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Automotive Panel Market Thrives Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Barbara Jorgensen, Contributing Editor at Panel Builder US explores how U.S. tariffs have increased costs and demand for automotive control systems.
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Purdue, Rittal + Eplan Announce Strategic Partnership for Smart Manufacturing, Engineering Education
Purdue University and Rittal and Eplan, sister companies, have announced a major strategic partnership. The five-year collaboration centers around the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and was officially sealed at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago in November. The partnership will see Purdue join the Rittal + Eplan Partner Network as a research partner with a focus…
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Eaton Announces David Foster as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Effective March 2, 2026
Eaton has recently announced that David Foster has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 2, 2026. He succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will be leaving Eaton on March 13, 2026, as part of a planned transition. Foster re-joins Eaton after a 29-year career with the organization. “Dave brings a wealth of…
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MEAN WELL’s New-Generation Enclosed Type Power Supply With PFC— NSP series
The new MEAN WELL NSP series delivers higher efficiency and an ultra-compact form factor, offering a complete upgrade from the RSP series and enabling greater performance within the same installation space. With 200% peak power capability, it effortlessly handles inrush loads, and its wide –40 to +85°C operating temperature range ensures stable and safe operation even in harsh environments.
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How IO-LINK Connectivity Turns Legacy Signals into Smart Data
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Wieland Electric: selos NEW GENERATION – New Portfolio of DIN-Rail Terminal Blocks
Wieland Electric announces the launch of the selos NEW GENERATION series, a new line of compact push-in and screw terminal blocks designed to deliver higher performance through space savings, reduced installation and maintenance costs, and improved engineering workflows. As part of the launch, Wieland has introduced digital tools such as selosPLAN for DIN rail assembly… Read More…
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AutomationDirect: Peter Electronic VSII Plus Soft Starters
Peter Electronic VSII Plus soft starters provide durability, a high number of starts/hour, and a simple setup for standard or light-duty applications up to 105A. Quick configuration is achieved by adjusting the positions of 3 trim pots, and status LEDs indicate the units’ operational status. Built-in DIN-rail mounting and quick-connect I/O wiring terminals make electrical… Read More…
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NEMA 3 Enclosures: What They Are and How the Subtypes Compare
If you work with electrical equipment outdoors, you’ve probably come across the term “NEMA 3” more than once. It’s one of the most popular enclosure ratings in the industry — but with subtypes like 3R, 3S, and 3X in the mix, it’s easy to feel lost. Here’s a straightforward guide to what NEMA 3 enclosures… Read More…
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Automotive Panel Market Thrives Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Barbara Jorgensen, Contributing Editor at Panel Builder US explores how U.S. tariffs have increased costs and demand for automotive control systems. Read More…
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MEAN WELL New Generation Programmable Logic Controller
MEAN WELL’s PLC-DPLC-32MT/ET Series supports IEC61131-3 with Open PLC Editor and five programming languages. Featuring MODBus communication, up to 256 I/O expansion, 100 kHz pulse output, and a built-in real-time clock, it delivers reliable, scalable control for industrial automation, SMT lines, smart agriculture, elevators, and building automation applications.
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Eaton and SPAN Establish Strategic Partnership to Transform How Power Is Managed in Homes and Further Enable Affordable Electrification
Eaton has recently announced a strategic partnership with SPAN, a provider of smart panel and power controls technology, to further enable affordable home electrification at scale. The companies’ approach to electrification will help save thousands of dollars on new home construction and retrofit projects, while also reducing the amount of power and infrastructure needed from… Read More…
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Pilz at the HANNOVER MESSE 2026
Digital transformation requires new safety standards. Networking is increasing, so security is becoming a key success factor for plant and machinery. The new EU Machinery Regulation clearly shows that only interaction between Safety (protection from the machine) and Security (protection for the machine) creates future security. How can machinery become truly safe, resilient and compliant?… Read More…