Industrial

I/O Expertise for Series Production: Ethercat Plug-in Modules
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I/O Expertise for Series Production: Ethercat Plug-in Modules

The EtherCAT plug-in modules in the EJ series from Beckhoff, the specialist in PC and EtherCATbased automation solutions, offer significant efficiency gains when it comes to implementing medium to high-volume series production runs. The plug-in modules are based electronically on the established EtherCAT Terminals. Owing to their electromechanical design, these modules can be plugged directly into an application-specific signal distribution board with the wiring level being relocated to the PCB backplane.

 

 

 

New Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software Release Enhances Productivity, Saves Time
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New Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software Release Enhances Productivity, Saves Time

Controls engineers can design machines and process applications faster using the latest release of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer software. Rockwell Automation has updated the software with productivity enhancements and new capabilities that can speed up projects for process applications specifically.

 

 

 

Get More Than You Pay For From AutomationDirect
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Get More Than You Pay For From AutomationDirect

Enclosures are widely used to house electrical or electronic equipment along with switches, knobs and displays while providing a safe installation that prevents electrical shock to equipment users and protects the contents from the environment. Today’s enclosures are designed with features and materials that allow safe and protective use in hazardous areas, but also designed to be pleasing to the eye.

 

 

 

Time Savings and Flexibility When Designing Control Cabinets
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Time Savings and Flexibility When Designing Control Cabinets

LÜTZE has expanded its proven AirSTREAM wiring system to include a modular mounting rail system that allows a previously unattainable level of flexibility and simplified frame assembly. The new AirSTREAM mounting rail system is suitable for users that want to design a mounting frame independently, quickly and easily on site. To this end, the LÜTZE engineers have expanded the modular system to include defined lengths and standardized dimensions in a 10, 25 and 50-mm hole pattern.

 

 

 

Control Cabinet Accessories Acc. to NEMA Protection for North America
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Control Cabinet Accessories Acc. to NEMA Protection for North America

LÜTZE supplies certified control cabinet products that comply with the UL 50E standard for use in the North American market. These also include the LÜTZE USB and RJ45 panel connectors, as well as the CABLEFIX opening systems for cables. International companies that supply electrical operating equipment require international approvals. The UL and cUL norms for the US American and Canadian markets are known. Less well-known are the ‘IP-Norms’, i.e. the North American protection classes for casings that are summarized in the UL rating types for indoor and outdoor use.

 

 

 

Stewart Connector Expands the M12 Harsh Environment Offering to Include M12 X-Code to RJ45 Cable Assemblies
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Stewart Connector Expands the M12 Harsh Environment Offering to Include M12 X-Code to RJ45 Cable Assemblies

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company and manufacturer of high-speed connectors used in data communication applications, recently added M12 X-Code to RJ45 cable assemblies to their offering of M12 harsh environment solutions. M12 X- Code cable assemblies are the ideal solution for Ethernet connectivity up to 10 Gbps in factory and industrial applications.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Becomes a Founding Member of the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA)
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Pepperl+Fuchs Becomes a Founding Member of the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA)

Pepperl+Fuchs now supports the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA) in its role as one of the founding members. This new association was established by the German trade associations ZVEI, VDMA, and Bitkom, along with 20 companies from the machine building and electronics industries. The aim is to increase use of Industry 4.0 through joint development of a “digital twin.” The digital twin functions as the interface for physical industrial products in the digital world within Industry 4.0 applications.

 

 

 

Industrial Sensors with Ex d Protection—Pepperl+Fuchs Combines Expertise in New Product Line
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Industrial Sensors with Ex d Protection—Pepperl+Fuchs Combines Expertise in New Product Line

The use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas requires strict conformity to the relevant standards and directives. This also applies when integrating industrial sensors into such environments and often creates challenges for users. As a pioneer and innovator in factory and process automation, Pepperl+Fuchs now offers a range of turnkey, ATEX/IECEx-certified solutions to help solve this problem.

 

 

 

Mechanical Safety Gate System PSENmech With Guard Locking
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Mechanical Safety Gate System PSENmech With Guard Locking

As the big brother of the safety switch PSENmech, the safe mechanical safety gate system PSENmech with guard locking offers an economical solution for safe monitoring of movable guards. The safety gate is securely locked until the hazardous machine movement has stopped. Any unintended restart of the hazardous movement is prevented.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect Adds 22-Gauge Machine Tool Wire
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AutomationDirect Adds 22-Gauge Machine Tool Wire

Insulation type MTW machine tool wire is now available in 22-gauge from AutomationDirect. Existing MTW wire sizes are 20 AWG to 10 AWG. The 22 AWG wire offers an 8% smaller diameter with a 3 amp 600-volt rating which is needed for many types of terminal block connections that cannot accept larger wire. MTW wire is designed and approved for use in industrial and commercial equipment.

 

 

 

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Industrial Automation Can Help Critical Manufacturers Adjust to Disruptions Like COVID-19

As the pandemic sent shockwaves through economies and supply chains across the world this year, manufacturers in critical sectors were forced to adjust quickly. To better weather unexpected crises, as well as industry shifts beyond COVID-19, manufacturers need to increase flexibility and resiliency in their supply chains. Increased automation and data availability in the plant can help.

 

 

 

Cooperation Between Trace Software and K2 Systems: archelios Pro PV Software Integrates Data From K2 Base Software
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Cooperation Between Trace Software and K2 Systems: archelios Pro PV Software Integrates Data From K2 Base Software

Trace Software International was recently pleased to announce a cooperation between the photovoltaic design and simulation software archelios Pro and the mechanical software K2 Base, designed by K2 Systems. archelios Pro is used to size any type of solar project from a few kWp to several tens of MWp, on a roof, in a shade or on the ground.

 

 

 

Security Cells Protect Against Cyber Threats
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Security Cells Protect Against Cyber Threats

Connectivity between production and automation systems in process manufacturing and the Internet is constantly increasing. In order to fully protect manufacturing systems against cyberattack, B&R has further enhanced the user management features of the APROL process control system. Distributed, autonomous security cells provide simple yet efficient protection for systems against malicious software and attacks from hackers.

 

 

 

Intelligent Building Automation
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Intelligent Building Automation

PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, which has already been used successfully for almost three decades in all areas of industrial automation, has become an integral component of intelligent building automation. The demands on the intelligence of buildings have increased constantly in recent years, such that the energy efficiency as well as a good “return on investment” is the priority.

 

 

 

Increased Touch Protection for Easily Accessible Areas
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Increased Touch Protection for Easily Accessible Areas

Small, compact and now touch-proof: All connectors in WAGO’s WINSTA MINI Pluggable Connection System are now available with IP40 protection. WAGO’s compact installation connectors, which impress with their small size and tool-free actuation, are ready for duty in highly accessible areas, including shops, trade fair construction or even furniture making.