7th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report
May 2, 2022
More than 300 manufacturing leaders shared the challenges facing their businesses. See how they use technology to address those challenges.
Download the full report HERE.
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AutomationDirect: Murrplastik EW-PAB & EW-PRF Solid Corrugated Tubing & Fittings
AutomationDirect has added Murrplastik’s EW-PAB and EW-PRF series solid corrugated tubing which provides protection, reliability, and adaptability for wire and cable in demanding environments. The EW-PAB series delivers both chemical and impact resistance for static installations under medium to high mechanical loads. Crafted from modified polyamide 6, this solid-wall tubing is flame-retardant, low-smoke, and engineered… Read More…
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OKW: ROBUST-BOX IP 66 Plastic Enclosures Now in Tough Polycarbonate
OKW’s ROBUST-BOX (IP 66) plastic enclosures for industrial electronics are now available in tough polycarbonate (PC) as standard, complementing the existing ABS version. ROBUST-BOX is perfect for a wide range of wall-mount and desktop electronic and electrical applications: HVAC, machine building, construction, push-button controllers, sensors, measuring equipment and gateways. PC (UL 94 HB) ROBUST-BOX offers… Read More…