| |

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

Janaury 9, 2024 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 Pilz portfolio to be equipped with IO-Link Safety functionality are the safety light curtains…

| |

Moxa Achieves World’s First IEC 62443-4-2 Certification for Industrial Secure Routers

January 9, 2024 Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communication and networking focusing on securing industrial networks, is thrilled to announce that the company has achieved the world’s first IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) certification[1] for industrial secure routers. This coveted certification was awarded to Moxa’s flagship industrial secure routers, the EDR-G9010 and TN-4900 Series….

| |

Moxa Unveils Private 5G Cellular Gateways to Help Boost 5G Adoption in Existing Industrial Networks

January 9, 2024 Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, officially launched the CCG-1500 Series industrial 5G cellular gateways to help customers embrace the benefits of private 5G in industrial applications. The CCG-1500 Series gateways provide 3GPP 5G connectivity for both Ethernet and serial devices to simplify industrial private 5G deployments, such as AMR/AGV* applications…

|

Festo Introduces DHPL, a Competitively Priced Long-Stroke Parallel Gripper

January 9, 2024 The new DHPL delivers high load and torque parallel gripping in a light, compact body From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces the DHPL, a new generation of competitively priced long-stroke grippers that offers a host of advantages for high load and torque applications. The DHPL is interchangeable with competitive long-stroke grippers….

| |

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…

|

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;…

| |

ABB E-Mobility Enters New Era of EV Charging by Launching Terra AC Wallbox Solutions Across Canada

January 8, 2024 The line of ABB E-mobility products has been extensively tested to meet the highest independent standards and safety requirements for residential or commercial installations ABB E-Mobility enters new era of EV charging by launching Terra AC Wallbox solutions across Canada. Setting a new standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, ABB’s Terra…

| |

ABB and Gravitricity to Collaborate on Energy Storage Systems Using End-Of-Life Mine Shafts and Hoist Technology

January 8, 2024 ABB will assist Gravitricity in accelerating the technology towards commercial adoption ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based gravity energy storage firm Gravitricity to explore how hoist expertise and technologies can accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines. Gravitricity has developed GraviStore, an innovative gravity energy…

Safety-Related PLCs for Profisafe from Phoenix Contact
| | |

Safety-Related PLCs for Profisafe from Phoenix Contact

January 8, 2024 The new AXC F XT SPLC 3000 safety controller from Phoenix Contact can be operated as a left-side extension module on the PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 and AXC F3152 devices. It extends the PLCnext portfolio with a powerful safety PLC for Profisafe devices in Profinet networks. The safety controller can be used in applications up to safety category SIL 3…

| |

Power Supplies with Integrated Circuit Breaker from Phoenix Contact

January 8, 2024 The Trio Power 24 V power supplies from Phoenix Contact sets a new standard in machine building. The plug-and-play solution for the control cabinet is optionally available with an integrated electronic circuit breaker. The power supplies are particularly space-saving due to their narrow overall width and capability of being mounted directly side by…

| |

Red Lion Enhances Features of its Award-Winning N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series

January 4, 2024 Red Lion Enhances NT5000 Switch Series with their renowned N-Ring™ technology, and DHCP Server, providing high-speed redundancy and increased usability to the award-winning Industrial Ethernet switch series.  Red Lion®, a global innovator and technology manufacturer that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, announces feature enhancements to its N-Tron®…

| |

Rockwell Automation Streamlines Machine Design, Development and Deployment with Micro800 Controllers and Automation Software Enhancements

January 4, 2024 Rockwell Automation streamlines machine design, development and Deployment with Micro800 Controllers and Automation Software enhancements. Manufacturers can commission standalone machines more efficiently with Allen‑Bradley Micro820 controller firmware revision 14, and Micro850 2080-L50E and Micro870 2080-L70E controller firmware revision 22. The latest Connected Components Workbench software version 22 is the required minimum to support the expanded controller capabilities and improvements….

|

Curtiss-Wright Exlar® Announces New Tritex® EVA for Oil & Gas Valve Actuation

January 4, 2024 New Curtiss-Wright Exalt Tritex EVA electric valve actuator achieves CSA Class1, Division 2 Hazardous Location certification following successful field testing Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division has announced that its new Exlar Tritex EVA electric valve actuator has achieved CSA Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) Hazardous Location certification. It also outperformed American Oil & Gas producers’ expectations for…

|

Cognex Launches the In-Sight 3800 Vision System for Fast, Accurate AI-based Inspections

January 4, 2024 High-speed, high-resolution In-Sight 3800 system is ideal for high-speed applications Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight® 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide…

| | | |

ABB Launches Flowmeters with Faster and More Reliable Data Transmission for Process Industries

January 2, 2024 ABB has launched CoriolisMaster and ProcessMaster flowmeters that can be powered over the same ethernet cable used for data transmission, eliminating the need for separate cabling. The new feature reduces installation time and cost, and increases the speed and reliability of data transmission. One of the key challenges facing customers in process…

|

Lone Workers Ensure Their Safety with the Ultra-Reliable IoT Fall Detection and Alert Solution of Wearin’

December 22, 2023 Since November 20, concrete producer PRO BETON’s lone worker protection equipment has incorporated Wearin’s IoT solution, which alerts the control center in the event of an accident and detects falls with unrivalled reliability. The Conextivity Group’s startup Wearin’ has developed a solution connecting the lone worker with the control center commissioned by…