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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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Mouser Now Shipping New ABB Pluto Safety Programmable Logic Controllers for Industrial Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the new Pluto Safety programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from ABB. The Pluto Safety PLCs feature a powerful, user-friendly, and cost-effective design for industrial machine safety applications. The ABB Pluto Safety programmable logic controllers, available from Mouser, are compact and easy to program via the accompanying Pluto Manager software, making… Read More…
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Bel Fuse: High-Density XRCM200 and XRCM300 Converters for Modern Rail Applications
Bel Fuse Inc. recently announced its XRCM 200 and 300 Series, the second-generation DC-DC converters with ultra-wide input range. Designed for demanding railway and transportation applications, the new converters combine a compact form factor, ultra-wide input voltage range, and high efficiency to help engineers simplify system design while meeting stringent railway reliability and safety requirements. Read More…
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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
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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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Toshiba: T300MV2 F4-OA Medium Voltage Drive Featuring an Industry-First Design for Reduced HVAC Demand and Operating Costs
Toshiba has recently announced the release of the T300MV2 F4-OA, a medium voltage adjustable speed drive that reduces facility cooling demand and overall operating costs. The F4-OA is expected to produce up to 40% less heat loss compared to the typical heat loss generated by a standard medium voltage drive of equivalent horsepower. This drive’s design… 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.
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nVent Joins APQP4Wind, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Quality in the Wind Industry
Quality, consistency and effective supply chain collaboration are critical to the success of wind energy projects. Customers need trusted partners that can meet rigorous industry requirements while supporting reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement. To champion these efforts, nVent has joined APQP4Wind, a globally recognized quality assurance initiative focused on standardizing processes and promoting continuous improvement… Read More…
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Littelfuse Announces Senior Leadership Transition
Littelfuse, Inc. has recently announced that Deepak Nayar, Senior Vice President and General Manager, will retire at the end of 2027 following a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years at Littelfuse. Effective January 1, 2027, Dr. Karim Hamed will assume the expanded role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, CCDI Market & Electronics… 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.