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.

First Managed Switches for Single Pair Ethernet from Phoenix Contact Available for Connecting Higher-Level Networks

First Managed Switches for Single Pair Ethernet from Phoenix Contact Available for Connecting Higher-Level Networks

With the new Single Pair Ethernet switches from Phoenix Contact, modern sensors and field devices can be integrated directly into the Ethernet network. The FL Switch 2303-8SP1 is the first switch from Phoenix Contact to connect modern sensors and terminal devices to Single Pair Ethernet interfaces. The managed switches support Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) on eight…

Automating Warehouse and Fulfillment Centers with Cobots and 3D Vision from FANUC
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Automating Warehouse and Fulfillment Centers with Cobots and 3D Vision from FANUC

FANUC’s newest autonomous order fulfillment, bin transfer and shelving system helps supply chain businesses overcome the labour shortage with cobots. At ProMat 2023 in Chicago this past March, robots dominated the show floor and took shape in many different forms, from mobile to articulated arms to even bi-pedals. However, two clear trends emerged from the…

Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Sola HD, Power Supply Solution

Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Sola HD, Power Supply Solution

SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD Communication Module (SCM) to an SDN-D power supply lets…

ProSense F18 Series New 18mm Round Photoelectric Sensors from Automation Direct, Available in a Variety of Styles to Suit Your Needs

ProSense F18 Series New 18mm Round Photoelectric Sensors from Automation Direct, Available in a Variety of Styles to Suit Your Needs

AutomationDirect has added ProSense F18 series 18mm round to their extensive lineup of photoelectric sensors. The F18 series features sensing distances up to 25m, rugged PBT thermoplastic housings, and an IP67 protection rating. Sensor Variations This general-purpose series is available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles. The new…

EXAIR Announces Upgraded Certification for NEMA 4 Cabinet Coolers

EXAIR Announces Upgraded Certification for NEMA 4 Cabinet Coolers

EXAIR products are engineered to improve efficiency while increasing facility safety in the process. This ongoing focus on standards and personnel safety has earned EXAIR NEMA 4 Cabinet Cooler® Systems an upgraded CE certification under their latest safety directives. Performed by an independent laboratory, this new certification not only provides added utility in processes that…

Phoenix Contact: XTV Terminal Blocks – Automated Wiring for All Types of Conductors

Phoenix Contact: XTV Terminal Blocks – Automated Wiring for All Types of Conductors

In addition to the XTV terminal blocks with lateral conductor routing, the first terminal blocks with frontal Push-X connection are now available from Phoenix Contact. The XT portfolio consists of feed-through and multi-conductor terminal blocks as well as function versions for using disconnect knives, plug-in fuses, and components. As one of the fastest connection technologies on the market, the new Push-X technology from Phoenix Contact increases the efficiency of control cabinet wiring.

Omron: G2RV-ST Series Slim Industrial Plug-in I/O Relays with Terminal Options

Omron: G2RV-ST Series Slim Industrial Plug-in I/O Relays with Terminal Options

Omron’s G2RV-ST second-generation slim relay offers significant space savings, vibration resistance, and industry-leading switching performance with a reliable design. By utilizing slim relays, customers can increase the panel space available and fit a higher density of components. Omron’s slim relays also improve general usability with features like angled wire terminal openings, robust DIN rail attachment, and a locking lever arm to hold the relay securely in place. Status indicators make it easy to do a quick visual check of relay status and function.

RS Offers More Than 49,000 In-Stock Industrial Electrical Solutions from Suppliers

RS Offers More Than 49,000 In-Stock Industrial Electrical Solutions from Suppliers

Electrical devices are essential elements of any electronic system, and many modern electrical devices have made it easier and more economical than ever for manufacturers to optimize new equipment and upgrade legacy equipment. Industrial electrical solutions ranging from wire, cable, and connector products to disconnect switches, motors, motor controls, and circuit protection, power conditioning, and lighting products can help manufacturers improve operator and equipment safety, production efficiency, productivity, and sustainability and can also help reduce energy consumption, operating costs, and unplanned downtime.

AutomationDirect: ProSense D80 Series Large Rectangular Inductive Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect: ProSense D80 Series Large Rectangular Inductive Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect has added new ProSense D80 series large rectangular proximity sensors to their extensive lineup of inductive proximity sensors. This series offers long sensing distances up to 60mm, large sensor faces, and robust IP65- or IP67-rated PPE housings for harsh industrial environments. These “pancake” style proximity sensors are available with 80 x 40 x 105mm or 80 x 40 x 92mm housing dimensions, AC- or DC-power options, and a variety of termination styles.

E-Series Cobots

Doosan Robotics Launches NSF-Certified E-SERIES Line of Cobots, Dedicated Collaborative Robots for the Food & Beverage Industry

Doosan Robotics recently announced the launch of its E-SERIES, the company’s NSF-certified collaborative robot line specifically created for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Named for its technological “edge” the E-SERIES has the flexibility to make virtually any food and beverage while offering extremely competitive pricing and industry-leading safety and hygiene standards. Doosan Robotics’ E-SERIES recently received the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certification for food hygiene safety with features such as sealed gaps between the cobot’s connecting axes.

PULS: PISA-B Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers

PULS: PISA-B Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers

The all-new PISA-B multi-channel electronic circuit breakers help you to optimize the availability of your DC 24 V systems right away and grow with your application. In the event of a fault, PISA-B disconnects the affected channels only and ensures constant power supply to the remaining loads. This means individual faulty connections can be rapidly identified, isolated and rectified.