Pepperl+Fuchs, a maker of hazardous area mobile devices, announces the expansion of its groundbreaking Tab-Ex tablet series — with the Tab-Ex 04 Pro D2, developed by its subsidiary ECOM Instruments. Based on the rugged Samsung Galaxy TabActive4 Pro, the tablet features a brighter, 550 nit 10-in. touch screen paired with the latest hardware and connectivity…
PTDA welcomes four new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes one distributor and three manufacturers to its membership. Distributor Top Industrial Service & Supply Inc. is an MRO supply distributor of power transmission products including conveyor belts, motors, ball and roller bearings, gearboxes/ gearmotors, v-belts, and AC/…
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supplies crane industry with solutions for tough loads
NORD’s drive solutions for cranes feature heavy-duty industrial gear motors, dynamic electronic control products, and functional safety modules to keep crane systems operating efficiently. Crane applications require special drives with a strong focus on reliability and safety. Loads must be safely lifted, precisely positioned, and gently set down, sometimes during the simultaneous movement of trolleys.…
HANNOVER MESSE launches Call for Papers
The Call for Papers by HANNOVER MESSE is aimed at any exhibitor or partner who would like to enrich the content of the forum program at the world’s leading industrial trade fair by giving a presentation. Four forum stages are available for this purpose: On the Industrie 4.0 Conference Stage, automation specialists, software providers, and…
Beckhoff USA promotes Josh Crayton to Semiconductor Industry Manager
Josh Crayton is taking on a new challenge at Beckhoff USA as Semiconductor Industry Manager. In this new role, Crayton will accelerate Beckhoff market share growth in the U.S. through more coordinated support and technologies tailored to this sector. He brings considerable expertise from consulting on automation technology for complex semiconductor manufacturing solutions throughout his…
Mitsubishi’s networking and compatibility capabilities provide cost-conscious machine
Integrated Production Systems (IPS) develops a machine to produce anechoic foam for its customers by incorporating a complete Mitsubishi Electric solution using CC-Link IE TSN networking. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. is known for the quality, performance, and compatibility of its automation components. Because of this, Womack Machine Supply, Diamond Partner Distributor Elite of Mitsubishi Electric…
steute Technologies restructures its business fields
steute Technologies, an international technology company for top-quality switches, intelligent sensors, and innovative wireless systems, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its business fields. With immediate effect, the company will now appear on the market with three divisions: Meditec, Leantec, and Controltec. These new divisions are the result of a strategic repositioning to meet the…
MENNEKES releases multi-gang SLPX disconnects with sloped-top clean design
MENNEKES, a global manufacturer of wiring devices, switch products, and customized power distribution, announces its new SLPX Series of sloped-top motor disconnects. These devices will enable plant operators to prioritize sanitation while meeting requirements more easily for multiple disconnects. Available in three multi-gang enclosure sizes, the stainless-steel SLPX Series features a unique clean design for…
EXAIR’s non-marring nozzle provides precise blowoff while protecting equipment
When working with surfaces and equipment that are sensitive to scuffing or abrasion, it’s important to employ tools that ensure protection from what could be costly downtime and repairs. EXAIR’s new PEEK 1/2 NPT Super Air Nozzle has been engineered to produce powerful blowoff without damage to expensive equipment. A PEEK plastic construction provides non-marring…
Mitsubishi provides servo components to achieve precise capping machine
When packaging machinery specialist Balpack Inc., Sarasota, Florida, was tasked with manufacturing a star wheel capping machine for a customer, it turned to automation vendor HPE Automation, a Diamond Partner Distributor Elite of Mitsubishi Electric Automation. HPE Automation recommended using Mitsubishi Electric components for a complete and compatible solution to develop a machine in a…
KUKA next-generation mobile robotics come to MODEX 2024
KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform revolutionizes automation for intralogistic optimization. The KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet…
Motion names new automation intelligence GVP
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Mike Esposito to group vice president, Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Esposito served as Director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions (EAS), having joined Motion as part of the Kaman…
Emerson launches compact valve position indicator for quick and easy commissioning
Emerson announces its new TopWorxTM DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size, and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines, and industrial utilities with a reliable valve position feedback tool. The TopWorx DVR…
FAULHABER’s new encoder provides high accuracy through the latest chip technology
With the launch of the IEP3, FAULHABER expands its product line with an incremental encoder that achieves a very high resolution and accuracy thanks to the latest chip technology. With a diameter of just 8 mm, the IEP3 is very lightweight and compact yet still offers a resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…
Eplan’s Update Training 2024 makes projects easier with new functions
eLearning is a form of self-study that has been well-received and is becoming increasingly widespread. Eplan, the solutions provider, has made significant investments in this field since 2020 due to its customer-oriented focus and provides numerous eLearning courses at www.eplan.com. “Our goal is that our users work as efficiently as possible with Eplan. With the…
Super Air Knife with Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify compressed air supply hook up
EXAIR’s Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify the installation of the Stainless Steel Super Air Knife by including all of the proper fittings and tubes for hooking up to a compressed air supply. They also eliminate poor performance attributed to undersized fittings and compressed air supply lines. Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits can also be fully assembled…
Neugart extends Economy series gearboxes by smaller frame sizes
Neugart responds to the desire of many machine builders for more compact, lighter servo drives with two corresponding gearboxes: The newly developed PLQE040 and PLFE055 extend the proven Economy series PLQE and PLFE by two smaller frame sizes and round out the corresponding portfolio downwards. In packaging and many other machines, countless small handling units…
MAXXDRIVE product manager receives AGMA Award for published thermal capacity document
This Fall, the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) presented various awards during the 2023 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) Awards Luncheon in Detroit. Along with the Chairperson’s Award, awards were presented to AGMA technical committee members who have published a document within the last year. Hani Almoghrabi, product manager for MAXXDRIVE Industrial Gear Units at NORD…
AutomationDirect adds U.S. Motors’ ACCU-Torq motors to motor category
AutomationDirect has added ACCU-Torq motors from Nidec U.S. MOTORS to its motor category. These 3-phase motors are high-performance inverter duty motors that are a cost-effective solution for applications that require 100% torque down to zero speed. These motors offer premium efficiency and are available in 230/460 Vac 1800 rpm models in sizes from ¼ hp…
Smart IO-Link photoelectric laser sensors are perfect for challenging applications
Carlo Gavazzi introduces the new series of LD30 IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless unique configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and application functions provide customers with unparalleled flexibility for challenging applications. The sensors’ exceptional background and foreground sensing principles,…
Fischer Connectors’ miniature UHD connectivity solutions allow for 18 Gbit/s data transfer speed
Fischer Connectors has released new high-speed connectors and cable assemblies for Ultra High Definition (UHD) audio/video data transfer at 18 Gbit/s in demanding environments, matching the performance speed of HDMI 2.0. “The speed of our audio/video connectivity solutions, 18 Gbit/s, is equivalent to the HDMI 2.0 standard widely used in 4K cinema projectors and Ultra…
Chris Bursack, ISC Companies, honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Chris Bursack the 32nd recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. He received the accolade during the PTDA 2023 Industry Summit on October 20 in Amelia Island, Florida. Established in 1984, the Warren Pike Award honors individuals who…
Exair’s 1/8 NPT HollowStream cone liquid nozzle is latest addition to line
EXAIR’s new 1/8 NPT HollowStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle is the latest addition to EXAIR’s line of Liquid Atomizing Nozzles. Providing a hollow cone spray pattern, the HollowStream features a tangential flow design is vaneless, with wide open internal features to resist clogging while producing a uniform distribution in a ring pattern with medium to…
New FX ECX Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosures bring fiber connections closer to users and devices
Belden Inc., a supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, offers a new way for installers to bring fiber connections closer to users and devices: the FiberExpress (FX) Enterprise Closet X (ECX) Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosure. As common applications call for additional bandwidth, and consumers use more devices that require faster speeds, this extension of the…
New app optimizes maintenance based on valve condition data, avoiding downtime
Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualize an entire connected fleet of valves while prioritizing actions based on the health index of each valve. This helps plant personnel optimize…