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Molex Scales Deployments of High-Speed Interconnect Solutions to Meet Next-Generation Hyperscale and Enterprise Data Center Demands

Molex is scaling global deployments of its high-speed copper and optical interconnects and modules to help customers better address demands for higher bandwidth. Molex’s broad portfolio of next-generation connectivity solutions leverage the latest advancements in copper and optics to deliver high signal integrity, lower latency and reduced insertion loss for optimal efficiency, speed and density.

 

 

 

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What Is an IO-Link Absolute Rotary Encoder?

There are rotary encoders and IO-Link products, but what is an IO-Link absolute rotary encoder? It may be best to start with the rotary encoder. The rotary encoder is an electro-mechanical device that converts angular position into a digital signal. The rotary encoder can be incremental or absolute, depending on the need to know the exact position after a power cycle.

 

 

 

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Siemens Launches Force-Guided Coupling Relays for Safety-Related Applications

The Sirius 3RQ1 series completes Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s portfolio of coupling relays for electrical systems in industry and infrastructure. With wide-range supply voltage from 24 to 240V AC/DC, the new force-guided devices are designed for universal use. They are certified up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 and Performance Level (PL) e and approved for very high safety requirements.

 

 

 

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Fluke Process Instruments MP Linescanner Series Speeds Non-Contact Temperature Imaging and Analysis

Fluke Process Instruments recently introduced the MP Linescanner Series, which delivers continuous, accurate, edge-to-edge thermal images and temperature measurements for high-speed manufacturing processes. The new imagers deliver real-time imaging at scans speeds up to 300 Hz and feature Fluke’s widest selection of spectral and temperature ranges to accommodate a variety of industrial applications.

 

 

 

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Littelfuse Introduces 60 Ampere Fuse Blocks with Optional Hex-Screw

Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, has introduced hex-screw head options for its 60 Ampere models for the LFR and LFT series of fuse blocks. This easy-to-use screw head style is ideal for manufacturing automation, helping OEMs simplify the tightening process for their components to reduce assembly errors.

 

 

 

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Schurter: High Current Choke DKIV-1 Phase in Vertical Design

SCHURTER expands its range of current-compensated chokes for printed circuit board mounting, to include a vertical design for 1-phase high current applications. The new DKIV-1 sports a compact design and smaller footprint due to its vertical orientation. The series is available with a ferrite or nanocrystalline core for a wide range of rated currents from 10 A to 50 A.

 

 

 

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StrideLinx VPN Routers and Free Cloud Service from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect’s StrideLinx Cloud has been upgraded to provide machine builders, system integrators, and end-users with an end-to-end cloud solution offering improved collaboration, advanced user management, easier navigation, and custom user-defined dashboards to make remote access and monitoring even easier. The StrideLinx secure VPN, a remote access solution, allows users to securely connect to remote systems using a low-cost VPN router and FREE cloud service. 

 

 

 

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UL: Accelerate Market Access & Reduce Costs with Certifications for Environmental-rated Accessories for Enclosures

In the past, enclosure accessories were limited to being Recognized Components which might have required the end user to initiate additional evaluation in order to allow the use of these products. The new certification for environmental-rated accessories for enclosures utilizes the UL Listing Mark, so enclosure accessories can be installed without further evaluation.

 

 

 

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IMO Precision Controls: Contactors

IMO offers a comprehensive range of high-quality Contactors, suited to a range of applications. Regular switching requirements are more than adequately handled by their proven “Standard” 3 or 4 pole devices, while dedicated designs are available for switching DC loads (PV applications, Capacitor / Battery banks) and low current loads (LED lighting, Vehicles etc.).

 

 

 

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Software-centric Automation Transforms Consumer-Packaged Goods and Logistics Operations

Schneider Electric, a provider in digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently released version 21.1 of EcoStruxure Automation Expert, its software-centric universal automation system. Adoption of the new technology is proving immediately beneficial for consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical and logistics enterprises.

 

 

 

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Belden: Full Gigabit OCTOPUS IP67 Ethernet Switches

Hirschmann’s Full Gigabit OCTOPUS IP67 Ethernet switches offer a powerful, yet economical, solution for industrial engineers seeking to optimize network performance in harsh, condensed operating spaces. The unique L-shaped housing takes up less space for cabling both onboard and along rail system tracks and the PoE port options save costs by eliminating the need for separate cabling to power end devices, such as IP cameras.

 

 

 

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Siemens’ Fire Protection System Effortlessly Protects Small to Medium-Sized Buildings

With the launch of the new version of the fire protection system, Cerberus FIT, Siemens Smart Infrastructure expands its offering for the small to medium-sized buildings market. Various small to medium-sized buildings can now be covered with a simple and cost-efficient solution. Cerberus FIT maximizes fire safety, thanks to greater functionality and enhanced productivity for those working on protecting the buildings.

 

 

 

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TE Connectivity Expands Existing High-Power Switching Capabilities With New FCC-325 Relay

TE Connectivity, a world provider in connectivity and sensors, has expanded its existing MS27418 relay series with the CII FCC-325 relay, which provides added benefits of auxiliary contacts. The 2A SPDT (single pole double throw) auxiliary contacts can be used to perform additional functions related to the control of the relay allowing for circuit trip feedback status, illuminating an indicator light, and other similar control functions.

 

 

 

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Personalize Your Power Cables with Custom Labels

Construction sites typically have several different contractors working simultaneously, which can make it hard to tell who owns the equipment and material being used to provide temporary power. General contractors, electrical contractors, generator sales, and rental companies all have equipment they use to bring power to the site. Cables are run along the ground to power tools, transformers, and other power distribution equipment, and it can be very tough to tell who owns the equipment and cables.

 

 

 

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When Parker Innovations Find New Purpose

The Compax3 Servo drive is far from a new product. Developed by the Electromechanical and Drives Division Europe, Parker’s global servo drive platform is widely used in industrial manufacturing to control motorized processes in automated assembly, including robotics and the machining of parts. Parker’s customers are well-acquainted with the benefits of the drives used in packaging.

 

 

 

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Parker Releases Full-Version ISOBUS Task Controller Software for Agricultural Machinery

Parker Hannifin, a global provider in motion and control technologies, recently expanded its ISOBUS Suite software by launching the full version of the company’s ISOBUS Task Controller (TC) for standardised work management on agricultural vehicles such as tractors, harvesters, and other self-propelled machines. ISOBUS TC functions as a link between FMIS (Farm Management Information System) software and implements controls on the vehicle.