The Magic Knob™ capacitive rotary encoder from Panasonic contains mechanical rotation & push functionality that can be placed everywhere on the touch area in order to bridge the gap between touch and mechanical haptics.
A multi-fibre push on (MPO) TV connector released by Amphenol Socapex brings robust performance and high density capability for optical links in harsh environments.
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group recently announced the addition of M8 connector types to its line of circular connectors. The CDM8 family offers a range of male or female jack versions with contact position options of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 pins. These M8 connectors are A coded to support 1 Gbit Ethernet or B coded for Profibus, while carrying IP67 ratings to deal with harsh environments found in industrial and factory automation applications.
Emerson has recently released DeltaV IO.CONNECT, a new subscription software service designed to help plants simplify modernization with an open architecture pathway that makes it possible to transition to more efficient control schemes without the need to completely overhaul existing infrastructure. In a traditional plant with tens of thousands of I/O points and many controllers, this can save hundreds or thousands of hours of labor and up to 40% of the capital required for a total rip-and-replace upgrade.
Manufacturers seeking to avoid downtime and work-in-process loss due to heater failure in industrial ovens, kils, and metal heat treatment applications can gain peace of mind from a new Omron solution that monitors heater condition with high accuracy on a 27/7 basis. Omron Automation Americas recently launched a new heater condition monitor that supports predictive maintenance by preventing heater failure.
ARBOR Technology has recently announced the release of the ARBOR EmSMK-i2403, based on Intel Atom x7-3950, x5-3940, x5-E3930 Processors which are low power, high performance, and cost effective. The board sizes are defined: 82mm x 50mm with SMARC 2.0 Standard. EmSMK-i2403 features 2 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0 and 4 x PCIex1 lanes. As to storage,
Emerson has introduced the SolaHD SSW Mini-Tower Line-Interactive UPS, a highly economical choice for preventing costly damage to IT and industrial automation devices from electrical surges, spikes, lightning strikes and blackouts. Available in capacities from 700VA to 1440VA, the SolaHD SSW ensures optimum waveform for equipment stability and longevity with its battery sinewave output.
Offering design flexibility, Hirose expands waterproof USB connector family with two new versions.
SCHURTER expands its 3-phase filter family to offer IEC 60204-1 compliant devices with reduced footprints.
Rittal North America introduces the Perforex MT 2201 automated milling terminal that enables accelerated throughput times for enclosure modifications. The Perforex MT 2201 features single cycle, completely automated drilling, tapping, and milling across enclosure sizes and material types, and repeatable accuracy and reliability; helping system integrators and OEMs reduce labor costs, improve delivery times, and increase efficiency up to 85% compared to manual enclosure modification.
Rittal North America recently announced the expansion of its smart cooling unit solutions for enclosures with the new Blue e+ S that has lower output categories of .3 kW, .5 kW, and 1 kW. Additionally, the Blue e+ S offers smart capabilities and innovative energy-saving features for the production process. This latest generation of Blue e+ S cooling units have been designed for efficiency helping to ensure a smaller footprint, provide energy savings, minimize CO2 emissions, and lower costs.
WAGO’s new industrial managed switches make it easy for users to increase the security of their building automation applications. This innovation integrates cybersecurity functions: 128-bit encryption of data packets on two ports. This makes it possible to retrofit secure data transmission in an existing network – regardless of the protocol and without changes in the application.
Panel Extension PX3 protects and prevents costly downtime and equipment failure. PX3 features an externally mounted surge solution that can be physically attached to the top or bottom of any panelboard providing a reduced profile surge solution. Moreover, PX3 offers an internal disconnect option, allowing safer and easier repairs without having to cut power to the distribution panel.
C&K extends slide switch product family to include new gold plating versions.
HEIDENHAIN’s new PlantMonitor is a digital solution to aid the manufacturing shop floor. Now available for companies interested in simultaneously monitoring and analyzing production data at multiple sites utilizing machine tools where at least one is equipped with a HEIDENHAIN TNC control/StateMonitor software combination per site, this new PlantMonitor can aggregate the data onto one screen for review.
