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.
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.
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 cordsets feature HighFlex20 technology which delivers very long operational spans backed by a 20 million flex cycle warranty.
Emerson recently introduced the AspenTech AVA AI platform, specifically designed for industrial companies to accelerate AI adoption across the enterprise for measurable business impact. Offering agentic, domain-aware AI capabilities, AVA delivers the agility, efficiency and autonomy companies need to respond faster to operating conditions, continuously improve performance using trusted domain context and act with greater confidence through AI-assisted recommendations embedded directly in operations.
RS now offers Festo’s Simplified Motion Series electromechanical actuators, also known as electric drive systems, which combine drive mechanics, motors, and servo drives to make smart electric motion accessible to even small and mid-sized organizations in the industrial manufacturing and intralogistics industries. While the Industry 4.0 automation, electrification, digitalization, and sustainability trends have been active for over a decade, making the switch from mature technologies, like pneumatic actuators, to more advanced technologies, like smart, integrated electromechanical actuators, was initially out of reach for all but the largest, most lucrative industrial operations.
In water and wastewater facilities, as well as many continuous duty industrial pumping systems, power quality is not an abstract requirement. It affects motor heating, transformer loading, and the stability of backup power systems. To address these practical constraints, the AS3U series combines an AS3 adjustable speed drive with an integrated passive harmonic filter in a UL Type 1 free‑standing enclosure. This factory‑integrated solution reduces upstream harmonic distortion while simplifying installation by eliminating the need for additional filters.
The Compact 5000 High-Density Modules 5069-IB32 and 5069-OB32 deliver high-performance digital I/O solution designed for easy scaling. With 32 channels of I/O, these modules provide the complete portfolio to support customer migration from the 1769 architecture. The tactile press switch function allows users to select control group A or B status indicators, providing easy reference during commissioning.
IronHorse ES1 AC drives allow simple AC motor control for 3/4 up to 2 hp 230 VAC three-phase motors from a single-phase 120 VAC or 230 VAC input. These drives are proudly made in the USA and feature a simplified setup, requiring no software or parameters. The entire drive configuration is done through hardware trim pots for all settings, including minimum speed, maximum speed, current limit, acceleration, deceleration, boost, and DC injection braking.
AchieVe PSA series NEC Class 2 power supplies combine a compact form factor with energy-limited DC outputs, providing safe, reliable power for low-voltage control and automation circuits. Their competitive pricing and slim profile make them ideal for small control loads and space-limited enclosures. The power supplies feature a wide 85-264 VAC input range and adjustable 5, 12, or 24 VDC outputs across 15-100 W models. With efficiencies up to 91%, they minimize energy loss and heat dissipation within enclosures. Their IP20 finger-safe terminals prevent accidental contact with live components during installation and maintenance.
Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) announces the launch of the Toshiba 3000 TP (three phase) Series Uninterruptible Power System (UPS). The Toshiba 3000 TP Series UPS offers exceptional reliability and 96.5% efficiency for mission-critical applications, perfectly suited for operations in edge data centers, enterprise IT systems, and commercial/retail markets. Designed as a modular and scalable UPS supporting 480V 60Hz applications, the Toshiba 3000 TP offers capacity options of 40, 80, 120, 160, and 200 kW.
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.
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 and poles with diameters greater than 2.76″. Attachment is possible using cable ties or stainless steel screw bands.
RHINO PSR series power supplies with tool‑free spring clamp terminals provide secure, vibration‑resistant connections that never need retorquing, delivering long‑term reliability in industrial panels. These competitively priced power supplies combine an ultra‑slim design with rugged metal or aluminum housings, making them 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.
Jonard Tools’ 12-Fiber LC/APC Pigtail Pack is engineered for superior performance and effortless installation in fiber optic networks. Each pack includes twelve color-coded fibers with precision-polished LC/APC connectors, allowing quick identification, fusion splicing, and deployment in high-density environments. Manufactured with 900 µm tight-buffered fibers, these pigtails provide durability, flexibility, and consistent optical performance. Every fiber is factory-tested for insertion and return loss, ensuring reliable connections in single-mode applications such as FTTH, data centers, and telecommunications networks.
Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) has recently announced the launch of its new WC1 Active Front End (AFE) Drive. A drive engineered to solve a common industry problem: achieving superior power quality without the high cost and complexity of traditional solutions. By incorporating cutting-edge silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology, the WC1 eliminates the need for bulky, expensive external harmonic filters, potentially resulting in significant savings on installation and operational costs.
Schneider Electric has recently launched TeSys Tera, a next-generation intelligent motor management system designed for demanding industrial environments. Built on a century of motor management expertise, TeSys Tera unifies protection, control and monitoring to reduce equipment failures, lower energy costs and extend asset life across industries including water and wastewater, metal, mineral and mining, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and oil and gas. The company introduced the system at Texas Water 2026, the largest regional water conference in the United States.