Industrial

Beckhoff at Achema 2024
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Beckhoff at Achema 2024

At Achema 2024 from June 10 – 14, Beckhoff will showcase innovative solutions for the process industry’s entire value chain, ranging from manufacturing to packaging. As a specialist in PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology, Beckhoff will present an integrated control system for automating all process steps as part of it’s comprehensive product portfolio. Beckhoff’s concepts for plant digitalization, smart product transport systems for flexible packaging processes, and the Linux-based control with TwinCAT will take center stage.

Burkert: Valve Island Type 8652 with PROFINET System Redundancy S2
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Burkert: Valve Island Type 8652 with PROFINET System Redundancy S2

System redundancy is essential in the process industry or for infrastructure facilities as the systems must be maintained even in the event of a failure. If a machine, system or system control fails, the company incurs high costs due to the downtime and the associated loss of production. Therefore, the valve island Type 8652 is available with both PROFINET media redundancy protocol (MRP) and system redundancy S2.

RS Offers Banner Engineering’s Extensive Portfolio of Sensor Products for Industrial Applications
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RS Offers Banner Engineering’s Extensive Portfolio of Sensor Products for Industrial Applications

RS offers Banner Engineering’s extensive portfolio of sensor products, which spans a wide variety of sensor technologies — including photoelectric, laser, and radar — and can satisfy the needs of almost any industrial automation application.

Phoenix Contact: New Addition to CAPAROC Electronic Circuit Breaker System
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Phoenix Contact: New Addition to CAPAROC Electronic Circuit Breaker System

The newest addition to the CAPAROC circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact can communicate with PLCs via EtherNet/IP, one of the most common industrial protocols in the U.S. The CAPAROC system collects power data and signals so that users can respond to an issue before a failure occurs. The EtherNet/IP power module ensures consistent communication and control of the circuit breaker modules that protect the end devices.

HELUKABEL: Enhanced AS-Interface Product Portfolio Features Round Cable Design
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HELUKABEL: Enhanced AS-Interface Product Portfolio Features Round Cable Design

HELUKABEL has enhanced its AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design suitable for use in drag chain applications. Traditionally, ASi bus cables are flat and deliver both power and transmit signals in applications such as building automation, process automation, factory automation, and transportation. However, when drag chain-rated ASi bus cable is…

Elesa: Handles with Monostable Switch and LED Indicator Light
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Elesa: Handles with Monostable Switch and LED Indicator Light

The M.2000-SWM Handles from Elesa are engineered to offer a superior ergonomic grip while incorporating advanced features that ensure precise control and immediate feedback. The integration of a monostable switch and LED indicator light sets a new standard in industrial handle design, providing users with a versatile and reliable solution for their operational needs. This…

Finder: Expanded OPTA Series Features Three New Modules
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Finder: Expanded OPTA Series Features Three New Modules

The OPTA Programmable Logic Relay range from Finder is supplemented with three new expansion modules, expanding the potential of the PLR. The OPTA PLR is a collaboration between Finder and Arduino Pro, producing a new level of technology, opening up multiple possibilities of use. OPTA is the first PLR, as reliable as a Finder industrial…

Schmersal: IP69K Series Pushbuttons Combine Advanced Sealing with Hygienic Design
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Schmersal: IP69K Series Pushbuttons Combine Advanced Sealing with Hygienic Design

The N Series from Schmersal features an IP69K-rated hygienic design that includes special seals to prevent the ingress of water, dirt and bacteria in the gaps between the fixed and moving device parts. The IP69K rating originates from the German standard DIN 40050-9 which evaluated road vehicles that are exposed to regular and intensive cleaning….

Grace Technologies: MagView Housing Offers Low-profile Panel Interface Connector with Patented Magnetic Seal
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Grace Technologies: MagView Housing Offers Low-profile Panel Interface Connector with Patented Magnetic Seal

Grace Technologies has developed a revolutionary low-profile panel interface housing featuring a patented magnetic seal. The MagView panel interface housing solution significantly enhances through-door access for programming or troubleshooting PLCs and powering connections for laptops, setting a new standard in industrial safety and productivity. The MagView solution boosts task productivity by up to 90% and…

Dinkle: Core AI Automation with the 0229 Series for Endless Connectivity
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Dinkle: Core AI Automation with the 0229 Series for Endless Connectivity

AI automation control has emerged as a new industry wave. The synergy of AI with 5G has opened doors to numerous innovative applications, particularly in industrial automation, where ‘ultra-low latency applications’ are increasingly in demand. Against this backdrop, Dinkle’s 0229 series terminal blocks, with their unique Press-to-Release wiring and numerous advantageous designs, have become an…

Sealevel Develops Family of Fanless Industrial Computers with Impressive I/O & Performance
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Sealevel Develops Family of Fanless Industrial Computers with Impressive I/O & Performance

Sealevel Systems announces a new family of computers, the Flexio Fanless Industrial Embedded Computers. Fueled by a Quad-core Intel Atom or Core processor, Flexio computers are intentionally designed to provide power, connectivity, and performance. This combination makes the Flexio an ideal controller for automation, point-of-sale, test and measurement, medical, and security applications. Fanless Design & Unmatched…

Siemens Launches New SIMATIC Workstation, a  Breakthrough in Automation Technology
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Siemens Launches New SIMATIC Workstation, a Breakthrough in Automation Technology

Siemens has announced a breakthrough in the longstanding challenge of closely managing numerous hardware control points throughout the factory. The “SIMATIC Automation Workstation,” allows manufacturers to replace a hardware PLC, a conventional HMI and an edge device with a single, software-based workstation. This ushers in Internet Technology (IT) workflows to Operational Technology (OT) environments. PLCs…

AutomationDirect: Murr Elektronik Open Core Control Transformers
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AutomationDirect: Murr Elektronik Open Core Control Transformers

AutomationDirect has added Murrelektronik open core control transformers that provide a flexible solution for stepping down a variety of primary voltages ranging from 208 to 550 VAC. The universal input on these transformers provides eleven different voltage options that are easily configurable using simple quick-connect jumpers. The primary side can be configured for 208, 230, 380, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 525, or 550 VAC with 115/230 VAC on the secondary. Rated at 50/60 Hz, they offer an electrostatic shield for noise reduction and IP20 finger-safe terminal connections.

NSI: LYNN Announces HyperDropGEL IP68-Rated Patch Panel & Splicing Enclosure
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NSI: LYNN Announces HyperDropGEL IP68-Rated Patch Panel & Splicing Enclosure

LYNN, a brand of custom fiber optic and copper cable assemblies from NSI, is proud to announce the launch its new HyperDropGEL IP68-rated patch and splicing enclosure (p/n HDPAS-GEL-E-4). Now available, HyperDropGEL secures and manages fiber optic connections in a variety of environments. “HyperDropGEL’s all-plastic housing is made from a glass-filled polypropylene blend with UV inhibitors to ensure a long service life in a variety of conditions,” explained Charles Hoskins, V.P. of Product Development.

Schneider Electric: HMIST6500 – Harmony ST6 Touch Panel Screen
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Schneider Electric: HMIST6500 – Harmony ST6 Touch Panel Screen

This 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 10.1 inch wide with 16 million colors and 1024 x 600 pixel resolution (SVGA). It is powered by EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert software for intuitive user experience. It has a 800 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU, 1 GB device memory, 128 MB user data memory, and 512 KB backup memory.

Pepperl+Fuchs: Increased Performance with the BTC22 Industrial Box Thin Client
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Pepperl+Fuchs: Increased Performance with the BTC22 Industrial Box Thin Client

With the BTC22, Pepperl+Fuchs introduces a new, cutting-edge industrial box thin client. The successor of the well-known and proven BTC12 meets all the requirements of an industrial thin client and complements the existing BTC portfolio. With a dust-tight aluminum housing, no moving parts and a fanless design, the BTC22 is optimized for industrial use in 24/7 operation. In addition, the latest industrial box thin client offers modern software. It comes with pre-installed VisuNet RM Shell 6 firmware based on Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021.