OKW has expanded its RAILTEC B range of DIN rail enclosures with the new RAILTEC BP M22 panel version, featuring pluggable front and side panels. These enclosures can accommodate up to 2 x 16-pin plug headers and are ideal for DIN-rail-mounted measuring and control devices. They lock easily onto TH35 rails and come in three side panel configurations: closed or ventilated on one or both sides.
Littelfuse, Inc. has recently highlighted the KSC XA Series Soft Sound Tactile Switches as a key solution for applications requiring quiet, reliable tactile feedback. Designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications, the KSC XA switches deliver an innovative soft sound for a quieter user experience, an extended cage for potting compatibility, and a high actuation force option for precise, deliberate operation.
Quickly configure portions of an S4B Safety Light Curtain’s sensing field to ignore fixed objects such as brackets, tooling, or part supports with Banner’s Remote Fixed Blanking Configuration Tool. A simple turn of a key performs fast teaching or reteaching of the light curtains or cascades, providing machine safety without complex programming or redesigning processes to accommodate these objects.
The new Monitoring Case System (MCS) from Phoenix Contact is a flexible housing series designed for sensor, IoT, and IIoT applications. The wall-, pole-, and DIN rail-mountable enclosure allows fast and easy PCB installation, mounting, and maintenance. IP65 and IP67 variants protect electronics in harsh environments, while a more affordable IP40-rated option is available for less demanding applications. An IK07 rating ensures the housings can withstand a 2-joule impact from 20 centimeters high.
OKW has added a special new machining service for LED backlighting to its enclosure customization options – enabling electronics designers to overcome the ingress protection issues associated with fitting LEDs and/or light pipes to a housing’s front panel. This smart new solution offers designers the opportunity to add extra visual cachet to their devices. It…
Siemens has recently announced its U.S. launch of MACHINUM. MACHINUM is the CNC digitalization software portfolio designed to manage, analyze and optimize shopfloor performance and aims to help machine tool users and builders improve their operations and productivity through seamless software integration.
Emerson is helping reliability teams eliminate data silos and expand their capabilities with the release of AMS Machine Works version 1.8. This latest software update unites all modern AMS condition monitoring hardware data under a single platform to help organizations simplify management and increase cybersecurity of their reliability programs in a wide range of process industries, including oil and gas, chemical, life sciences, mining, metals, minerals, water, power and utilities, pulp and paper and more.
Recently, Emerson announced the Flexim FLUXUS / PIOX 731 series, a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on, ultrasonic flow meters designed to offer greater flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 series feature high-performance volumetric and mass flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional design, providing accurate and reliable measurements for both liquids and gases, with no process media pressure limitations.
As manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation, the demands placed on industrial PCs are rising fast. From real-time data processing and AI workloads to preparing for evolving cybersecurity requirements, the pressure is on to combine computing power with long-term system adaptability. The new Automation PC 3200 delivers exactly that. As the latest generation of B&R’s proven 3000 series, it brings 13th-generation Intel Core i processing, seamless system integration and a robust foundation for future updates – equipping manufacturers for the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
RS offers a comprehensive collection of RS PRO brand control panel products essential for industrial operations ranging from food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and original equipment manufacturing to power, water, and gas utilities. Power electronic systems are central to almost all forms of industrial production, represent considerable investments, and pose serious safety risks. So, it’s critically important to keep them running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is where control cabinets come in.
Amphenol RF is excited to announce the expansion of its locking cable assembly portfolio with configurations utilizing high-frequency SMA connectors. The secure locking feature of the locking connector on these cable assemblies increases the necessary force required to de-mate the connector, making them ideal for strenuous applications that undergo continuous movement or vibrations. The 1.13 mm cabling used on these assemblies is easily routable, and comes in pre-configured lengths of 50 mm to 400 mm.
The SPDL series offers two housing options across four power ranges, from 15 W to 75 W, all with a compact 32 mm width. This design reduces panel space by up to 20% and cuts weight by up to 35%, making it an ideal solution for applications where space is limited. The SPDL power supplies are certified to the highest industry standards, including CE, UL 62368, and UL61010 (for 75 W models), ensuring top-quality performance and safety.
AutomationDirect has added Datasensing SH4 series 14mm finger and 30mm hand safety light curtains that are available in basic models with automatic restart or standard models, which include external device monitoring (EDM) and an optional manual restart. Body protection models in 300 or 400mm resolution are available only in the standard version. The finger and hand protection light curtains offer no dead zone for maximum protection.
The AX1000 economy servo drives are a particularly cost-efficient series in the 1.65 to 6.9 A nominal current range, and meet the highest technological standards. Alongside the AX1000 servo drive, Beckhoff now also offers a variable frequency drive, the AF1000, presenting cost-effective solutions for basic drive applications such as conveyor systems, pumps, or fans.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the launch of the M100 Electronic Motor Starter, enabling industrial organizations to simplify panel wiring and reduce component and engineering complexities with advanced functional safety solutions and more refined motor starting capabilities. Rockwell’s traditional motor starters lay a robust foundation for customizable motor control solutions including starting, stopping and protecting motors.
Introducing the PJHMI Series polycarbonate HMI hinged cover kits from Hammond Manufacturing. These cover kits provide protection for instruments or electronics requiring routine attention or detail. They are available in light gray opaque and polycarbonate thermoplastic clear covers, and they come with several cover latching options, which include hinged screw covers, temper proof screw covers, and snap latches with pad lock features.
