TECHNOLOGIES + PRODUCTS

By providing seals for electrolyzers, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is contributing to sustainable hydrogen production based on solar and wind power. The seals are designed for automated production, enabling a rapid buildup of high manufacturing capacities. The global production capacity for green hydrogen could increase to more than 250 gigawatts by 2030, according to a study…

The AS2100 Accurate Distance Sensor is an improved replacement product for the now retired AR2000. “For many years, the AR2000 was a great choice for distance measurement in difficult environments,” said Nick Catalano, Acuity’s General Manager. “Now we have an even stronger option in the AS2100.” A highly accurate laser distance sensor, the AS2100 is…

AttaBox Heartland Series Enclosures are now available in color in a wide range of sizes from 6×6 in to 20×16 in. AttaBox Heartland Enclosures in color provide superior environmental protection and aesthetically enhance installations. They are candidates for promotion of OEM products and brands, and command visual attention in applications requiring color. Available in six…

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced continued development in driving major advances across its Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing initiatives. These advances and the introduction of Flexible Automation Modules (FAMs) further extend Molex’s Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS4.0) by empowering supply chain stakeholders to build software-defined machines, robots and production lines that meet…

Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems are engineered and approved for use upon purged electrical enclosures found within classified areas. The areas approved are Class I Div 1, Groups A, B, C and D – Class II Div 1 Groups E, F and G – and Class III. EXAIR’s HazLoc Cabinet Cooler Systems have been tested…

By Kurt Michel, SVP, Marketing, Veea Intelligent systems have become an increasingly common part of everyday life. Using a combination of wireless communications networks, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and devices, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), edge and fog computing and various other cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, providers are enhancing and improving both their operations and…

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has signed an agreement with Spain-based SENER, a leading multinational company in engineering and technology, to acquire its FORAN software business. FORAN is CAD/CAE/CAM software for the design, construction and engineering of vessels and marine structures. The addition of the FORAN product and team to Siemens, together with…

Emerson has announced its new Branson MCX Series ultrasonic mold cleaning systems, which feature side-mounted immersible transducers and powerful immersion heaters that can provide more effective, fast and efficient cleaning than other systems on the market. Compared to manual cleaning of plastics injection molds, which may take up to three hours or more, the Branson…

Oriental Motor is pleased to announce the latest addition to the AZ Series family of single axis stored data drivers, which now includes AC and DC input. Both input types are now available with PROFINET communication. The AlphaStep AZ Series stepper motors offers high efficiency, low vibration and incorporates our newly developed Mechanical Absolute Encoder…

Poseidon System’s FerroQ is a standalone device that analyzes a small sample of oil for ferrous debris. The rapid and simple operation accompanied by outstanding sensitivity makes the device a perfect complement to any laboratory oil analysis. The device can be used as a low-cost screening tool to identify samples requiring further analysis, or as a standalone wear debris…

AutomationDirect has added new SureStep motors, now available in NEMA 42 frame sizes. Six new motor sizes are available with single or dual shafts. These twelve models extend the torque range of the SureStep line up to 4532 oz-in. The mating extension cables are available in 6, 10, and 20-ft. lengths and an encoder adapter…

Ordinary vapor-compression cooling is inefficient and un-green. Future-generations of air conditioning may instead use electrocaloric techniques with almost no moving parts. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor Here’s some bad news about our warming world, courtesy of the International Energy Agency: The use of air conditioners and electric fans already accounts for about a fifth of…

The AsteRx SB3 receiver family, enclosed in an IP68 housing, offers superior availability of RTK high-accuracy positioning due to its ability to track a wide variety of signals from all currently operating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including not only GPS and GLONASS but also the European Galileo and Chinese BeiDou. Even in dual antenna…

InOrbit, a cloud-based robot operations (RobOps) platform, announces the InOrbit Platform is fully compatible with robots that implement the recently announced MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard and is helping robotics companies become standard-compliant. The standard allows autonomous vehicles of different types to share information about their robot(s) speed, location, direction, health, tasking/availability and other performance characteristics.…

The Model BHP/EPB test bench accurately measures and controls the hydraulic pressure and EPB power levels applied to brake calipers and drums during automotive squeak and rattle, or BSR testing, under a variety of pressure conditions. It does so, in accordance with GMW16316, Objective Brake Component Squeak & Rattle Test procedures. The test bench also…

Heilind Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components and an authorized distributor for All Sensors Corporation (an Amphenol company), has added the manufacturer’s ELV Series of analog and digital pressure sensors to its catalog. The sensors feature CoBeam2 technology – an innovative sensing element technology offering best-in-class, ultra-low pressure sensing for superior stability and performance.…

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced the results of a global survey of Industry 4.0 manufacturing stakeholders driving advancements in robotics, complex machines and device or control systems. The findings reflect steady progress in the development of Industry 4.0 initiatives across the industrial automation ecosystem, including smart automation, connectivity and analytics that…

By Leslie Langnau Early in the 3D printing industry, there were efforts to take wood byproducts and use that material to make parts. These early efforts were interesting for the novelty. Today, however, there’s a more serious effort to turn wood into a usable 3D printable material. Desktop Metal launched Forust, a process to sustainably…

New three-slot 3U OpenVPX backplanes carry an additional VITA 62 PSU slot. The new OpenVPX 3U backplane has a BKP3-CEN03-15.2.9 VITA 65 profile. The 3+1 slot backplane is standardly designed to PCIe Gen3 speeds with options for higher levels. Pixus offers versions with mechanical mounting options for ATR enclosures and IEEE rackmount chassis platforms. Pixus…

A tough new static/mobile base is now available for the profiPLUS 50 range of suspension arms for HMI/panel enclosures and displays. The new base unit offers a smart and robust floor-standing solution for light-to-medium loads. It is a candidate for a wide range of applications including Smart Factory, process automation, robotics and machine controllers. The…

Worldwide, there are nearly 50 lightning strikes every second, almost 1.4 billion strikes per year. Overvoltage due to lightning strikes or switching operations is one of the most common causes of electronic damage, to which the process industry is very vulnerable. Surge protection concepts are therefore crucial to plant and personnel safety. The new M-LB-2000…

Glide-Line announced the release of their completely configurable steel roller chain conveyor system featuring dynamic traction control with a built-in accelerator to assist with faster start-up. A first of its kind, this product allows mixing and matching of traction control in a line, from low back pressure to high traction, with ultimate configurability and flexibility…

Heilind Electronics, a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide, has partnered with Trafag, a global leader in the design and manufacture of harsh environment pressure sensors and transmitters, temperature sensors and SF6 gas density sensors. A key component of the new offering is Trafag’s pressure transmitters. These solutions are available in many designs to suit…

MACH III Clutch announced expansion of standard miniature line of brakes, clutches and torque limiters with new Miniature NEMA Spring Engaged Brakes Series. These brakes, which include the D2C2R-42H and D2C2R-48H models, are ideal for tight spaces, smaller shafts or applications with light torque requirements. The new miniature brakes include a NEMA frame and enclosed,…

Heilind Electronics, a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide and an authorized distributor for HellermannTyton, has introduced the in-line Ratchet P-Clamp to its portfolio of cable management products. Engineered for heavy-duty applications, it creatively solves wire bundling challenges in OEM, automotive and solar installations. The HellermannTyton Ratchet P-Clamp features an adjustable ratchet clamp mechanism and…