With the PTCB eFuse circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact, nominal currents below 1 A are now also electronically protected. Features such as status message and local and remote reset options provide benefits that were previously only available when protecting larger nominal currents.

IO-Link Safety technology enables safe and consistent data transmission from the control level right through to the connection of safety-related sensors and actuators in the field.

As industry’s digitalisation goals become more ambitious, and our expectations of facility data increases, how is technology for data capture and analysis changing? Stefan Reuther, member of the executive board at industrial software specialist, Copa-Data, examines the role of SCADA in Industry 4.0.

TDK Corporation has expanded the TDK-Lambda i7A series of non-isolated buck DC-DC converters with the industry-standard 1/16th brick pinout. The 60A output models have a 400W maximum rating, offering 0.8 - 8V adjustable outputs from a 12V nominal input.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at Beckhoff UK, explores why companies need to evaluate what mix of traditional and additive manufacturing makes sense for their business.

Idec has released a series of Safety Commander products that can be attached to commercially available tablets to enhance safety, robustness, and reliability by adding mechanical switches such as emergency stop switches and 3-position enabling (3PE) switches, as well as wired LAN communication (HT4P version).

Ensuring engineering is accessible and enjoyable, Igus has introduced the term ‘enjoyneering’. This encapsulates the fun element of learning and experiencing all about engineering in the metaverse, the iguverse.

SNAP SIGNAL by Turck Banner is a uniquely versatile, complete suite of products to facilitate the collection of data from machines that were never designed with data in mind.

With PROFIenergy, PIUK is now making its own contribution to environmental protection through the careful management of automation resources. PROFIenergy actively contributes to lasting competitive advantage.

Last year was also reported to be the hottest year on record by the Met Office. Without being alarmist, that is a serious issue that we cannot ignore. Rising temperatures are a global trend and they will have a major impact on your electrical equipment, says Christian Westwood, service manager at Rittal UK.