Featured: Editorial
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How to Use Current Sense Transformers: Principles & Practical Examples
By: Anthony J. Kourtessis, Design Engineer | Signal Transformer at Bel Fuse
Without accurate current sensing, essential functions such as efficiency monitoring, protection, and closed-loop control become unreliable.
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Powering the AI Factory: The Role of 800 VDC Distribution and ISOP Converters in Next-Generation Data Centers
By: Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio, Contributing Editor at Panel Builder US. Conventional server infrastructure was not originally designed to sustain today’s extreme compute density requirements. As a result, modern facilities increasingly resemble “AI factories,” where maximizing computational throughput per rack is a primary objective.
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How To Optimize System Performance with IO-Link- and EtherCAT-enabled Power Supplies
Leveraging your power supply unit as a data source offers significant advantages for both operating companies and system manufacturers. By integrating power supplies with IO-Link or EtherCAT, users gain access to valuable real-time information.
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How IO-LINK Connectivity Turns Legacy Signals into Smart Data
Key Takeaways:
– What IO-Link is, where it fits, and how it differs from traditional analog and discrete I/O.
– Identify benefits of IO-Link in panel design: reduced wiring, simplified device replacement, better diagnostics.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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Mouser Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with LUTZE Inc., an Amphenol Company
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has recently announced a new global distribution agreement with LUTZE Inc., an Amphenol Company, further bolstering its automation solution lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers products from over 60 Amphenol businesses. Read More…
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Banner Engineering: 5-Pin M12 and 3-Pin M8 – High Flex Cordsets Family Expands to Meet More Application Needs
Banner’s High Flex Cordset family is adding new 5-pin 22-gauge M12 and 3-pin 24-gauge M8 cordsets, both with single- and double-ended options, to give installers greater flexibility to meet the needs of various applications. Reliably delivering signals in applications with constant bending motion, such as robotics, cable track systems, and linear actuators, these highly durable… 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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OKW Enclosures: Pole/Mast Mounting Bracket For Enclosures – Indoors/Outdoors
A pole/mast mounting bracket is now available in the accessory range for the secure and stable mounting of IP rated electronic enclosures to poles and masts of various diameters. Thanks to its special design, the new mounting bracket offers flexible application: it is suitable for smaller pole diameters (minimum 1.18″) as well as for masts… Read More…
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nVent Hoffman: Continuous Hinge with Clamps, Type 4 Enclosure Enhancement
Building on previously communicated updates, nVent Hoffman have made additional updates to the Continuous Hinge with Clamps LP, Type 4 Enclosure (A12) portfolio. The single-door enclosure solution has been redesigned to achieve a universal rating, with the enclosure suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. All hardware is stainless steel, including the screw-down door clamps… Read More…
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AI-generated Control Cabinet Design with ELECTRIX AI
At WSCAD, we’re redefining electrical engineering with the power of AI. Our software, ELECTRIX, is the first and only AI driven electrical CAD solution. It automates routine tasks, reduces errors, and massively boosts productivity up to 99%. We empower electrical engineers to work smarter and faster. Schedule a free demo: ELECTRIX AI 2026 – The only AI-powered electrical CAD software | WSCAD Inc.
Featured Articles
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NOARK’s Breakthrough in AI Data Centers: A Story of Speed, Strategy, and Execution
In November 2025, NOARK Electric was presented with an opportunity that would test not only its capabilities, but its agility, coordination, and decision-making under pressure. A global technology and social media company—rapidly expanding its AI infrastructure—issued a request for quotation for pad-mounted transformers and switchboards. The scope was significant: a multi-million-dollar order tied to a… Read More…
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Enclosures for Embedded Systems
Embedded systems are usually part of a larger application and perform application-specific tasks in the background. Their components or circuit boards require sufficient installation space and options for convenient integration of connectors, connection cables, antennas and much more. The latter can be solved by raised, flat side surfaces. In larger enclosure ranges, the designated connection… Read More…
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Speed and Efficiency on the Shop Floor
TE Connectivity snap-on markers are “C” profile for quick/easy application onto wires already terminated. The markers can be applied or changed without disconnecting the wire, offering significant time savings and each marker is pre-printed with an individual character. Designed to fit wire sizes ranging from 22 AWG to 10 AWG.
News for Panel Builders
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SCHURTER Acquires Majority Stake in Biaodi, Strengthening High Voltage Circuit Protection Portfolio
SCHURTER, a global Swiss company specializing in circuit protection, connectors, EMC products, switches, supercapacitors, and HMI, has recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of majority stake in Biaodi, a China-based company recognized as a major developer of high‑voltage circuit protection solutions for electric vehicles and new energy applications. Biaodi’s product portfolio significantly expands… Read More…
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Mouser Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with LUTZE Inc., an Amphenol Company
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has recently announced a new global distribution agreement with LUTZE Inc., an Amphenol Company, further bolstering its automation solution lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers products from over 60 Amphenol businesses. Read More…
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PISA-M Electronic Circuit Protection Modules: New Brochure Available!
Learn more about PULS’ latest innovation in Electronic Circuit Protection, the PISA-M!
- 4-Channel ECB: 12 VDC or 24 VDC / up to 20 A
- Auto-Voltage Detection
- Space-Saving at only 22.5 mm Wide!
- Plug & Play Device: Available with Fixed Output Current Settings for a Faster, Easier & More Secure Installation
- Quick & Easy: Install & Configure Without Tools
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.