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New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings Unlock Predictive Maintenance

January 17, 2024 Intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection igus®, a global manufacturer of motion plastics, has developed intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection, enabling condition monitoring and preventing costly machine breakdowns. Constructed from self-lubricating, high-performance plastic, the bearings…

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Panduit Fault Managed Power System World’s First UL Certified Class 4 Power System

January 15, 2024 Panduit®, a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions is proud to announce that it has launched the world’s first certified Fault Managed Power System (FMPS). Now, the Panduit FMPS Class 4 power system has received certification to UL 1400, the Outline of Investigation for Fault-Managed Power Systems, from UL Solutions. Panduit…

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ABB Acquires Sevensense, Expanding Leadership in Next-Generation AI-Enabled Mobile Robotics

January 11, 2024 ABB has announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich. “This marks a significant step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-enabled robots…

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HMS Networks Releases Raspberry Pi Adapter Board – Further Simplifying the Integration of the Anybus CompactCom

January 11, 2024 HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale)…

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Siemens Delivers New Innovations in Immersive Engineering and Artificial Intelligence to Enable the Industrial Metaverse

January 10, 2024 Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opened CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and breakthroughs in AI and immersive engineering to enable the industrial metaverse, and highlighted how these technologies are empowering the world’s innovators…

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Siemens and AWS Join Forces to Democratize Generative AI in Software Development

January 10, 2024 Siemens to integrate Amazon Bedrock into its Mendix low-code development platform to allow customers to create new and upgrade existing applications with the power of generative AI Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale…

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Beckhoff Automation Receives the 2024 German Sustainability Award

January 10, 2024 Germany’s sustainability pioneers have been chosen The German Sustainability Award for the transformative measurement and control technology industry goes to Beckhoff Automation. This is the biggest European award for commitment to ecological and social causes. There are successful solutions to sustainability challenges in every industry. The German Sustainability Award Foundation wanted to…

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RS Added Dozens of New Industry 4.0 and Electrical Solutions Suppliers in 2023

January 9, 2024 RS grew its supplier roster with dozens of leading brands last year, expanding its portfolio of industrial solutions to solve new and existing customer challenges in a range of industries and application areas. RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added dozens…

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Safety Switches with Guard Locking by Pilz

January 9, 2024 Work safely and productively – with safety switches from Pilz Movable guards such as swing gates and sliding gates, flaps or covers, can be found in almost every application. If there are dangerous overrun movements, a safety locking device with appropriate manipulation protection in accordance with EN ISO 14119 is required.  The safety gate cannot be…

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Holistic, Safe System Solution from Pilz for IO-Link Safety, Comprising Master, Field Devices and Accessories – Safe Connectivity at Field Level

January 9, 2024 IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 IOLS from Pilz enables bidirectional communication up to field level For the first time, a complete IO-Link Safety System is available for safe communication at field level: The system solution from Pilz comprises Master, as well as field devices and compatible accessories. Among the first devices in the…

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Littelfuse Unveils Load Switch ICs Series with Ultra-Low Power Consumption Extends Battery Lifetime

January 9, 2024 Small form factor and best-in-class efficiency make them ideal for IoT, mobile, wearable electronics. Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the latest release of five versatile load switch devices in the Protection ICs product line. These new Load Switch ICs are ultra-efficient, 2…

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Littelfuse Launches 54100 and 54140 Miniature TMR Sensors with Enhanced Sensitivity and Power Efficiency

January 9, 2024 Ideal for appliances, home and building automation, and industrial applications Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the release of its highly anticipated 54100 and 54140 miniature Tunnel Magneto-Resistance (TMR) effect sensors. These sensors offer unmatched sensitivity and power efficiency, revolutionizing the magnetic sensing…

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IO-Link Valve Connector for Smart Valve Control from Pepperl+Fuchs

January 9, 2024 More intelligence in the plant: This is what the manufacturer-independent communication standard IO-Link stands for. From machine and plant engineering to material handling, IO-Link is widely used in modern factory automation. In addition to IO-Link masters, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a wide range of IO-Link-capable sensors. However, the standard is also suitable for monitoring and controlling actuators…

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PCB Terminal Block for Single Pair Ethernet from Phoenix Contact

January 9, 2024 Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is a powerful technology for realizing Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications. The PCB terminal blocks from the Phoenix Contact Combicon range provide the ideal connection technology. The networking of smart devices continues to advance. This applies in particular to sensors that are often exposed to higher-altitude ambient conditions when used…

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Wiha Screwdrivers, Pliers, Crimpers, Wire Strippers, and Cutters from AutomationDirect

January 8, 2024 AutomationDirect is pleased to announce the addition of world-renowned Wiha tools to our vast selection of industrial tools. The new Wiha tool offering includes various types of standard, insulated, and miniature/precision screwdrivers; multi-bit, hex, and impact bit drivers; general purpose, insulated, cutting, crimping, and precision pliers; cable shears; many tool set choices;…