Transportation

Launch of 7th-Generation X Series IGBT Module that Contributes to Energy Saving in Railway Transportation
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Launch of 7th-Generation X Series IGBT Module that Contributes to Energy Saving in Railway Transportation

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan; led by President Michihiro Kitazawa) was recently pleased to announce that it has started mass production of its HPnC, outfitted with a 7th-generation X Series IGBT module, targeting the railway market. In recent years, railways have been attracting attention as an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly means of transportation from the perspective of countering global warming.

 

 

 

Wieland Electric: Safe and Economical Planning of Electrical Systems
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Wieland Electric: Safe and Economical Planning of Electrical Systems

Energy bus systems show their strengths wherever systems have to be supplied with energy over long distances. Whether airports, warehouses or distribution centers – when projects are designed internationally, the planning and, above all, the acceptance of the electrical systems often pose a major challenge for project planners and designers. The effort involved can be greatly simplified if the components used have the appropriate approvals.

 

 

 

Littelfuse Launches DC Disconnect Switch Product Line
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Littelfuse Launches DC Disconnect Switch Product Line

Littelfuse announces energy-efficient, compact disconnect switches that quickly break or resume the flow of current safely. Offered in both 250 and 400 amperage ratings, the DC Disconnect Switch product line prevents shock hazards when isolating circuits or repairing systems.

Verotec Delivers Versatile EMC and Standard 19” Rack Cases
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Verotec Delivers Versatile EMC and Standard 19” Rack Cases

Verotec manufactures three different 19″ rack cases to meet application requiremetns: the heavy-duty EMC screened RackCase PRO, Veroshield EMC rack case and standard general-purpose rack case.

Carlo Gavazzi: DC Switching Solid State Relays
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Carlo Gavazzi: DC Switching Solid State Relays

CARLO GAVAZZI has recently launched the RM1D Series, a comprehensive family of DC switching solid state relays. The RM1D Series is designed for applications that demand critical response times, rapid cycling, and high reliability. They are ideal for use in transportation, off-grid and renewable energy systems that run off batteries, as well as DC heaters, solenoids, valves, fans, and other equipment that requires DC switching.

 

 

 

R2300 3-D Multi-Layer Scanner—Four Layers of Precision
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R2300 3-D Multi-Layer Scanner—Four Layers of Precision

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV) are taking over modern, smart intralogistics. Pepperl+Fuchs presents the R2300 multi-layer scanner, a 3-D LiDAR sensor for travel path and rear-area monitoring. Due to its compact size, ease of integration into measurement technology, and high availability, it is perfectly tailored to the requirements of such vehicles.

 

 

 

6 Reasons for KEB PROFINET Servo Drives
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6 Reasons for KEB PROFINET Servo Drives

Since KEB is a German-based company, they have a long history connecting their PROFIBUS and PROFINET drive products with Siemens PLCs.  KEB’s PROFINET offering now extends to the next generation S6 Servo Drive and F6 VFD product lines. KEB’s customers choose KEB PROFINET servo drives for a number of reasons. Customer feedback shows they value KEB’s direct support from engineers, good value (price vs. performance), and a lot of technical features built into the KEB product as standard.