Data & Security

METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI Enclosures Now Offer Seamless Wall Mounting
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METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI Enclosures Now Offer Seamless Wall Mounting

METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI enclosures for displays, touch screens and panel PCs can now be conveniently mounted in any suitable indoor location using a new wall mounting kit (accessory). The new kit allows the enclosures to be mounted on walls, machines and other flat surfaces to suit the user’s required location for their HMI system. Applications include industrial machine control, factory processing, security systems, test and measurement, point-of-sale, IIoT and detection equipment.

Weidmuller: Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications
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Weidmuller: Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications

Weidmuller USA has recently launched its Custom PLC Interface Modules program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications. Designed to meet the specific application needs of a business, these new interface modules can be installed in control cabinets serving all industry sectors. In addition, Weidmuller offers complete engineering, prototype and production services for fully customized PLC modules. In addition to the Customer PLC Interface Module program, Weidmuller USA’s Engineering and Assembly Services located in Richmond, Va. also offers manual and automated DIN rail assembly, modified and assembled enclosures and custom automation and PV combiner box solutions.

OKW: COMTEC Plastic Enclosures for Touch Screens and Displays
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OKW: COMTEC Plastic Enclosures for Touch Screens and Displays

OKW’s COMTEC sloping-front plastic enclosures are increasingly being specified for electronic devices with a touch screen or display. Versatile COMTEC is ideal for a wide range of applications including data collection terminals, communications devices, access control/security, medical/wellness, laboratories, point-of-sale, measurement, control and industrial regulation. These modern desktop/wall-mount enclosures feature rounded contours and a recessed top that is inclined 10° for comfortable viewing and operation. There is a large area for mounting connectors and interfaces. The flat or raised base section can accommodate large components.

Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling
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Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling

In close cooperation with hyperscalers and server OEMs, Rittal has developed a modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers a cooling capacity of over 1 MW. It was the centerpiece exhibit at Rittal’s booth A24 at the 2024 OCP Global Summit on October 15-17. The CDU uses direct liquid cooling based on water – and is thus an example for new IT infrastructure technologies that are enablers for AI applications.

GracePort® Round Panel Interface Connectors
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Grace Technologies: Expanded GracePort Product Line to Include Circular Interface Connector

The GracePort ThruViewTM 360 enables non arc flash certified personnel to safely and securely access PLCs, VFDs and industrial networks, bypassing the need to open industrial control panel doors. Its 4″ round panel interface housing simplifies installation with a standard knockout punch, cutting setup time to under 10 minutes. UL listed for compatibility with existing…

OKW: DATEC-TERMINAL Plastic Enclosures Now in 2 Versions
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OKW: DATEC-TERMINAL Plastic Enclosures Now in 2 Versions

OKW’s popular DATEC-TERMINAL plastic enclosures are now available with or without a separate terminal section. Tough, stylish DATEC-TERMINAL is ideal for data collection, security and access control, measurement and control, HVAC, medical/wellness and point-of-sale devices. A wide choice of lids and covers (accessories) adds IP 54 ingress protection and makes these ergonomic desktop and wall-mount enclosures highly versatile. The operating area is inclined by 20° for comfortable viewing and operation. It is recessed to protect a membrane keypad.

Molex: Versatile VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules Enabling Thermal Management Innovations to Address AI-Driven Data Center Growth
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Molex: Versatile VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules Enabling Thermal Management Innovations to Address AI-Driven Data Center Growth

Molex has recently introduced a thermal management solution that reduces the time and cost of deploying and upgrading high-performance data centers to meet unrelenting demand for generative AI and machine learning workflows. Molex VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules for two-phase immersion cooling address constant increases in data center speed and capacity by leveraging a unique, cassette-based design that bolts directly onto immersion tanks and enables optical transceivers and network cabling infrastructure to be swapped out without changing mechanical interfaces or impacting immersion tank architecture.

Bel Power Solutions: TET3600-48-069RA and TET3600-48-069NA Front-End Power Supplies
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Bel Power Solutions: TET3600-48-069RA and TET3600-48-069NA Front-End Power Supplies

Bel Power Solutions has recently announced its TET3600-48-069RA and TET3600-48-069NA front-end power supplies. These 3.6kW Titanium efficient AC-DC front-end power supplies are ideal for high performance Data Center, Network, and Industrial applications. Able to convert up to 277 VAC into a main 54.5 VDC, the TET3600 delivers a power density of 44 W/in3 and achieves Titanium efficiency (>97% efficient at 50% load) in a compact package measuring 68 x 40 x 490 mm (2.60 x1.57 x 19.29 in.).

Leviton: ATLAS-X1 SST MILLENNIUM Global System with Extended Distance Solution
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Leviton: ATLAS-X1 SST MILLENNIUM Global System with Extended Distance Solution

Leviton recently announced the launch of new extended distance capabilities for the ATLAS-X1 SST MILLENNIUM System. Leviton’s Systems Verification Lab (SVL) invested thousands of hours putting the MILLENNIUM ATLAS-X1 SST system through its paces with rigorous testing, including both thermal cycling and bit error rate testing. As a result of this extensive testing, Leviton is announcing that this premier global Cat 6A UTP structured cabling system now supports longer, warrantied four (4) connector channel distances, thermal cycled to 60° C (140° F) with 1000BASE-T and Type 1 PoE out to 155 meters (508 feet).

Stahlin: New HW Configuration of PolyStar and PolySlim Polycarbonate Enclosure Lines
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Stahlin: New HW Configuration of PolyStar and PolySlim Polycarbonate Enclosure Lines

Responding to the specific requests of it’s valued customers, Stahlin Enclosures is excited to unveil the incorporation of opaque HW Configuration sizes into it’s PolyStar and PolySlim Polycarbonate Enclosure product lines. This expansion aims to streamline the selection process for professionals seeking precision and functionality. The HW Configuration Polycarbonate Enclosures without latches have been meticulously engineered for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and installers, providing an additional dynamic option. Designed with a hinged, screw-down configuration and the absence of latches, these enclosures prioritize efficiency and flexibility.

RS Adds Lincoln Industrial and MTE Corporation as New Industrial Lubrication and Power Quality Solutions Suppliers
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RS Adds Lincoln Industrial and MTE Corporation as New Industrial Lubrication and Power Quality Solutions Suppliers

RS has recently added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE Corporation. Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, is a global supplier of industrial lubrication equipment, handheld lubrication tools, and accessories backed by a combination of more than 300 years of research and development experience dedicated to reducing friction. MTE Corporation is a global supplier of simple, robust power quality solutions. Formed in 1982 by combining three well-established and -respected companies that specialized in different magnetics and transformer designs.

Beyond Liquid Cooling: Boyd Acquires Durbin Group, Strengthening AI Cooling Innovation Capabilities
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Beyond Liquid Cooling: Boyd Acquires Durbin Group, Strengthening AI Cooling Innovation Capabilities

Boyd’s latest acquisition, the Durbin Group, strengthens Boyd’s innovation capabilities in liquid cooling system technologies critical for high-performance compute, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data centers. Boyd has solved thermal challenges in data centers since the advent of microprocessors. Boyd’s latest thermal innovations in liquid cooling have helped its customers accelerate their rapid transition from traditional air cooled to liquid cooled racks.

Stahlin: PolySlim Low-Profile Electrical Enclosures – Cutting-Edge Sizes in Polycarbonate for OEMs and Installers
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Stahlin: PolySlim Low-Profile Electrical Enclosures – Cutting-Edge Sizes in Polycarbonate for OEMs and Installers

Explore the latest PolySlim low-profile electrical enclosures, offering groundbreaking sizes in polycarbonate material. Tailored for OEMs and Installers in the electrical control and wireless communications sectors, these enclosures redefine space efficiency. Perfect for confined areas, exterior building placements, and safeguarding valuable equipment in public spaces, PolySlim enclosures excel with their durability, lightweight design, and visual appeal. Accommodate your equipment mounting needs while maintaining a sleek, shallow profile.

Panduit: G6 PDU Series Boosts Panduit PDU Offerings
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Panduit: G6 PDU Series Boosts Panduit PDU Offerings

Panduit is pleased to announce the global release of its G6 PDU Series. The innovative G6 line marries the best-in-class form factor of the G5 Series with an upgraded intelligence card to bring faster performance along with new functions and cybersecurity improvements to customers. Among the main features of the G6 PDU is its low-profile design that saves rack space while increasing airflow. The device, which provides 128 times the memory of the G5, also offers incredible outlet density and the ability to daisy chain up to 32 PDUs.

Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors
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Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors

Contec Co., Ltd. has developed the BX-M4600 Series BOX Computer (hereafter referred to as the “new product”), a line of fanless high-performance embedded PCs with 12th/13th-generation Intel Core processors. Contec began taking orders for these new products on July 2, 2024. The new BX-M4600 are the top-of-the-line high-performance models in the fanless BOX Computer BX Series, featuring 12th/13th-generation Intel Core (Alder Lake-S/Raptor Lake-S) high-power desktop PC CPUs. Each product is equipped with various interfaces such as a DVI-I port and DisplayPort, two LAN ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) ports and two USB 2.0 ports, three RS-232C ports, one RS-232C/422/485 port, and one DIO port.

Schneider Electric: HMIST6200 – Harmony ST6 Touch Panel Screen
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Schneider Electric: HMIST6200 – Harmony ST6 Touch Panel Screen

The HMIST6200 Basic HMI panel belongs to the Schneider Electric Harmony ST6 range. This single touch resistive HMI is made of alluminium front panel with a multi-color status indicator showing the various operating modes. This HMI interface is 4.3 inch wide with 16 million colors and 480 x 272 pixel resolution. It is powered by EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert software for intuitive user experience. It has a 800 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU, 512 MB device memory, 128 MB user data memory, and 512 KB backup memory.