Vertech is excited to announce that their Steinhauer ModCenter 293 is here and fully operational. The ModCenter is a fully automated CNC machine enabling Vertech’s UL508 panel shop to make precision cutouts in control panel enclosures and automate the process of drilling and tapping back panels.
Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, was recently named a Top Workplace in Indianapolis, Knoxville and New Jersey. These awards come on the heels of Graybar being named a Top Workplace in Atlanta for the seventh consecutive year.
Phoenix Contact is in the midst of hosting its fifth annual Smart Communities conference in an online-only format this year. The company has livestreamed two parts of a three-part series of technology workshops focusing on how the Internet of Things (IoT) helps to integrate smart buildings into smart cities.
RS Components, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has unveiled the latest version of DesignSpark Mechanical, its free 3D CAD modelling software. Based on direct user feedback, DesignSpark Mechanical Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customization options that have been developed following feedback from users.
The current situation creates major challenges for industrial companies worldwide – and shows that digitalized and highly automated production is more important than ever when it comes to gaining a competitive edge. This is the only way that companies can react to current and future challenges with the required degree of flexibility. Successful solutions were presented at the Digital Enterprise Virtual Summit by Siemens on July 16.
On June 16th, 2020 the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) published 19 zero-day vulnerabilities within the TCP/IP software stack from the vendor Treck Inc., also known as Ripple20.
Hammond Manufacturing – Rack Mounting Solutions has appointed three new manufacturer’s representatives to service the southeastern United States.
As part of the continuous expansion of its range of ready-to-ship products, Allied Electronics & Automation is adding product lines from RidgTech, StarTech.com, Schmersal, Kluber Lubrication and OkDo to its already extensive lineup of more than 450 world-class suppliers. These additions will enhance Allied’s offering in the areas of automated thermal imaging technology, IoT development boards, safety products, switching systems, specialty networking components and industrial lubricants.
MMR, an open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the United States, was proud to recently announce the launch of its newly redesigned website and company videos. The website features a modern design, improved functionality, and easy navigation, allowing users to learn valuable information about the company and its experience in the industrial construction industry.
UCEC are beginning to notice an alarming trend. In the past six weeks, they have had three separate clients contact them for urgent help with panels made overseas or by a different local manufacturer. The problem with the panels? They failed inspection for not meeting National Electric Code(NEC) and UL508A(Industrial Control Panel) Standards.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has named Milton Coleman as its new Vice President of Sales. He will report to the company’s America’s regional headquarters in Vernon Hills, IL and Scott Summerville, MEAU President & CEO. In his new position, Coleman will have responsibility for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing MEAU’s sales strategy and achieving sales targets to enable significant profitable growth of product, service and solution sales.
The Schmersal Group is helping retailers and other companies to cope with the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The company has developed a digital access control system thatus makes it easier to comply with coronavir regulations in public spaces without considerable staff expenditure.
Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has been leveraging advanced Industry 4.0 technology to help its global operations safely navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and continue to service its customers. Eaton’s Vehicle Group envisions Industry 4.0 as both operational and informational technologies, enabling autonomous production systems that are connected, optimized, transparent, proactive, and agile.
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, proudly announces that it has been named 2019 North American Distributor of the Year by MEAN WELL, a power supply manufacturer. Mouser received the prestigious award for earning top scores in categories such as sales performance, models promotion, marketing and technical and customer support.
Beckhoff Automation USA recently hired Hank Lee as West Region District Manager. Based at the company’s Silicon Valley Technical Center in San Jose, California, he will oversee operations and sales development in the high-tech center and throughout the Northwest U.S. To accelerate market share gains for Beckhoff, Lee will work directly with strategic accounts as well as with the experienced local sales and applications engineering team.
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has launched a series of streaming STEM education and inspiration sessions, as part of its Grass Roots at RS program. The series delivers aspirational online sessions to encourage innovative thinking and feed students’ creativity and can serve as a supplement to RS Components’ existing Imagine-X virtual STEM education modules.