General Manufacturing

NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems
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NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems

In the world of electrical safety, enclosed breakers play a pivotal role. Imagine a robust fortress protecting your electrical circuits from the chaos of overloads and short circuits. That’s exactly what NOARK’s enclosed breakers do. These circuit breakers are housed within a protective enclosure, designed not just for functionality, but for maximum durability.

Beckhoff: EL336x | EL336x-0100 Optimized Weighing Technology
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Beckhoff: EL336x | EL336x-0100 Optimized Weighing Technology

The new EL336x and EL336x-0100 series of weighing technology terminals can be used to directly connect resistance bridges (strain gages) or load cells. 24-bit resolution, a 10-ksps sampling rate, and full bridge support enable precise recording of weight, strain, or torque. Integrated voltage generation from the terminal power contacts is used to supply the bridge directly and can be varied between 5 V and 10 V. The basic EL336x variant of the two terminals also has a combined digital input/output for each channel, which can be used for other functions such as local control of the output directly dependent on the analog value at the input.

Rockwell Automation: Emulate3D Brings Autonomous Operations to Life Using NVIDIA Omniverse
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Rockwell Automation: Emulate3D Brings Autonomous Operations to Life Using NVIDIA Omniverse

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk. As equipment is connected into lines, models scale and challenges arise from siloed expertise and integration issues between separately engineered components.

Pepperl+Fuchs: F135 Series Inductive Sensors for Reliable Object Detection in High-Temperature Ranges up to 250°C
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Pepperl+Fuchs: F135 Series Inductive Sensors for Reliable Object Detection in High-Temperature Ranges up to 250°C

The new F135 Series inductive sensors for high-temperature applications from Pepperl+Fuchs are characterized by two important innovations: They offer a particularly large operating distances of up to 50 mm, and an IO-Link interface is integrated into the amplifier. This enables seamless communication between the field level and the controller, making it very easy to integrate the devices into Industry 4.0 applications. In addition, variable cable lengths allow for simplified installation.

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.

Banner Engineering: TL70 Pro Tower Light Series – Easily Integrate Customized Dynamic Indication Throughout a Facility
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Banner Engineering: TL70 Pro Tower Light Series – Easily Integrate Customized Dynamic Indication Throughout a Facility

In addition to existing IO-Link models, the TL70 Pro Tower Light Series now brings fully customizable dynamic indication and communication to systems throughout a facility. New Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models enable easy integration into both new and existing systems. Its modular design easily scales from one to six segments—five multicolor light segments and an audible segment—to communicate information such as equipment status, call for action or parts, and full bin indication. Fourteen colors plus multiple animation and audible options combine to bring greater awareness and communicate more machine information to people working near equipment.

Same Sky: AMT24 Expands Absolute Encoder Line to Support Larger Shaft Sizes
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Same Sky: AMT24 Expands Absolute Encoder Line to Support Larger Shaft Sizes

Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group recently announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT absolute encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT24 series, based on Same Sky’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental particulates as current AMT encoder models. Outputting 12 bits or 14 bits of absolute position information with single-turn or multi-turn output options, the AMT24 utilizes a high-speed RS-485 protocol for fast, low latency position data.

Emerson: New Energy Manager Solution Reduces Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions for Manufacturers
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Emerson: New Energy Manager Solution Reduces Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions for Manufacturers

Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation. Ready out of the box, the Energy Manager solution monitors asset energy use in real time, allowing manufacturers to gain deeper insight into energy consumption and operating costs, lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and maximize energy and operational efficiency.

AutomationDirect: LS Electric XMC EtherCAT Motion Controllers and EtherCAT Bus Coupler
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AutomationDirect: LS Electric XMC EtherCAT Motion Controllers and EtherCAT Bus Coupler

AutomationDirect has added the powerful LS Electric XMC motion controller to provide full EtherCAT master motion control. With a blindingly fast processor (scan times as low as 5ns) and built-in support for 8 or 16 axes of EtherCAT-based motion control (depending on the model), the XMC controller can handle virtually any motion control application.  These brick-style controllers feature 8 discrete inputs, 16 discrete outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 2 analog outputs. Utilize the new EtherCAT bus coupler with the diverse LS XGB PLC I/O modules to expand the XMC controller I/O capability.

AutomationDirect: Schmersal 250 Series Heavy-Duty Limit Switches
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AutomationDirect: Schmersal 250 Series Heavy-Duty Limit Switches

AutomationDirect has added new Schmersal 250 series heavy-duty limit switches featuring rugged cast iron housings for the harshest environments. The selection includes models with side rotary levers with metal or plastic rollers, metal belt alignment rollers, and high-temperature models with metal rollers. The belt alignment switches prevent costly equipment damage by providing warning, alarm, or auto-align signals when a conveyor belt drifts too far to one side and activates the switch.

Banner Engineering: R50C Motor Driven Roller (MDR) Controller – Compact Plug-and-Play Motor Driven Roller Control
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Banner Engineering: R50C Motor Driven Roller (MDR) Controller – Compact Plug-and-Play Motor Driven Roller Control

The R50C MDR Controller helps keep control of conveyors and other equipment in one system and gives system designers more efficient control of motor driven rollers using a PLC. Modbus communication, two configurable I/O channels, and a 0–18 volt analog output provide precision MDR control for a variety of conveyor systems, as the R50C is compatible with many different types of MDRs with integrated controls. Standard A-coded M12 connectors for sharing signals, and L-coded M12 pass-through connections for daisy chaining up to 16 amps of motor power, simplify installation of multiple motor driven roller controllers on a conveyor.

Beckhoff Integrates Dynamic Weighing into Standard TwinCAT Automation Software
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Beckhoff Integrates Dynamic Weighing into Standard TwinCAT Automation Software

The TwinCAT 3 Weighing Library from Beckhoff adds a fast, precise scale for weight measurement directly into a standard machine control environment. This new PLC package, which supports manual and automatic triggering, is highly effective when implemented with measurement I/O modules from Beckhoff, particularly the ELM35xx and EL3356 EtherCAT Terminals. Equipped with high-performance signal filtering, this solution accelerates process sequences in wide-ranging applications. This eliminates the need for many standalone, single-purpose measurement and sensing solutions that would require additional engineering time and effort to integrate with the automation and controls equipment.

Pfannenberg Highlights Compact Packaged CCE Chillers for Efficient and Reliable Cooling
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Pfannenberg Highlights Compact Packaged CCE Chillers for Efficient and Reliable Cooling

Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its line of high-efficiency Compact Packaged (CCE) Chillers for a range of commercial and industrial applications. These compact chillers are an ideal centralized and cost-effective solution for use in machine tools, lasers, process control systems, and other applications where precise temperature control and reliability are critical.

Russelectric
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Russelectric: System Control Upgrades for Critical Power Equipment 

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, has announced the availability of system control upgrades for critical power equipment to enhance reliability, operational control, and ease-of-maintenance. These upgrades are a cost-effective alternative to equipment replacement. By upgrading, customers can experience improved performance and capabilities, updated systems with the latest technology, and a prolonged lifespan for their mission-critical equipment.  Additionally, maintenance…

CRYSTAL industrial panel PCs
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Cincoze: Industrial Panel PCs Offer Comprehensive HMI Solution

The CRYSTAL product line from Cincoze is designed for HMI applications in harsh environments. The CRYSTAL product line includes three series: industrial panel PCs for harsh indoor environments, sunlight readable panel PCs for outdoor high-brightness conditions, and open frame industrial panel PCs for seamless integration with machines. Industrial-grade rugged protection and international standards compliance, along…

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…