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Compact Power Supplies

The second generation of compact STEP power supplies are designed for small load applications in which size is a premium. 
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How SD-WANs Increase Manufacturing Equipment Security

By combining software-defined wide area network technology with security systems, manufacturers can swiftly detect and mitigate abnormalities, address vulnerabilities, secure ...
The Red Lion N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switch features a quick start wizard that walks administrators through switch configuration for fast deployment.

The Power of Managed Ethernet Switches

From durability and security to optimized traffic flows and plug-and-play simplicity, managed industrial Ethernet switches are the choice for manufacturers serious about an Industry...
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Where the Edge Boosts Manufacturing Operations Most

From predictive maintenance to operations resiliency and cybersecurity, edge computing provides manufacturers an array of advantages.
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How Industrial Networking Hardware Trends Affect You

Get up to speed on how factors such as cybersecurity, environmental conditions, and monitoring and diagnostics are impacting manufacturers’ choice of networking devices.
Moxa’s CCG-1500 Series private 5G cellular gateways measure only 100 x 125 x 35 mm. These private 5G cellular gateways have low power consumption (averaging 8 W), which improves battery life, allows fewer power inputs, and reduces maintenance and operating costs.

Enabling Smart Manufacturing with Private 5G

Private 5G enables wireless connectivity and aligns with specific requirements of smart manufacturing thanks to its dedicated network frequencies, improved stability and secure...
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Which Power over Ethernet Solution is Right for Your Network?

PoE systems can now deliver up to 90W per port, enough to operate the most power-hungry IoT sensors, devices and controllers.

Protocol Conversion: Industrial Automation’s Universal Translator

Enable old and new systems to speak to each other, unlock critical data and optimize performance.

Products

Rotork Ethernet Actuator

Ethernet Actuator

Rotork has introduced its integrated Ethernet actuator, which is compatible with EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP and Profinet protocols. With the introduction of Rotork’s integrated...
Posital IXARC absolute encoders

Absolute Encoders

New versions of the Posital IXARC absolute encoders with the EtherNet/IP interface feature three rotary switches for manual IP address configuration. IXARC encoders with the EtherNet...
AutomationDirect Power Supplies

Power Supplies

AutomationDirect has added the Block PM series mini power supplies. The new Block PM-0624-100-0 redundancy module prevents downtime by monitoring two matched Block power supplies...
Emerson Wireless Transmitter

Wireless Transmitter

The Rosemount 802 wireless multi-discrete input or output transmitter has eight discrete I/O channels, each one configurable as an input or an output. WirelessHART capability ...

Videos

Purdue Model Relevancy

Adapting the Purdue Model

New visions for the Purdue Model are helping it bridge the gap between manufacturing OT and IT.

DigiKey Partners Show Top Automation Products

With more than 15 million products in its inventory, DigiKey has a level of insight into automation technology use few other companies have. This video highlights a few DigiKey...
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Pairing Centralized and Distributed I/O

Andy Lewis, manager of electric automation business development at Festo, explained how Festo’s new CPX-AP-A centralized I/O works with the CPX-AP-I distributed I/O can work separately...
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Industry Shapes the Future of Automation

Companies such as Pfizer, Shell, ExxonMobil, and Intel show the value of automation and where it’s headed through their use of specific technologies.