Metric Vs. AWG Size Conductors
Chances are, you’ve heard the expression “drowning in data.” And if you’re in the CPG industry, you’ve seen the proliferation of intelligent devices and data collection on the plant floor – and the quest for more data extending across all functions of your organization. Marketing tracks consumer behavior and trends – and must respond to consumer expectations for supply chain transparency.
Recently, Omron Automation Americas attended the STEM Night event at Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. STEM Night is a highly acclaimed event that features exciting, immersive exhibits and activities that get elementary students inspired to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math. The event features more than 30 local public services, technology businesses, and organizations, and Naperville School District 203’s students and families are encouraged to gather for hands-on experience with STEM concepts.
Global technology and software company Emerson has been selected by Albioma, a French independent energy provider, to help transition its coal-fired Bois Rouge plant to 100% renewable energy. As part of Albioma’s wider mission to transition all of its existing fossil fuel plants to renewable energy, Emerson’s automation systems and software will enable the coal-fired power station to convert to biomass feedstock.
The global wire and cable market worldwide is estimated to grow from $335 billion in 2021 to nearly $427 million by 2026 according to a report by Research and Markets. The market is expected to grow annually by about five percent over the next five years. This continued growth is being driven by the increasing demand for electric vehicles, industrial automation products and infrastructure cables.
In today’s manufacturing landscape, the speed and reliability of daily operations translate directly into enhanced productivity. Miles of wires underpin nearly every industrial operation, and those wires come together in control panels filled with tray after tray of connection terminals. Due to the high number of conductor termination points, there can be a higher susceptibility of signal loss or intermittence as a result of bad terminations. Any of these interruptions can reduce the ability to meet production goals, as downtime will be necessary until faults are corrected.
Electrical enclosures house critical components that generate heat during operation. Proper air circulation can make or break an electrical enclosure. Inadequate air circulation can lead to isolated temperature accumulation, running the risk of system malfunctions, reduced component lifespan, and compromised reliability. To select the best cooling solution for an electrical enclosure, consider such factors as the unit’s proximity to operators, whether it will be installed in a temperature-controlled facility, and the type of airflow inside the enclosure.

This webinar presented by Beth Lessard and Keith Cordero will be highlighting three Panduit solutions that will optimize network equipment and cabling to ensure that your spaces are efficiently and properly managed to support ever-evolving business needs of today and beyond. Products that will be featured include PanZone TrueEdge Wall Mount Enclsoure, Cable Managers, and Adjustable Depth 4-Post Rack.

The Siemens SIMOVAC medium-voltage non-arc-resistant and SIMOVAC-AR arc-resistant controllers have a modular design incorporating up to two 12SVC400 (400 A) controllers, housed in a freestanding sheet steel enclosure. Each controller is UL 347 class E2, equipped with three current-limiting fuses, a non-load-break isolating switch, and a fixed-mounted vacuum contactor (plug-in type optional for 12SVC400). The enclosure is designed for front access, allowing the equipment to be located with the rear of the equipment close to a non-combustible wall.

Power is vital to production, and well-designed control cabinets are key. Allied Electronics & Automation offers a comprehensive collection of control cabinet solutions including PLCs, HMIs, contactors, miniature circuit breakers, terminal block connectors, DIN-rail power supplies, pushbutton switches, motor starters, overloads, power relays, industrial Ethernet switches and AC drives engineered to keep your operations running safely, reliably and efficiently.
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LS ELECTRIC America will showcase switchgear, switchboard and transformer solutions for data centers at Yotta 2026, from September 28–30 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Visitors at Booth 1020 can explore LS ELECTRIC’s MCSG Metal Clad Switchgear, Susol UL low-voltage arc-resistant switchgear, Susol UL891 Switchboard Solution and Beyond X Cast Resin Transformer. LS ELECTRIC’s MCSG… Read More…

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the new Pluto Safety programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from ABB. The Pluto Safety PLCs feature a powerful, user-friendly, and cost-effective design for industrial machine safety applications. The ABB Pluto Safety programmable logic controllers, available from Mouser, are compact and easy to program via the accompanying Pluto Manager software, making… Read More…