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Cable Solutions for Automotive Manufacturing Plants

May 2, 2023 Automotive manufacturing has changed dramatically over the past several years, driven largely by the shift in production from gasoline to electric-powered vehicles. In 2021, almost 80 million motor vehicles were produced worldwide, which is an increase of around 3 percent, compared with the previous year. Globally, China, Japan and Germany were the…

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Panduit PanZone Wall Mount Cabinets Product Spotlight

May 1, 2023 PanZone Wall Mount Cabinets are versatile zone cabling solutions for security and ease of use. Panduit’s comprehensive offerings of cabinets, thermal management, racks, enclosures for data centers, telecommunications equipment rooms, and enterprise cabling applications help to reduce energy consumption, enhance network reliability, and optimize space. More Information Cable Management and Server Racks…

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Ethernet-APL Is Ready For Deployment

Pepperl+Fuchs Ethernet-APL Field Switches Provide the Infrastructure for Successful Scalability Test at Endress+Hauser May 1, 2023 Ethernet-APL enables fast, digital data transmission with high bandwidth over long distances in explosion-hazardous areas. This easy access to data from field instruments can lift process automation to a new level of efficiency. Therefore, the expectations for the new physical layer…

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ABB Wins Best New Product Award at MCEE Show in Montreal

May 1, 2023 ABB was recognized with the Best New Product Award in the category of Commercial, Institutional and Industrial electrical products at MCEE Expo for the Star Teck® ST90 series 90-degree Teck cable fitting. The MCEE Expo is one of Canada’s largest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expos and was held April…

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HMS Networks Presents New Ewon Remote Connectivity Solutions Where Hardware Meets Software

April 28, 2023 As of April 17th, HMS Networks reinforces its remote connectivity solutions by presenting the recently acquired software solutions WEBfactory i4connected and i4scada under the Ewon® brand. The new remote connectivity offering gives machine builders and their customers an end-to-end IIoT solution which gathers data from machines and presents it in an easy-to-use…

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

April 27, 2023 RS offers more than 49,000 in-stock electrical products from big suppliers, including Southwire, Mencom, ILME, and Signify brands 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…

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HELUKABEL Establishes Subsidiary in Ireland

April 27, 2023 Further growth for the HELUKABEL Group Further growth for the HELUKABEL Group began at start of the year as the manufacturer and supplier of electrical connection technology founded a subsidiary in Ireland. With this new office and logistics location soon to be operational in the capital city of Dublin, the company will…

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Wire Terminal WT C from Rittal – Fully Automated Wire Processing Machine

April 18, 2023 The new, compact Wire Terminal WT fully automated wire processing machines produce up to to 36 different wires in cross-section ranging from 0,5 mm² to 2,5 mm² folly automatically, with zero manual intervention. Make your wire assembly production process 8 times faster. Due to the modular system design and numerous option packages,…

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EtherNet/IP Adds Process Device Profile Support for Enhanced Process Variable and Diagnostic Standardization

April 18, 2023 ODVA has announced that process device profiles have been added to The EtherNet/IPTM Specification to provide automation practitioners with another critical tool to help optimize plant operations. Process device profiles provide a standard format for process variables and diagnostics across an array of devices for smoother vendor interoperability and easier DCS and PLC data integration…

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Moments of Success: THE SEED TO STORE MOMENT- Amplified Ag, South Carolina USA

April 18, 2023 Partnership with Amplified contributes to growing environmental awareness and the hope for a sustainable future Companies all over the world are implementing positive ways to help combat global climate change. Amplified Ag is doing their part with their controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operations. By building out the lighting, plumbing, software and controls…

Q&A With HELU: Conveyor System Cables
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Q&A With HELU: Conveyor System Cables

April 18, 2023 Modern conveyors are integral systems in moving products from location to location within manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers around the world. Not only must they be supplied with power to keep the belts and rollers moving, but also data/communication for sub-systems that include such items as RFID scanners and vision systems…

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Ethernet-APL is Ready to Use

Endress+Hauser’s load test of a realistic setup confirms the new technology’s performance April 17, 2023 Expectations in the process industry for the new physical layer are enormous. Now, Ethernet-APL has shown that it can meet these expectations. The instrumentation manufacturer Endress+Hauser successfully conducted two load tests of a realistic Ethernet-APL setup with components from various…

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Fischer Connectors Enhances IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions Using Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols

March 31, 2023 Fischer Connectors, a Swiss-based global leader in high-performance connectivity, releases ultra-robust Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity solutions to meet the specific requirements of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications in rugged environments. With the increase in sensor density, actuators and controllers in Industry 4.0 and IIoT operational…

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New igus Chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 Hybrid Cable for Hanging Travels of Up to 50 Meters

Five times the distance: allegedly the world’s first cable for hanging applications suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE March 24, 2023 igus®, a leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced a new hybrid cable for SEW EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK® DDI technology. A unique aramid support element gives the CFSPECIAL.192 500% more tensile strength than a…

Emerson’s New ASCO Series Aluminum Filter Regulators Enhance Process Efficiency and Streamline Supply Chains
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Emerson’s New Rosemount 319 Flushing Ring Design Reduces Maintenance and Improves Differential Pressure Measurement Accuracy

Rosemount 319 Flushing Rings with integrated valves eliminate onsite assembly to reduce installation time March 23, 2023 Emerson has introduced the Rosemount™ 319 Flushing Ring with valve-integrated design, ensuring accurate differential pressure measurement and lower maintenance suitable for a wide range of differential pressure applications. Available in Traditional and Compact options, the new Rosemount 319 Flushing Rings…

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Cable Bending Radius for the Greatest Power & Control

March 20, 2023 Blair Sackney This article contains my technical opinions and is for general information purposes only. The topic covers power and control cable bending radii which can differ from data / fiber / mining cable requirements. Introduction to Bending Radius This newsletter will discuss minimum bending radius requirements for power and control cables…