Featured: Editorial
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How To Optimize System Performance with IO-Link- and EtherCAT-enabled Power Supplies
Leveraging your power supply unit as a data source offers significant advantages for both operating companies and system manufacturers. By integrating power supplies with IO-Link or EtherCAT, users gain access to valuable real-time information.
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PBUS@C-level: An Interview with Phil Gallagher, CEO, Avnet Inc.
ROI remains evasive as data centers thrive: executives agree that AI is everywhere, but unlocking its value is still uncertain. Barbara Jorgensen, Contributing Editor at Panel Builder US, sat down with Phil Gallagher, CEO, Avnet Inc. to discuss AI’s evolution, expanding data center demands, and the elusiveness of ROI in this space.
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Molex: New Integrated Optical Interconnect Solutions and High-Radix Optical Circuit Switch Platform Simplify AI Networking
Combination of Molex VersaBeam EBO Backplane Connector and Teramount TeraVERSE detachable fiber connector boosts serviceability and slashes deployment time by 85%.
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How IO-LINK Connectivity Turns Legacy Signals into Smart Data
Key Takeaways:
– What IO-Link is, where it fits, and how it differs from traditional analog and discrete I/O.
– Identify benefits of IO-Link in panel design: reduced wiring, simplified device replacement, better diagnostics.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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Schneider Electric: TeSys Tera Next-Generation Motor Management System for Industrial Applications
Schneider Electric has recently launched TeSys Tera, a next-generation intelligent motor management system designed for demanding industrial environments. Built on a century of motor management expertise, TeSys Tera unifies protection, control and monitoring to reduce equipment failures, lower energy costs and extend asset life across industries including water and wastewater, metal, mineral and mining, chemical, petrochemical,… Read More…
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nVent Hoffman: Continuous Hinge with Clamps, Type 4 Enclosure Enhancement
Building on previously communicated updates, nVent Hoffman have made additional updates to the Continuous Hinge with Clamps LP, Type 4 Enclosure (A12) portfolio. The single-door enclosure solution has been redesigned to achieve a universal rating, with the enclosure suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. All hardware is stainless steel, including the screw-down door clamps… 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
OKW: More Accessories For Elegant SYNERGY Aluminum Enclosures
These elegant desktop and wall-mount enclosures won an iF product design award. They are ideal for data systems engineering, network technology, building services systems, safety engineering, medical devices, measurement and control, IoT/IIoT, gateways, sensors and optoelectronics. Learn more
Hammond Manufacturing: 1418LP Series Type 4/12 Mild Steel Wallmount Enclosure – Less Panel
Introducing the 1418LP Series Type 4/12 mild steel wallmount enclosure without inner panel, from Hammond Manufacturing. These enclosures are designed for use as instrument enclosures, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic control housings, electrical junction boxes, or terminal wiring enclosures. Learn more
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AI-generated Control Cabinet Design with ELECTRIX AI
At WSCAD, we’re redefining electrical engineering with the power of AI. Our software, ELECTRIX, is the first and only AI driven electrical CAD solution. It automates routine tasks, reduces errors, and massively boosts productivity up to 99%. We empower electrical engineers to work smarter and faster. Schedule a free demo: ELECTRIX AI 2026 – The only AI-powered electrical CAD software | WSCAD Inc.
Featured Articles
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Why Cable Management Is Now a Core Category in Modern Rack Deployments
As IT infrastructure continues to evolve, one thing has become increasingly clear: Cable management is no longer optional. It’s essential. What was once treated as an afterthought or accessory is now a critical component of any successful rack deployment. That’s why Hammond Manufacturing has made cable management a dedicated product category, designed to support modern IT… Read More…
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Solving Data Center Development Challenges
New data center development is booming globally, with nearly 100GW of new capacity expected to come online by 2030. AI is fueling demand for new, large-scale data centers and owners along with developers are building huge campuses to meet the demand for both AI and cloud computing workloads. Data center developers face an array of… Read More…
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Speed and Efficiency on the Shop Floor
TE Connectivity snap-on markers are “C” profile for quick/easy application onto wires already terminated. The markers can be applied or changed without disconnecting the wire, offering significant time savings and each marker is pre-printed with an individual character. Designed to fit wire sizes ranging from 22 AWG to 10 AWG.
News for Panel Builders
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Weidmuller USA Announces In-Booth Collaboration with Eplan at EWPTE 2026
Experience digital-based panel building in Booth #1021 Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has strengthened its partnership with Eplan to dramatically impact efficiency of the cabinet building process from start to finish. EWPTE Highlight Weidmuller and Eplan will feature simulated, digital-based panel building Read More…
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ELECTRIX AI-Powered Electrical CAD from WSCAD Accelerates Engineering Workflows, Decreases Manual Design Time by Up to 50%
April 28, 2026 WSCAD is now available in the U.S. to help engineers, machine and panel builders work faster, reduce repetitive tasks and upskill employees WSCAD, developer of the world’s first AI-powered electrical design platform, has officially launched its U.S. market version of ELECTRIX AI. To experience the platform’s capabilities, an interactive webinar will be Read More…
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PISA-M Electronic Circuit Protection Modules: New Brochure Available!
Learn more about PULS’ latest innovation in Electronic Circuit Protection, the PISA-M!
- 4-Channel ECB: 12 VDC or 24 VDC / up to 20 A
- Auto-Voltage Detection
- Space-Saving at only 22.5 mm Wide!
- Plug & Play Device: Available with Fixed Output Current Settings for a Faster, Easier & More Secure Installation
- Quick & Easy: Install & Configure Without Tools
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.