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Safety Validation for Machinery Safety

The fifth step to machinery safety: Safety validation April 25, 2023 In a machine’s lifecycle, the topic of safety validation plays a major role in safety – for both manufacturers and operators alike. Therefore, workplace directives and standards, such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, require you, as manufacturers and operators of machinery, to validate your safety systems. To…

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WEG Rolled Steel Motors from AutomationDirect

April 25, 2023 AutomationDirect is proud to announce the addition of WEG brand motors to their existing motor portfolio. With this launch, several general-purpose 1- and 3-phase motors from ¼ to 3hp have been added, as well as certain high-performance inverter duty motors from ½ to 1hp, motors certified for hazardous locations (Class I, Div…

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Exor X5: Exor Introduces Next Generation Wireless HMI

April 25, 2023 Exor, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest product, the Exor X5 Wireless HMI. This cutting-edge device is designed to revolutionize the way industrial operators interact with their machines and equipment. The Exor X5 features a sleek and durable design, with a 5-inch…

ABB’s Water-Cooled Motors Deliver High Efficiency in Power-Dense Designs – See Them at OTC 2023
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ABB’s Water-Cooled Motors Deliver High Efficiency in Power-Dense Designs – See Them at OTC 2023

April 25, 2023 ABB will showcase its solutions for demanding process applications at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), May 1-4 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, USA. Visit them at booth #1928. ABB’s water-cooled motors represent a new generation of motor developed in response to market demands for improved technical features. Water-cooled motors are quiet, versatile and offer…

The New Festo Solution for DeltaV DCS Expands Integration Options and Productivity
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The New Festo Solution for DeltaV DCS Expands Integration Options and Productivity

Simple commissioning enables system integrators to incorporate a Festo pilot valve manifold and I/O into a DeltaV platform April 19, 2023 At Interphex 2023, Festo demonstrates export of CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines. (April 25-27,…

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DC Power Electronics for Fast Charging Stations from Phoenix Contact

April 18, 2023 Phoenix Contact’s highly efficient CHARX power power electronics and the convenient CHARX power distribute distribution module facilitate the cost-effective operation of your DC charging infrastructure for the fast charging of electric vehicles. Their modular and scalable electronic solution supports DC charging with high voltages and currents all the way to High Power…

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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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Leviton Releases My Leviton App Enhancements for Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

April 18, 2023 Leviton, a leading provider in residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and wireless smart home technology, has announced the availability of a major My Leviton app enhancement for the EV Series Charging Stations with app compatibility, which launched earlier this year. New capabilities include the ability to schedule charging sessions, remotely start and stop…

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AutomationDirect: Murrelektronik Surge Suppression Devices

April 18, 2023 AutomationDirect has added new Murrelektronik surge suppression devices that help protect and lengthen the life of motors, contactors, relays, solenoids, and PLC outputs. These new surge suppression devices support a variety of applications and provide protection from voltage spikes and electromagnetic noise caused by inductive loads. New additions include universal surge suppressors…

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Quick and Easy Simulation of Drives with SINAMICS Drivesim Basic

April 18, 2023 With SINAMICS DriveSim Basic, Siemens presents a new software solution, with which drives and their behavior in machines and plants can be simulated, adapted and optimized. With this new solution, Siemens offers a quick and easy entry into the drive simulation and enables machine and plant manufacturers to accelerate their own development…

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PcVue Introduces the PcVue 16 Platform

April 18, 2023 A Step Forward for Power Systems & Smart Buildings, Digital Assistance, and Cybersecurity PcVue releases the PcVue 16 platform, engineered to enhance remote operations with digital assistance, provide new innovative features in areas like smart power systems and buildings while ensuring the highest level of cybersecurity and connectivity. The PcVue platform is…

12G-SDI 4K Ultra High Definition Transmission Push-Pull Connectors from Lemo

April 17, 2023 Lemo is thrilled to announce the expansion of its field-proven S Series push-pull connectors with the new 1S.275 Series for 12G-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) 4K Ultra High Definition transmission. The new robust push-pull connectors are compliant with the SMPTE ST 2082-1 standard for signal/data transmission and enable a transmission rate of 12…

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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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World Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition

Emerson presents solutions for the future of hydrogen (Hall 6, Booth C22) April 17, 2023 Emerson will exhibit its extensive range of measurement, control, software and electrical technologies at World Hydrogen 2023, May 9-11 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands. Their broad portfolio of green hydrogen products and solutions is designed to help you meet the challenges…

New ProSense D80 Series Large Rectangular Inductive Proximity Sensors from AutomationDirect

April 17, 2023  AutomationDirect has added new ProSense D80 series large rectangular proximity sensors to their extensive lineup of inductive proximity sensors. This series offers long sensing distances up to 60mm, large sensor faces, and robust IP65- or IP67-rated PPE housings for harsh industrial environments. D80 Series Features These “pancake” style proximity sensors are available…

ProSense Frequency Signal Conditioners from AutomationDirect

April 17, 2023 AutomationDirect has added frequency signal conditioners from ProSense.  These new signal conditioners are extremely versatile, affordable, and provide the flexibility to convert, transmit, scale, and isolate input signals from a wide variety of process sensors and controller I/O. Features: Frequency Signal Conditioners Line from Prosense The SCU-2200 universal analog-to-frequency converters accept milliamp,…