Weidmüller SNAP IN Connection Technology: Ready For The Future, Ready-To-Robot

Weidmüller SNAP IN Connection Technology: Ready For The Future, Ready-To-Robot

With SNAP IN, the electronics and connectivity company Weidmüller introduced innovative connection technology in 2021, which is already setting new standards in the field of connectivity – and is also optimised for panel building of the future. SNAP IN enables automated wiring by industrial robots. Automation and robot-assisted wiring will be the central operational focus in panel building in the future. Thanks to the SNAP IN connection technology, many Weidmüller terminal blocks, PCB connectors, PCB terminals and heavy-duty connectors are already optimised for automated wiring of the future.

HMS Networks Expands Range of Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

HMS Networks Expands Range of Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

HMS now launches the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most widely installed industrial network in factory automation globally, and the preferred choice in the semiconductor industry.

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FLIR DM286 Industrial Thermal Imaging Multimeter with IGM

The FLIR DM286 industrial imaging multimeter is the ultimate tool for electrical inspectors seeking a safe, accurate, and efficient way to identify, document, and share findings. With IGM™ (Infrared Guided Measurement) and MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging), you can safely identify where hazards might be before contact is ever made. The powerful multimeter can capture and store up to 30,000 images and 100 log files, with the ability to record thermal and visual video clips.

AutomationDirect: C-more CM5 HMIs

AutomationDirect: C-more CM5 HMIs

AutomationDirect has recently added the next generation of the popular C-more HMI product line. The CM5 HMI series offers lower cost, high-performance HMIs in sizes from 4 inches to an impressive 22 inches. These HMIs have an amazing 1.6 GHz processor in the larger units (10” and above), 43 Mbytes of memory, and provide much better trending, extra data storage, faster communication, and improved file types including jpegs.

Schneider Electric: FlexSet Low Voltage Switchboard

Schneider Electric: FlexSet Low Voltage Switchboard

Schneider Electric recently announced its new low voltage switchboard. FlexSeT is a new cutting-edge solution that provides a simplified, modular service model for switchboard design, sourcing, installation, and maintenance. FlexSeT is designed to help electrical professionals reduce project risk and increase construction efficiencies. With dramatically shortened lead times and design flexibility, the switchboard model has been created to help contractors, distributors, panel builders, and specifiers serve their customers’ needs confidently at every stage of a project.

RS Offers More Than 48,000 Ready-to-Ship Machine Building Solutions Along With Technical Support and Value-Added Services

RS Offers More Than 48,000 Ready-to-Ship Machine Building Solutions Along With Technical Support and Value-Added Services

RS offers more than 48,000 ready-to-ship products that can help machine builders overcome current market challenges, control costs, and remain competitive, as well as the technical expertise and value-added services needed to solve complex design challenges and save time and money. Machine building has long been essential to the growth and success of myriad markets, ranging from industrial manufacturing and material handling to agriculture, construction, oil and gas, water and wastewater, and transportation.

Emerson’s Enhanced NextGen Smart Firewall Perimeter Defense Solution Simplifies Network Security for Distributed Control Systems

Emerson’s Enhanced NextGen Smart Firewall Perimeter Defense Solution Simplifies Network Security for Distributed Control Systems

Emerson is improving perimeter security for the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with its new NextGen Smart Firewall, a purpose-built control system firewall designed to provide easy-to-install and easy-to-maintain perimeter security for all industries. More ruggedized construction, increased bandwidth, and role-based access provide users with increased performance and more granular access control. Manufacturers need to secure their networks without complexity that would otherwise add administrative overhead to already busy operations teams.

Siemens Offers Virtual Product Expert for CNC

Siemens Offers Virtual Product Expert for CNC

Siemens today introduced the Virtual Product Expert (VPE), a new support program for its CNC machine tool users, machine builders, dealers and importers.  Through the VPE program, customers can now interact directly with a SINUMERIK CNC product expert and have their specific operation and programming questions answered — from the basic functions of the control to the most advanced machining technology aspects of the hardware and software suites.  Best of all, this service is offered to all Siemens CNC community members at no cost.

Hammond Manufacturing: 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X Aluminum Wallmount Enclosure

Hammond Manufacturing: 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X Aluminum Wallmount Enclosure

Introducing the 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X aluminum wallmount enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for use as instrument enclosures, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control housings, electrical junction boxes and terminal wiring enclosures. These enclosures provide protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications where corrosion may be a problem.

The Heart of Your Control Cabinet

The Heart of Your Control Cabinet

WAGO Power Supply Pro 2: Control cabinets are undergoing a transformation because the requirements on them – both quantitative and qualitative – are becoming stricter and stricter. Greater networking, rising energy costs and increasing customization require economy, speed and flexibility in a minimal footprint for control cabinets. Power supplies are the heart of a control cabinet and must meet high requirements for reliability, efficiency, and size.

Festo Didactic’s Digital Portal Makes New, Individualized Learning Experiences Possible

Festo Didactic’s Digital Portal Makes New, Individualized Learning Experiences Possible

Festo Didactic developed a digital portal – the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX – to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees. Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal – the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX – to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.

AutomationDirect: Epson LabelWorks Portable Label Printers

AutomationDirect: Epson LabelWorks Portable Label Printers

AutomationDirect has added Epson LabelWorks portable label printers for your wire marking needs. The Epson PX series label printers are available in four different models and support 3 to 36mm [1/8 to 1-1/2 in] labels. The LW-PX300 is a low-cost, compact wire-marking, bar code, and general-identification label printer. The LW-PX400 printer is a portable, wireless industrial labeling and wire-marking printer that is Bluetooth compatible and works with iOS or Android mobile devices.

AutomationDirect: Stahlin Enclosures

AutomationDirect: Stahlin Enclosures

AutomationdDirect has added Stahlin wall-mount enclosure selections to their extensive inventory of non-metallic industrial electrical enclosures. Diamond Shield, Classic, N, J, RJ, JW, RJW, and FatBoy versions are NEMA 1, 3, 3S, 12, 13, and 4X rated, and are constructed of fiberglass reinforced polyester. They are offered in a range of sizes, with various cover, latch, window, and door configurations. The NewSentry series consists of PVC enclosures that are NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 4X, and 12 rated, and feature screw covers. Stahlin wall-mount enclosures are ideal for applications where floor space is limited.

Phoenix Contact: PTCB eFuse Circuit Breakers

Phoenix Contact: PTCB eFuse Circuit Breakers

With the PTCB eFuse circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact, nominal currents below 1 A are now also electronically protected. Features such as status message and local and remote reset options provide benefits that were previously only available when protecting larger nominal currents. This facilitates the clear detection of faults and supports precise fault localization and fast recovery. Response times are shorter compared to conventional fuse protection.

AutomationDirect: Swivellink Mounting Systems

AutomationDirect: Swivellink Mounting Systems

AutomationDirect has added Swivellink Standard series device mounting systems to their Barcode/RFID/Vision product category. Device mounting systems are assembled using several components and can be configured to mount vision cameras, lights, sensors, and scanners. They allow for precise adjustment and ease of equipment installation. These mounting systems are modular, and components are selected individually to suit the needs of the application.