Teledyne DALSA, announced production of the new Polarization camera to its industry-leading Piranha™ family. First announced in Q2 2017, the Piranha4 Polarization camera is now in full production with improved performance. Polarization imaging significantly enhances detection capability in many demanding applications and represents a powerful new addition to system designers’ machine vision toolboxes. The Piranha4-2k…
AutomationDirect adds BRX Analog I/O Expansion Modules
The versatile BRX PLC system from AutomationDirect combines powerful features in a compact, stand-alone footprint. One of the unique features of the BRX platform is its ability to expand its capability to fit the application. New analog I/O expansion modules are available in high-resolution current/voltage and temperature models. Starting at $187.00, two 8-channel analog current…
Hardy’s HI 1734-WS POINT I/O Weight Processing Modules Breathe New Life Into An Aging Machine
Hardy HI 1734-WS POINT I/O weight processing modules were recently deployed to economically replace older analog strain gage conditioners used to measure force on a pipe extrusion machine. Immediately, the HI 1734-WS modules dramatically reduced calibration and set-up time versus the older analog strain gage conditioners. With 96 channels of strain-gage inputs per machine, each…
TECHSPEC® VIS-NIR Coated Achromatic Lenses Optimized to Correct on-axis Spherical and Chromatic Aberrations
Edmund Optics, introduces new TECHSPEC® VIS-NIR Coated Achromatic Lenses . These versatile lenses consist of two optical components cemented together to form a doublet and provide a low-cost alternative to air-spaced focusing doublets. They are corrected for on-axis spherical and chromatic aberrations. Nine new models of TECHSPEC® VIS-NIR Coated Achromatic Lenses have been added to…
Robust and secure wireless 2.4 GHz I/O and Wi-Fi gateway modem – all in one single unit
Weidmuller introduces the WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL, a wireless networking I/O and Wi-Fi gateway that accommodates multiple I/O nodes and extends communications to sensors and actuators in local, remote, or difficult to reach locations. The WI-I/O-2-E-N-GBL offers reliable and robust wireless technology with multiple benefits for industrial applications, including a simple web-based user interface, and a standards-based wireless…
Danfoss variable frequency drives receive AHRI certification
Easy-to-use, energy-saving Danfoss VLT® HVAC Drives have been certified under AHRI Standard 1210/1211 for stated efficiency and performance Danfoss has received the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) certification for variable frequency drives, confirming the performance of its VLT® HVAC Drives based on rating standards. According to AHRI, certification under Standard 1210/1211 enables equipment users…
JW Winco Introduces Leveling Feet in Hygienic Design, with Mounting Holes
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, announced it now offers GN 20 Leveling Feet in Hygienic Design, with mounting holes. These hygienic leveling feet with mounting holes are certified according to European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group guidelines, making them ideal for use in hygienic applications, as the bottom seal protects the area beneath the…
Moxa Enhances IIoT Gateways With Cutting Edge Technology Through Microsoft and OPC Partnership
Moxa has partnered with Microsoft and the OPC Foundation to develop the MC-1121, an industrial-grade IoT gateway with an integrated OPC UA Publisher module. By using Windows 10 IoT and OPC UA Publisher, it provides an effortless way to get data from field side devices securely and reliably to the cloud for analytics and monitoring…
OKW’s New Larger EVOTEC Designer Instrument Enclosures
OKW’s EVOTEC designer desktop plastic enclosures are now available in a new larger 250 size. EVOTEC is designed for tough working environments. Applications include measurement and control engineering, IT, medical, laboratory and environmental technology. EVOTEC can also be wall mounted for access control. These robust enclosures feature elegant and ergonomic soft contours that make them…
Diametral Pitch Gearing Now Available from KHK USA
For over 80 years, the Kohara Gear trademark KHK has been synonymous with stock metric gears. Recognizing the fact that 80% of the gears consumed in the USA are inch pitch, KHK USA is pleased to announce the availability of diametral pitch spur gears that have the same quality, performance, and cost as our traditional…
Banner Engineering Introduces Versatile LED Indicator Lights with Seven Colors in Each Device
Banner Engineering today announced release of K30L2 and K50L2 seven-color indicator lights for use in any application requiring high-visibility status indication. K30L2 and K50L2 indicators utilize RGB LED technology to support seven colors in a single indicator using just three inputs. Colors include red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, magenta, and white. This versatility makes it…
Advantech Expands its Industrial Managed Switch Offerings
Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group has expanded its industrial managed switch product offering with the introduction of the EKI-9600 series. The EKI-9600 series are L3 managed Gigabit switches that support static routing and network address translation (NAT) features, enabling an easier and faster setup for network backbones at a lower cost. “As connectivity demands continue to…
Acopian Announces 2017 Power Supply Engineering Scholarship Winner
Acopian Power Supplies today announced that Austin Park of Santa Cruz, California has been named the winner of the first annual Acopian Power Supply Engineering Scholarship. The new scholarship program is established to help talented engineering students, enrolled full-time in an undergraduate United States college or university, pursue careers in power electronics or a related…
Bestselling 19” Rack Mount Cases Now In 5U As Standard
METCASE’s COMBIMET 19” rack mount enclosures are available in all sizes from 1U to 6U — now including 5U as standard. Previously 5U was available only as a custom size. Versatile COMBIMET is METCASE’S bestselling rack mount enclosure for networking and communications, industrial computers, sound and studio systems and laboratory instrumentation. These smart, modern aluminum…
Self-Learning 40Hp Soft Starters with Integrated Overload Protection
Carlo Gavazzi is proud to announce the launch of the new compact, 45mm wide RSGD Series Soft Starter. The RSGD is an easy to use soft-starter for 3-phase induction AC motors, needing just three settings. The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter parameters to work with different applications and varying load conditions. It is active…
Model Solution Announces Winners of Model One Awards
The second annual Model One Awards (MOAs) recognizes eight industrial design students for excellence in product design… Model Solution has announced the winners of the 2017 Model One Awards (MOAs). Eight students from various institutions across the United States have been selected as Model One Award winners. Model Solution assisted these eight students to bring…
Kuebler Now Offers Ruggedized Hollow Shaft Encoder For Harsh Environments
Expanding on its line of versatile incremental encoders, Kuebler now offers a ruggedized hollow shaft alternative for use in harsh environments. The A02H model features a tough and compact design, making it ideal for tough industrial motor and drive applications. Rugged design features include a special shaft connection with interlocked bearings, balanced stainless-steel clamping ring…
Klüber Lubrication Offers Highly Refined Mineral Oil and Heat Transfer Fluid for the Textile Industry
Klϋber Lubrication introduces Klüberfluid HT 1 US Series, a highly refined mineral oil and heat transfer fluid for the textile industry that is highly resistant to thermal degradation and cracking. Klüberfluid HT 1 US Series is formulated for use in indirect closed heating units. It can be used in both closed or open heating and…
All Rittal Climate Products Receive UL Certification
Rittal Corporation has received the US and Canadian Listing Certification (FTTA/FTTA7) with Underwriters Laboratory(UL). Rittal climate products, from the energy-efficiency Blue e air conditioners to the air-to-water heat exchangers and filter fans will be UL Listed. “All Rittal products are highly engineered and rigorously tested,” said Eric Corzine, Product Manager, Climate Control for Rittal Corporation. “The…
FlexMove Expands its Offering in Southeast Asia by Manufacturing Dorner’s 2200 Series Conveyors
Dorner’s 2200 Series flat belt conveyors are more easily accessible to customers in Southeast Asia, thanks to FlexMove now manufacturing the conveyor line from its Malaysia facility. FlexMove, a Dorner Holding Company, is a manufacturer of flexible chain conveyor systems for the food, beverage, automotive, electronic and automation industries. The 2200 Series is designed to…
PEM® FHL™ and FHLS™ Self-Clinching Flush-Head Studs for Thin Metal Sheets Feature Low-Displacement Head Design Enabling Close-to-Edge Installation
EM® FHL™ and FHLS™ self-clinching flush-head studs from PennEngineering® feature a unique low-displacement head design enabling close-to-edge installation of the fasteners in thin metal sheets. The studs provide ideal attachment solutions compared with weld studs and other conventional hardware by promoting easier and cleaner installation with fewer production steps and more reliable performance in service.…
Opto 22 IoT Certified System Integrators Bridge the OT/IT Gap
Industrial automation manufacturer and Internet of Things platform developer Opto 22 announces their IoT Certification program for authorized System Integrators, called OptoPartners. This program addresses a specific need as Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or Industry 4.0 applications and projects proliferate. The potential benefits of IIoT applications are enormous, from predicting…
Advantech Launches New Compact IPCs
Responding to request for compact IPCs with failure prediction and quick maintenance, Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of rackmount IPCs featuring short-depth, self-diagnosis, remote manageability, and modularized design. These IPCs can easily integrate in an equipment enclosure, leaving more space for cable routing and internal devices. Once…
Littelfuse Adds 80A Discrete Bidirectional TVS Diode Array with Lower Standoff Voltages to Protect Lower Voltage Power Buses
Littelfuse, Inc. today introduced 80A discrete bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays as the latest addition to its SP11xx Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes). SP1103C Series 80A Discrete Bidirectional TVS Diodes offer circuit designers lower standoff voltage options for protecting lower voltage power buses from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Constructed using TVS diodes fabricated in a…
Klüber Lubrication Introduces High-Performance Oil for High-Speed Can Closing Machines
Klϋber Lubrication introduces Klüberfood NH1 M 4-150-NE, a fully synthetic, high-performance oil for high-speed can closing machines. High-speed can closing/seaming machines require its circulating oil to be stable for extended periods of time. Depending on the machine type, the oil must have the ability to quickly hold or separate water. Klüberfood NH1 M 4-150-NE is…