Automotive

Pilz: PSENini Inductive Safety Switches
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Pilz: PSENini Inductive Safety Switches

The inductive safety switches PSENini enable the safe detection of positions within a machine. They detect the approach of metallic objects without any contact, thereby supplying the necessary safe signals about positions and end limits. The inductive function principle minimises wear and increases the service life. You work safely, with high productivity. The PSENini detects positions such as end limits, for example, with safety and precision. This inductive proximity switch can also be used to generate the pulse for counting tasks or to detect rotational movements. In doing so the sensor does not need any specially coded actuators. It reacts to metals and can be integrated simply into the machine, saving space.

Weidmuller: New PowerCrimper Vario Offers High Flexibility and Security
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Weidmuller: New PowerCrimper Vario Offers High Flexibility and Security

Weidmuller USA has recently introduced the PowerCrimper Vario, a semi-automated machine with a purely electrical-powered drive for high process flexibility and security in applications that require durable crimping connections. “Reliable, secure crimp connections are essential for ensuring maximum productivity in field operations,” said Carlus Hicks, Director Cabinet Products Division with Weidmuller USA.

AutomationDirect: More ReeR MOSAIC Safety Controller Options
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AutomationDirect: More ReeR MOSAIC Safety Controller Options

AutomationDirect has added more options to the ReeR MOSAIC safety controller family. The MOSAIC-M1S-USBC has all the features of the enhanced MOSAIC-M1S master controller module, including embedded digital inputs, OSSD outputs, and expansion capabilities, but also offers a USB-C programming port. The new ReeR MOSAIC MZERO controllers are simple standalone safety controllers that have plenty of fixed I/O but do not support expansion I/O. They are ideal for small systems with fewer safety devices. Also available is a proprietary memory card for use with these controllers.

AutomationDirect: Additional Dold Safety Relay Modules
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AutomationDirect: Additional Dold Safety Relay Modules

AutomationDirect has added more 1- and 2-channel E-stop relays, light curtain control relays, motor standstill monitoring relays, and combination speed/standstill monitoring relays from Dold. These additions offer more wire termination options, including push-in cage clamps, and the new combination speed/standstill monitoring relays provide a more versatile motor monitoring solution.

RS Now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions
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RS Now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions

RS is now an authorized distributor for Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation, a trusted supplier of high-quality electrical measuring instruments. Sifam Tinsley offers a variety of instrumentation solutions well-suited for use in a wide range of market segments, including the power and energy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, information technology, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, automotive, transportation, textile, and industrial manufacturing industries.

Balluff: BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensor for More Flexibility in Automation
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Balluff: BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensor for More Flexibility in Automation

Balluff’s BMF T-slot magnetic sensors set new standards in this product category, especially due to their outstanding price performance ratio and their innovative ability to automatically function with both axially and radially-oriented magnets. This makes it the first choice for OEMs and end users in the material handling, pneumatic systems and packaging equipment segments. Magnetic sensors from Balluff are indispensable in modern industry. They are used in a wide range of applications, from factory automation to robotics.

Contec: DX-M2300 Series Fanless Compact AI Computer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for Server-Class AI Performance
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Contec: DX-M2300 Series Fanless Compact AI Computer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for Server-Class AI Performance

Contec Co., Ltd. has developed the DX-M2300 Series of fanless embedded computers featuring NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SOM (System on Module) AI modules for embedded devices, allowing for server-class AI performance. Contec will begin taking orders for these new products on September 13, 2024. This new series of fanless embedded computers is equipped with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI modules specifically designed for embedded devices. These computers offer AI performance comparable to data center GPU cards, with up to 275 TOPS (INT8)—about 8 times the performance of previous Jetson AGX Xavier modules.

Siemens: MACHINUM Machine Tool Digitalization Software Portfolio U.S. Launch
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Siemens: MACHINUM Machine Tool Digitalization Software Portfolio U.S. Launch

Siemens has announced its U.S. launch of MACHINUM at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). MACHINUM is the CNC digitalization software portfolio designed to manage, analyze and optimize shopfloor performance and aims to help machine tool users and builders improve their operations and productivity through seamless software integration. The digitalization portfolio is integrated into Siemens Xcelerator, allowing companies in the machine tool sector to better facilitate digital transformation – making it more efficient, faster and scalable in both manufacturing and design, and the demand for energy efficiency, sustainability and high-quality product manufacturing.

EPLAN: New Version 2025 of eBUILD Software
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EPLAN: New Version 2025 of eBUILD Software

Automating the generation of schematics leads to faster results and fewer errors. Solutions provider EPLAN has developed a variety of technical approaches for this process. One of these is the cloud-based software EPLAN eBUILD, with which users can generate their projects with a simple mouse click. The new Version 2025 is now available – with significant advantages in ease of use, operation, and for configurating and generating schematics.

WAGO: Edge Controller 400
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WAGO: Edge Controller 400

The WAGO Edge Controller 400, with its multi-core CPU performance, is a flexible and open control platform for many applications. Applications in energy, industrial IoT and general automation can be flexibly deployed using the Linux-based ctrlX OS operating system with app technology. The WAGO Edge Controller 400 can be readily adapted to a specific task using app technology that is known from mobile phones. Apps for high-level languages, databases, IEC 61131 programming, EtherCAT, visualization and many other functions are available.

Siemens: Control Power Transformers
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Siemens: Control Power Transformers

The right voltage for any application — step voltages down for use in automated machinery and industrial control circuits. Reduce noise interference by isolating control circuits from all power and lighting circuits. Control power transformers that have rugged, reliable design for manufacturing plants and commercial applications, offered in a wide range for both North American and global markets.

Molex Elevates Design Flexibility and Simplifies System Integration with New Percept Current Sensors for Industrial and Automotive Applications
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Molex Elevates Design Flexibility and Simplifies System Integration with New Percept Current Sensors for Industrial and Automotive Applications

August 28, 2024 Molex announces the Percept Current Sensors to address the growing demand for highly accurate busbar current sensing solutions in industrial and automotive applications. Percept Current Sensors leverage Infineon’s high-precision coreless current sensors and Molex’s unique proprietary electronics packaging technology to further reduce sensor size and weight while simplifying installation and system integration significantly.  “The…

ARBOR Technology: New IEC-3702 Compact Industrial PC with Unexpected Capabilities
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ARBOR Technology: New IEC-3702 Compact Industrial PC with Unexpected Capabilities

ARBOR Technology has recently introduced its latest innovation: the IEC-3702 NUC-sized industrial PC packed with powerful features. Designed to deliver exceptional performance in demanding environments, this new product offers a surprising array of capabilities beyond its compact form factor. Due to their compact size, NUC-size computers often have trouble dissipating heat, especially under heavy loads and after long periods of running. They may also be unable to support complex setups requiring extensive I/O ports or specialized industrial interfaces because of their limited expandability.

Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable: New Trex-Onics High Flex CC-Link Cable
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Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable: New Trex-Onics High Flex CC-Link Cable

Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable proudly announces a new product for its line of bus and data cables: Trex-Onics High Flex CC-Link Cable. This cable is designed for Control and Communications Link (CC-Link) controllers. Travis Lord, Manager of Product Marketing, states, “Our all-new Trex-Onics High Flex CC-Link Cable is designed for CC-Link controllers that facilitate high-speed communication between controllers and field devices. This cable is ideal for these applications where a more robust cable is needed, and our construction provides excellent protection from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.”

nVent Hoffman: Simplified Automation With DTM Software
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nVent Hoffman: Simplified Automation With DTM Software

Backed by 75+ years of industry experience, DTM software lets you customize panel designs, enclosures, machines and factory systems using a single source of truth. Share real-time schematics, design files and project plans across teams. Easily integrate components from hundreds of OEMs as well as a full range of nVent HOFFMAN parts and enclosure templates. With information you need at your fingertips, manufacture higher quality enclosures faster—and at a much lower cost.

Red Lion: New VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D Programmable RTUs for Rugged Automation Environments
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Red Lion: New VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D Programmable RTUs for Rugged Automation Environments

Red Lion is pleased to announce the launch of two new programmable Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D. Equipped with onboard I/O and designed for uncompromising performance in extreme environments, the industrial controllers are ideal for a wide range of rugged, process-oriented applications in water and wastewater processing, oil and gas production and other advanced automation settings. The new RTUs deliver maximum standalone control over today’s toughest industrial processes. Automatic datalogging and timestamping, as well as logging of trends, alarms and sequences of events, give operators full visibility on their applications.