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How to Select the Correct Data Cable for Your Industrial Application
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How to Select the Correct Data Cable for Your Industrial Application

All cables and wires that contribute to communication in any way are commonly referred to as data cables. However, there are significant differences such as the multitude of structures including copper and fiber optics, for example. Copper data cables come in many different types: low-frequency, coaxial, telephone, and bus cables, diverse Ethernet systems, or microwave cables for special applications that require gigahertz transmission rates. Selecting the wrong cable can quickly lead to costly disruptions and errors.

Overcoming Common Cable Management Challenges in Modernizing Data Centers
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Overcoming Common Cable Management Challenges in Modernizing Data Centers

In today’s modern digital era, data centers serve as the cornerstone of this information-centric world, playing a vital role in processing and disseminating enormous amounts of data across multiple sectors and various industries. Due to the vast intricate network of cables within these centers, efficient cable management is crucial to the success of these facilities. A truly effective cable management system boasts a plethora of benefits, including optimizing data flow, maintaining data integrity, minimizing downtime and enhancing personnel safety. Collectively, all these advantages help to optimize the data center for peak performance, saving time, money and energy in the process.

4 Benefits of Choosing a Filter Fan Enclosure Cooling Unit
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4 Benefits of Choosing a Filter Fan Enclosure Cooling Unit

The ability to cut through the complexity of modern manufacturing is a chief concern for companies across nearly every industry. This is due in large part to the diversification of the manufacturing landscape to include more uncontrolled or outdoor environments, but also because of the rapid growth in industries like material handling, automotive, and energy & power. Filter fan industrial enclosure cooling units can help manufacturers leverage powerful cooling outputs that can meet the rigors of a range of industrial environments, while also helping to elevate their application versatility and configuration flexibility.

First Mate Last Break: Electrical Safety and Reliability for Medical Devices
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First Mate Last Break: Electrical Safety and Reliability for Medical Devices

Medical device manufacturers must maintain the highest safety standards while ensuring ease of use. Although medical devices are usually enclosed and have easily accessible switches, buttons, and displays, the infrastructure can pose safety risks. Connectors and their connection points are particularly vulnerable, especially when dealing with electricity. It’s important to exercise caution to protect both users and patients, as well as the delicate technology within the device. The IEC 60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment provides a clear framework for this. Special “First Mate Last Break” connectors meet the requirements of this standard, offering a combination of electrical safety, mechanical reliability, and user-friendliness.

Design Cable Pathways in 3D
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Design Cable Pathways in 3D

How can the advantages of pre-assembled cables be utilised in mechanical engineering? Not every machine builder has asked themselves this question – yet it is high time to start saving money and resources using plug-and-play methods. Solutions provider EPLAN has had the topic of machine cabling in its sights for some time now and will be presenting a preview of EPLAN Cable proD at this year’s Hannover Messe.

AD and IMARK Electrical Announce Intent to Merge
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AD and IMARK Electrical Announce Intent to Merge

In a move that is expected to positively affect the future of independent electrical distribution, AD and IMARK Electrical announce their intent to merge. The AD Board of Directors and the IMARK Electrical Boards of Directors are pleased to jointly announce that after many months of confidential discussions and extensive due diligence, both Boards have unanimously voted to merge IMARK Electrical and AD. The transaction is subject to IMARK Electrical shareholder approval, among other things, and is expected to close later this year.

Rockwell Automation Collaborates with NVIDIA to Advance Intelligent Automation, Mobile Robotics in Manufacturing Logistics
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Rockwell Automation Collaborates with NVIDIA to Advance Intelligent Automation, Mobile Robotics in Manufacturing Logistics

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced further collaborations with NVIDIA to supercharge the development of safer and smarter industrial AI mobile robots. Earlier this year, Rockwell announced its ongoing work with NVIDIA to increase the scale and scope of AI in manufacturing. The collaboration is now expanding to involve robotics, helping drive the use of AI in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve performance and efficiency. Rockwell brings AMRs and production automation applications to industrial customers who are looking for increased efficiencies in their factories.

CUI Devices: Power Relays Line Adds Over 300 New SKUs
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CUI Devices: Power Relays Line Adds Over 300 New SKUs

CUI Devices’ Relays Group has recently announced the expansion of its line of power relays with the addition of over 300 new SKUs. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays offer max switching currents from 5 A up to 40 A. The PR family of power relays features SPST (1 Form A), SPDT (1 Form C), DPST (2 Form A), or DPDT (2 Form C) contact forms, a variety of contact ratings, and silver alloy or silver tin oxide overlay contact materials.

Weidmüller Group Announces Randy Sadler as New President & CEO of Weidmuller USA
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Weidmüller Group Announces Randy Sadler as New President & CEO of Weidmuller USA

Weidmüller Group is pleased to announce that Randy Sadler has been named the new President & CEO of Weidmuller USA, headquartered in Richmond, Va. Throughout his career, Sadler has been repeatedly relied upon to jumpstart and achieve impressive growth by rallying teams through a compelling vision, actionable strategy, resonant communication and building a collaborative culture. In his new position with Weidmuller USA, he will work to expand the company’s engineering and production footprint in the U.S. as well as fulfill Weidmuller’s “Made in USA” commitment by bringing smart industrial connectivity and Industry 4.0 solutions closer to U.S. customers.

Extreme Environments in Industrial Settings: Learn More with nVent
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Extreme Environments in Industrial Settings: Learn More with nVent

For businesses involved in large-scale industrial operations, understanding the effects of extreme environments is essential. Having a good understanding of the potential hazards offers companies the opportunity to better protect their equipment, their people, and their products. This webinar, presented by Clay Cameron, Global Product Specialist at nVent, offers a comprehensive exploration into the unique challenges and solutions associated with industrial settings that are exposed to harsh conditions.

Marshall Wolf Automation Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 
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Marshall Wolf Automation Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 

Marshall Wolf Automation, Inc, an industrial automation distributor, is proud to announce their national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and certified member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.  Regarding the achievement of these certifications, the CEO and President of Marshall Wolf Automation, Tina Hueppe, states “At Marshall Wolf Automation we believe being a WBENC member means more than being a women owned business.”

Moving Beyond the 100 Meter Standard: Navigating Extended Network Design
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Moving Beyond the 100 Meter Standard: Navigating Extended Network Design

As the landscape of efficient network design continues to evolve, the traditional 100 meter standard for network cabling has been a consistent benchmark. However, professionals are exploring the possibilities and challenges of moving beyond this long-established limit. Join Todd Harpel Senior Director and Product Manager from Leviton, with 35 years of experience in communications infrastructure design, as he delves into the details of designing networks that extend beyond the 100-meter standard.

Schneider Electric Appoints Ruben Llanes Chief Executive Officer of Digital Grid
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Schneider Electric Appoints Ruben Llanes Chief Executive Officer of Digital Grid

Schneider Electric has recently appointed Ruben Llanes as Chief Executive Officer of Digital Grid. Under Schneider Electric’s Innovation at the Edge line of business, Digital Grid aims to accelerate grid modernization, from grid to prosumer, under the pillars of innovation, adoption and partnerships. With an emphasis on enabling a resilient, efficient digital grid and delivering best-in-class grid management software and solutions, the business continues to grow, evolve and best position itself to serve utilities, energy users, customers and partners.

OT Cybersecurity Assessments – Which is Right For You?
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OT Cybersecurity Assessments – Which is Right For You?

The adoption of smart manufacturing is spreading at a rapid pace. With the introduction and implementation of new technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Industrial Internet of Things, technology is taking manufacturing to a place it’s never been before. With the increased connectivity comes increased cybersecurity risk. Threat actors are evolving and advancing their techniques for infiltrating OT networks, and according to the Rockwell Automation State of Smart Manufacturing report, 71% of all ransomware attacks on industrial organizations are focused on manufacturing.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Names Weidmuller USA to Top Workplaces 2024 for Third Consecutive Year
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Richmond Times-Dispatch Names Weidmuller USA to Top Workplaces 2024 for Third Consecutive Year

May 14, 2024 Weidmuller USA, headquartered in Richmond, Va., has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplaces. This marks the third consecutive year that Weidmuller USA has received the RTD’s Top Workplaces award in the Midsize Category (125-399 employees). The list of distinguished winners is based solely on employee feedback…

What Does the VX Plinth Have to Do with More Flexible Cable Management?
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What Does the VX Plinth Have to Do with More Flexible Cable Management?

As modern manufacturing continues to diversify and incorporate a larger variety of environments or locations, the need for more flexible, versatile industrial automation equipment has emerged as one of the top priorities to maximize productivity. A large component of this includes the ability to scale production quickly and easily, and this starts with specifying industrial enclosures that allow for accelerated customization and configuration.