August 18, 2025 PULS has expanded its PISA series of electronic circuit breakers (ECBs) with (6) new PISA-M 4-channel ECB models. The new PISA-M units are an efficient solution for creating multiple lower power circuits from a single power supply to reduce system costs, wiring, complexity and space requirements. PISA-M units are extremely compact with…
RS added two new suppliers to its portfolio — Automation Components, Inc. and Teltonika — further expanding its selection of high-quality, field-proven sensor and networking solutions optimized for today’s increasingly interconnected and automated industrial environments. Automation Components, Inc. (ACI), a DwyerOmega brand, designs and manufactures high-quality sensors, while Teltonika is a rapidly growing Lithuanian company group with more than 25 years of experience designing and manufacturing high-quality IoT devices engineered to enable real-time monitoring, data collection, and automated control and, in turn, improve decision-making processes and operational and economic efficiencies.
HARTING has recently announced the launch of 3 new products designed to meet the evolving demands of modern automation systems. The new solutions include the Han Protect connector, the D-Sub PushPull connector, and Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology tested and proven in partnership with some of the biggest North American Class 1 freight railroads at a railroad testing facility. “As smart factories become more advanced, seamless power and data connectivity is critical,” said Goda Senn, Product Manager, HARTING.
Contec Co., Ltd. has developed a new industrial managed switching hub—the SH-9210TSN—with Class B–certified CC-Link IE TSN recommended network wiring components, DC power input with support for dual power supplies, eight gigabit LAN ports, and two SFP ports. This new product became available to purchase on August 5, 2025. The SH-9210TSN 10-port industrial managed switching hub conforms to IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) standards, and includes eight gigabit LAN ports and two SFP ports.
Emerson has recently announced the release of Movicon.NExT Version 4.4, a modern human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platform. Movicon.NExT HMI/SCADA empowers users to create interoperable automation architectures for discrete and process manufacturing applications in the commercial, industrial, and municipal/utility industries. This update delivers enhancements boosting functionality, performance, and flexibility, with an emphasis on user-centric improvements to maximize development efficiency.
Phoenix Contact introduces NearFi, a contactless real-time transmission technology. NearFi couplers can transmit up to 50 Watts of power and 100 megabits of data per second, all without physical contact. Many factory automation applications, such as robot tool changes, rotary tables, and automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS), have moving parts subject to wear and tear. NearFi couplers can replace plug-in connectors and slip rings in these applications, minimizing repair and downtime costs.
A new CPU has been released for the Productivity3000 PLC line. The P3-622 CPU has all the functionality and many features of the P3-550E CPU including up to 50MB ladder memory, embedded LCD status display, and USB data logging. In addition, this new CPU has dual software-configurable serial ports (RJ12 and 4-pin) that support both RS232 and RS485, two multipurpose Ethernet 10/100Base-T (RJ45) ports (secondary port can be configured for remote I/O as well), and a new system architecture which allows for future enhancements. All this functionality comes at a lower cost than any previous Produtctivity3000 CPUs.
Weidmuller USA has recently launched PROeco II Power Supplies, a best-in-class line of power supplies designed to deliver permanent, high performance power distribution in a wide range of industrial applications. This line is well-suited for use in industry sectors such as automation, packaging lines, OEM specific equipment, water treatment, food and beverage and automotive, among many others.
EAO offers advanced HMI solutions designed specifically for the food and beverage manufacturing industry. EAO’s broad range of HMI components and systems enables precise, efficient operation and monitoring of automated packaging lines while ensuring maximum safety and reliability. EAO’s HMI solutions support manufacturers in improving operational efficiency and meeting the evolving requirements of the industry. Designed for integration across a range of applications, the components offer reliable performance and user-friendly operation in demanding production environments.
RS offers Belden’s Alpha Wire portfolio of high-performance industrial automation cables engineered to reliably withstand extreme environments, processing requirements, and flexing cycles. Cabling is essential to industrial automation. It’s responsible for transmitting power, data, and control signals between various components — including sensors, actuators, and controllers — and ensuring the efficient, reliable operation of automated systems.
The Allen‑Bradley Stratix 2100 Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch reduces the complexity of network deployments and delivery with its simple dip-switch settings and easy-to-install functionality. This small form-factor device improves network reliability that best meets overall network system design and application requirements. End users will also benefit from reduced training needs, improved first time fix rates, and lower maintenance costs from the Stratix 2100.
Banner’s cost-efficient K50 Programmable Indicators, Touch Buttons, and Touchless Buttons are now available with IO-Link and Modbus—alongside existing discrete models—bringing intuitive feedback that guides action, confirms progress, and improves response time to an expanded range of applications. IO-Link makes device replacement straightforward and provides access to valuable process data, while Modbus—using Banner’s PICK-IQ protocol—enables faster, more efficient communication for pick-to-light systems and operator guidance in assembly and fulfillment applications.
Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group has recently announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT absolute encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT25 series, based on Same Sky’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental particulates as current AMT encoder models. Outputting 12 bits or 14 bits of absolute position information with single-turn or multi-turn output options, the AMT25 utilizes full duplex Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) communication for high accuracy position data.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the global launch of OptixEdge, an innovative edge gateway solution that revolutionizes data processing for industrial customers. Today’s smart machines are generating more data than ever, but according to Rockwell’s latest State of Smart Manufacturing Report, only 44% of data is being used effectively. Many companies face challenges that prevent them from utilizing a vast amount of their data, such as network limitations, security concerns, or storage costs. Traditionally, data is sent to distant cloud servers to be processed, but this can be expensive and inefficient.
Pfannenberg, Inc. is proud to announce the North American launch of its new PROTECT Series, a breakthrough in robust signaling solutions engineered for the most demanding industrial and outdoor environments. The PROTECT series will make its official debut at the NFPA Conference & Expo, taking place June 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV. With its virtually unbreakable die-cast aluminum housing, the PROTECT series is designed to withstand harsh conditions across a broad spectrum of industries, including fire alarm, marine, machine safety, functional safety, and hazardous areas.
With the MSS-IO, SCHURTER is entering the field of bidirectional communication via switches in industrial automation. The MSS-IO is based on the successful SCHURTER MSS electronic switch, which has been expanded to include an IO-Link module. The MSS-IO switch is also based on wear-free resistance measurement and completely avoids mechanical components.