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GaN FETs Target the Next Generation of Electric Motor Drives
Electric motors are getting smaller, smarter and more ubiquitous in products ranging from robots and automotive actuators to aircraft systems, medical equipment and cordless power tools. The growth is driven by the need for higher power density, better efficiency, more accurate torque control and smaller size. These trends are opening opportunities for gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors in low- and medium-power motor drives.
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Engineered for America | Senatobia: A Decade of Helping U.S. Industries Outrun
For 10 years, ABB’s flagship Senatobia facility has grown from 45 employees and 87,000 square feet to 1,200+ manufacturing leaders and nearly 487,000 square feet, supporting customers and partners across high-growth sectors, including data centers, manufacturing, infrastructure and electrification. Here’s how local expertise is delivering nationwide impact. When ABB opened its doors in Senatobia, Mississippi…
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Rittal and Eplan Bring Connected Engineering and Automation to Life at ChicagoPop-Up Showcase
The Better Together Experience will demonstrate how integrated engineering, infrastructure and automation can help manufacturers move from design to production faster and scale with greater consistency.
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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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Simplify Component Selection with iCoC
Find the product and component certification information you need without slowing down your project timeline. Watch the video featured here to learn how to access UL Solutions’ Individual Certificates of Compliance (iCoCs).
For more information visit UL.com/iCoC, or reach UL at 1.877.UL.HELPS (1.877.854.3577).
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Build More Panels Without Adding More Complexity
Growth shouldn’t mean more rework, longer lead times or more pressure on your workforce. See how Eplan and Rittal connect engineering, design and production to create a more repeatable panel building process—helping teams reduce manual work, improve consistency and increase capacity as demand grows.
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Products for Panel Builders
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Igus: New CFROBOT8.PLUS DeviceNet Cable Designed for Dynamic Robotic Applications
igus has expanded its CFROBOT8.PLUS robot cable family with a new DeviceNet cable designed to handle up to ±360°/m of torsion in dynamic robotic applications. The CFROBOT8.PLUS family is engineered for up to 10 million torsional cycles, with a specialized shield design that provides flexibility during continuous robotic movement. The cables also feature a reduced… Read More…
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RS Enables Next-Generation AI Data Centers With Omron Automation’s Industrial Control Panel Products
RS offers an extensive selection of Omron Automation industrial control panel products engineered to enable more efficient, resilient control systems, maximize uptime, and reduce operating risks in demanding next-generation AI data center, edge AI, and IIoT applications. The rapid rise of AI is fueling an unprecedented wave of data center development and a $1 trillion… Read More…
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Fit More Performance Into Every Panel
Make better use of limited panel space with compact MEAN WELL power and motion solutions. Choose XDR or cost-effective XDR-E power supplies for single-phase systems, XTR for three-phase designs, and MD-730 servo drives for responsive motion control.
Flexible options help you simplify layouts, meet different application requirements, and build reliable industrial and robotics systems.
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Surges are inevitable. Downtime is a choice.
Surge protection is rarely noticed — until it fails. In an increasingly electrified and fault-prone world, tolerance for failure is shrinking, and a hidden vulnerability is unacceptable. Surge events are inevitable — but downtime doesn’t have to be. Surge protection is not a line item. It’s structural insurance. You trusted Phoenix Contact for years. Meet the next evolution of that protection.
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Products for Enclosure Products
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AutomationDirect: Hammond Sanitary Enclosures and Gaskets
Designed for food, beverage, and washdown environments, Hammond HYW series sanitary wall-mount enclosures feature a smooth 304 stainless steel construction, a sloped top for water runoff, and a removable food-grade silicone gasket for easy inspection and cleaning. These enclosures also feature internal hinges that are inaccessible to contaminants, hygienic quarter-turn latches for simplified access, and… Read More…
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OKW: SENSO-CASE Plastic Enclosures Offer Ergonomic Single-Handed Operation
OKW’s ergonomic SENSO-CASE handheld enclosures can now be specified with or without a trigger as standard. These smart, modern ABS (UL 94 HB) enclosures are designed for comfortable single-handed operation. Applications include sensors, opto-electronics and opto-digital technologies, industrial image processing, measurement and control, stock and sales logging, communications and medical/laboratory equipment. Read More…
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Weidmuller USA Brings CUBESERIES Relay Kitting to Richmond
Weidmuller USA now assembles and tests CUBESERIES Relay Kits in Richmond, Virginia, bringing inventory closer to North American customers. The result: faster fulfillment, improved supply continuity, simplified procurement, and reduced installation time. Each fully assembled, 100% tested kit helps panel builders, machine builders, and OEMs keep projects moving efficiently.
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“Beyond the Breaker: Smarter Protection for Real-World Applications” Live Virtual Webinar
Join NOARK on November 18, 2026, from 1–2 p.m. ET for “Beyond the Breaker: Smarter Protection for Real-World Applications,” a live virtual webinar exploring dependable MCCB solutions with a special focus on UL 508A industrial control panels. Doug Luckett, Kunmi Odunoku and Jeff Rocker will share practical guidance on breaker selection, features, accessories and short-circuit ratings, along with NOARK’s manufacturing strengths and product outlook. Designed for panel builders, OEMs, engineers and electrical professionals, this session will help you protect smarter and design with confidence.
News for Panel Builders
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Schneider Electric Mitigates Motor Downtime in Aging Facilities
RS offers Schneider Electric’s new TeSys Tera intelligent motor management system. Engineered to modernize aging plant infrastructure, TeSys Tera form-fits into standalone control cabinets and intelligent motor control center (iMCC) panel buckets — adding digital intelligence to legacy pumps, fans, and motor drives and enabling a seamless transition from reactive troubleshooting to predictive maintenance. Read More…
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Mouser Stocking Wide Selection of Industrial Automation Solutions from Banner Engineering
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is offering a wide selection of products from Banner Engineering, a global automation provider delivering sensors, safety, vision, and connectivity for smart factories. Mouser stocks more than 3,000 Banner products, in addition to almost 20,000 part numbers available to order. The RSio Remote Safe I/O, now at Mouser, includes six inputs each… 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.