Yaskawa America Introduces the GA800 AC Drive for Industrial Applications
February 11, 2026 igus has announced that it is the first supplier to qualify halogen-free chainflex® TPE cables for IPA dry cleanroom classes 4 and 5 through the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA). This certification ensures customers in highly automated battery production receive energy supply solutions with a guaranteed service life of up…
AutomationDirect has added more Wiegmann enclosure options to their extensive lineup of over 7,000 modular and pre-fab enclosures. Wiegmann is one of the largest enclosure manufacturers in North America, manufacturing a wide variety of carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum enclosures. New additions include NEMA 4/4X/12/13 rated stainless steel 22mm pushbutton enclosures, NEMA 4 rated carbon steel wiring troughs with hinged cover, and NEMA 1 rated carbon steel corner-mount wiring troughs, including models with knockouts.
POSITAL’s digital display units offer a cost-effective way to provide direct measurement readouts. Depending on the type of sensor, the display units can be ordered with Analog, SSI or incremental inputs. Thanks to their compact size and sturdy construction, they can be used for machine setup tasks or as a cost-effective way of monitoring machine status right on the factory floor. Limit warnings or cam-follower functionality can also be displayed.
September 13, 2024 With the expansion of new and renewable energy, sufficient production is not the only challenge. This energy also needs to be stored. Users will, naturally, want to use the electricity created from solar, wind, or hydropower, even when the specific sources aren’t exactly accessible. Battery storage systems offer a solution for this…
January 11, 2024 HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale)…
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has a new addition to their line of power quality products – HPS Centurion D1 dV/dT Filter. The HPS Centurion D1 is designed for use between variable frequency drives (VFD’s) and motors when long lead lengths are used. It combines an inductor and parallel resistor network to mitigate both high frequency components and voltage spikes between the VFD and motor.

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.
May 5, 2026 In today’s fast-evolving energy and manufacturing landscapes, product safety, performance, and reliability are under greater scrutiny than ever before. For OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and players in the renewable energy sector, one certification has emerged as a gold standard—UL certification. Although not legally mandatory in all regions of North America, UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification is Read More…
May 5, 2026 Segment and Application The customer is a regional provider of engineered electrical solutions for mining and industrial applications in Mexico. They design and integrate customized power distribution equipment and electrical systems for harsh environments, including underground mining operations. As part of this work, they required compact power solutions for underground mining skids Read More…