Metric Vs. AWG Size Conductors
Molex recently released the results of a global survey of decision makers from telecom carriers exploring the “state of 5G” and the significant transformational opportunities it presents, along with its impact on deployment progress, current delivery challenges and emerging business prospects. Overall, carriers are optimistic: more than half of those surveyed expect to deliver substantial end-user benefits within two to five years while 47% reported that users already are seeing value or will within one year.
No one should get hurt at work. Unfortunately, in 2019 there were 5,333 worker deaths in the U.S. – an average of 15 deaths every day. While many types of incidents result in worker injuries and fatalities, among the most frequently cited are lockout/tagout violations. As with most work-related incidents, lockout/tagout related accidents and deaths are avoidable.
Allied’s “Ask The Expert” series taps into the experience and expertise of key thought leaders and subject matter experts from the more than 550 global suppliers Allied work closely with to bring customers solutions for their most challenging problems (and the daily ones, too). In this edition, they talk with Tom Ballou, sales and marketing manager for Hammond Manufacturing, about the factors involved in choosing an electrical enclosure to suit the environment it will be in and how playing it too safe can lead to unnecessary expenses.
Designing large, complex machines involves multiple disciplines, including electrical systems, fluid power circuits, and production planning. The challenge is coordinating these areas efficiently while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Eplan provides a full stack engineering environment that addresses these needs through structured, interconnected workflows and automation that goes well beyond schematics.
Halogen-free cables are a required staple in a vast number of industrial and infrastructural applications. Over time, different labels for these cables have been established, such as FRNC, HFFR, LS0H, or LSZH. But how meaningful are these abbreviations, and what are the benefits of halogen-free cables compared to products containing halogens? Halogens (which means “to form salt”) include the chemical elements chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), fluorine (F), and iodine (I). When manufacturing cables, these are used to make certain conductor insulation and jacketing materials flame retardant.
Phoenix Contact’s COMBICON product portfolio is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since 1972, COMBICON PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors have been providing the ideal connection technology for transmitting signals, data, or power in a wide range of applications, exemplifying “The Spirit of Connecting.”

This webinar presented by Beth Lessard and Keith Cordero will be highlighting three Panduit solutions that will optimize network equipment and cabling to ensure that your spaces are efficiently and properly managed to support ever-evolving business needs of today and beyond. Products that will be featured include PanZone TrueEdge Wall Mount Enclsoure, Cable Managers, and Adjustable Depth 4-Post Rack.

The Siemens SIMOVAC medium-voltage non-arc-resistant and SIMOVAC-AR arc-resistant controllers have a modular design incorporating up to two 12SVC400 (400 A) controllers, housed in a freestanding sheet steel enclosure. Each controller is UL 347 class E2, equipped with three current-limiting fuses, a non-load-break isolating switch, and a fixed-mounted vacuum contactor (plug-in type optional for 12SVC400). The enclosure is designed for front access, allowing the equipment to be located with the rear of the equipment close to a non-combustible wall.

Power is vital to production, and well-designed control cabinets are key. Allied Electronics & Automation offers a comprehensive collection of control cabinet solutions including PLCs, HMIs, contactors, miniature circuit breakers, terminal block connectors, DIN-rail power supplies, pushbutton switches, motor starters, overloads, power relays, industrial Ethernet switches and AC drives engineered to keep your operations running safely, reliably and efficiently.
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July 27, 2026 The RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio helps industrial customers achieve the operational alignment and competitive savings that today’s complex automated environments demand without compromising on quality or performance. RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, provides comprehensive support for the rapidly accelerating cross-market trend towards control… Read More…

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the EMS energy management system from Carlo Gavazzi. The all-in-one EMS is highly versatile, serving as a fast and reliable Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) energy meter or operating as a complete energy management system. The EMS enables accurate acquisition of energy and electrical variables, secure data storage, and seamless data exchange with local and remote systems,… Read More…