7th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report
May 2, 2022
More than 300 manufacturing leaders shared the challenges facing their businesses. See how they use technology to address those challenges.
Download the full report HERE.
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3 Ways Generative AI (GenAI) is Empowering Your Manufacturing Workforce
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Compact, Powerful, Reliable: The Beckhoff Power Supplies
Beckhoffs comprehensive power supply portfolio offers 1-phase and 3-phase DIN-rail power supply units with a power spectrum from 2.5 A to 40 A. They are universally usable for both small and cost-optimized applications as well as for demanding 24 and 48 V DC applications – and all of this in a compact housing design.
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This webinar presented by Beth Lessard and Keith Cordero will be highlighting three Panduit solutions that will optimize network equipment and cabling to ensure that your spaces are efficiently and properly managed to support ever-evolving business needs of today and beyond. Products that will be featured include PanZone TrueEdge Wall Mount Enclsoure, Cable Managers, and Adjustable Depth 4-Post Rack.
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The Siemens SIMOVAC medium-voltage non-arc-resistant and SIMOVAC-AR arc-resistant controllers have a modular design incorporating up to two 12SVC400 (400 A) controllers, housed in a freestanding sheet steel enclosure. Each controller is UL 347 class E2, equipped with three current-limiting fuses, a non-load-break isolating switch, and a fixed-mounted vacuum contactor (plug-in type optional for 12SVC400). The enclosure is designed for front access, allowing the equipment to be located with the rear of the equipment close to a non-combustible wall.
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Weidmuller USA has recenty introduced Basic Line Series B — cost-effective unmanaged switches ensuring high EMC compatibility, extended temperature ranges, and numerous certifications for a wide range of industrial applications. This new solution from Weidmuller supports Profinet CC-A and Ethernet/IP networks with features including Quality of Service (QoS), broadcast storm protection, and LLDP filtering. Designed for maximum… Read More…
