Over the last six decades, automation and robotics have advanced how functional industrial coatings are applied and used. The results have included better precision of coating processes, lower costs, and improved product performance. By George Osterhout | Senior advisor and past president • Orion Industries Ltd. Functional coatings have been used in industrial applications since…

AutomationDirect has added Crohm brand VFD brake resistors, which feature NEMA 1 enclosures and installed thermal switches. These resistors are offered in popular resistance values from 3.7 to 400 ohms and power ratings from 240 W to 18 kW to ensure a good match per your manufacturer’s recommendation. The NEMA 1 enclosures protect users from…

Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages. binder now offers special flange components that act as plug-in partners for the PBC15 cable connector, which can transmit high currents and voltages in tight spaces. This combination enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications, such as…

Back in the early days of the Internet, as the world wide web was beginning to take shape and before it was as ubiquitous as it is today, there was an optimism that pervaded tech circles. The general mood was that this rising tech wave would make us all freer, smarter, and happier. There were…

AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser intrinsically safe analog input isolators to provide cost-effective galvanic isolation for process instruments located in hazardous locations. This ensures that only a safe amount of energy resides in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Endress+Hauser RN22 0/4 to 20 mA input isolators are offered in 1-channel, 2-channel, or signal doubler options. They feature…

Partner content with ACE Controls. Food manufacturers produce some of the most difficult products to craft. Items must be handled gently, which is not easy when moving at breakneck speeds through industrial mechanisms. As such, shock absorbers play a key role in ensuring safety, the condition of food-grade machinery and the tasty bites they produce.…

Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries for the Hermes Award, the next edition of which will be featured at Hannover Messe 2025. This is one of the world’s most important industrial prizes, and will be presented by Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, on March 30, 2025. The deadline for companies and…

Aerotech Inc., has expanded its Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series. Designed to provide users with a high-performance, cost-competitive option, the XA4 series now includes single-, dual- and quad-axis configurations. These compact, economical solutions offer a high performance-to-price ratio while reducing overall system costs. “New Automation1 XA4 servo drive series ordering options make it possible […]

Why Dry? Gear motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS help Vincent Corporation put the squeeze on…well, almost everything. The applications are too numerous to list in their entirety. Coffee grounds. Eggshell waste. Pomegranates and pineapples. Manure and paper mill sludge. Tobacco. These are just a few of the materials that require dewatering, a process that—as its name…

Thordon Bearings is supplying multiple sets of grease-free bearings to completely replace old technology at the Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada. Andritz Hydro was contracted to undertake the mid-life refurbishment of the station’s turbines on behalf of Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Two of the 243MW station’s eight units have […]

Silicon Sensing’s DMU11 inertial measurement unit has been selected by BBLeap for its LeapBox retrofittable crop sprayer technology. The DMU11 all-silicon, six-degree-of-freedom IMU will be used to precisely determine the sprayer’s turning speed and heading. The inventive LeapBox modular black box offers farmers major crop spraying quality, control, and practice improvements. “The ability to deliver…

More electronics designers are specifying OKW’s tough SOLID-BOX to safeguard sensitive touch screens, control panels, and displays in harsh industrial environments. IK 08 (impact) and IP 66/IP 67 (ingress) protection make SOLID-BOX suitable for plant and machine construction, HVAC, IoT/IIoT, Smart Factory/Industry 4.0, gateways, data loggers, ICT, electrical installations, measurement/control, agriculture/farming, sensor systems and safety…

OMNIVISION unveiled the new 3-megapixel (MP)-resolution OX03H10 CMOS image sensor – the first and only 3.0-micron (µm) pixel automotive viewing sensor with TheiaCel technology. Announced at AutoSens Europe 2024, the new solution significantly enhances driving safety by enabling unprecedented imaging clarity in all lighting conditions for surround-view and rear-view cameras. At 1920 x 1536 resolution, the OX03H10 features […]

Brazil has been announced as the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2026. The news was announced by Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX) and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG, at a recent ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Wolfsburg. The…

If you are looking to add a conveyor system to increase speed, efficiency, and automation to your next packaging application, then visiting Dorner at booth N-5623 needs to be on your PACK EXPO bucket list. The show runs from Nov 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Dorner, a Columbus McKinnon brand, is a global leader…

IDEC Corporation has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3-in. touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualizing and automating a wide range of applications. The FT1J […]

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. prides itself on its servo motors and amplifiers portfolio, known for its high-performance capabilities, flexibility, and versatility for various applications. When an OEM of vial capping equipment, Genesis Packaging Technologies, reached out to distributor, Moxley Electronics, for a solution to upgrade their existing line of equipment, Moxley recommended Mitsubishi Electric for…

HMS Networks AB, a global provider of industrial information and communication technology, has today entered into a binding agreement with DOGAWIST-Investment GmbH to acquire 100% of the shares in PEAK-System Technik GmbH, a well-established German provider of industrial communication solutions and experts within automotive communication technologies such as CAN and LIN. Strategic rationale The acquisition…

Last month, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, tens of thousands of registrants and exhibiting companies flocked to McCormick Place’s 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. To hit the ground running, this year I checked-in with some of the larger companies early. Big companies like Siemens — with a global reach in many different…

Instead of the usual passive suspension at the foot components, the prosthesis assists its user by means of motor power. As is the case with a natural gait, the artificial foot is actively bent up and down with each step. The gait becomes more harmonious, more stable and less tiring. An intelligent controller finds the…

OMNIVISION has introduced three new back-side illuminated (BSI) global shutter (GS) image sensors. These sensors are designed for machine vision applications such as industrial automation, robotics, logistics barcode scanners, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The new GS image sensors feature a 3.45-micron (µm) BSI pixel, which offers high sensitivity, efficient shutter performance, and strong low-light capabilities. This […]

Kollmorgen has released its new PCMM2G programmable motion controller. This highly scalable controller offers simple integration with systems based on the Kollmorgen Automation Suite as well as with third-party devices, bringing new capabilities and greatly increased performance to everything from standalone machines to complex, modular automation systems. The PCMM2G controller is compatible with previous-generation PDMM […]

Littelfuse, Inc. offers the C&K Switches EL2 Series Tactile Switches, designed for general-purpose switching applications. These sealed surface-mount technology (SMT) tactile switches are available in heights of 3.5 and 5.2 millimeters, with actuation forces of 2 newtons and 3.5 newtons. The EL2 Series features IP67 sealing, protecting against dust and water ingress. The switches utilize […]

ABB, a North American motion product manufacturer, is opening its NEMA Motors Division world headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the local community on Thursday, October 3, in celebration of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), officially observed on Friday, October 4. This open house event is intended to educate and inspire students, parents, educators, and community…

Littelfuse, Inc. offers the MITI-7L Reed Switch Series, engineered for applications that demand long operational life and consistent performance. These reed switches have dimensions of 7 mm x 1.8 mm (0.276″ x 0.071″) and can switch up to 10 W. Key specifications of the series include a sensitivity range of 6-25 AT, an insulation resistance […]