General Manufacturing

Laird Thermal Systems Robotics
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Laird Thermal Systems Peltier Coolers Keep Machine Vision Systems Cool

High-end machine vision imaging systems require active cooling to ensure optimal image resolution. The HiTemp ET Series Peltier thermoelectric cooler from Laird Thermal Systems is designed to keep sensors cool and operating at peak performance in machine vision applications.

KSC TE
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C&K Designs First Miniature Tact Switch Rated to 10 Million Cycles

Designed for demanding applications with high actuation rates, the 6 mm x 6 mm KSC Tireless Endurance advances the marketplace for tact switches. The KSC Tireless Endurance switch from C&K helps ease the design cycle by offering a long-standing lifetime for its size and force range.

Beckhoff Explosion Proof
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System-integrated Explosion Protection with Beckhoff

Beckhoff enhances offerings of components for explosion protection up to Zone 0. The expansive product portfolio for explosion protection includes nearly the entire range of EtherCAT Terminals and Bus Terminals for the intended use in Zone 2 and 22.

Automation Direct Relays
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AutomationDirect adds Motor Control Relays and Intrinsically Safe Relays

ProSense® motor control relays from AutomationDirect perform specific protective functions for motors or motor components to ensure proper and more efficient operation. Intrinsically safe relays provide safe and reliable control of loads within hazardous locations.

Hirose ix Industrial
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Hirose Partners with Amphenol on Release of ix Industrial™ Connector

Since its release in 2017, the ix Industrial™ has been used in a variety of industrial markets such as factory automation, robotics and machine vision. By working together with key interconnect technology partners, the ix Industrial connector continues to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 Ethernet connectivity.