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50 Years of Power Supplies: From the 50 Hz Transformer to Highly Efficient Industrial Power Supplies
Few components in industrial applications operate as unobtrusively yet play such a decisive role as the power supply. It forms the basis for stable processes, reliable automation, and high system availability. At the same time, the technology behind DC power supplies has changed fundamentally over the past five decades. Bernhard Erdl, founder and CEO of the PULS Group, has been developing and manufacturing power supplies for more than 50 years.
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What Is Absence-of-Voltage Testing? Understanding NFPA 70E Requirements
An absence of voltage test is a required verification step that confirms electrical equipment is fully de-energized before a worker begins any maintenance or service. Under NFPA 70E, it is a mandatory part of establishing an electrically safe work condition.
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Beyond the Hardware: Why AI Data Centers Need a Liquid-Cooling Strategy
As AI deployments drive rack densities beyond what conventional air cooling can efficiently support, more operators are introducing direct-to-chip liquid cooling, CDUs, and secondary coolant loops. But installing the equipment is only the first step. Long-term reliability also depends on how operators manage coolant health, monitor flow and temperature, detect leaks, maintain components, and coordinate…
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Integrate your production to achieve flawless consistency and operational fluency. By combining Rittal’s modular hardware with Eplan’s data-driven design, you bridge the gaps that cause delays, rework, and rising costs. Replace friction with a unified system built to outpace targets and scale faster.
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Condition Monitoring with Modbus TCP, Python and Modicon M221 PLC
Follow this industrial automation tip on how to bridge the gap between PLCs and advanced analytics with condition monitoring using Modbus TCP and Python on a Modicon M221. See how engineers can unlock deeper insights and smarter maintenance strategies. Explore the full approach from Mouser Electronics.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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AutomationDirect: ifm efector PQ Series Digital Pressure Transmitters
ifm efector PQ series digital pressure transmitters combine IO-Link communication, a multi-mode TFT display, and versatile output options in a compact, rugged housing ideal for space-constrained installations. Available with -14.5 to 14.5 psig and -14.5 to 145 psig ranges, they support vacuum, low-pressure, and standard compressed air or nitrogen applications. The 1-inch multi-color TFT LCD provides clear… Read More…
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AutomationDirect: Klemsan Liquid Level Controller and AchieVe Wall-Mount Humidity Sensor
The Klemsan liquid level controller provides automated control for tank fill, drain, and water transfer applications using conductive probes with no moving parts. Five selectable operating modes support 2- and 3-probe level control as well as 6-probe transfer systems. During transfer operation, dual source and destination tank monitoring stops the pump when the destination reaches… Read More…
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Cosmotec Thermal Management: Protecting Electrical Panels Across Every Environment
Industrial automation is pushing switchboard components harder than ever. Heat, humidity, dust and corrosive agents all threaten system reliability — making thermal management a non-negotiable priority. Cosmotec brings together a versatile lineup of air conditioners and heat exchangers, built to perform in the harshest indoor and outdoor environments. Flexible, certified, and remotely monitorable, they are engineered to match the complexity of any panel building application.
Featured: Enclosure Products
Products for Enclosure Products
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Toshiba: T300MV2 F4-OA Medium Voltage Drive Featuring an Industry-First Design for Reduced HVAC Demand and Operating Costs
Toshiba has recently announced the release of the T300MV2 F4-OA, a medium voltage adjustable speed drive that reduces facility cooling demand and overall operating costs. The F4-OA is expected to produce up to 40% less heat loss compared to the typical heat loss generated by a standard medium voltage drive of equivalent horsepower. This drive’s design… Read More…
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Hammond Manufacturing: Seismic-certified Cabinet Offering With Multi-bay Colocation Server Rack Cabinet
Designed for shared data center, telecom, and service provider environments requiring segmented access and secure infrastructure. Read More…
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Built to Perform Better, Designed to Work Together
Integrate your production to achieve flawless consistency and operational fluency. By combining Rittal’s modular hardware with Eplan’s data-driven design, you bridge the gaps that cause delays, rework, and rising costs. Replace friction with a unified system built to outpace targets and scale faster.
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AutomationDirect adds more Konnect-It Push-in Terminal Blocks
New 1mm to 6mm blocks and compact Klemsan lever connectors optimize dense layouts, achieving faster, tool-free terminations.
News for Panel Builders
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Eaton Expands Manufacturing for Modular Electrical Enclosures With $242+ Million Investment in New Arkansas Facility to Support the Next Generation of Critical Infrastructure Development
Eaton has recently announced a more than $242 million investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The company expects to double its U.S. manufacturing capacity of customized electrical enclosures from the Fibrebond business to help meet growing demand across data center, utility, industrial and digital communications… Read More…
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AMETEK Completes Acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation
AMETEK, Inc. has recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a portfolio of instrumentation businesses from Indicor, LLC, (“Indicor Instrumentation”) in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.0 billion. Indicor Instrumentation is a group of leading businesses that design and manufacture mission-critical solutions for demanding industrial and scientific applications. Its products serve… Read More…
Featured: Videos
The World’s first AI-Generated Control Cabinet. Impossible? Watch This:
99% faster control cabinet design. Impossible? Watch this. 👇
WS CAD recently joined forces with their partners ABB, Phoenix Contact, and häwa to reveal the world’s first AI-generated control cabinet. This isn’t just a concept; it’s a fully functional, production-ready reality. In this video, they showcase the world’s first AI-generated control cabinet workflow using WSCAD ELECTRIX AI. Witness how their AI Copilot automates technical tasks and enables a continuous data flow directly to the workshop floor, featuring hardware solutions from their partner, Phoenix Contact.