and scale faster.
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AutomationDirect adds more Konnect-It Push-in Terminal Blocks
New 1mm to 6mm blocks and compact Klemsan lever connectors optimize dense layouts, achieving faster, tool-free terminations.
News for Panel Builders
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AMETEK Completes Acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation
AMETEK, Inc. has recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a portfolio of instrumentation businesses from Indicor, LLC, (“Indicor Instrumentation”) in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.0 billion. Indicor Instrumentation is a group of leading businesses that design and manufacture mission-critical solutions for demanding industrial and scientific applications. Its products serve… Read More…
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Graybar Named a Top Place for Women to Work by Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis
Graybar has recently been recognized by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis (WFSTL) as a top place for women to work in the ninth annual “Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard.” For the fifth consecutive year, Graybar was named one of 11 St. Louis employers that are leading the way in creating workplaces where… Read More…
Featured: Videos
The World’s first AI-Generated Control Cabinet. Impossible? Watch This:
99% faster control cabinet design. Impossible? Watch this. 👇
WS CAD recently joined forces with their partners ABB, Phoenix Contact, and häwa to reveal the world’s first AI-generated control cabinet. This isn’t just a concept; it’s a fully functional, production-ready reality. In this video, they showcase the world’s first AI-generated control cabinet workflow using WSCAD ELECTRIX AI. Witness how their AI Copilot automates technical tasks and enables a continuous data flow directly to the workshop floor, featuring hardware solutions from their partner, Phoenix Contact.