May 5, 2025 nVent Electric plc announces that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the enclosures, switchgear and bus systems businesses of Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Electrical Products Group”) for a purchase price of $975 million, funded by cash on hand, subject to customary adjustments. The Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of…
May 5, 2025 Visitors to the Phoenix Contact booth (#5232) can learn how to harness data to make better decisions at Automate 2025. Phoenix Contact will also host CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, and Mach Controls LLC, an Ohio-based system integrator, in its booth for a comprehensive look at a manufacturer’s IIoT journey. The show runs May…
Tech show, business exhibition and platform for economic policy dialog between partners: that was HANNOVER MESSE 2025.
Sensaphone has enhanced its Sentinel PRO System with a new cloud-based system for remote facility monitoring. The Sentinel Pro Monitoring System allows users to check critical conditions of climate-sensitive commodities, offering information in real-time for predictive and preventative maintenance. The system monitors, delivers alarms, and data logs input/output points from third-party Modbus sensors, transducers and…
OKW has added a special new machining service for LED backlighting to its enclosure customization options – enabling electronics designers to overcome the ingress protection issues associated with fitting LEDs and/or light pipes to a housing’s front panel. This smart new solution offers designers the opportunity to add extra visual cachet to their devices. It…
Phoenix Contact’s new zero-cut block optimizes tedious measuring when aligning perforation holes in DIN rail. The accessory to the DIN rail cutters enables quick, repeatable cuts, reducing errors and waste and saving time. An adjustable slide makes it easy to set zero-cut conditions for a fast, efficient cutting process. The adapter is designed for perforated DIN rail types NS 35/7,5, NS 35/15, and NS 15.
OKW’s MINI-DATA-BOX sensor enclosures are now available in 40 standard permutations – reducing the need for customization. These fast-fit, ‘go anywhere’ enclosures are ideal for IoT/IIoT, smart logistics, peripherals, interfaces, automation, environmental technology, measurement and control, security/monitoring and ICT. Their compact size and ergonomic contours also make them popular for wearable electronics.
Acromag’s BusWorks® NT series remote I/O modules now offer a RESTful API (Representational State Transfer Application Program Interface) to simplify development of web-based services. The NT I/O module system firmware embeds the API to support reading/writing of I/O data. Web services can use HTTP POST and GET requests to exchange information with the NT’s I/O…
Emerson has recently unveiled the latest additions to its data acquisition (DAQ) lineup, introducing the NI cDAQ-9187 and cDAQ-9183 Ethernet chassis and NI 9204 input module. Along with a GitHub repository for NI FlexLogger DAQ software plug-ins, these new solutions provide cost-effective options for deploying high-performance test and measurement systems over Ethernet. The cDAQ-9187 and cDAQ-9813 chassis are the first entry-level Ethernet solutions in Emerson’s NI CompactDAQ family of hardware. The accompanying NI-9204 ±10-volt input module offers a lower channel count and a more affordable alternative to one of Emerson’s most popular DAQ modules.
Building engineers can simplify room automation projects in hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings with the new Catan controller family from Phoenix Contact. Catan is programmed with Phoenix Contact’s Emalytics software based on the Niagara 4 framework. This makes it easy to integrate with new and existing building management systems using communications protocols such as BACnet, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and more.
Leviton Network Solutions has recently announced the introduction of its new Half RU 24-Port Flat Universal Patch Panel. Engineered to meet emerging network requirements to maximize patching space, provide efficient network scaling options over time, and allow for a mix of copper and fiber connectivity in a high density, half RU form factor.
The folks at Stahlin are excited to introduce their Polycarbonate Replacement Covers, designed exclusively for PolyStar and PolySlim enclosures. That’s because Stahlin understands the importance of having reliable, easy-to-install solutions for your enclosure needs. Whether you need a replacement or spare, these covers offer superior protection, durability, and unmatched convenience.
Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its thermostat products, including the tried and true FLZ 510-530 Series and FLZ 541-543 Series, now featuring universal temperature control dials with both Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges. Pfannenberg thermostats provide an essential temperature control solution to maintain optimal conditions for control cabinets, reducing maintenance, saving time, and cutting costs.
Leviton is excited to announce the launch of two ADVENTUM Central Dry Tube cables: Fire Survival and RailSafe Steel Tape Armor. These cables prioritize safety, delivering exceptional fire performance, top-tier efficiency, and a robust return on infrastructure investment for where low smoke or CPR requirements are specified. ADVENTUM Fire Survival is an indoor cable, engineered to ensure critical data transmission during fire emergencies. Meanwhile, ADVENTUM RailSafe cables adhere to comprehensive standards, including the London Underground’s LUL S-1085 specification.
Growth in Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, IoT/IIoT and automation is driving demand for OKW’s updated NET-BOX wall-mount enclosures. Slim, stylish NET-BOX is now available with IP 65 protection. It is ideal for building management, central control systems, data acquisition, data systems engineering, gateways, measurement, supervision terminals and medical/wellness devices. NET-BOX’s simple three-part assembly comprizes a bottom part, a curved front cover and a front lid that conceals connectors and cables. This smart design offers plenty of room for electronics and interfaces. No fixing screws are visible at the front, enhancing the enclosures’ aesthetics.
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, highlights its Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution, an integrated hardware and software platform designed to optimize facility power management and enhance resiliency in critical sectors. This comprehensive solution may present significant benefits, including energy cost reduction, carbon footprint minimization, and improved business continuity during grid outages.
