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Littelfuse: KSC2 Tactile Switch Series with Precise Electrical Height
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Littelfuse: KSC2 Tactile Switch Series with Precise Electrical Height

Littelfuse, Inc. has recently announced a product update on the C&K Switches KSC2 Sealed Tactile Switch product line. This surface-mounted, waterproof tactile switch series now incorporates the Electrical Height enhancement. The KSC2 series of tactile switches for surface-mount technology (SMT) is an IP67-rated, 3.5 mm high momentary-action tactile switch featuring a soft actuator. The switches are available in several models and provide numerous electrical lifespans that can withstand various operating forces.

Beyond Liquid Cooling: Boyd Acquires Durbin Group, Strengthening AI Cooling Innovation Capabilities
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Beyond Liquid Cooling: Boyd Acquires Durbin Group, Strengthening AI Cooling Innovation Capabilities

Boyd’s latest acquisition, the Durbin Group, strengthens Boyd’s innovation capabilities in liquid cooling system technologies critical for high-performance compute, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data centers. Boyd has solved thermal challenges in data centers since the advent of microprocessors. Boyd’s latest thermal innovations in liquid cooling have helped its customers accelerate their rapid transition from traditional air cooled to liquid cooled racks.

Red Lion: New N-Tron NT116 Unmanaged 16-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch Supports Mission-Critical Operations in Rugged Environments
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Red Lion: New N-Tron NT116 Unmanaged 16-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch Supports Mission-Critical Operations in Rugged Environments

Red Lion is pleased to announce the launch of N-Tron NT116 unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, designed for industrial applications needing dependable performance for mission-critical applications under harsh conditions. The NT116 unmanaged switch offers exceptional reliability and performance for data acquisition, Ethernet I/O and process control. Compact in size and including 16 high performance copper ports (10/100BaseTX RJ45), the unit is housed in a rugged industrial metal enclosure. The NT116 offers high shock and vibration tolerance, and all ports have built in ESD and surge protection.

AutomationDirect: Lutze RJ45 Shielded IDC Field Wireable Connectors and Adapters
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AutomationDirect: Lutze RJ45 Shielded IDC Field Wireable Connectors and Adapters

AutomationDirect has added new LUTZE RJ45 shielded IDC field wireable connectors and adapters to their Wiring Solutions lineup. RJ45 IDC shielded field wireable connectors with 8-pole configuration provide quick and easy Cat6a connections to non-terminated cables allowing custom-built connections to fit your application. The RJ45-to-RJ45 8-pole bulkhead adapters can be installed in a control panel cutout allowing easy pass-through for Cat5e or Cat6a connections and include a protective cap to protect the outer connector when not in use.

SCHURTER: FPAC RAIL – 3-Phase DIN Rail-Filter
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SCHURTER: FPAC RAIL – 3-Phase DIN Rail-Filter

SCHURTER launches a new FPAC Rail 3-phase filter series for DIN rail mounting. Thanks to the slim housing (44 mm), it takes up very little space on the mounting rail in the control cabinet. The single-stage filter is available with standard or high attenuation. A metal base plate ensures an excellent ground connection to the rail. Space is almost always at a premium in control cabinets for industrial applications in the 3-phase range (e.g. motor drives, control systems). SCHURTER addresses this problem with a complete new filter design that is just 44 mm in width.

Molex: New Percept Current Sensors for Industrial and Automotive Applications Elevates Design Flexibility and Simplifies System Integration
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Molex: New Percept Current Sensors for Industrial and Automotive Applications Elevates Design Flexibility and Simplifies System Integration

Molex announces the Percept Current Sensors to address the growing demand for highly accurate busbar current sensing solutions in industrial and automotive applications. Percept Current Sensors leverage Infineon’s high-precision coreless current sensors and Molex’s unique proprietary electronics packaging technology to further reduce sensor size and weight while simplifying installation and system integration significantly. 

Weidmuller USA: New WI-IO-9-U3 Wireless Mesh Networking IO and Gateway Expands Long-Range Connectivity
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Weidmuller USA: New WI-IO-9-U3 Wireless Mesh Networking IO and Gateway Expands Long-Range Connectivity

Weidmuller USA has expanded the company’s wireless radio line with the WI-IO-9-U3 wireless transceiver. This new product combines multi I/O, modem and gateway functionality – as well as IoT connectivity – into a single device, providing an all-in-one solution to improve overall system performance. “The WI-IO-9-U3 extends long-range communications to sensors in local and remote locations, including those that are very difficult to reach,” said Ken Crawford, Senior Director of Automation for Weidmuller USA.  “This ensures seamless data collection and monitoring from even the most challenging environments.”

binder: New M8 12-Pin Circular Connector for Demanding Industrial Applications
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binder: New M8 12-Pin Circular Connector for Demanding Industrial Applications

binder has recently launched an M8 12-pin circular connector. This product complements the existing M8 series and sets new standards for applications in industrial sensor technology, measurement and control, technology, in camera technology and robotics. The circular connector offers significant advantages, particularly in terms of miniaturization, flexibility, and performance. Modern machines and automation systems are becoming smaller and more powerful. To design devices efficiently, all components, including connectors, must take up as little space as possible.

nVent HOFFMAN: WeatherFlo HD One-Door Frame Type 3R
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nVent HOFFMAN: WeatherFlo HD One-Door Frame Type 3R

nVent HOFFMAN excels at modifying and customizing products to your specifications. Modification options for WeatherFlo HD include: size changes, custom paint, and holes and cut-outs. Contact your local HOFFMAN sales office or distributor for complete information. WeatherFlo HD Enclosures are designed to protect and cool 100-500 HP variable frequency drives. These enclosures provide an integrated cooling solution for your VFD application needs.

Stahlin: PolySlim Low-Profile Electrical Enclosures – Cutting-Edge Sizes in Polycarbonate for OEMs and Installers
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Stahlin: PolySlim Low-Profile Electrical Enclosures – Cutting-Edge Sizes in Polycarbonate for OEMs and Installers

Explore the latest PolySlim low-profile electrical enclosures, offering groundbreaking sizes in polycarbonate material. Tailored for OEMs and Installers in the electrical control and wireless communications sectors, these enclosures redefine space efficiency. Perfect for confined areas, exterior building placements, and safeguarding valuable equipment in public spaces, PolySlim enclosures excel with their durability, lightweight design, and visual appeal. Accommodate your equipment mounting needs while maintaining a sleek, shallow profile.

Hammond Manufacturing: Waterfall Series IP69K/Type 4X Stainless Steel Wallmount Enclosure
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Hammond Manufacturing: Waterfall Series IP69K/Type 4X Stainless Steel Wallmount Enclosure

Introducing the Waterfall series IP69K/Type 4X stainless steel wallmount enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing, designed to enclose electrical and/or electronic equipment and protect against harsh, industrial environments for wallmount applications. The Waterfall series enclosures have sloped tops that prevent water from resting on top, as well as providing potential for controls mounting, with a unique hinge design that allows for easy cleaning in hose-down environments. A wide range of sizes and practical accessories make this product line a complete package.

Schneider Electric: Modicon M580 PAC Controller
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Schneider Electric: Modicon M580 PAC Controller

Modicon M580 ePAC is an innovative Ethernet Programmable Automation Controller that lets you drive productivity and boost performance while preparing for the future. The Modicon M580 ePAC is the first high-end integrated controller built for EcoStruxure Plant in an open, flexible, reliable, sustainable, safe, and secure architecture. It features redundant controllers and safety controllers (safety PLC SIL3) with native Ethernet, and cybersecurity embedded in its core.

Rockwell Automation: Enhanced Industrial Data Centers Meet the Evolving Needs of OT Environments
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Rockwell Automation: Enhanced Industrial Data Centers Meet the Evolving Needs of OT Environments

The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large sized businesses interested in streamlined data collection and storage, with a goal of plant floor virtualization. IDC Gen 4.0 now offers on-cloud backup through Veeam Software, reduced server footprint, improved physical security, and an industrial-rated design geared toward harsh environments.

Emerson: New Ovation 4.0 to Deliver Software-Defined, AI-Ready Automation Platform for Power and Water Industries
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Emerson: New Ovation 4.0 to Deliver Software-Defined, AI-Ready Automation Platform for Power and Water Industries

Emerson is updating its Ovation Automation Platform to include a software-defined architecture – Ovation 4.0 – that will help utilities better leverage data, new technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). This enhancement will enable the industries to achieve new levels of operational excellence and meet the increasing demand for reliable, affordable and sustainable power and water. Today’s progress toward energy transition, global sustainability targets and “electrification of everything” is transforming the power and water industries. These complex challenges require modern, adaptive technologies that interconnect previously siloed data and provide a holistic operational view to improve performance and availability.

Hammond Manufacturing: HDME Series NEMA Type 12 Server Cabinet
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Hammond Manufacturing: HDME Series NEMA Type 12 Server Cabinet

The HDME is ideal for housing network access equipment in harsh environments such as a factory floor. The HDME features a sealed cabinet with included gland plates for the installation of filter fans. The UL and CSA tested NEMA ratings provide outstanding protection against dust and air contaminants.

AutomationDirect: C-more CM5-RHMI Headless HMI
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AutomationDirect: C-more CM5-RHMI Headless HMI

AutomationDirect has added the CM5-RHMI headless HMI which has all the powerful functionality of the C-more CM5 touch panel HMIs but without display size restrictions. This HDMI-enabled device works with televisions, monitors, projectors, and most any other HDMI display device of any size to display real-time operational data or messages. Or skip the local display entirely and use the remote access feature which supports any windows PC (web browser) or Apple iOS and Android smartphones and tablets with the C-more Remote HMI mobile app.