By Mark Jones “Save water. Shower tomorrow” is the message on a billboard I just passed. It stood out from the others along I-75 near Flint, Mich., a mix of personal injury lawyers, fast food, and cannabis shops. As it happened, I was listening to a podcast on water. Seemed fitting. Flint is synonymous with…

In this release of WTWH’s Processing and Packaging series, we took a close look at the growing beverage industry. Composed of everything from bottled water and carbonated soft drinks to cold-pressed juices and premium spirits, the beverage industry represents a diverse slice of manufacturing that encompasses a wide variety of products and packaging formats. This report will…

binder, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, has developed industrial LED lights designed for dual purposes: illuminating workspaces and indicating different operating modes of machines. The company created M12 LED lights in response to a specific request from a biologically oriented research project. Originally, these lights were designed to stimulate octopus reproduction using specific wavelengths…

AutomationDiret has added CCEA VEGA series recessed industrial LED light bars to expand its offering of industrial LED fixtures. Specifically designed for medium and large CNC equipment, these compact fixtures feature a rugged, ultra-slim anodized aluminum housing that is highly resistant to dust and liquids and allows mounting outside the machine’s working area. These 24…

AutomationDirect has added di-soric OGU series photoelectric fork sensors featuring a rugged one-piece aluminum or die-cast zinc “U-frame” construction that assures constant alignment. The OGU series fork sensors offer IO-Link v1.1 compatibility, up to a 14kHz switching frequency, and fork openings from 5 to 250mm. Four ready-to-run preset modes optimize the sensors for standard, high-resolution,…

As industrial environments evolve, enterprises connect more field devices and gather more data. However, they need to consider space and weight constraints and simplify network infrastructure. SPE cables make this possible. The Lumberg Automation BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch supports the transition to future-ready networks built with SPE technology. With BEETLE, industrial organizations…

PHD, an innovator in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of its latest catalog, featuring the complete line of PHD Pneumatic Thruster & Rodless Linear Slides. This comprehensive catalog offers a wide variety of guided linear slide styles, sizes, travels, and options designed to meet the diverse needs of the automation industry.  Key Features of…

DigiKey invites Electronica China 2024 attendees to Hall E5 Booth 5206 to experience all the latest DigiKey offerings, including in-booth demonstrations, DigiKey Moment live interviews, hands-on workshops, interactive games, and more. Electronica China will be held July 8-10 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Returning to Electronica China is DigiKey Moment, a two-day live…

By Mike Santora A few months ago, I received an email reminding me that my vehicle’s lease would be ending in July. So, this month, I’ll spelunk through my basement for the original car mats, assess the astounding damage my 4-year-old has managed in only 36 months, and I’ll attempt to get the car ready…

In the human body, the thalamus provides a relay station for the body’s motor functions and sensory inputs. It enables the control of the flow of sensory-motor information to the cerebral cortex. This control occurs during different states including sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, learning, and memory. The sensory information processed includes hearing, taste, sight, and touch […]

In the human body, the thalamus provides a relay station for the body’s motor functions and sensory inputs. It enables the control of the flow of sensory-motor information to the cerebral cortex. This control occurs during different states including sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, learning, and memory. The sensory information processed includes hearing, taste, sight, and touch […]

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the IP67 waterproof FAKRA generation 2 rear mount bulkhead straight plug into our expansive automotive portfolio. This connector is designed to accommodate the industry-standard RG-174 cable type which offers excellent signal integrity and low loss, and is optimal for outdoor use. This FAKRA plug is available in the universal […]

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the IP67 waterproof FAKRA generation 2 rear mount bulkhead straight plug into our expansive automotive portfolio. This connector is designed to accommodate the industry-standard RG-174 cable type which offers excellent signal integrity and low loss, and is optimal for outdoor use. This FAKRA plug is available in the universal […]

Samtec has expanded its SMPM Magnum RF product family with a new low-profile 3.94 mm (.155″) body height, right-angle option designed for channel density in low- or mid-band systems. The GPPC Series offers a low-profile, right-angle multi-port solution with performance up to 50 GHz. Magnum RF products are designed for space-limited applications requiring high operating frequencies, […]

Samtec has expanded its SMPM Magnum RF product family with a new low-profile 3.94 mm (.155″) body height, right-angle option designed for channel density in low- or mid-band systems. The GPPC Series offers a low-profile, right-angle multi-port solution with performance up to 50 GHz. Magnum RF products are designed for space-limited applications requiring high operating frequencies, […]

KYOCERA AVX has released the new 9289-000 Series waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. These connectors are designed for IP67 connections in industrial, transportation, commercial, and consumer electronics applications. The 9289-000 Series are single-piece, three-position waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. They are the sixth poke-home wire-to-wire connector series in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio and the first to be waterproof. These connectors are […]

KYOCERA AVX has released the new 9289-000 Series waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. These connectors are designed for IP67 connections in industrial, transportation, commercial, and consumer electronics applications. The 9289-000 Series are single-piece, three-position waterproof wire-to-wire connectors. They are the sixth poke-home wire-to-wire connector series in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio and the first to be waterproof. These connectors are […]

Bivar, a manufacturer of LED and light pipe solutions has announced its new surface area light guides. These guides combine advanced light pipe technology, lensing, and control techniques to uniformly illuminate surface areas in a space-saving design. Bivar’s high reliability PLCC surface mount LEDs onboard ensure vibrant color output, attractive appearance, and long-lasting performance. The…

EXAIR, a provider of engineered compressed air solutions and static elimination, and BETE, an engineered spray nozzle and spraying systems manufacturer, announced a definitive merger agreement under which EXAIR has acquired BETE. This landmark combination promises to do what both companies have been doing for decades: create something that has never existed before – and…

Actuonix Motion Devices recently launched its new T16-R series linear track servo, a variant of its T16 track actuator line and the most powerful linear track servo the company offers. Designed for applications where side load is essential and mounting space is limited, the T16-R provides a versatile and efficient solution for engineers and designers. […]

Actuonix Motion Devices recently launched its new T16-R series linear track servo, a variant of its T16 track actuator line and the most powerful linear track servo the company offers. Designed for applications where side load is essential and mounting space is limited, the T16-R provides a versatile and efficient solution for engineers and designers. […]

IO-Link is an internationally standardized, crossvendor IO technology that enables bidirectional communication to the sensor/actuator level. The fieldbus-independent, open standard can be integrated into any system landscape using standard unshielded cables and point-to-point connectivity. Bidirectional communication enables comprehensive diagnostics and interference-free data transfer. Pepperl+Fuchs’ IO-Link portfolio covers a wide range of sensor technologies, including photoelectric…

224 Gigabits per second (Gbps) pulse-amplitude modulation 4-level (PAM 4) technology is foundational for the hyperscale data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training and implementation. This article begins by examining the multiple uses of 224 G connectivity in servers and storage devices. It then considers how multiple 224 G lanes […]

224 Gigabits per second (Gbps) pulse-amplitude modulation 4-level (PAM 4) technology is foundational for the hyperscale data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training and implementation. This article begins by examining the multiple uses of 224 G connectivity in servers and storage devices. It then considers how multiple 224 G lanes […]

At the 2024 Digital Transformation Forum in Boston, Design World sat down with Deloitte’s Asi Klein, managing director of industrial products and construction, and Matthew Fox, senior manager, to discuss trends in workforce development. Here’s a video of the discussion and a Q&A article below. What are the major workforce trends you’re seeing in manufacturing?…