Kvaser introduces Kvaser Hybrid 2xCAN/LIN interface
The Kvaser Hybrid 2xCAN/LIN is a dual channel CAN/LIN interface that provides a single tool for accessing both CAN and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) busses. Source URL: Kvaser introduces Kvaser…
Baumer announces LBFH and LBFI level switches with IO-Link and ATEX approval
The IO-Link interface allows the user to automate the configuration of sensors. The inclusion of ATEX also enables the use of commercially available barriers. The sensors are suitable for hygienic…
Nissan’s Door-Durability Robot Slams 14,000 Doors Per Day
One of the biggest benefits of automating with industrial robots is the ability to reallocate mindless, repetitive tasks, freeing up human labor for jobs that are more demanding and, hopefully,…
How to Automate Your Welding Task
Universal Robots makes collaborative robots that are capable of diverse industrial tasks, from pick-and-place, to machine tending, assembly, deburring and many other repetitive jobs. But what about welding? Traditional robotic…
Global LTE Connectivity with an All-in-One IoT Module
The Cinterion PLS62-W IoT module. (Image courtesy of Gemalto.) Digital security company Gemalto has released a new Internet of Things (IoT) module that it claims is an industry first “all-in-one,”referring…
ConTech announces DRF series of DC/DC converters
The DRF Series offers 40 Watts of output power in an encapsulated case, for ruggedized backplane applications. The optional Din-Rail mount and terminal blocks enable it to be used as…
Silicon Designs releases Model 1525 series of commercial and inertial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometers
The 1525 Series features +5 VDC, 5 mA operation, in-run bias stability, and zero cross-coupling. Five full-scale ranges, of ±2 g, ±5 g, ±10 g, ±25 g, and ±50 g,…
HARTING recognized as ‘Innovator of the Year” by DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK magazine
HARTING garnered the award from DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK trade magazine in the electromechanics category for its ix Industrial connector. The connector was jointly developed by the Espelkamp-based family-owned business together with Japan’s…
Arcimoto Inaugurates New Manufacturing Facility with Showcase of First Production Vehicle
(Image courtesy of Arcimoto.) Don’t let Tesla’s unstoppable PR juggernaut fool you: there’s more than one new car company out there looking to disrupt the auto industry. Granted, some have…
Weidmuller releases Klippon Connect A-Series Universal modular terminal blocks
The A-Series Application range of products are designed specifically for use in recurring control panel applications that include voltage/current transformer wiring, control voltage distribution, motor wiring, signal wiring, and initiator/actuator…