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Phoenix Contact: MINI Analog Pro Ex Family of Compact Intrinsic Safety Isolators for Hazardous Locations

Phoenix Contact introduces intrinsic safety versions of the MINI Analog Pro Ex signal conditioners, featuring both energy-limiting and functional safety in a compact package. With these new signal conditioners, process engineers can isolate, convert, filter, and amplify signals in the most hazardous areas. All of the intrinsic safety (Ex i) signal conditioners in the MINI Analog Pro family are certified for applications up to SIL 3 1oo1 (one out of one). The MINI Analog Pro Ex modules have international Ex approvals, making them suitable for hazardous locations worldwide.

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Industrial | Product News | Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids

Weidmuller USA: New SPE Switch Offers Seamless Industrial Ethernet Connectivity

Weidmuller USA has recently introduced a new unmanaged Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Switch that enables a seamless networking experience for users in a wide array of industrial environments. Featuring four 10-Base T1L ports with PoDL (up to Class 14), the SPE switch from Weidmuller delivers power and data over a single twisted pair, thereby reducing cabling complexity. A single 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port ensures easy integration with existing networks, and this SPE switch was designed for reliable forwarding of data packets in automation technology for distances up to 1,000 meters.

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Automotive | Food & Beverage | Industrial | News for Panel Builders | Oil & Gas | Pharmaceutical | Product News | Water & Waste Water

RS and Festo Are Fueling the Evolution of Process Automation

RS offers Festo’s extensive portfolio of process automation products for industrial fluid process control applications, spanning core components, like process and piloting valves, to smart solutions, like remote I/O systems. Fluid process control is vital to virtually every industrial market segment, including food and beverage, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and chemical. Automating the movement of fluids, including liquids, gases, and even granulated solids, eliminates the requirement for manual operation and the associated risk of human error. It also improves process efficiency, safety, productivity, profitability, and product quality.

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Banner Engineering: K50 Programmable Indicators and Touch Buttons

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.

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Building Controls | Circuit Protection | Industrial | Power Distribution & Energy | Product News

Mersen: New Class J Fused Switch

Mersen is excited to announce it’s new Class J Fused Switch. Mersen’s FS Series UL 98 Listed fused disconnect switch is designed for branch circuit protection using any UL Listed Class J fuse. Engineered for performance and convenience, the FS Series delivers the high interrupting capacity of Class J fuses (200kA SCCR) in the same footprint of a fuse holder.

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Drives / Loop Controllers / PACs / PLCs | Product News

Pepperl+Fuchs: Industrial Box Thin Clients Designed for Reliable 24/7 Operation

The new BTC22 and BTC24 box thin clients from Pepperl+Fuchs are specially developed for a continuous 24/7 operation in control rooms and laboratories. These rugged and compact devices provide the high reliability and long-term availability that is essential for demanding industrial environments. With its powerful hardware, the BTC24 supports up to four 4K displays, while…

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Same Sky: New AMT25 Series SPI Absolute Encoder Supports 9 mm to 15.875 mm Motor Shafts

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.

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Stego: New IO-Link Converter IOC 074

The New IO-Link Converter IOC 074 brings analog sensors into the digital age by converting up to three 4–20 mA signals into the IO-Link protocol. It’s an ideal solution for retrofitting legacy systems and enabling modern, forward-compatible automation infrastructures. Built for tough industrial environments, the IOC 074 features a compact stainless steel housing, IP65–IP67 protection, and a convenient clip-mounting system – all designed with easy installation in mind.

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Specify High-Quality DIN Rail Enclosures for Optimal Performance

Quality is crucial when it comes to DIN rail enclosures because the cost of failure can be disproportionately high. Yes, DIN rail enclosures are commonplace – so much so that you could be forgiven for getting a bit blasé when specifying them – but quality will always matter in the end. If a poor-quality DIN rail enclosure in a control panel were to fail, the consequences could be expensive – especially if it were to trigger a safety alert that shuts down production. The resulting costs do not bear thinking about.

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AutomationDirect: Ashcroft B-Series Mechanical Pressure Switches

AutomationDirect has added Ashcroft B-Series mechanical pressure switches to deliver precise, reliable pressure sensing in a compact and rugged design. Equipped with cost-effective, high-capacity 15A relay outputs, they eliminate the need for external contactors or interposing relays. Select models feature a narrow deadband for highly accurate trip points. With adjustable setpoints, wide pressure ranges up to 3000 psig, versatile wall and conduit mounting options, durable epoxy-coated aluminum housings, and NEMA 4X/IP66 ratings, these switches are built for demanding industrial, process, and outdoor applications.

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Rockwell Automation: OptixEdge Helps Customers Unlock the Potential of Their 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.

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Connectors / Cables / Terminal Blocks | Industrial | Product News

icotek: EMC Shield Clamps for 10 × 3 MM Bus Bar, Pluggable With or Without Integrated Strain Relief

EMC shield clamps are used, where the shield of cables must be connected to the earth potential. They are easy to use and effective in earthing single cable shields. When using types with integrated strain relief cables can be fixed via the cable jacket using cable ties. Thus strain relief in accordance with EN 62444 is achieved. icotek also offers EMC shield clamps with double strain relief function acc. to PROFINET installation guidelines.

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METCASE: Wider Choice of Colors for UNICASE Universal Enclosures

METCASE’s UNICASE instrument enclosures are now available in traffic white (RAL 9016) as standard, complementing the existing light gray (RAL 7035) and black (RAL 9005) options. Custom colors are also available on request. Versatile UNICASE is ideal for a wide range of applications including measuring and control, feedback control, peripheral devices and interfaces, switchboxes, modems, medical and laboratory technology. These popular aluminum enclosures can be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily – speeding up installations, inspection and maintenance.

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Pfannenberg USA: New PROTECT Series Signaling Devices

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.

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SCHURTER: MSS-IO Electronic Switch with IO-Link Interface

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.

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Connectors / Cables / Terminal Blocks | Healthcare | Product News

Molex: TheraVolt Medical Connectors from Phillips Medisize

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, recently announced the launch of TheraVolt Medical Connectors. As the first medical connectors launched under the Phillips Medisize brand, TheraVolt is engineered to optimize device integration, functionality, reliability and performance. TheraVolt provides device engineers enhanced functionality, offering solutions to handle both signals and high voltage lines.

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