Growth in Industry 4.0, IoT/IIoT, and Smart Factory technology is set to boost demand for OKW’s robust SMART-BOX industrial electronic enclosures. SMART-BOX (IP 66) is also ideal for control and systems engineering, safety technology, gateways, and HVAC. These tough wall-mount and tabletop enclosures feature separate channels for the lid screws and mounting screws. This enables…

ROLEC’s robust commandCASE for industrial operating and control systems is now available in three versions – offering a choice of lid closures. Diecast aluminum commandCASE (IP 66) is designed to fit suspension arms, notably ROLEC’s profiPLUS and taraSMART ranges. The enclosures provide electronics designers with an elegant solution at an attractive price point. The three…

Fastener Fair USA 2024 was filled with Women that Rock, including many fellow Women In Fastener Industry (WIFI) members. This year, the WIFI group rocked out with a Rise & Shine WIFI members breakfast filled with speed networking and mini round table discussions. Kicking off the event was a breakfast buffet welcome session for about…

New from Turck, an expanded family of IO-Link products now includes an 8-port Class A IO-Link module. This new solution helps improve cost efficiency in typical IO-Link applications for complex sensor systems and terminal devices. This IP69K-rated block offers 8 IO-Link master channels and 8 configurable PNP I/O channels, or you can configure the IO-Link…

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced today that it was awarded the 2023 Global High Service Distributor of the Year award from Littelfuse, an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected and safer world. “DigiKey is honored to…

As your industrial network becomes larger and more complex, the importance of efficient network mapping and supervision increases. Industrial HiVision from Hirschmann safely and automatically identifies network devices and helps you configure and monitor them – including SNMP-enabled devices from multiple vendors. Plus, Industrial HiVision streamlines device commissioning and replacement in the field with Zero…

AutomationDirect has added Toshiba AS3 AC drives. Toshiba is a trusted name in power electronics with a proven track record in the industry. Their products are built with high-quality construction and offer long-lasting durability. Toshiba drives are a prominent VFD brand and the AS3 series adjustable speed drives are packed with features that, on competing…

Belden Horizon Console provides a simple, seamless, secure, and reliable way to connect to operational systems. The platform’s edge orchestration capabilities allow users to deploy and manage edge applications across one or many devices at the same time, locally or remotely. Secure Remote Access (SRA) technology helps ensure secure cellular or wired connections. The platform…

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…

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…

AutomationDirect has announced the addition of more line reactors and VFD output filters. Input line reactors protect the AC drive from transient overvoltage conditions typically caused by utility capacitor switching. Input line reactors also reduce the harmonics associated with AC drives and are recommended for all installations. Output line (load) reactors protect the motor insulation…

Allient Inc. has announced the successful certification in Automotive Functional Safety, ISO-26262. This certification underscores Allient’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability in electronic systems within the automotive industry. Importance of Automotive Functional Safety According to Felechia Childs, Allient’s Senior Quality Assurance Engineer “with increasing demands from customers for compliance, achieving…

Regal Rexnord Corporation has launched the next-generation Perceptiv Intelligent Reliability and Maintenance Solution for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance in industrial manufacturing. This next evolution of the Perceptiv ecosystem offers customers a unified platform to meet the growing reliability needs industrial manufacturers face today. Customers’ individual outcomes are supported with full end-to-end solutions including reliability…

Alabama Aerospace, a Birmingham Fastener company, is expanding to California with the opening of a facility in Santa Fe Springs this month. This new facility will help businesses in the western United States that have aerospace, military, and rocket projects access inventory quicker. “My team and I are committed to meeting customer requirements while exceeding…

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC (Portland Bolt), a leading domestic manufacturer and global provider of anchor bolts and nonstandard, custom fasteners, today announced it has acquired the South Carolina manufacturing and galvanizing operations of Southern Anchor Bolt Co. “At Southern Anchor Bolt, we are thrilled to be partnering with Portland Bolt” The acquisition highlights…

For over 75 years Dodge gearboxes have been the benchmark for product life in demanding applications. Tigear-2 is built to our uncompromising design standard, being the toughest worm gearbox on the market. Through competitive testing and analysis in our Innovation Center, Tigear-2 proved to last longer than the competition. As an outcome of Tigear-2’s exceptional…

Monitor temperature and relative humidity in one device. Now users can more easily track environmental conditions over time. Tapping into the CMTH sensor’s IO-Link capability provides continuous feedback and remote monitoring options. If the temperature and humidity exceed specified limits, operators are alerted via the local switching outputs. Alternatively, cloud-based functionality can send out alerts…

Safety light curtains are a non-separating guard used for the protection of hazardous areas. They detect the passage of objects and direct the machine to stop the hazard. Because they do not provide a physical barrier, consideration must be made to place them a suitable distance from the hazard point to ensure the hazard is…

Hiroki Goto, Engineering Manager — NBK America LLC Low-profile screws are designed with a lower head height than typical screws. These fasteners are designed with a minimal or flush head that sits close to the surface of the material being fastened for low visibility but secure fastening. Sometimes they’re also referred to as slim head,…

When joining lightweight metals, the focus is on the installation space available and on optimizing performance and cost, as well as on the reliability of the fastening. And in light of that, an important point is the optimization of the fastening’s load capacity. When fastening lightweight metals the focus is on the installation space available…

Fastener Training Week, the flagship fastener training program from Fastener Training Institute (FTI), returns to Chicago this year from August 19 to August 23. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA) as part of their annual FSTNR Week. Fastener Training Week, FTI’s advanced technical training…

Today, Bosch Power Tools has introduced a new variety of products including an 18V deep cut band saw, planer, impact wrench, and blower, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support a variety of applications that trade workers execute on the job site every day. With features like brushless motors, tool-less accessory changes, and ergonomic…