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Nexans Appoints Timothy King to Lead its North American Business Unit

July 23, 2024 Nexans, a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services, announces the appointment of Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for Nexans’ D&U AMEA Business. Mr. King brings two decades of experience starting his career at Pittsburg Plate & Glass where he held multiple finance positions. He began…

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How to Select the Correct Data Cable for Your Industrial Application

July 18, 2024 In this article, you will learn what the most common mistakes are when selecting Industrial Ethernet and bus cables and how to avoid them. All cables and wires that contribute to communication in any way are commonly referred to as data cables. However, there are significant differences such as the multitude of…

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LOVATO Electric Presents the New GLD Switch Disconnectors Series Specific for Photovoltaic Applications

July 12, 2024 The offer of LOVATO Electric’s range of switch disconnectors is getting wider with the introduction of a new type of specific products for photovoltaic applications up to 1500VDC. The new switch disconnectors can be actuated directly or used with a door interlocked handle and feature a wide range of accessories for all installation requirements. LOVATO Electric has…

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Put to the Ultimate Test – Part 3: Drag Chain Tests

July 12, 2024 During the development of their cables and wires, HELUKABEL vigorously test each product in their testing laboratories. In the third part of their series, they’ll introduce you to their drag chain tests. Drag chains – also known as energy chains – are ideal for guiding and protecting electrical cables, and hydraulic and…

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Arlington’s Furred Wall Box™ Makes Challenging Outlet Box Installations Easy

July 12, 2024 There’s NO NEED to break out concrete block… install furring strips… or foam around the box. Arlington’s UL Listed, large volume Furred Wall Box mounts to 1×2 drywall furring strips – or a concrete block wall between furring strips. Allows installers to place a box / outlet where needed. Single and two-gang…

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Phoenix Contact Circular Connectors – Comprehensive Guide

June 27, 2024 The role of reliable connection systems in industrial automation and electrical drive technology is highly important, with Phoenix Contact’s circular connectors being renowned for their robustness and adaptability. These products come in a range of sizes, designs, and capabilities, offering flexibility for various needs. They can be found in straight or angled configurations and…

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Softing Industrial Expands edgeConnector Deployment Options With ARM 32-Bit Compatibility

June 26, 2024 Softing Industrial announces the integration of ARM 32-bit compatibility into its edgeConnector products, meeting the increasing demand for edge applications using ARM processors. ARM 32-bit compatibility expands the application range of edgeConnector, allowing Softing Industrial to meet the growing demand for compact edge devices powered by ARM processors. Previously, edgeConnector solutions were…

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Softing Industrial Introduces edgeConnector for the Integration of Allen-Bradley Controllers into Industrial Edge Applications

June 26, 2024 Softing announces the expansion of its Docker-based edgeConnector product family with the introduction of edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, providing convenient access to data from ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. With the new Docker-based software module edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, users can easily connect to their ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. The data from the controllers is…

WAGO's New IO-Link Converter
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WAGO’s New IO-Link Converter

June 18, 2024 WAGO’s new IO-Link Converter is a 4-20 mA analog input with a digital display incorporating analog signals into a digital communication network for sensors and actuators from the field into an IO-Link-capable system. Application: Decentralized display, preprocessing and conversion of analog signals Use as an IO-Link device: The device has an IO-Link…

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Servo and Feedback – Your Drive System, HELUKABEL’s Cable Connection Technology

June 18, 2024 HELUKABEL’s cables connect servos and motors for both stationary and mobile applications. As your partner they also support hybrid and single-cable systems. They are capable of producing cables that connect the servo amplifier with the motor that meets all manufacturer standards. Advantages Capabilities OEM Manufacturers Additional Manufacturers More Information Cable Assemblies –…

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Telecontrol Basics |The WAGO Telecontrol Configurator

June 4, 2024 In this WAGO tutorial they will show you, which WAGO hardware can be used to establish communication in the telecontrol protocols IEC60870, IEC61850 and DNP3, which licenses are required, and which software is needed. More Information WAGO Related Story SMD PCB Terminal Blocks from WAGO Reduced to the essentials, WAGO’s new 2065…

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M12 Cables: Enhancing Connectivity Across Industries

May 29, 2024 Delivery, reliability, and selection; are three criteria that best describe Proax’s commitment to offering optimal options for in-stock connectivity – especially when it comes to M12 cables. In partnership with Phoenix Contact, customers can expect a large range of solutions designed for the safe transmission of signals and power. Choose from an…

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Softing Industrial Introduced edgeGate – A Hardware Gateway for Industrial Edge and Cloud Applications

May 23, 2024 Premiere at Hannover Messe: Softing Industrial introduced edgeGate – a hardware gateway for industrial edge and cloud applications Softing Industrial presented its new edgeGate at Hannover Messe 2024 – a maintenance-free hardware solution for transferring production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. edgeGate simplifies access to Programmable…

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Hilscher Introduces sensorEDGE IO-Link Masters for Instant Monitoring of Sensor Data

May 23, 2024 Hilscher, a global leader in innovative industrial communication products and services, is pleased to introduce two new Edge IO-Link masters to help customers modernize their machines and plants through instant IO-Link machine monitoring. The new devices can connect directly to Ethernet-based IT infrastructures without the need to interface with existing communication networks…

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Powerful WLAN Modules with Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) for Industrial Automation

May 13, 2024 Phoenix Contact is extending its industrial network portfolio with WLAN client modules in accordance with the Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) technology standard. The new modules in the WLAN 1000 series support WLAN gross data rates up to 2,402 Mbps at 160 MHz bandwidth. High-performance and reliable wireless communication networks are a prerequisite for the increasing mobility and flexibility…

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ABB and Niedax Group to Create Joint Venture to Meet Growing Demand for Cable Tray Systems in North America

May 8, 2024 Electrification and automation leader ABB and Niedax Group, a leading global supplier of cable management systems, have entered into an agreement to form a new 50/50 joint venture. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Expected to close and commence operations in Q4 2024, the collaboration will integrate the North American…