Mike Santora

AutomationDirect has added AchieVe FKL series 18mm tubular photoelectric sensors, which feature a rugged nickel-plated brass construction and a high IP67 protection rating. They employ Class 1 or Class 2 red lasers to provide sensing distances up to 50 meters. These sensors, in diffuse with background suppression, diffuse, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles, offer…

Moog Construction used Bauma 2025 as the stage for introducing its Adaptive Electrification Management System, which reduces the cost and complexity of designing, building, operating, and repairing electric off-highway vehicles. The Adaptive Electrification Management System is a patent-pending electronics solution and part of Moog Construction’s award-winning TerraTech electrification portfolio. TerraTech includes electronics, software, and electric…

IDEC Corporation has expanded its operator interface (OI) family with its new HG1J Series touchscreen. This device uses the latest innovations to provide vivid visualizations and responsive multi-touch operation, all in an extremely compact form factor so the technology can be used in more applications than ever before. The HG1J Series is the successor of…

Tadiran Batteries, a manufacturer of industrial-grade ultra-long-life lithium batteries, has just introduced TLM-1550SPM high-power AA-size lithium oxide batteries for use in critical applications. Building on decades of success, Tadiran developed the TLM-1550SPM lithium metal oxide battery as an innovative alternative that combines a small footprint, high-power output, high capacity, and energy density, on-demand response, extended…

AutomationDirect has added Helukabel’s HELUKAT industrial Ethernet and Profinet cables featuring a halogen-free, flame-retardant, and durable construction built to support a variety of industrial requirements. New Type B, Type B Hybrid (with power conductors), Type R, and Type C Profinet cables are designed to provide reliable data transmission in dynamic or harsh industrial applications while…

By Del Williams Like a well-coordinated pit crew, this rupture disk manufacturer has streamlined the custom prototype process to accelerate the service to aerospace OEMs. Aerospace OEMs rely on rupture disks for pressure relief and pressure release of gases and liquids in applications ranging from compressed gas cylinders to propulsion systems, aircraft wheels, fuel storage…

Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, unveils access to exclusive technical resources and solutions. Emerson Bearing provides more than 30 different resources covering bearing training and diagnostics, setup instructions for various bearing types, usage guides, and…

AutomationDirect has added GC Valves 71 series 2-port water valves, which are constructed of durable lead-free brass. They are certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and have NSF-approved EPDM diaphragms. They are a great choice for drinking water applications and are ported for the most popular NPT sizes (up to 2”) with a 120 VAC or 24…

Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount 490A Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor, a digital Modbus-enabled measurement device designed to enhance operational flexibility, simplify installation, and reduce maintenance costs across many industrial applications in the water/wastewater treatment, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and steam power generation industries. Most dissolved oxygen probes for industrial applications…

Miki Pulley Magnetic Couplings are shaft couplings that transmit torque from one shaft to another using a magnetic field instead of a physical or mechanical connection. These Magnetic Couplings are non-contact and rely on the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles to generate rotational power. The full product range of these coupling models can withstand…

By Christopher Logue, Emerson This plug-and-play paint automation solution incorporates industrial-grade intelligent devices and industry-standard communication technologies to streamline OEM development of advanced painting and coating robotics systems. Whether applying the color and clear coats to an automobile or laying down powder coat material used to create a durable equipment protection layer, robotic application systems…

PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control, announces the launch of the V-625 direct drive rotation stage, a high-performance rotary positioning and scanning stage designed for applications requiring smooth, high-precision rotary motion. The V-625 rotary stage combines frictionless, advanced direct-drive motor technology with a large clear aperture, making it an ideal solution…

A full line of shaft collars, flange collars, rigid couplings, and shaft adapters that can be machined by the user to solve specific MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations) quickly has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Remachineable Shaft Collars, Couplings, and Adapters can be machined by the user to let them customize…

Whether you’ve had a subscription to The Economist since college or know nothing about the taxing of imported goods, you’ve probably been thinking a lot more about tariffs than usual. The subject has overtaken the airwaves and the watercooler alike since mid-January, and when it will subside is anybody’s guess. The Trump Administration’s “on-again, off-again”…

AutomationDirect has added Datasensing SH4 series 14mm finger and 30mm hand safety light curtains that are available in basic models with automatic restart or standard models, which include external device monitoring (EDM) and an optional manual restart. Body protection models in 300 or 400mm resolution are available only in the standard version. The finger and…

Demonstrating its dedication to innovation and sustainability, igus will present environmentally friendly technologies at Hannover Messe 2025. The motion plastics specialist will showcase its new PTFE-free materials, cable carriers made from recycled materials, and newly developed dry cleanroom certification for its e-chain® cable carriers developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPA. “Our mission remains to provide…

ABB has upgraded a variable speed drive to extend the life of NASA’s National Transonic Facility (NTF) wind tunnel by at least 10 years. This service project has boosted the reliability and availability of the world’s largest medium voltage (MV) drive system. To pull it off, drive experts engineered a solution to match the electrical…

Metra and Caltrans trainsets to use ABB’s innovative traction technology Key components to be assembled at ABB’s Traction factory in Mechanicsville, Virginia Partnership highlights commitment to local-for-local manufacturing and environmental stewardship ABB has announced its collaboration with Stadler US to advance sustainable rail transport in the United States (US). The collaboration will see ABB supply…

Investment by ABB Drive Products to develop next-generation products for circularity and resource-efficient future. Companies will develop design architecture for drive manufacturing by optimizing testing and assembly processes in Molg’s robotic Microfactories. Collaboration started in 2024, with ABB Robotics participation in Molg’s seed round of funding. ABB Motion’s Drive Products division has invested in Virginia-based…

CCTY, a design-to-application motion control manufacturer, is expanding its operations by acquiring additional warehouse and office space, doubling its current footprint. This expansion will allow the company to better serve its growing customer base by increasing inventory capacity. With 30,000 sq. ft. of space, CCTY is enhancing its ability to store and manage inventory, ensuring…

AutomationDirect has added METEcon multi-wire connectors that feature quality and cost-effective inserts and housings. Inserts are available in multiple pole configurations from 2 poles plus ground up to 108 poles plus ground, with screw or crimp termination types and sizes ranging from 26 to 12 AWG, 10 to 80 Amps. METEcon housings are made of…

· Total emissions must fall by at least 50% by 2050, according to the IEA[1] to meet climate goals · Five heavy industry sectors contribute nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, but provide over 25% of global GDP[2] · The report highlights readily available solutions for energy efficiency and electrification besides providing an overview…

IDEC Corporation is launching the FS1B Safety Controller — an upgrade of the popular FS1A device — providing additional features. The FS1B lets designers create streamlined machine safety systems with multiple safety channels by using any of 24 preset safety logic strategies selected with DIP switch configuration — with no programming required. Supplanting separate modules…

This is according to a European pump manufacturer, which used these bearings in centrifugal vertical pumps that transport vegetable oil at 110°C. These pumps, installed in food production facilities in Belgium and the Netherlands, are critical to the manufacturing process of frying potato chips. The client tested the pump for over a year and reported…

• Building on 50 years of robotics leadership, 2025 marks the beginning of a new era of AI application in industrial robotics. • The new age of Generative AI-powered automation makes robots more intelligent, mobile, accessible, and versatile, disrupting new and emerging sectors for robotics. • Launch of new ABB Robotics brand film unveils new…