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RS Offers Solutions Engineered to Modernize and Safeguard Energy and Utilities Applications
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RS Offers Solutions Engineered to Modernize and Safeguard Energy and Utilities Applications

RS is a trusted partner for navigating the complexities of the energy and utilities industry and offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the industry’s modernization and safety challenges. The energy and utilities industry is comprised of two main sectors: the energy sector, which includes processes related to the exploration, extraction, production, transportation, and distribution of oil and gas products made from hydrocarbon reserves, and the utilities sector, which encompasses the operation and management of utilities including power, water, natural gas, and wastewater.

Beckhoff Wins the Industrie 4.0 Innovation Award for the MX-System
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Beckhoff Wins the Industrie 4.0 Innovation Award for the MX-System

In the MX-System, Beckhoff offers a flexible, space-optimized, intelligent system solution that completely eliminates conventional control cabinets and can thus revolutionize the world of automation. This innovation has now been recognized with the Industrie 4.0 Innovation Award. In the MX-System, Beckhoff has bundled over four decades of automation expertise into a modular system that performs all of the tasks and exhibits the properties of a classic control cabinet.

Fischer: Core First Mate Last Break Connectors Ensure Electrical Safety and Mechanical Reliability for Medical Devices
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Fischer: Core First Mate Last Break Connectors Ensure Electrical Safety and Mechanical Reliability for Medical Devices

Fischer Connectors has released new First Mate Last Break connectors in its low-voltage multipole Fischer Core Series, to offer outstanding levels of electrical safety, mechanical reliability and ease of use for operators of medical devices in compliance with IEC 60601-1. As its name denotes, First Mate Last Break (FMLB) ensures the permanent ground presence of an electrical system through a longer pin in the plug that “mates first and breaks last” with the system’s receptacle to avoid risky electrical safety conditions.

Carlo Gavazzi: LD30..PBR….IO – Smart IO-Link Photoelectric Laser Sensors for Challenging Applications
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Carlo Gavazzi: LD30..PBR….IO – Smart IO-Link Photoelectric Laser Sensors for Challenging Applications

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new series of LD30..PBR…IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link.  This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market.  Endless unique configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and application functions provide customers with unparalleled flexibility for challenging applications.

CDM Electronics Is Now An Authorized Stocking Distributorship For Positronic
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CDM Electronics Is Now An Authorized Stocking Distributorship For Positronic

CDM Electronics has announced an agreement with Positronic to stock and distribute their line of high-reliability Rack & Panel connectors, contacts and accessories at their Turnersville, NJ location. Positronic, a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, is one of the world’s major manufacturers of interconnect products for defense, industrial and commercial applications. CDM now provides the full range of Positronic GAP and GAPL series PCB-terminated rectangular connectors, along with the MIL-DTL-28748-qualified GM and GMCT series connectors.

Pepperl+Fuchs: VisuNet FLX Series with New Options for Even More Flexibility
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Pepperl+Fuchs: VisuNet FLX Series with New Options for Even More Flexibility

The modular VisuNet FLX HMI platform from Pepperl+Fuchs stands for maximum flexibility. Whether remote or direct monitor, industrial or box PC: The series offers various HMI systems for a wide range of applications and installation requirements in ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22 and non-Ex areas. The modular “one-fits-all” design allows for the precise configuration of your HMI solution and enables easy and quick adaptation in the field. Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding the VisuNet FLX series with two new options, making it even more flexible.

Eaton: New G4 Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
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Eaton: New G4 Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

Eaton recently announced a new, innovative rack power distribution solution for data centers and edge facilities with the global launch of its G4 rack power distribution unit (PDU). By accommodating power demands for a broad range of equipment and facility types, the G4 allows data center operators to deploy a single PDU across multiple locations, saving time, reducing costs and simplifying power management.

Polycase: New Sizes for EK Series
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Polycase: New Sizes for EK Series

Polycase has recently expanded the EK Series of DIN rail mount boxes to include 2 new sizes: the EK-52 and EK-54. The Polycase EK series offers a versatile clip that snaps onto a standard DIN-35 rail, allowing you to easily mount internal components. Both new sizes are larger compared to the current EK-50 and provide an alternative PCB mounting option that allows the user to capture their PCB on the screw tower rib (versus the molded-in mounting bosses) – helping save assembly time by not having to screw down the PCB.

AutomationDirect: Patlite NE Series Visual and Audible-Visual Signaling Beacons
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AutomationDirect: Patlite NE Series Visual and Audible-Visual Signaling Beacons

AutomationDirect has added Patlite NE series visual and audible-visual signaling beacons to their portfolio of industrial signaling devices. These signaling devices are offered as visual-only beacons or as combination devices with a buzzer or selectable tone alarm (8 different tones) and signal beacon. Mono-color beacons are available in red, yellow, green, blue, or clear models. Multi-color versions support 7 selectable colors allowing users to signal numerous different equipment conditions with one device.

Next Level for Siemens Industrial Edge: New Cloud Service, More Devices, and Low-Code Integration
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Next Level for Siemens Industrial Edge: New Cloud Service, More Devices, and Low-Code Integration

Industrial companies are increasingly relying on what’s known as edge computing in their production. It allows them to capture and process data where it’s generated: at the field level in the plant. At this year’s SPS trade show in Nuremberg, the technology company Siemens is expanding its range of products and services for Industrial Edge at all levels. This will allow users to connect their information technology (IT) even better with the operational level (OT). Industrial Edge is also part of the portfolio of the Siemens Xcelerator open and flexible business platform.

AutomationDirect: Murrplastik Two-Piece Flex Split Conduit
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AutomationDirect: Murrplastik Two-Piece Flex Split Conduit

AutomationDirect has added EWT-PA series flexible, non-metallic, two-piece split conduit from Murrplastik. This flex split conduit provides an easy solution for routing pre-terminated cables, eliminating the need to dismantle/reassemble the installed connectors. The EWT-PA series conduit consists of dual overlapping tubes that are easy to open yet provide mechanical protection and eliminate unintentional exposure of the cabling bundle inside. This conduit is ideal for cable installations on cobots, gantry systems, or any retrofitting application.

Stewart Connector Updates M12 Line for Greater Versatility in Industrial Applications
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Stewart Connector Updates M12 Line for Greater Versatility in Industrial Applications

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, has recently announced the expansion of its M12 cable and connector product line for industrial applications and harsh environments. All of the cables and connectors in the M12 product line are designed for use in rugged spaces and are IP67 rated or above for water resistance and dust protection. Supporting Ethernet data transfer in aerospace, industrial automation, manufacturing, and robotics, the expansion of the M12 product line can help customers who need readily available parts in a variety length and mount features in order to quickly scale total solution deployments.

binder: M12 Power Series 824 and 823 Connectors for Voltage and Power Transmission
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binder: M12 Power Series 824 and 823 Connectors for Voltage and Power Transmission

binder now offers K- and L-coded panel mount parts within its 824/823 product series, which are intended for power applications in the North American market in compliance with the UL 2237 standard. These include 5-pin male and female panel mount parts featuring screw locking that meet the protection degree criteria of IP68. Electrical and plant engineering as well as industrial controls are the main application areas for these M12 components.

VX SE Floormount NEMA 12/3R
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Rittal: VX SE Floormount NEMA 12/3R Enclosure – Indoor/Outdoor Flexibility and Protection All-in-One

Rittal is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their product portfolio – the VX SE Floormount NEMA 12/3R enclosure. Designed for a variety of indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial applications, such as machine tool, automotive, and material handling, this freestanding enclosure is designed for panel builders, machine builders, and system integrators. Enhance both your operational efficiency and protection with the VX SE Floormount’s unique benefits.

Littelfuse: D-Shaped Cylindrical Reed Sensor Delivers Compact, Design Flexibility Solution for IoT Proximity Sensing Applications
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Littelfuse: D-Shaped Cylindrical Reed Sensor Delivers Compact, Design Flexibility Solution for IoT Proximity Sensing Applications

Littelfuse, Inc has recently announced the release of its latest innovative product, the 59001 Reed Sensor. This miniature D-shaped cylindrical reed sensor offers a combination of compact size, high performance, and customization options, making it an ideal choice for various industrial, appliances, and IoT proximity sensing applications.