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Weidmuller USA Brings CUBESERIES Relay Kitting to Richmond, Strengthening Supply for North American Customers
Weidmuller USA has recently announced that kitted options of the CUBESERIES Industrial Relay line are now assembled in the USA at the company’s recently opened Richmond production facility. This now offers North American customers a more resilient, responsive supply chain, faster fulfillment and a larger portfolio of products. The move reflects Weidmuller’s continued investment in U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chain responsiveness. By assembling kits in Richmond, Weidmuller can provide shorter delivery times, increased supply continuity and local support for customers building control panels, industrial machinery and automation systems across North America.
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Connected, Data-driven, and Human-led Industrial Automation
Manufacturers have always looked to automation to improve productivity. Today, however, automation is taking on a much larger role. Persistent workforce shortages, rising production costs, and supply chain uncertainty are pushing manufacturers to do more with the people, equipment, and resources they already have. At the same time, advances in artificial intelligence, industrial IoT devices,…
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50 Years of Power Supplies: From the 50 Hz Transformer to Highly Efficient Industrial Power Supplies
Few components in industrial applications operate as unobtrusively yet play such a decisive role as the power supply. It forms the basis for stable processes, reliable automation, and high system availability. At the same time, the technology behind DC power supplies has changed fundamentally over the past five decades. Bernhard Erdl, founder and CEO of…
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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.
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Products for Panel Builders
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AutomationDirect: R. STAHL Hazardous Area Enclosed Disconnects
R. STAHL hazardous area disconnect switches are designed for safe, reliable power isolation in hazardous and corrosive environments. With current ratings from 15A to 150A and short-circuit current ratings (SCCR) up to 25 kA, they provide flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications. These disconnects feature rugged fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) or 316L stainless steel… Read More…
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icotek: EMC Shield Clamps for PE Conductors
EMC shield clamps are used, where the shield of cables must be connected to the earth potential. They are easy to use and effective in earthing single cable shields. The shield clamps RCL are mounted on ring cable lugs which can be crimped on PE conductors. The integrated flat plug-in connection of the FCL clamps… Read More…
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Air Conditioner or Heat Exchanger? Choose What Fits Best
Not all cabinet cooling systems are the same. Explore how air conditioners and air/water heat exchangers compare in efficiency, control, and durability—and why the right choice can reduce downtime, cut energy costs, and ensure long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments.
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METCASE: New Stronger Design Marks 15 Years of COMBIMET 19” Rack Cases
METCASE is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its bestselling COMBIMET 19″ rack cases by launching a new, even stronger design. COMBIMET is ideal for a wide range of rack applications including networking and communications, industrial computers, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments and industrial control. These advanced aluminum enclosures now feature new improved tabs that… Read More…
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Hammond Manufacturing: PCCVR Series Polycarbonate Sun Shield Cover
Introducing the PCCVR series Polycarbonate Sun Shield Cover from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for use in areas requiring high visibility, and providing heavy-duty environmental protection. The Sun Shield Cover is constructed with a lightweight, high-impact rated , UV resistant polycarbonate material, and features a patented design with non-metallic, hinged doors to shield a screen from sun… 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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AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World with Fiber
AT&T and Corning Incorporated entered into a multi-year agreement valued at more than $3 billion. Corning will supply the fiber and cable AT&T needs to expand its network and bring fast, reliable internet to more Americans as AI drives growing data demand. Americans are using more data than ever. The average AT&T Fiber household now uses… Read More…
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Southwire Starkville Expansion Groundbreaking
Southwire has officially broken ground on the construction of the company’s newest expansion in Starkville, Miss. On Thursday, October 1, members of the Southwire and Starkville communities joined to celebrate and break ground on the new facility. The Starkville expansion project, which will add approximately 380,000 square feet to the location’s footprint and represents a corporate… 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.