Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that a factory automation platform as a service testbed, which is under joint development by Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, Ltd. and Intel Corporation, has been approved by the Industrial Internet Consortium in the United States. The testbed is expected to facilitate the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) systems to connect…

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has recently expanded its successful line of electronic rotary locking solutions with the release of its next generation R4-EM 9 Series Electronic Rotary Latch. The R4-EM 9 Series delivers next generation electronic latching through microprocessor controlled actuation, providing intelligent, reliable electronic access. The 9 Series features…

AutomationDirect’s C-more Micro line of operator interfaces now includes the EA-ECOM communication expansion module. Designed for all EA3-series C-more Micro panels, it adds an Ethernet (RJ45) port for programming and PLC communications at 10/100 Mbps. The module attaches to the rear of all EA3-series panels and requires no external power. Priced at $50.00, the EA-ECOM…

W. L. Gore & Associates announces two new innovative venting solutions: New GORE PolyVent Stainless Steel, for premium-level durability under the most challenging conditions in the field; and inside-mountable GORE PolyVent InSet, for easy, cost-effective and nearly-invisible integration. According to Peter Kroker, Technical Manager, “GORE Protective Vents’ PolyVent portfolio is growing as we advance our…

Master Bond EP3UF is a one component epoxy that contains thermally conductive fillers with very small particle sizes imparting a low thermal resistance of 5-7 x 10-6 K•m2/W. This low viscosity system has good flow properties and can be applied in bond lines as thin as 10-15 microns. It offers a thermal conductivity of 9-10…

Tormach Inc. today announced the release of Tormach RapidTurn, an innovative 5C CNC chucker lathe attachment designed for use with the company’s PCNC 1100 or PCNC 770 mills. Tormach’s engineers are excited to bring RapidTurn’s affordable and capable turning solution to customers. Product highlights include: Powered by PathPilot: RapidTurn runs on PathPilot, Tormach’s approachable yet…

Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group is pleased to announce the launch of the ASR-3100, the world’s first 1U rackmount dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 16 x NVMe SSD Storage Server. The ASR-3100 is equipped with DDR4-2133 RDIMM up to 512GB with a maximum of 16 2.5” hot-plug NVMe SSD, delivering uncompromised high computing performance. The incredible high…

CC-Link IE is a gigabit (1GBPS) network for industrial automation. With its deterministic performance characteristics using token passing technology and high speed, CC-Link IE offers tremendous potential for applications in a multitude of industries. “CC-Link IE realizes the next generation of industrial applications that require large bandwidth for data without compromising deterministic performance. We are…

Klübersynth GEM 4 N are high-performance gear and multi-purpose oils based on polyalphaolefin that provide outstanding protection against wear with resistance to micropitting, foaming, and residue formation. They are used for the lubrication of plain and rolling bearings, toothed couplings, chains, guideways, joints, spindles and pumps. Compared to standard formulations, Klübersynth GEM 4 N provides good…

PEM self-clinching standoff fasteners from PennEngineering enable precise and reliable mounting, spacing, or stacking of panels, boards, or components in assemblies.  This family of fasteners includes a wide range of types and styles designed for permanent installation into metal sheets as thin as .025” / 0.63mm. Depending on type, PEM self-clinching standoffs can be specified with through-hole…

With the largest selection of stock metric gears, KHK USA is now able to meet the needs of industrial automation designs with off-the-shelf gears with the fastest of…

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An official call for presentations has been announced for MIM2017: International Conference on Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics and Carbides, February 27–March 1, 2017. This global conference and tabletop exhibition will take place in Orlando, Florida, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. Authors have until September 30, 2016, to submit their presentation abstract. All…

Ogura has created a comprehensive troubleshooting video for electromagnetic clutches and brakes. This new video covers the most common failures that can occur with electromagnetic clutches and brakes…

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Texas Instruments today introduced the industry’s first double-data-rate memory linear regulator for space applications. The TPS7H3301-SP is the only DDR regulator immune to single-event effects up to 65 megaelectron volts per centimeter squared, powering space-satellite payloads including single-board computers, solid-state recorders and other memory applications. Integrating two monolithic power field-effect transistors for source and sink…

Wieland Electric Inc., a leading global manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has developed a series of cable shield terminals designed to provide simple, reliable, cable grounding connections. Designed to accommodate cable diameters from 8mm to 32mm, the fasis WST terminals provide vibration-proof grounding of shielded cables. Constructed from hardened steel with high corrosion resistance,…

With the ME-IO housing from Phoenix Contact, design engineers can create and build their own custom controllers, rather than settling for an off-the-shelf controller that doesn’t suit the application needs. A variety of widths, heights, and configurations yield a wide range of design options. The ME-IO can accommodate up to 60 connection points in an…

KEB America announces the debut of its newest embedded control product, the C6 SMART iPC. The SMART uses an ARM CORTEX-A9 CPU and is ideal for applications requiring coordinated real-time motion control. The unit is DIN rail mounted and measures only 47mm wide. The SMART is offered in dual-core and quad-core versions. The quad-core C6…

AutomationDirect has expanded its line of Hubbell Wiegmann enclosures with additional NEMA 3R and NEMA 12 models. NEMA 3R enclosures, typically used in outdoor applications for wiring and junction boxes, provide protection against falling rain, sleet, snow, and external ice formation; they protect against dripping water when used indoors. This style of enclosure does not…

J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 421.10 Technopolymer Plastic Hollow Knurled Knobs with Stainless Steel Non-Marring Tipped Threaded Studs, with Brass or Plastic Tip, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant hollow knurled knobs with brass or plastic tips at the end of their threaded studs are…

Orion Fans has developed a family of Electronically Commutated fans that offer a low power, dual speed, energy-efficient cooling solution. Designed for large, power hungry equipment, the EC Series fan speed settings can be pre-programmed at the factory to simplify installation and deliver even more power savings. The EC Series fans utilize a brushless DC…

A global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze announces the launch of the online EASY Product Finder. The easy-to-navigate and…

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Phoenix Contact now offers a new line of UL 489 Listed circuit breakers – the TMC 8 series. A trip-free design increases safety against closing during an overcurrent event, while the snap-action mechanism eliminates contact welding and reduces contact wear.   These UL 489 Listed circuit breakers provide required fundamental branch circuit protection. They safely…

APEM’s environmentally sealed MT series toggle switch, designed for a broad range of markets, is now available with two new actuator styles. The new winged and paddle styled actuators are available in standard black 6/6 nylon as well as our new thermoplastic elastomer soft touch coating, giving the MT series as sleek look and feel…

Orion Fans has expanded its fan control product offering to include new speed control units that provide precise airflow control. The field adjustable OA11/22 dual channel phase control unit allows the user to control fan speed for single or multiple fan assemblies. The OA11/22 speed control units are designed for use with any AC fan…