Control cabinet-free automation now also includes pneumatic valves May 11, 2023 Control cabinet-free automation now aso includes pneumatic valves. In November 2021, Beckhoff presented the MX-System: a completely new, holistic concept which aims to eliminated control cabinets. The basic concept aims to replace control cabinet wiring with a baseplate that allows a wide range of…
May 9, 2023 IIoT solutions for industrial communication in process industries. Pepperl+Fuchs has been active in the Industry 4.0 platform founded in 2013 from the very beginning. In 2015, the company played a decisive role in the development of the Industry 4.0 Reference Architecture Model (RAMI), which describes the structured approach and communication basis for Industry 4.0….
May 8, 2023 HMS Networks now releases a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE – Functional Safety over EtherCAT. Previously available for PROFIsafe and CIP Safety, the new version supports Functional Safety over EtherCAT according to ETG 5100 V1.2.0. Ixxat® Safe T100 is an all-in-one safety…
Softing extends its portfolio of professional Ethernet cable testers to include the CableMaster 210, the most economical cable tester — less than $100 — that fits in your pocket. May 8, 2023 Softing Inc. introduces the CableMaster 210, a professional, economical Ethernet cable tester that’s small enough to fit in your pocket. CableMaster 210 is…
May 3, 3034 ABB has announced it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this business…
May 1, 2023 At Hannover Messe 2023, Siemens, Bausch+Ströbel, Bosch Rexroth, CADENAS, Festo, HARTING, SICK, Phoenix Contact, and WAGO jointly demonstrate how the Asset Administration Shell standard can be implemented in practice. The companies have exchanged digital twin data according to the AAS standard and evaluated the added value based on a specific application with…
May 1, 2023 WAGO Power Supply Pro 2: Control cabinets are undergoing a transformation because the requirements on them – both quantitative and qualitative – are becoming stricter and stricter. Greater networking, rising energy costs and increasing customization require economy, speed and flexibility in a minimal footprint for control cabinets. Class-Leading Product Features Power supplies are…
Pepperl+Fuchs Ethernet-APL Field Switches Provide the Infrastructure for Successful Scalability Test at Endress+Hauser May 1, 2023 Ethernet-APL enables fast, digital data transmission with high bandwidth over long distances in explosion-hazardous areas. This easy access to data from field instruments can lift process automation to a new level of efficiency. Therefore, the expectations for the new physical layer…
May 1, 2023 ABB was recognized with the Best New Product Award in the category of Commercial, Institutional and Industrial electrical products at MCEE Expo for the Star Teck® ST90 series 90-degree Teck cable fitting. The MCEE Expo is one of Canada’s largest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expos and was held April…
April 28, 2023 Plant Documentation 4.0 with LiveDOK. Specialist articles on Industry 4.0 generally emphasize the technical feasibility of the consistent, intelligent networking of machines, processes and personnel. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is that digitalized plants and processes can only be reliably administered if available documentation reflects the current status of the…
April 28, 2023 Following the example of its globally successful Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP), Interroll is launching a modular conveyor solution that meets the specific robustness and throughput requirements of courier, express and parcel (CEP) service providers. The new High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP)—a powerful addition to Interroll’s sortation solutions in particular—can significantly increase large…
April 28, 2023 HMS Networks announces the expansion of the Anybus® brand with the introduction of Anybus Diagnostics, a new business line focused on helping industrial companies avoid costly unplanned downtime. Industrial automation is becoming increasingly important within manufacturing and other parts of the industry. A critical factor for ensuring full operation and efficiency of…
April 28, 2023 As of April 17th, HMS Networks reinforces its remote connectivity solutions by presenting the recently acquired software solutions WEBfactory i4connected and i4scada under the Ewon® brand. The new remote connectivity offering gives machine builders and their customers an end-to-end IIoT solution which gathers data from machines and presents it in an easy-to-use…
April 27, 2023 SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD Communication Module (SCM) to…
April 27, 2023 Introducing the 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X aluminum wallmount enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for use as instrument enclosures, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control housings, electrical junction boxes and terminal wiring enclosures. These enclosures provide protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications…
April 27, 2023 RS offers more than 49,000 in-stock electrical products from big suppliers, including Southwire, Mencom, ILME, and Signify brands Electrical devices are essential elements of any electronic system, and many modern electrical devices have made it easier and more economical than ever for manufacturers to optimize new equipment and upgrade legacy equipment. Industrial…
