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Overcoming Automation Challenges with Sysmac: Lessons from Real-World Applications

January 8, 2025 Modern manufacturing is riddled with challenges that demand innovative, reliable, and flexible solutions. From bridging knowledge gaps to reducing downtime, these hurdles can hold back productivity and profitability. The Sysmac automation platform from Omron addresses these pain points head-on, offering a comprehensive suite of components and features designed to streamline processes and…

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PULS Becomes a Major Provider of DC UPS Systems with the Acquisition of Adelsystem

January 7, 2025 PULS acquires DC-UPS specialist Adelsystem PULS has acquired the Italian DC UPS specialist Adelsystem, significantly expanding its range of DIN rail power supplies. The new products are a perfectly complementary addition to PULS’s existing DC UPS offerings. With their all-in-one design and extensive communication capabilities via various bus systems, these products support…

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Kollmorgen Expands P8000 Series with P80360 Stepper Drive

January 2, 2025 Kollmorgen has announced the launch of the P80360 stepper drive, the latest addition to its P8000 series. This new drive brings advanced functionality to the series, including closed-loop position control and full programmability, combining the precision of servo systems with the reliability and simplicity of stepper technology. Key Features of the P80360…

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FANUC Scholarship Supports Industry, Educators, and Students 

December 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston FANUC’s $1 Million Scholarship fund will provide $50K annually to students across the United States and Canada pursuing careers in manufacturing and automation. FANUC has always believed in the power of education and its importance in shaping the future. As leaders in education, their Certified Education program connects industries,…

Everything You Need to Know About Grippers from Festo 
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Everything You Need to Know About Grippers from Festo 

December 13, 2024 By Krystie Johnston, Cory Knight, and Ryan Kroger Selecting the right gripper for an automated handling task can be challenging – but with Festo, it can be easier than ever to overcome these challenges. Grippers are essential components of industrial robots and handling systems because they are the connection between the handling…

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Innovations in Terminal Blocks: Towards More Efficiency and Sustainability

December 10, 2024 In this rapidly changing world of industrial automation, the terminal blocks remain some of the unsung heroes. Small but mighty, they make sure that connections are seamless and that all machinery and systems which constitute modern industries are running smoothly. But like everything else in technology, they too have not remained static….

Beckhoff Future-Proofs Hybrid Connectors in Industrial Cable Offering
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Beckhoff Future-Proofs Hybrid Connectors in Industrial Cable Offering

December 9, 2024 The comprehensive hybrid connector portfolio from Beckhoff is ready for upcoming IEC 61076-2-118 standard updates, further enhancing EtherCAT-based One Cable Automation technology Beckhoff’s proven hybrid connectors, part of the company’s One Cable Automation (OCA) solution, are receiving a major update to better support distributed automation well into the future. Beyond the design…

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Omron’s D40A-2 Non-Contact Interlock Door Switch

December 5, 2024 Next-generation, non-contact safety interlock switch for most common safety applications. The D40A-2 Non-Contact Safety Door Switch is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in industrial environments. This advanced switch exceeds safety standards and is ideal for manufacturing settings, featuring a coded magnetic mechanism that improves reliability and prevents bypassing. It includes 2-color…

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Grey Is the New Colour: Phoenix Contact Moves Over to Unprinted Packaging

December 2, 2024 Phoenix Contact is changing its item packaging over to unprinted folding cartons, both nationally and internationally. The packaging can therefore be reused – in the spirit of a sustainable circular economy. The colorful packaging used by Phoenix Contact for decades will soon become a thing of the past. Unprinted packaging is the way into…

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Safe Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Receives UL Certification for “Programmable Safety Controllers”

November 28, 2024 UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category Plant and machinery manufacturers in the USA, but also those based internationally with an export market in the USA, will be delighted: the configurable safety controller PNOZmulti 2 has received UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category. This listing makes it much easier for plant…

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How to Install a Solid State Relay (SSR) to Get Optimal Performances ?

November 27, 2024 In order to get the optimal performances of your solid state relay (SSR) you need to follow celduc’s mounting instructions. Here are celduc’s top 6  tips for an optimal installation of SSRs. 1-Heatsink mount to allow heat dissipation 2-Using a thermal interface 3-Do not mount SSR on a plastic or painted surface 4-Screw terminals…

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ANCA’s Peel Grinding Solution: From Blank to Finished Tool in a Single Setup on the MX7 Platform

November 26, 2024 ANCA’s advanced grinding solutions offer seamless finished tool grinding in a single setup, including blank preparation. This setup features the P-axis Arobotech, which supports blanks at the grind point, enabling the efficient production of various tools with a surface finish below 0.2 Ra. This process significantly reduces cycle time while boosting productivity….

7 reasons to use solid state relays
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celduc Brings You 7 Reasons to Use Solid State Relays

November 26, 2024 A solid state relay is ideal when fast, frequent switching is required. Throughout this article, celduc will give you the key advantages of using a solid state relay. 1- SSRs have an infinite lifespan for a long service life SSRs do not have any moving mechanical parts so they are not subject to…

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XKLD31006 DC Solid State Relay with Built-In Protections

November 26, 2024 XKLD31006: Newly EN50155-Certified Railway Solution celduc’s XKLD31006 is EN50155 certified and is an ideal choice for use in the demanding rolling stock environment as well as in harsh industrial applications. Their XKLD31006 has recently obtained railway certification after a series of rigorous tests, designed to simulate the extreme conditions in railway environment: such…

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10 Most Common Applications of Aluminum Extrusions in Manufacturing

November 26, 2024 Discover how leading manufacturers are leveraging aluminum extrusions to enhance their production capabilities. This guide explores the most common applications of industrial aluminum profiles and precision extrusion systems in modern manufacturing. 1. Assembly Line Construction The backbone of manufacturing operations relies on aluminum extrusions for: 2. Automated Manufacturing Systems Critical components in automation include: 3. Safety Enclosures and…

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Omron’s D40A-2 Non-Contact Interlock Door Switch

November 21, 2024 Next-generation, non-contact safety interlock switch for most common safety applications. The D40A-2 Non-Contact Safety Door Switch is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in industrial environments. This advanced switch exceeds safety standards and is ideal for manufacturing settings, featuring a coded magnetic mechanism that improves reliability and prevents bypassing. It includes 2-color…