Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) require an efficient energy supply to be fully autonomous. However, current energy solutions for AMRs are often complex, energy inefficient or unsafe. In turn, this leads to unproductive charging and unnecessary downtime, as well as costly maintenance. That is not compatible with highly synchronized logistics chains and production processes. Therefore, it…
May 5, 2025 nVent Electric plc announces that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the enclosures, switchgear and bus systems businesses of Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Electrical Products Group”) for a purchase price of $975 million, funded by cash on hand, subject to customary adjustments. The Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of…
May 5, 2025 Visitors to the Phoenix Contact booth (#5232) can learn how to harness data to make better decisions at Automate 2025. Phoenix Contact will also host CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, and Mach Controls LLC, an Ohio-based system integrator, in its booth for a comprehensive look at a manufacturer’s IIoT journey. The show runs May…
May 5, 2025 AutomationDirect has added Helukabel’s HELUKAT industrial Ethernet and Profinet cables featuring a halogen-free, flame-retardant, and durable construction built to support a variety of industrial requirements. New Type B, Type B Hybrid (with power conductors), Type R, and Type C Profinet cables are designed to provide reliable data transmission in dynamic or harsh…
May 5, 2025 METCASE has launched TECHNOMET TX, an elegant new range of premium tower enclosures for tabletop electronic instrumentation. With a space-saving footprint to maximise workstation space, these smart new aluminum enclosures are ideal for test and measurement, industrial control, medical/wellness, peripheral devices and interfaces, communications and laboratory equipment. Like METCASE’s other TECHNOMET models,…
OKW has extended its RAILTEC B range of DIN rail enclosures by adding the BP M22, a new panel version with pluggable front and side panels. RAILTEC BP M22 can accommodate plug headers (maximum 1 or 2 x 16-pin, 5.08, fixed or pluggable). It is ideal for a wide range of applications, notably individual DIN-rail-mounted measuring and control devices. These fast-fit enclosures lock quickly and easily on to TH35 rails. They are available in three different side panel configurations: closed or with ventilation on one or two sides. Plug headers and other connections such as USB can be fitted to the closed sides.
METCASE has launched TECHNOMET TX, an elegant new range of premium tower enclosures for tabletop electronic instrumentation. With a space-saving footprint to maximise workstation space, these smart new aluminum enclosures are ideal for test and measurement, industrial control, medical/wellness, peripheral devices and interfaces, communications and laboratory equipment.
AttaBox Enclosures is proud to announce the launch of the new Heartland Series Black Enclosures. Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, these enclosures offer superior durability and flexibility along with a sleek, professional aesthetic. Ideal for a wide range of industries, they provide excellent environmental protection while also enhancing the visual appeal of OEM products.
RS offers the complete line of IP6X distributed I/O systems from Siemens. Engineered for rugged reliability, broad application suitability, and superior scalability, Siemens IP6X distributed I/O systems help industrial organizations satisfy the ever-increasing demand for actionable sensor data, maximum uptime, and peak performance and — along with traditional in-cabinet I/O — enable hybrid I/O systems capable of paving the way to Industry 5.0.
Weidmuller USA has recently launched a Wireless Radio Migration Solution that enables utilities and municipalities to easily and securely upgrade their legacy radio networks to advanced industrial Weidmuller wireless radios in a controlled and systematic manner. The new Weidmuller Network Migration System is comprised of Ethernet/Serial modems, I/O radios, or a combination of both, along with the Intelligent Switch (IAS) and Base Station Repeater (BSR). The IAS, a fully redundant RF antenna switch, pairs with the Base Station Repeater to deliver a robust, reliable and redundant hot standby solution for base or repeater sites.
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PATLITE reduces signal tower installation time with quick disconnect M12 connectors. Combining power and signal in one connector, the LR6-M12 Series signal tower uses a watertight M12 connector to eliminate the need for relay boxes, making maintenance and rewiring more efficient. Having only one cable to connect for installation and removal, the M12 ensures proper…
Sensaphone has enhanced its Sentinel PRO System with a new cloud-based system for remote facility monitoring. The Sentinel Pro Monitoring System allows users to check critical conditions of climate-sensitive commodities, offering information in real-time for predictive and preventative maintenance. The system monitors, delivers alarms, and data logs input/output points from third-party Modbus sensors, transducers and…
Introducing the lead-acid, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery module for uninterruptible power supply (UPS), under the part number 787-873. These AGM battery modules can be connected to both 787-870 or 787-875 UPS Chargers and Controllers, as well as to the 787-1675 Power Supply with integrated UPS charger and controller. They have parallel operation which provides higher buffer times, and built-in temperature sensors. They can be installed via mounting plate on a continuous DIN-rail, and battery control detects both battery life and battery type.
Carlo Gavazzi Automation has announced the launch of its new series of CON Series M8 and M12 IP67 PVC Cordsets. Expanding beyond its existing cordset offering, Carlo Gavazzi Automation is now also producing single-ended and double-ended A-coded cordsets at its production facility in Lithuania. This further enhances its ability to offer comprehensive solutions for a…
The CX7293 Embedded PC has an Arm Cortex-A9 single-core processor with 720 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7293 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs. E-bus or K-bus terminals can be attached as required; this embedded PC automatically recognizes the type of I/O system connected during the start-up phase. The control system is programmed with TwinCAT 3 via the Ethernet interface.
