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PBUS@C-level: An Interview with Dave Doherty, CEO at DigiKey
PBUS contributing editor Barb Jorgensen and Dave Doherty, CEO at DigiKey discuss ongoing challenges in the supply chain and the current demand cycle fueled, in part, by AI.
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OT Cybersecurity at the Core of Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturers are operating in a more connected environment than ever before. That connectivity has driven gains in efficiency and visibility, but it has also introduced new risks. The 11th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report from Rockwell Automation lays this out clearly: 36 percent of respondents cite risk reduction as a top outcome of digital transformation, and…
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The IT Closet Isn’t Dead – It’s More Important Than Ever
If you spend any time reading about data centers, you’d think every company is building AI clusters with liquid cooling and hundreds of GPU servers. They’re not. Most businesses still rely on something much less exciting, but far more common: the IT closet. It’s the room down the hall. Sometimes it’s a converted storage room. Sometimes…
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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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Modular Power for Healthcare Systems
MEAN WELL’s NMP Series delivers configurable 650W or 1200W power in a compact 1U low-profile design for healthcare and medical equipment applications. With adjustable 5V, 12V, 24V, and 48V outputs, universal AC input, full protection features, and Medical 2x MOPP plus ITE safety approvals, it supports flexible system design. Backed by a 5-year warranty.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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DigiKey Adds More Than 27,000 New Parts to In-Stock Product Lineup and 104 Suppliers in Q2 2026
In total, more than 373,000 new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 104 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey programs. Read More…
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Clearfield Expands Fiber Portfolio with Sensing Cables for Continuous Infrastructure Monitoring
New temperature, acoustic, and strain sensing cables help operators monitor critical fiber routes and identify potential issues before they lead to outages. Read More…
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New Generation AC/DC DIN Rail Power Supply
MEAN WELL’s XDR, XDR-E, and XTR AC-DC DIN rail power supplies target diverse grid needs: XDR for premium single-phase, XDR-E for cost-performance balance, and XTR for three-phase value. Featuring compact design, up to 96% efficiency, multiple output voltages, broad certifications, rugged reliability, and competitive pricing, they suit industrial automation, energy, networking, and semiconductor applications.
Featured: Enclosure Products
Products for Enclosure Products
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nVent HOFFMAN: ModCenter Now Stocked in North America
nVent HOFFMAN is excited to announce newly created standard ModCenter packages, stocked locally in North America, reducing lead times. Available in 3 different models: ModCenter 263, ModCenter 280 and ModCenter 293. Each model comes with a standard accessory package that includes several features. Read More…
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OKW: New IP 66/IP 69 Enclosure Pressure Compensation Elements
OKW has unveiled new IP 66, IP 69 pressure compensation elements to help protect electronics in challenging environments. They are ideal for enclosures such as SOLID-BOX (IP 66, IP 67, IK 08) and SMART-BOX (IP 66). Pressure compensation elements help to safeguard components in sealed enclosures from temperature changes (that can cause moisture-rich air inside… Read More…
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Evolving PLC Programming for Modern Automation
Modern PLC programming is rapidly evolving to meet smarter, more connected automation demands. Discover how new paradigms, tools and integration strategies are reshaping industrial control. Read the article from Mouser Electronics to discover what it all means for your next industrial automation design.
Featured Articles
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Integrating Safety and Automation: Wire Mesh Guarding for Robotic and Automated Facilities
By: Ray Niemeyer, Vice President of Sales at SpaceGuard Products As industrial automation continues to accelerate, manufacturers face a unique challenge—how do you safely integrate robotics and advanced machinery into high-throughput environments without sacrificing operational efficiency? The rise of co-bots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated storage systems has transformed everything from production floors to… Read More…
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Grid-to-Chip Has a New KPI: Predictable Commissioning at AI Scale
Manav Patel, Vice President, Strategy & Business Transformation at Schneider Electric discusses how grid-to-chip execution is becoming a differentiator rather than a checkbox. 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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Standardized Remote I/O for Faster, More Repeatable Builds
Control panel projects often slow down because of inconsistent I/O layouts, wiring variability, controller changes, and duplicated engineering effort. This Weidmuller technical brief explains how standardized remote I/O stations can help panel builders create reusable designs, simplify commissioning, support multiple industrial protocols, and improve long-term maintainability across machines, facilities, and customer platforms.
News for Panel Builders
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Graybar To Acquire Samson Electrical Supply
Graybar has entered an agreement to purchase New Jersey-based Samson Electrical Supply, with an expected close date in early August. Founded in 1949, Samson Electrical Supply is a major electrical distributor located in South Plainfield, N.J. The company offers a comprehensive range of electrical products, lighting solutions, power distribution equipment, and MRO support for commercial,… Read More…
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Molex Announces Long-Term Supply Agreement with Prysmian to Accelerate Support for Data Center Growth and AI-Driven Demand
Molex has recently announced a long-term supply agreement with Prysmian, one of the world’s largest cable solutions provider, to address the surging demand for fiber optic connectivity inside data centers. Fueled by rapid AI-driven data center expansions, Prysmian will supply optical cables to Molex for a period of up to 10 years, ensuring increased supply… Read More…
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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.