Featured: Editorial
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PBUS@C-level: An Interview with Michael Knight, Part 2
In the second part of our interview with Michael Knight, Corporate Senior Vice President of Strategy for TTI Inc., we look at robotics; how they are harnessing AI; and AI’s potential to improve the supply chain.
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NOARK M-Series MCCBs Deliver Seamless Integration with Rittal RiLineX Busbar Systems
NOARK Electric has announced the compatibility of its M-Series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with Rittal’s RiLineX 60 mm busbar system through specialized component adapters designed for modern panel-building applications. The integration combines NOARK’s high-performance circuit protection technology with RiLineX’s innovative “Universal” mounting platform to deliver faster assembly, enhanced flexibility, and simplified system design for panel builders and OEMs.
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PBUS@C-level: An Interview with Michael Knight, Corporate Senior Vice President of Strategy at TTI
Michael Knight, Corporate Senior Vice President of Strategy for TTI Inc., recently spoke with PBUS contributing editor Barb Jorgensen about the drivers behind skyrocketing electronics component demand.
Featured: Video
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 PSR Series Spring Clamp Power Supplies
Rhino PSR power supplies with tool-free spring clamp terminals provide secure, vibration-resistant connections that never need retorquing, delivering long-term reliability in an ultra-slim design with rugged metal or aluminum housings. Ideal for space-constrained control cabinets. With high efficiency, high power density, and constant current overcurrent protection, the PSR series is well suited for charging and other demanding loads. Single phase and three phase models offer a wide input range and adjustable 24 VDC outputs from 120 to 480 W. Their IP20 finger safe protection rating prevents accidental contact with live components during installation and maintenance.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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Banner Engineering: R95C 4-Port Motor Driven Roller Controller – Four-Port Plug-and-Play MDR Control with Enhanced Configurability
With multiple ports and a host of user-configurable features, the R95C 4-Port Motor Driven Roller Controller gives system designers a more flexible and efficient way to control motor driven rollers while keeping conveyors and other equipment, including Remote Safety Relay (RSR) devices, in one system. It easily integrates via IO-Link, directly to PLCs via Modbus… Read More…
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RS Supports Panel-Centric MRO Strategies That Deliver Savings Without Sacrificing Quality
RS supports panel-centric MRO strategies with an extensive selection of high-quality standardized, serviceable control panel components engineered, tested, and proven to reduce industrial control panel lifecycle costs without sacrificing quality or performance. Control panels are indispensable for industrial automation — integrating the power distribution, control logic, motor switching, and industrial communications components that essentially serve… Read More…
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RS PRO, the own brand of RS, makes automation easier
The control panel — the difference between systems that run and systems that perform. They connect, protect, and organize vital components, directing signal and power flow across complex operations to prevent downtime and protect assets.
Panel building with RS PRO pays off in reliability, cost savings, and convenience. These parts come together to optimize system uptime, safety, maintenance, and longevity.
Featured: Enclosure Products
Products for Enclosure Products
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When Are Plastic Enclosures the Smarter Choice for Industrial Electronics?
Advances in engineering polymers and enclosure design have transformed the capabilities of high-performance plastic housings – making them an increasingly attractive alternative for a broad spectrum of industrial electronics applications. In many cases, modern plastic enclosures now offer performance and cost advantages that can outweigh the perceived benefits of diecast aluminum. Plastic is no longer… Read More…
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OKW: New Pole/Mast Bracket for Enclosures In Harsh Industrial/Outdoor Locations
OKW has launched a new universal bracket (accessory) for mounting IP-rated electronic enclosures on poles and masts in harsh outdoor or industrial environments. It is suitable for poles of minimum ø1.181″ (ø30 mm) or > ø2.756″ (ø70 mm). Mounting enclosures high on poles can help to protect them from impact. OKW’s bracket is ideal for… Read More…
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Electrical Enclosure Cooling: How to Choose and Size
Selecting the right cooling solution for an electrical enclosure is more than a technical detail — it directly impacts reliability, efficiency, and operating costs. This article explores the correct sizing method, compares available cooling technologies, and shows how tools like Cosmotec WebSelect help panel builders make faster, smarter, and more accurate decisions.
Featured Articles
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What Should You Ask Before Specifying an Aluminum Electronics Enclosure?
Specifying the right metal enclosure for your electronics means answering some fundamental questions. Many of them concern earthing, cooling, finishing and (unsurprisingly) budget. Here are the answers to some of the questions we get asked most… Specifying a standard enclosure and having it customized is the quick, cost-effective alternative to a fully bespoke housing. Simplifying… Read More…
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From Engineering to the Shop Floor: How Eplan Helps Panel Builders Fix the Handoff Problem
For most panel builders, the biggest bottleneck isn’t the design phase, it’s the handoff to the shop floor. When production technicians are left to interpret complex schematics, manually calculate wire lengths, and guess component layouts, production slows down and errors creep in. This article will explore how connecting Eplan Electric P8, Eplan Pro Panel, and… Read More…
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Automation Do It: Powered by AI-Driven Industrial Automation
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.
News for Panel Builders
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Southwire Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces List for Third Year in a Row
Southwire recently announced it has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group for the third year in a row. The award highlights organizations that prioritize employee well-being, strong leadership, fair compensation and work-life balance. Company recognitions are awarded based on thorough research and the results of a… Read More…
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RS Supports Panel-Centric MRO Strategies That Deliver Savings Without Sacrificing Quality
RS supports panel-centric MRO strategies with an extensive selection of high-quality standardized, serviceable control panel components engineered, tested, and proven to reduce industrial control panel lifecycle costs without sacrificing quality or performance. Control panels are indispensable for industrial automation — integrating the power distribution, control logic, motor switching, and industrial communications components that essentially 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.