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AutomationDirect: AchieVe FDM Series 12mm Tubular Photoelectric Sensors
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AutomationDirect: AchieVe FDM Series 12mm Tubular Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect has recently added AchieVe FDM series 12mm tubular photoelectric sensors that offer a rugged metal construction, high IP67 protection ratings, and sensing distances up to 4 meters. These photoelectric sensors feature selectable light-on/dark-on operation, a 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage range, potentiometer or teach-in button sensitivity adjustment, and a fast 1kHz switching frequency. Highly visible red LED models are offered with the polarized reflective sensing style, while infrared models are available in diffuse and through-beam styles.

METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI Enclosures Now Offer Seamless Wall Mounting
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METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI Enclosures Now Offer Seamless Wall Mounting

METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI enclosures for displays, touch screens and panel PCs can now be conveniently mounted in any suitable indoor location using a new wall mounting kit (accessory). The new kit allows the enclosures to be mounted on walls, machines and other flat surfaces to suit the user’s required location for their HMI system. Applications include industrial machine control, factory processing, security systems, test and measurement, point-of-sale, IIoT and detection equipment.

Siemens: NXPLUS C 24 – Blue GIS F-Gas-Free Medium-Voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear
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Siemens: NXPLUS C 24 – Blue GIS F-Gas-Free Medium-Voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear

Siemens is proud to release its first fluorinated-gas-free gas-insulated switchgear to the U.S. medium-voltage market. The NXPLUS C 24 – blue GIS switchgear has a lower CO2 footprint to support grid decarbonization and an arc-resistant design to help enhance personnel and equipment safety. ETL listed, the NXPLUS C 24 – blue GIS switchgear is ideal for use in substations as well as in numerous power supply applications. With its compact design and use of a Clean Air insulation medium, the NXPLUS C 24 – blue GIS is a single-busbar switchgear for the primary distribution level of up to 24 (or 15) kV, 25 kA, 125 (95) kV BIL, 2500 A busbar current, and 2000 A feeder current.

NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems
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NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems

In the world of electrical safety, enclosed breakers play a pivotal role. Imagine a robust fortress protecting your electrical circuits from the chaos of overloads and short circuits. That’s exactly what NOARK’s enclosed breakers do. These circuit breakers are housed within a protective enclosure, designed not just for functionality, but for maximum durability.

RS Partners With Omega Engineering to Expand Product Portfolio
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RS Partners With Omega Engineering to Expand Product Portfolio

RS is proud to announce its newest supplier, Omega Engineering. Omega Engineering, Inc., part of the DwyerOmega family of brands, is an international, integrated, single-source supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for industrial process measurement and control applications, including sensing, control, and monitoring technologies. The company was founded in Norwalk, Connecticut, in 1962 by Betty Ruth Hollander, a 32-year-old mother of four who began making ultra-fine-gauge thermocouples, which weren’t commercially available at the time, at her kitchen table by night and making and mailing flyers, conducting sales calls, and shipping the products by day.

Beckhoff: EL336x | EL336x-0100 Optimized Weighing Technology
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Beckhoff: EL336x | EL336x-0100 Optimized Weighing Technology

The new EL336x and EL336x-0100 series of weighing technology terminals can be used to directly connect resistance bridges (strain gages) or load cells. 24-bit resolution, a 10-ksps sampling rate, and full bridge support enable precise recording of weight, strain, or torque. Integrated voltage generation from the terminal power contacts is used to supply the bridge directly and can be varied between 5 V and 10 V. The basic EL336x variant of the two terminals also has a combined digital input/output for each channel, which can be used for other functions such as local control of the output directly dependent on the analog value at the input.

Rockwell Automation: Emulate3D Brings Autonomous Operations to Life Using NVIDIA Omniverse
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Rockwell Automation: Emulate3D Brings Autonomous Operations to Life Using NVIDIA Omniverse

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk. As equipment is connected into lines, models scale and challenges arise from siloed expertise and integration issues between separately engineered components.

Pepperl+Fuchs: F135 Series Inductive Sensors for Reliable Object Detection in High-Temperature Ranges up to 250°C
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Pepperl+Fuchs: F135 Series Inductive Sensors for Reliable Object Detection in High-Temperature Ranges up to 250°C

The new F135 Series inductive sensors for high-temperature applications from Pepperl+Fuchs are characterized by two important innovations: They offer a particularly large operating distances of up to 50 mm, and an IO-Link interface is integrated into the amplifier. This enables seamless communication between the field level and the controller, making it very easy to integrate the devices into Industry 4.0 applications. In addition, variable cable lengths allow for simplified installation.

Hammond Manufacturing: HWM Series Swing-Out Sectional Wall Mount Rack Cabinet
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Hammond Manufacturing: HWM Series Swing-Out Sectional Wall Mount Rack Cabinet

Introducing the HWM Series swing-out sectional wall mount rack cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing. The HWM Series is available in two depths and four heights, with either a locking vented 63% perforated front door or a locking acrylic window front door. The cabinets feature a heavy-duty spring-hinge pin for easy installation and removal, and the body can be installed to swing from left to right or right to left. Each cabinet side includes six fan grills allowing for active airflow as required.

Weidmuller: Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications
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Weidmuller: Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications

Weidmuller USA has recently launched its Custom PLC Interface Modules program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications. Designed to meet the specific application needs of a business, these new interface modules can be installed in control cabinets serving all industry sectors. In addition, Weidmuller offers complete engineering, prototype and production services for fully customized PLC modules. In addition to the Customer PLC Interface Module program, Weidmuller USA’s Engineering and Assembly Services located in Richmond, Va. also offers manual and automated DIN rail assembly, modified and assembled enclosures and custom automation and PV combiner box solutions.

AutomationDirect: Bondhus Hex and Torx Tools Sets
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AutomationDirect: Bondhus Hex and Torx Tools Sets

AutomationDirect has added Bondhus hex and Torx tools, which are precision machined in the USA with a proprietary high-torque steel for reliable, long-lasting service life. Hex-end L-key sets have chamfered tool tips to eliminate burrs and provide a proper seat. Ball-end L-key sets insert at a 25° angle, allowing for superior torque transfer and natural wrist movement, ideal for hard-to-reach places. Torx L-key sets are designed for more torque and can be used on Torx and star screws.

Banner Engineering: TL70 Pro Tower Light Series – Easily Integrate Customized Dynamic Indication Throughout a Facility
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Banner Engineering: TL70 Pro Tower Light Series – Easily Integrate Customized Dynamic Indication Throughout a Facility

In addition to existing IO-Link models, the TL70 Pro Tower Light Series now brings fully customizable dynamic indication and communication to systems throughout a facility. New Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models enable easy integration into both new and existing systems. Its modular design easily scales from one to six segments—five multicolor light segments and an audible segment—to communicate information such as equipment status, call for action or parts, and full bin indication. Fourteen colors plus multiple animation and audible options combine to bring greater awareness and communicate more machine information to people working near equipment.

New Molded M16 Connectors Offer Versatile Applications
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binder: New Molded M16 Connectors Offer Versatile Applications

The application range of M16 circular connectors extends from heavy machinery like construction cranes and excavators to high-precision laboratory equipment. Just as varied as their applications, the requirements for molded M16 connectors also differ: Reliable and stable connections must be ensured in freezing temperatures and under constant exposure to dirt and dust. For this reason, connectors are required to offer not only high electrical performance but also durability and reliability in the harshest conditions. To meet these demands, binder has developed a new generation of molded M16 connectors.

Same Sky: AMT24 Expands Absolute Encoder Line to Support Larger Shaft Sizes
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Same Sky: AMT24 Expands Absolute Encoder Line to Support Larger Shaft Sizes

Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group recently announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT absolute encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT24 series, based on Same Sky’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental particulates as current AMT encoder models. Outputting 12 bits or 14 bits of absolute position information with single-turn or multi-turn output options, the AMT24 utilizes a high-speed RS-485 protocol for fast, low latency position data.

OKW: COMTEC Plastic Enclosures for Touch Screens and Displays
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OKW: COMTEC Plastic Enclosures for Touch Screens and Displays

OKW’s COMTEC sloping-front plastic enclosures are increasingly being specified for electronic devices with a touch screen or display. Versatile COMTEC is ideal for a wide range of applications including data collection terminals, communications devices, access control/security, medical/wellness, laboratories, point-of-sale, measurement, control and industrial regulation. These modern desktop/wall-mount enclosures feature rounded contours and a recessed top that is inclined 10° for comfortable viewing and operation. There is a large area for mounting connectors and interfaces. The flat or raised base section can accommodate large components.

MVQ301
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ifm efector: New MVQ301 Positioner for Industrial Valves

ifm efector, inc. recently introduced its new MVQ301 process valve positioner. The positioner is the third-installation in ifm’s MVQ series of pneumatic quarter-turn valve sensors. Supported by IO-Link, the MVQ301 is a valve positioner that also functions as a valve sensor, providing accurate feedback while positioning the solenoid valve to an exact degree. The new sensor features a standard M12 connection and 5-pin cable for both feedback and control, and is equipped with self-learning algorithms embedded into the sensor ensuring precise valve positioning; continuous learning allows the smart sensor to study the valve it controls, and improve its control performance each time the valve moves.