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New Repair + Service Agreement. Rockwell Automation Simplifies Repair Processes, Enables Predictable Budgeting

September 11, 2023 New Repair + Service Agreement Simplifies Repair Processes, Enables Predictable Budgeting Manufacturers seeking prolonged life for their industrial automation products now have the option to subscribe to a Repair + service agreement tailored to support their operational needs.  Eliminating the headache of individual purchase orders, the agreement includes a dedicated amount to…

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The Perfect Time to Switch to Single Pair Ethernet

September 11, 2023 Single Pair Ethernet has reached market maturity, of that the experts at Weidmüller are certain. This has been made clear by the strong demand at trade fairs over the past year. And the Detmold natives have the matching hardware in their range. Single Pair Ethernet has become an unstoppable force, ultimately also…

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Noark’s MCCB’s Achieve Freeze Test to –40°C

September 8, 2023 Noark Electric manufactures top-quality low-voltage electrical components including molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) for many applications. In heavy commercial applications and industrial facilities, MCCBs are relied upon to protect against electrical damage caused by short circuits or overload conditions. Since they have a high interrupting capacity, they can handle larger loads than these processes require….

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Noark Electric Introduces New F30 Series Fuse Holders

September 8, 2023 Noark Electric is introduces their new F30 Series Fuse Holders – F30CC, F30M and F30P for CC, midget, and photovoltaic fuse types respectively. The fuse holders, with maximum current of 30A, are available in 1P, 2P, 3P and 4P for the Midget and CC type fuses, while the Photovoltaic type is available in 1P…

Emerson to Showcase Floor to Cloud™ Packaging Solutions at PACKEXPO 2023 (Booth SL-6107)

September 7, 2023 Emerson: Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson will exhibit its Floor to Cloud™ packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 11-13, 2023.   As the future of automation, Floor to Cloud solutions empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant…

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Comau’s Advanced Automation Solutions Increase Stellantis Manufacturing Efficiency And Flexibility For The Fiat Pulse And Fastback SUVs In Brazil

September 7, 2023 Comau’s Advanced Automation Solutions Increase Stellantis Manufacturing Efficiency And Flexibility For The Fiat Pulse And Fastback SUVs In Brazil Comau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the…

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3D-Circuits – Enabling 3D-Placement Of Electronic Components

September 7, 2023 HARTING recognized the need for a solution as many applications require a lot of manual work, which is inefficient and error-prone. A comprehensive analysis of manual work steps in PCB assemblies revealed that a large percentage of them are due to the vertical assembly of one or more electronic components to the…

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New IO-Link Master Reduces Hardware Costs, Future-Proofs Pneumatic Valve Systems with IIoT Integration

Customers can reduce costs by including multiple IO-Link masters on one G3 Fieldbus platform September 7, 2023 Emerson has introduced a new Class A, IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analog sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS™ Series G3 Fieldbus platform. The G3 IO-Link Master is suitable for machine architectures with many…

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Nidec Instruments Launches New Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robot

September 6, 2023 Nidec Instruments Corporation a wholly owned subsidiary of Nidec corporation, has announced the release of its latest semiconductor wafer transfer robot. Nidec Instruments’ Latest Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robot, SR7163 series Despite a temporary slowdown in 2023, the global semiconductor market is expected to expand from 2024 after demand recovers in a wide…

2023 Innovations from Festo at CMTS: CMMT-MP and CPX-AP-A
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New Festo CMMT MP Multi-Protocol Servo Drives Provide OEMs with Productivity, Cost Advantages

September 6, 2023 New Festo CMMT MP Multi-Protocol Servo Drives Festo introduces the CMMT MP multi-protocol servo drive. Every drive in this family is configurable for EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET and Modbus TCP. With CMMT MP, machine builders supporting multiple communications protocols can reduce their own servo-drive inventories. A unified drive family improves engineering productivity through…

Festo Remote I/O Solutions for Electric, Pneumatic Motion Reach Unrivalled Heights With CPX-AP-A
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Festo Remote I/O Solutions for Electric, Pneumatic Motion Reach Unrivalled Heights With CPX-AP-A

September 6, 2023 Festo Remote I/O Solutions for Electric, Pneumatic Motion With the recent introduction of its distributed I/O solution CPX-AP-A, along with its established CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O, Festo now offers a range of electric and pneumatic automation solutions that is unmatched for performance, flexibility, cost savings, and engineering productivity. AP stands for Automation Platform and this backplane-based remote I/O…

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Free Tool Available for Automatic Calculation of the Safety Distance for the Safety Light Curtain PSENopt

August 30, 2023 Safety distance determined simply and safely The new browser-based software tool “Safety Distance Calculator” from Pilz enables users to calculate safety distances for all common safety light curtains on the market simply and quickly. The free, digital calculation tool uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the…

Phoenix Contact Gigabit Ethernet Switches
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Phoenix Contact Gigabit Ethernet Switches

August 29, 2023 Looking for reliable, high-speed network solutions? You’re in the right place! In this post, Proax Technologies explores Phoenix Contact’s Gigabit Ethernet switches. From the easy-to-use 1000 and 1100 series Unmanaged Switches to the advanced 2000 Series Managed Switches and robust FL MGUARD security routers, they have you covered. Whether it’s fast Ethernet…

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Festo Introduces Powerful, Lightweight, and Inexpensive Pneumatic Service Units – MS-Basic

August 29, 2023 The MS-Basic line features easy ordering, fast shipping, and is ideal for the most common pneumatic applications. MS-Basic air preparation components have the functionality to perform the most important technical tasks necessary for proper compressed air preparation and consist of pressure regulators, filter regulators, electric on/off and soft start valves, as well as manual on/off valves…

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Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification

August 24, 2023 Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. An industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now…