Mike Santora

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for HellermannTyton, is now stocking Ratchet P-Clamps — an innovative, versatile, and durable wire bundling solution that both reduces costs and streamlines workflows for heavy equipment manufacturers without compromising performance. Ratchet P-Clamps have an adjustable ratchet clamp mechanism and are offered in five…

The coupling is normally the softest element in the drive line, literally – but by no means the weakest link of the chain. Its configuration plays a decisive role in the functional capability of the driving and driven machine and in the reliability and lifetime of the entire drive system. The optimum adjustment of the […]

In March 2021, a huge container ship wedged across the Suez Canal caused severe disruption to global supply chains. According to one estimate, the blockage held up an estimated 9.6 billion of trade every day. For businesses that rely on global supply chains, a single event like this can wreak havoc. When multiple factors converge, […]

The combination of design and material creates a quiet, durable tribo ball bearing for high speeds As a result of continuous research and development, igus is now introducing an innovative two-component (2K) ball bearing. The xiros bearing, which requires no lubrication or maintenance, combines a wide range of properties. It is not only wear-resistant but […]

AutomationDirect has added a new line of enclosure filter fans to their inventory of thermal management devices. The Fandis Virdis series filter fans provide a low-cost thermal management solution for applications where the surrounding cooler air can be used to reduce the internal temperature of an enclosure. The Virdis series fans are available in both…

About PIE The Product Information Exchange (PIE) is a standard format for the exchange of rich product content between manufacturers and distributors. Rich product content includes images and product attributes. Having a standard common schema developed by distributors and manufacturers eliminates the need for each manufacturer to identify, map, define and interpret attribute definitions and […]

It’s been two years since our world was thrust into the throes of a global pandemic, forcing PTDA member companies to respond in agile and decisive ways. Although the term pandemic itself remains part of the culture, by most accounts we are beginning to emerge from this remarkable point in history. Where do things go — […]

The test and measurement market has been rapidly evolving, trying to keep up with fast-growing technologies such as electric vehicles, 5G communications, and EV batteries that create the need for new test requirements. In response, Advantech has released a new series of data acquisition modules – iDAQ series. The iDAQ series is a new series…

WAGO’s new Compact Controller 100 is a small-scale PLC with a wide variety of remote I/O for use in smaller applications. Engineered for OEMs, IIOT digitization projects, and building automation applications, this easy-to-use device is cost-effective for small, but demanding applications. This PLC can interface with industrial devices using protocols such as MODBUS TCP/UDP, EtherNet/IP,…

With the new FRAMEpro plug-in, directly transfer CAD files for Bosch Rexroth’s modular aluminum profile system elements into popular CAD environments Autodesk Inventor and SOLIDWORKS from Dassault. Users of both systems can reduce engineering time and help avoid errors from media breaks and potential incorrect entries. Automatically set connections and profile configurations and adjustments in…

Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced that the latest release of Siemens’ NX software, a product engineering solution, brings greater electronic co-design, collaboration, and intelligence capture and reuse capability. These empower engineering executives across every industry to find productivity improvements and greater efficiencies in their engineering departments. “Innovators and pioneers, from clean-sheet start-ups to household…

The current software release 2.6 for the AI vision system IDS NXT focuses primarily on simplifying app creation. The initial phase in development is often one of the greatest challenges in the realization of a project. With the help of the new Application Assistant in IDS NXT lighthouse, users configure a complete vision app under guidance in just […]

A full line of standard shaft collars and couplings that are now offered with various types of bores to match different shafts and drive systems has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Shaft Collars and Couplings with different bores are offered in standard inch and metric sizes from 1/8 to 10-in. […]

With the SCT5564 ring-type current transformer, Beckhoff offers a universal current-sensitive measurement system for AC and DC differential currents in conformance with the EN/IEC 62020-1 standard. Its use in machine monitoring ensures, among other things, increased system availability and minimized maintenance costs through the early detection of insulation faults. The SCT5564 differential current transformer (type…

SICK is launching Monitoring Box, the latest offering to curate, visualize, and analyze status data from SICK sensors. Effective and timely condition monitoring is essential to the success of any factory or logistics center. But how do you accurately monitor machinery to know when maintenance is required before a fault occurs? To solve this challenge,…

Watlow, a designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Eurotherm from Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Eurotherm is a premier global provider of temperature, power, and process…

3M, a global leader in commercial bonding solutions, and Innovative Automation Inc., an integrator and provider of high-quality automation systems, are joining together to provide industrial manufacturers with an automated solution for tape applications that require precision, repeatability, and high output. The RoboTapeTM System for 3MTM Tape allows industrial manufacturers to take advantage of the…

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it has acquired 42,000 square meters of land in Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan to establish a new production site for the manufacture of factory automation (FA) control system products from April 2025. Demand from the manufacturing industry for FA products is expected to show a medium to long-term…

AutomationDirect has added new Captron Caneo Series10 and Series41 pushbuttons to expand their offering of capacitive pushbutton switches. Capacitive pushbuttons utilize touch control and are activated without pressure when a hand or body part nears the device’s surface. Series10 switches, suitable for a wide range of applications, feature 360° visibility and are available in standard,…

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced today the grand opening of the Rockwell Experience Center at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) in Manchester, N.H. The center recognizes Rockwell’s long-term investment in ARMI, a member-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the bioeconomy…

Torque Transducers and Test Machinery experience extreme demands including high torque loads and high operating speeds which cause stress on connected components. To assure these systems generate accurate test data when experiencing these conditions, system designers specify CD® Couplings from Zero-Max. Using  Zero-Max’s proprietary Composite Disc-Pack (CD), CD Couplings are unique in design and provide […]

Featuring three different screw technologies, AVENTICS Series SPRA rod-style electric actuators offer unmatched versatility that can better meet exacting application requirements. Emerson has launched its new line of precise and highly repeatable rod-style cylinders. While only one electric actuator screw type is typically available in the market, the SPRA actuators offer three screw technologies. These…

Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers billions annually. New industrial automation hardware from Rockwell Automation aims to improve those results. Providing real-time predictive analytics, operational intelligence and high-performance motor control are key to boosting uptime. CENTERLINE 2100 motor control center (MCC), configured with a new PowerFlex 755TS variable frequency drive, delivers these solutions. CENTERLINE 2100 motor control…

Aerotech Inc., continues to develop new products and features for the Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform. Recent upgrades affect all parts of the Automation1 technology stack – from servo motor drive improvements to core motion control technology enhancements, new application features and programming API support. “Automation1 is the most exciting product to be…

For customers looking to reduce their sanitary conveyor system’s power consumption by as much as 55%, the new iDrive2 permanent magnet motor for Dorner’s AquaPruf conveyor is a great option. Supplied by OneMotion, a packaging automation products OEM and trusted Dorner partner, the permanent magnet motor uses less energy to run at higher speeds because…