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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 buyers globally. Its competitors include DigiKey, Mouser and Farnell in the electronics space and RS, DigiKey, Mouser and Grainger in the automation and control space. TME can accommodate larger orders as needed, Burr-Lonnon said.
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Which Fixing System Should You Specify for Your Potentiometer Knobs?
Every knob on a front panel is only as good as the joint holding it to the spindle. Get that joint wrong and you inherit a slow, steady list of problems, such as knobs that slip under load, indicator lines that drift out of register, assembly lines that take too long, and a warranty return…
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How to Plan AI-Ready Cooling for High-Density Racks: A Step-by-Step Guide for Data Center Engineers and Procurement Managers
Planning cooling for AI-ready, high-density rack deployments starts earlier than most teams expect. The decisions made in the planning phase determine whether your infrastructure holds up under AI workloads or becomes a bottleneck as density climbs: heat load per rack, cooling architecture, rack platform, power delivery, and monitoring. Traditional data center cooling was sized around…
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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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No-Code PLC Programming Simplifies Industrial Automation Development
No-code PLC programming is changing how engineers build and deploy automation-reducing complexity, speeding development and opening new possibilities on the factory floor. Learn how this shift could streamline your next project. Read more to get the full story from Mouser Electronics.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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Mouser: Phoenix Contact HSC Hybrid Connectors Deliver an All-in-One Solution for Power, Signal, and Data Contracts
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the HSC Hybrid connectors from Phoenix Contact. The HSC Hybrid connectors, available from Mouser, combine power, signal, and data contacts in a customizable design to offer an all-in-one solution for energy storage applications. These connectors provide reliable connections for power and signal contacts and a preassembled interface for fast and error-free installation… Read More…
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AutomationDirect: Murrelektronik M12 A-coded Shielded Sensor and Signal Cables
Murrelektronik M12 A-coded 8-pin shielded cables are made to deliver dependable connectivity in harsh industrial and hygienic environments. These cables are available in straight or right-angle configurations, offered in various lengths, and feature an industry-standard M12 A-coded female connector with open pigtail ends that enable seamless integration between sensors, actuators, encoders, and control systems such… 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.
Featured: Enclosure Products
Products for Enclosure Products
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ROLEC: Safeguard In-Cab Electronics With profiCASE Diecast HMI Enclosures
ROLEC’s new profiCASE (IP 65, IP 66, IP 67) enclosures offer the ideal protection for today’s new generation of in-cab touch screen systems in tractors and off-highway construction vehicles. Read More…
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OKW: Modular INTERFACE-TERMINAL Enclosures For Building Control Electronics
More electronics designers are specifying OKW’s INTERFACE-TERMINAL modular plastic enclosures for building control. Elegant INTERFACE-TERMINAL is ideal for smart building controls, building management systems (BMS), HVAC, energy management and access control. BMS applications include BACnet networks, Modbus controllers, KNX installations, LonWorks systems and MQTT IoT gateways. Read More…
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Schneider Electric announces TeSys Series with Weidmuller SNAP IN Technology
Since launching in 2021, Weidmuller’s award-winning SNAP IN connection technology has redefined efficiency, safety, and automation readiness in panel building. Now, Schneider Electric has selected SNAP IN for its TeSys motor control series. With no ferrules, no tools, and minimal preparation, SNAP IN delivers safer, highly reliable, and consistent connections.
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Stop Electronic Downtime in Explosive Environments
ATEX Cabinet Coolers meet the stringent requirements to be certified for use with classified enclosure purge and pressurization systems in Zone 2 and 22 explosive environments. Cooling offered from 1,000 Btu/hr to 5,600 Btu/hr, maintain NEMA 4/4X integrity. EXAIR has a wide selection of Cabinet Coolers. They are a low cost, reliable way to cool purged electric control panels.
Featured Articles
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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… Read More…
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Which Fixing System Should You Specify for Your Potentiometer Knobs?
Every knob on a front panel is only as good as the joint holding it to the spindle. Get that joint wrong and you inherit a slow, steady list of problems, such as knobs that slip under load, indicator lines that drift out of register, assembly lines that take too long, and a warranty return… 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.
Sponsored Content
AutomationDirect adds PSR Series Spring Clamp Power Supplies
Rhino PSR power supplies with tool-free spring clamp terminals provide secure, vibration-resistant connections that never need retorquing, delivering long-term reliability in an ultra-slim design with rugged metal or aluminum housings. Ideal for space-constrained control cabinets. With high efficiency, high power density, and constant current overcurrent protection, the PSR series is well suited for charging and other demanding loads. Single phase and three phase models offer a wide input range and adjustable 24 VDC outputs from 120 to 480 W. Their IP20 finger safe protection rating prevents accidental contact with live components during installation and maintenance.
News for Panel Builders
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Littelfuse Appoints Todd Kelsey to Board of Directors
Littelfuse, Inc. has recently announced the appointment of Todd Kelsey to the company’s board of directors. Kelsey was also appointed to the Compensation Committee. “We are pleased to welcome Todd to the Littelfuse Board of Directors,” said Gordon Hunter, Littelfuse Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Todd brings extensive global experience as well as technology, engineering,… Read More…
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Molex Invests in CAEPlus to Advance Thermal Management with Active Liquid Cooling Solutions for AI Data Centers
Molex has recently announced a strategic investment in CAEPlus, Inc., an early-stage company focused on the development of active liquid cooling technology designed to help data centers manage increasing heat loads driven by AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads. This investment advances Molex’s Data Center Thermal Management strategy by accelerating the innovation of CAEPlus’ BoundaryCool platform, a compact,… Read More…
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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.