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DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, will partner with Schneider Electric to host a webinar on wireless pushbutton technology on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. CDT titled “Experience Mobility in Manufacturing with Wireless Pushbuttons.” The need for flexibility, freedom…

Hannover Messe is taking place in Hannover, Germany, from April 22 to 26. At the event, Schneider Electric is presenting its vision for automation and showcasing its latest innovations, including industrial software, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twin technology. These solutions will be demonstrated through the lens of a digital and sustainable life science campus.…

New research from Schneider Electric has revealed that almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalization will be the primary reason that new operational technology (OT) job roles will be created in the next three years. The research, commissioned by Schneider Electric and carried out by global research leader Omdia, polled 407 industrial companies ranging…

Schneider Electric announced a $1,000,000 pledge to the NAED Education & Research Foundation (NERF) to support their Next Level Now campaign. Schneider Electric is the first manufacturer to join the industry-wide effort to develop insights, tools, and services that support the digital transformation and modernization of the distribution channel. Schneider Electric is a long-time member…

Schneider Electric, in the business of digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Antonio Di Vaira as the new Senior Vice President of its Power Products division for the North American hub (NAM). In his new role, Antonio will champion the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, accelerate sustainable growth,…

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, today launched a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to help customers in operational technology (OT) environments address the increased cyber risk associated with the demand for remote access and connectivity technologies. With the manufacturing industry reporting the highest share of cyberattacks…

Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, joined HP Inc. at the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), to announce the commercial availability of the Metal Jet S100 Solution. HP’s Metal Jet S100 Solution is transforming industries and helping scale 3D metals to mass production. The manufacturing industry […]

Stratus Technologies, a global leader in simplified, protected, autonomous Edge Computing platforms, announced that Schneider Electric has released EcoStruxure Micro Data Center architectures standardized on Stratus Edge Computing platforms to accelerate the move of traditional data center capabilities to the factory floor. The new micro data center architectures integrate Stratus’ fault tolerance and virtualization with…

Three (3) Automation Libraries are now available to simplify interfacing Lexium MDrive integrated motors with popular PACs and PLCs from Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider Electric. The library add-on instructions (AOI) for motion control are available to download for free. AOIs reduce the work of writing software programs to execute move profiles such as: • Relative…

Schneider Electric unveiled new solutions for packaging machine builders at PACK EXPO 2019 in Las Vegas. These innovations, including the Modicon M262 IIoT-ready controller, the TeSys Island digital load management system and the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software platform, offer new levels of efficiency, reliability and insight into machine commissioning and operations. Each of these new…

Schneider Electric announced a powerful new solution for the smart machine era.The new Modicon M262 controller is IIoT-ready for logic and motion applications. It offers intuitive, scalable and reliable machine integration into Industry 4.0 environment, machine to device, machine to human, machine to machine, machine to plant or machine directly to cloud. The Modicon M262…

Schneider Electric launched a Smart Factory in the U.S. to demonstrate in real time how its EcoStruxure architecture and related suite of offerings can help increase operational efficiency and reduce costs for its customers. Embracing cutting edge technology and the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to drive process optimization, the facility has…

Schneider Electric announced the launch of Schneider Electric Exchange, a cross-industry open ecosystem dedicated to solving real-world sustainability and efficiency challenges. Schneider Electric Exchange empowers a diverse community of solvers to create and scale business solutions and seize new market value. As digitization revolutionizes the way we work and interact, energy fundamentally becomes more distributed.…

In a recent Design World webinar (now available on demand) three IoT experts answered several questions about how manufacturers and machine builders can benefit from IIoT with more efficient, productive, and sustainable industrial enterprises … and best practices for approaching cybersecurity, ramping up a digital workforce, and appropriately scaling the digital transformation. Here’s what they…

Master Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, returns to our roots with the newly improved 2018 Relay Guide. When it comes to Relays, no one knows them better than Master Electronics. In 1967, Founder, Ike Nizam, established his distribution network on the Relay. Ike realized the ability of relays to…

Semyx LLC out of Dalton, Ga., creates custom machines to meet the waterjet cutting needs for a variety of industries, from metal and stone to food and textiles. Semyx is the
only OEM that designs large, customized waterjet cutting machines for companies around the world. When Semyx looked into upgrading the wireless remote pendant on its…

Schneider Electric announced the addition of the PowerPact B-frame to its existing PowerPact family of I-Line molded case circuit breakers. PowerPact B replaces the legacy FA/FH series with upgraded features, including an expanded amperage range of 15-125A, and field installable accessories, while keeping the same mounting space dimensions to ease retrofit and expansion of existing…

Jack Creamer, Market Segment Manager – Pumping Equipment, Schneider Electric Many operators of industrial sites are challenged with making their plants more competitive.  Issues such as energy waste, unanticipated downtime and inefficient processes all emerge as top of mind. Although these challenges are significant, taking on these issues is now less daunting and more cost…

Schneider Electric is now showing its smart-machine setups for packaging at Pack Expo 2017 (America’s largest packaging trade show) this week in Las Vegas. Schneider Electric’s smart machine setups are built on its Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled open and interoperable EcoStruxure system architecture and platform that (according to the manufacturer) delivers innovation from connected products […]

Schneider Electric is currently showing its smart machine setups for packaging at Pack Expo 2017 in Las Vegas. Schneider Electric’s smart machine setups are built on its Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled open and interoperable EcoStruxure system architecture and platform that deliver Innovation At Every Level, from connected products via edge control to applications, analytics and […]

The Altivar 680 and Altivar Regenerative 980 Compact Low Harmonic Drives are a packaged, high-performance solution for low harmonic applications. These active front end drives feature a three-level input switching stage, which reduces common mode voltage and improves performance and efficiency. These benefits are a result of the new drives’ custom filtering and three-level design.…

Schneider Electric delivers with a solution that enhances control and communication, while reducing installation time and cost. Designed for high-performance compact machines incorporating speed and position control functions, the Modicon M241 programmable logic controller is well suited to control multiple machines by leveraging dual channel communications for handling both upstream and downstream communications simultaneously. The…

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has added a new enterprise-wide IIoT plant performance and control optimization software to its PES and Foxboro Evo process automation systems and Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system. Leveraging Expertune PlantTriage technology, EcoStruxure Control Advisor, a native smart decision-support tool, provides plant personnel actionable real-time…

A collaborative project between Schneider Electric and Landmark, a Halliburton business provider of integrated E&P (Energy & Production) software, provide transparency to E&P decision makers—from oil field to board room—with a real-time, integrated view of their business’ performance. To this end, Schneider Electric is coming together with Landmark to connect Schneider Electric’s IoT-enabled open and…

Stepper motors are sensitive to the performance of their power supplies. Stepper motor power supplies can affect: Rate of motor heating — read FAQ: Aren’t heat and noise common stepper motor problems? for more on this Acceleration — read FAQ: What are the requirements for a stepper acceleration? Torque — read FAQ: What kind of torque […]

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