In this episode, Chance Atkins, a Product Marketing Specialist at Phoenix Contact, shares expert insights into four essential characteristics of effective industrial connectors and introduces the company’s new Push-X connection technology.
Recently, Texas Instruments announced its new 300-mm semiconductor wafer fabrication plant (or “fab”) in Richardson, Texas, RFAB2, achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification under version 4 (v4). This designation makes RFAB2 the first wafer fab in the United States and the fourth in the world to achieve this more stringent certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the sustainable design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited has recently announced that its Rack Equipment Installation Tool (RRS Series) was recognized among the best by the 2023 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards. An esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the cabling community recognized Hammond Manufacturing as a Gold honoree.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 463 manufacturers and more than 1,500,000 data sets available with the update September 7, 2023. New catalogs are available from Katko Oy, Laumas Elettronica S.r.l., and YUEQING DAHE ELECTRIC Co., Ltd..
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc is adding three new quality-centric component suppliers to its line card of more than 700 trusted suppliers. Adam Tech offers a wide range of electromechanical components, cable assemblies, and custom component solutions designed, engineered, and manufactured to deliver the highest quality at the best possible price. Switch Components,…
Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have selected nVent for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production List. This is nVent’s first time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at eleventh place. Earning a spot means that nVent is one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 74,000 current employees from Great Place To Work Certified companies in the manufacturing and production industry.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 460 manufacturers and more than 1,490,000 data sets are available with the update August 24, 2023. New catalogs are available from GUANGZHOU ANLIAN ELECTRIC CO.,Ltd., ShangHai GKONCY Electrics Co., Ltd., HELUKABEL GmbH, and Link-world Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
ROLEC’s aluDOOR industrial electronic enclosures have gained a Special Mention in the German Innovation Awards. Judges praised the “high added value for users.” Robust aluDOOR is a ‘go anywhere’ hinged-lid enclosure that can be mounted on walls, bulkheads, machines and desks – safeguarding electronics in challenging indoor and harsh outdoor environments. At launch, these premium enclosures were originally rated IP 66, IP 67 and (on request) IP 69K. Since then, aluDOOR has now also gained an IP 68 rating.
Recently, B&K Precision was excited to announce a strategic partnership with Vic Myers Associates (VMA), a manufacturer’s representative with a highly knowledgeable and experienced team of field engineers that connect customers with innovative technical solutions. With a shared commitment to solving technical challenges and an unmatched dedication to customer success, this partnership will provide significant value to data acquisition customers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
As MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are in the discontinuance phase of their lifecycle, Mitsubishi Electric Automation has released a discounted repair program that provides OEMs and end-users a cost-effective alternative to purchasing 3rd party used, repaired, or new units. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are highly highly flexible and designed to fit a wide range of applications while providing fantastic technology and performance.
Omron Automation Americas takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now is certified by the guidelines and requirements of IEC 62443-4-1 for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) products and software. IEC 62443-4-1 is an internationally recognized standard that focuses on enhancing the security of industrial automation and control systems (IACS). By achieving this certification, Omron demonstrates its unwavering commitment to implementing robust security measures and adhering to industry best practices.
Emerson has recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Afag Holding AG (“Afag”), an innovative provider of electric linear motion, feeding and handling automation solutions. Headquartered in Zell, Switzerland, Afag brings state-of-the-art technology and innovation to Emerson. The transaction will enhance Emerson’s capabilities in factory automation, one of the Company’s four priority adjacencies, and create a motion portfolio combining Afag’s electric linear motion solutions with Emerson’s pneumatic motion technology.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Alex Kosis back to the firm as an Associate Principal, bolstering their expertise in building enclosure engineering consulting and sustainable building practices. He joins SGH’s Building Technology group from Denver, Colorado, partnering closely with SGH colleagues in the San Francisco Bay Area; Chicago, Illinois; and throughout the United States. Alex brings more than fifteen years of experience in the industry, specializing in roofing and waterproofing system design and repair, and thermal analysis for optimal building performance.
Emerson has recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik GmbH (“Flexim”), a global provider of clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Flexim brings highly differentiated, complementary technology and strong customer relationships to Emerson, with an installed base of more than 100,000 flowmeters, as well as approximately 450 employees.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 456 manufacturers and more than 1,485,000 data sets available with the update August 11, 2023. New catalogs are available from Doepke Schaltgeräte GmbH, with 1,570 new data sets for protection devices Manufacturers with new and updated data include Banner Engineering Corporation, Danfoss Drives A/S, and SIGMATEK GmbH & Co. KG.
RS recently announced a further expansion in the capability of DesignSpark — its fast-growing online community for engineers — with its new Product Design Center, shortly after the reveal of its new circuit simulator tool. The design center includes a rich pool of technical information about more than one billion electronic component part numbers, enabling DesignSpark members to make more informed decisions about the products they use in their designs.