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2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Ninety-Five Percent of Manufacturers Are Investing in AI to Navigate Uncertainty and Accelerate Smart Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the results of the 10th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study, fielded in March 2025, surveyed more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 of the major manufacturing countries. As manufacturers continue to face uncertainty driven by economic shifts, the report highlights how companies are turning to smart manufacturing technologies to manage risks, improve performance, and support their workforce. It also examines adoption of emerging technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud-based systems.

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Hybrid Cooling: How Combining Free and Active Cooling Optimizes Energy Efficiency in Industrial Enclosures

By Lucas Faulkner, Senior Application Engineer, and Matt Roberts, Technical Project Manager in Engineering at Pfannenberg – In the face of rising energy costs and stringent environmental regulations, industries are increasingly exploring innovative solutions to maintain operational efficiency while reducing their carbon footprint. In the thermal management space, especially for industrial applications, one of the most practical solutions is hybrid cooling—an approach that, while not entirely new to the industry, is being refined and adapted to achieve more significant energy savings, reduce operational costs, and minimize environmental impact.

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Volga Reduces Control Panel Wiring Time by 66% with Rockwell Automation’s EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution

Rockwell Automation, Inc. recently announced that Volga, a Rockwell Systems Integrator Partner and Brazil-based manufacturer of electrical panels and automation systems, reduced control panel wiring time by 66% using Rockwell Automation’s newly released EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution. The result highlights how Ethernet-enabled technology can help manufacturers more efficiently design and build sustainable, higher-quality control panels.

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MCB vs. eFuse: Which Is the Best Solution for Properly Securing DC Circuits?

By Abdul Ücüncü, Application Engineer, PULS – This blog article compares a traditional miniature circuit breaker (MCB) and an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) with integrated eFuses, highlighting the advantages of an ECB in terms of faster and more reliable tripping without the need for peak current. In times of unregulated transformer power supplies, traditional miniature circuit breakers (MCB) have established themselves as the main protection modules. However, when primarily switched-mode power supplies were introduced in the 1990s, they quickly replaced transformer power supplies in industrial applications.

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Boîtiers STA & NOARK: Powering Reliability Across Public & Private Sectors

With over 40 years of field experience, electrical contractor Guy St-Amour developed an innovative product that led to the founding of Boîtiers STA. In 2011, a special request for a safe outlet for an 800-amp mobile load bank resulted in the prototype for a line of custom-made boxes designed for quick and secure electrical connections. Boîtiers STA quickly grew from a garage operation into a thriving business, now co-owned by Guy’s daughter, Karianne St-Amour.

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Key Advantages of Solid State Relays

A solid state relay is ideal when fast, frequent switching is required. Throughout this article, we will give you the key advantages of using a solid state relay. SSRs do not have any moving mechanical parts so they are not subject to any contact failure, mechanical strain or corrosion. An SSR has an average lifespan of millions of cycles with no deterioration in performance. But in order to benefit from a solid state relay’s infinite lifespan, the SSR needs to be used properly.

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Join Schneider Electric at Automate 2025 in Booth #1832

May 6, 2025 Schneider Electric are committed to helping customers and partners lead in the new industrial identity that is emerging across North America. Schneider Electric’s solutions are designed to revolutionize your operations, making them more agile, empowering your workforce, and keeping you ahead in the competitive market. Visitors to Booth #1832 will learn firsthand about their…

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Phoenix Contact, CESMII, and MACH Controls partner to showcase the IIoT journey at Automate 2025

May 5, 2025 Visitors to the Phoenix Contact booth (#5232) can learn how to harness data to make better decisions at Automate 2025. Phoenix Contact will also host CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, and Mach Controls LLC, an Ohio-based system integrator, in its booth for a comprehensive look at a manufacturer’s IIoT journey. The show runs May…

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Quick and Easy Guide to the Best Plastics for Electronic Enclosures

May 5, 2025 ENHANCE ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY Specifying the right plastic(s) for your electronic enclosure is crucial. Different polymers can significantly impact the durability, functionality and overall performance of your device. Most OKW plastic enclosures are molded from either ABS, ASA or ASA+PC as standard. All three are tough and dependable – though UV-stable ASA and…

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Building Performance Standards Are Changing the Energy Reporting Landscape

By Marina Shatalova, Energy Efficiency and Building Commissioning Engineer, Siemens – Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and Net Zero carbon emissions: they’re increasingly common goals for organizations, building owners, and facility managers. The first step toward achieving these goals, of course, is to measure building emissions to create a baseline. This measurement allows building owners and operators to assess the effectiveness of their sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives and demonstrate progress toward climate commitments. Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) are outcome-based policies and laws aimed at reducing the carbon impact of the built environment.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2025: “Tailwind for Industry”

Tech show, business exhibition and platform for economic policy dialog between partners: that was HANNOVER MESSE 2025.

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The Evolution of Electrical Services: Journey to Condition Monitoring

Written by Gabriel Arce, Portfolio Manager for Siemens USA – In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical services, the journey towards condition monitoring represents a significant leap forward. Today, customers face challenges such as aging workforce and infrastructure, rising cost of energy and operation, and lack of transparency to the condition of key building systems.

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Five Benefits of Utilizing SCADA for Water Treatment Plants

Water treatment plants are critical facilities that ensure clean and safe drinking water for the public. These complex plants require precise monitoring and control to ensure smooth operation. Implementing a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system in a water treatment plant can bring significant benefits, including increased efficiency, improved safety, and reduced costs. This article will discuss the benefits of using SCADA for water treatment plants.

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Rethinking the DIY Approach to Automated Test Equipment Design

In an industrial setting, developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in-house is often approached as a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) project involving the ambitious task of constructing a critical support system using internal engineering resources. Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems serve the critical purpose of ensuring that electronic devices operate according to specifications in the field. The aerospace and defense sectors make substantial investments in ATE due to the criticality of lifesaving electronics utilized in military equipment such as aircraft, naval vessels, and ground vehicles, as well as in various systems like weapons, radar, and wireless communication.

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Littelfuse: Industrial SSRs (Solid-State Relays) Quality Test Report

Solid-State Relays (SSRs) are a critical component in modern electrical & electronic systems, providing reliable switching capabilities for various applications from industrial automation to consumer electronics. When it comes to choosing the right solid-state relay for your application, it’s important to know the quality of the product you are purchasing. There are many low-cost products on the market and choosing based on cost instead of quality can be a costly mistake.

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How Predictive Maintenance Technology is Improving Machine Monitoring

Predictive maintenance is changing the way industries manage their equipment. Unlike traditional maintenance methods, which rely on fixed schedules, predictive maintenance uses real-time monitoring to detect potential issues early. This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of unexpected downtime and ensures that maintenance activities are performed only when necessary, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs.

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