DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, invites attendees at Automate 2024 to visit its booth, #2036, May 6-9 in Chicago. Visitors to DigiKey’s booth can learn more about the company’s automation offerings, including its vast product breadth, industry-leading manufacturers, and…
R4-50 heavy-duty electronic rotary latch with integrated sensor
Southco has introduced a new R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with an integrated sensor and sealed electronic actuation, expanding its rotary latch line with options offering increased security and remote access control for demanding environments. Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and exceptional cycle life, the latest addition to the Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch line is…
Daniel Westberg appointed new CEO for Nord-Lock Group
Nord-Lock Group, the global leader in bolting and engineering solutions, announces Daniel Westberg as their new Chief Executive Officer. Daniel will assume his responsibilities as CEO on August 1, 2024. “I am honored and excited to take on the role of CEO at Nord-Lock Group, a company with a rich legacy. The Group is on an…
SJT Industries SIM timing pulleys from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added SIM timing pulleys to their Power Transmission product category. 5M pitch (5mm) pulleys in bore sizes of 5/8, ¾, 7/8, or 1-1/8-in. with 20 to 120 teeth are now available, as are additional MXL pitch (0.08in) pulleys in bore sizes of 1/8, 3/16, and ¼-in. with 14 to 72 teeth, XL pitch…
Wireless air treatment solution from Emerson and CoreTigo
The solution enhances Emerson’s AVENTICS high-end air flow and pressure regulation units, by supplementing and retrofitting these into wireless units with CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless products. Named the “Energy Saver”, the solution provides a holistic approach that creates the most cost-efficient and simple way to enhance production lines with an advanced air treatment application. The Aventics…
NFI’s drone deployment takes flight
NFI Industries, founded in 1932, is one of the oldest and largest privately held and family-owned 3PLs in North America. The company serves a variety of segments, including food and beverage, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods, offering everything from transportation, distribution, brokerage, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate. To accommodate…
METCASE’s 19-in. rack cases just got cooler
METCASE’s versatile COMBIMET 19-in. rack cases can now be specified with custom ventilation for greater heat dissipation. Other modifications are also available on request. COMBIMET 19-in. is METCASE’s biggest, most advanced and most cost-effective range of rack cases – making it popular for applications including networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems,…
More options for OKW’s DIATEC low-profile wall-mount enclosures
OKW’s stylish DIATEC plastic enclosures for wall-mount and table-top electronics are now available in two standard colors: off-white (RAL 9002) and lava. These highly attractive enclosures are ideal for communications and network equipment, IoT/IIoT, gateways, peripherals, data systems engineering, security and access control, measurement and control, medical/wellness, and laboratory technology. DIATEC’s modern, flat design suits…
Pfannenberg PYRA and PATROL series signal beacons from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg PYRA and PATROL series heavy-duty signal beacons to their growing lineup of visual and audible signaling devices. These versatile devices can withstand severe environments, are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and satisfy numerous alarm, warning, and indication requirements. The PYRA series focuses on visual alerts and is ideal for discrete…
5G reliability enters the automated warehouse
The flexibility of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which use a wireless navigation system to guide them around a facility, is the reason these self-sufficient machines are so popular in warehouse environments. However, 50 AMRs on the floor will overload the traditional WiFi network. That leads to network latency and interrupts communication between AMRs and the…
Datalogic PowerScan 960X handheld barcode scanners from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Datalogic PowerScan 960X cordless handheld barcode scanner systems to their Barcode/RFID/Vision category. These scanners feature an ergonomic shape with a rugged design that can withstand demanding environments. The new PowerScan scanners provide an omnidirectional reading of 1D stacked, 2D, and postal codes with 1280 x 800 optical resolution, and an inductive contactless…
Caddi Drawer generates searchable 2D drawings, saving design time and procurement costs
When it comes to designing parts, it’s best not to reinvent the wheel. Imagine, as an engineer, spending hours, days, or even months designing a part, only to find out later that it already exists. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, especially in machine building and manufacturing facilities that have been operating for decades. The problem…
Compact MINIMET instrument enclosures can be specified in custom versions
METCASE’s stylish MINIMET aluminum enclosures for compact desktop and portable electronics are now available in custom widths and depths, as well as with all the additional modifications the customer may need. Versatile MINIMET is ideal for applications including medical and wellness devices, test and measurement, industrial control, peripherals and interfaces, switchboxes, communications, and laboratory equipment.…
120 and 230 VAC Thermoelectric Coolers from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new high-quality and efficient stainless steel Seifert 340 BTU/H thermoelectric coolers with 120- and 230-volt power options. Thermoelectric coolers from Seifert use the Peltier Effect to create a temperature difference between the internal and ambient heat sinks, making internal air cooler while dissipating heat into the external environment. Fans assist the convective…
ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology and AMR Studio Suite
· Equipped with Visual SLAM, ABB’s AMR T702 trolley robot offers increased speed, accuracy, and autonomy in navigation and logistics. · Integration with ABB’s AMR Studio software allows new users to easily configure AMR routes and jobs. · Intuitive Visual SLAM and user-friendly AMR Studio together can reduce commissioning time by up to 20 percent.…
R86TB high-performance teach pendant for improved operability
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s new teach pendant, R86T6, evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users alike. The R86TB is designed with a 10.1-in. high-definition display so that any function can be easily visible and accessed from the customizable HOME screen or page list. Major…
Emerson’s new acoustic particle monitor minimizes erosion risk
Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount SAM42 Acoustic Particle Monitor for measuring the amount of entrained sand in the output from oil and gas wells. The monitor can detect extremely low concentrations of entrained sand in challenging conditions with a high level of measurement repeatability and sensitivity. Accurate real-time data helps minimize erosion…
New mini lever actuated plunger saves time and space
Limited space should not mean limited quality. Experience quick and reliable actuation in a more compact package with Southco’s new 56 Mini Lever Actuated Plunger. This solution features the same lever-actuated operation as the full-size version for faster and easier latching and unlatching of electronic components. The 56 Mini Lever Actuated Plunger keeps the convenient…
Penn Union mechanical lugs and neutral bars from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new mechanical connectors from Penn Union that include high-quality lugs and neutral bars for use in the most demanding applications. LA / L2A series heavy-duty aluminum lugs provide reliable electrical connections rated for 600V and are dual-rated for copper or aluminum conductors. PB series aluminum panelboard lugs are ideal for applications with…
OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL plastic enclosures now in two versions
OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL industrial electronic enclosures are now available in two versions, offering the choice of a closed or open top. These sealed plastic enclosures (IP 65 optional) are designed specifically for heavy-duty handheld devices. Applications include machine control, mobile terminals, measurement, programmers, and data collection. Ergonomic HAND-TERMINAL offers plenty of space for operating elements, displays,…
Olympic shows and artificial moons
Today, every large event includes an elaborate laser show. Laser projections are used at trade fairs, in advertising, art, and at architectural events. The magically glowing light patterns are made possible by highly complex technology, and at many of the most spectacular installations, this technology is provided by Berlin-based LaserAnimation Sollinger. When it comes to…
CDP honors Delta with double A scores for contribution to climate change and water security
Delta Electronics Inc, a global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, today announced it has achieved double “A” scores in the 2023 Climate Change and Water Security reports of CDP for the third time. This year’s double “A” score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution…
Murrplastik discharge plates, EMC cable clips, and electrical conduit kits
New additions of quality wiring solution products from Murrplastik provide fast and efficient ways to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and to install cable conduits for cobots and small robotic machinery. Murrplastik ZL-AB series discharge plates (for use with ZL series strain relief plates) and Murrplastik DIN-rail-mounted EMC cable clips provide easily accessible grounding points for…
ReeR Micron Series Light Grids from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect adds new ReeR Micron series light grids, available in detecting or measuring versions, that use multi-beam photoeye arrays to detect the presence of objects anywhere within the controlled height of the sensor array. They are perfect for detecting, measuring, and counting various sized and shaped objects at random positions as they pass through the…
Securely fasten loads
A crane, rope, or chain may be required when something needs lifting – plus anchoring points on the load. JW Winco offers a wide range of solutions to fasten the load securely. The classic and simplest lifting points are lifting eye bolts, when a female threaded hole is present the DIN 580, lifting bolt is…