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Digital panel meters add advanced functions for process control
AutomationDirect has added the ProSense DPM4 series digital panel meters, which offer multiple measurement and output options in a 1/8 DIN format. They support a range of sensor inputs and provide analog, discrete and serial outputs through optional expansion cards. The meters include main and secondary LED displays, selectable sensor excitation, configuration lockout and an…
AutomationDirect expands line with MPronto-12 industrial cables
AutomationDirect has added Lutze Amphenol MPronto-12 series data and sensor/signal connection cables which are engineered for secure, high-performance connections in industrial automation, food and beverage, and motion-intensive applications. Featuring industry-standard axial M12 connectors with pigtail and a push-pull spring lock design, the M12 A-coded sensor and signal cables ensure fast, vibration-resistant connections. A-coded cables are available…
Pharmaceutical manufacturers digitalize for a strategic edge
Jeff Zacherl, industrial vertical market lead for Pharmaceutical and Life Science at Siemens, shines a light on the interdependence between sustainability and digitalization in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing. Sustainability has become a strong driver of business value as pharmaceutical companies scale and localize operations and strive to decarbonize production. Beyond environmental impact, forward-looking manufacturers find that…
PTDA Foundation invests in scholarships for PT/MC professionals
Building on the launch of last year’s employee and student scholarship program, the PTDA Foundation continues its focus on addressing the need for skilled power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) professionals. These employee scholarship awards recipients received $2,500 to support continuing education and help advance their careers in the PT/MC industry: Stanis Arcel Fotsing Talla,…
PTDA names Ajay Bajaj as 2025 Warren Pike Award recipient
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Ajay Bajaj, president and owner of Rotator Products Limited, as the recipient of the 2025 Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry. The Warren Pike Award, named for PTDA’s co-founder and first president, recognizes individuals who have shown sustained…
PTDA’s 2025 Industry Summit highlights industry connections
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) held its Industry Summit Oct. 23–25 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. The event, themed “Spurring Connections,” brought together nearly 450 distributors and manufacturers from the power transmission and motion control industry to exchange information and discuss industry priorities. Over three days, attendees engaged…
DW interviews Dr. Graham Dudgeon of MathWorks about EVs, the electrical grid, and more
In this video, Design World managing editor Mike Santora interviews MathWorks’Consultant Product Manager for Electrical Technology, Dr. Graham Dudgeon. Dudgeon covers the EV grid challenge with bi-directional charging, the trends driving demand for vehicle-to-grid charging, and how this helps utilities better manage grid complexity.
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PHD launches new electric actuator for high load and flexible use
PHD, Inc. announced the release of its Series ESW Heavy Duty Dual Rail Electric Linear Actuators. The Series ESW is designed to provide strength, durability, and versatility in a compact form for a range of industrial applications. Engineered for performance The ESW actuators are suitable for standalone operations or multi-axis Cartesian or gantry systems, providing…
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Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to…
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Midwest Motion Products introduces 36V brushless DC gearmotor
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP BL86-425E-36V GP81-1140, a brushless 36V DC gearmotor for high-torque, low-speed applications. The gearmotor provides up to 2,124 in-lbs of continuous and peak torque with an output speed of 4.7 RPM. The model adds to the company’s motion control product line and is suitable for applications that require reliable […]
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The New High Speed Precision Conveyor
In today’s fast-paced automated manufacturing environments, the demand for efficient, high speed, high precision, reliable, and flexible transport systems is at an all-time high. The newest innovation from Motion Index Drives precision link conveyors is the Taktoflex, a revolutionary flexible high-speed precision conveyor designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. With its modular…
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November 2025 Special Issue: Casebook
This issue of Design World (the 2025 Casebook) details how smart motion is redefining manufacturing. For example, hydraulics retrofits recently doubled throughput in one Canadian operation. Another operation’s robotics are now scalable through advanced embedded control. Across applications, mechanical precision is meeting digital intelligence to transform decades-old equipment as well as new installations. Whether…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
