


Versatile hybrid connectors provide a new level of flexibility when cabling highly automated systems. Along with the established application for cabling servo motors, M23 and M40 hybrid connectors are well suited for a variety of sophisticated tasks.
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Published: Jul 17, 2018



We digitally check in before we even reach the airport. And rather than printing tickets, we add our boarding pass to the digital wallet in our devices.
Technology has come a long way over the last 10 years and we have quickly adapted to these new ways of commerce, entertainment and travel. This change, known...
Published: Jul 26, 2018



The debate about the usefulness of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is over. A well-designed IIoT system can pay for itself many times over within the lifetime of the installation by providing equipment efficiency/usage, pre-emptive maintenance, monitoring and production supervision.
There is no single wireless...
Published: Sep 23, 2019



The stage is now set for IoT to start seeing widespread deployment in both consumer and industrial spheres. The purpose of the following white paper is to look specifically at Industrial IoT (IIoT). It will describe the commercial dynamics and market trends that are defining this particular sector. In addition, it will...
Published: Jul 18, 2018



The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is driving investment in new technology and manufacturing methodologies as companies rush to capitalize on a predicted 14 trillion dollar economic gain. A wave of new connected devices is the result, many of which are small endpoint devices running real-time operating systems. These...
Published: Jul 19, 2018



By all accounts, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are forecasted to become ubiquitous. These devices, powered by semiconductors, will make every imaginable process smart. From simply turning on a light to more complex processes such as outpatient care or factory control, IoT devices utilizing sensing, processing, and cloud...
Published: Oct 03, 2018



Connecting industrial devices, systems, and applications to provide plant and enterprise personnel with actionable information is not a new concept. Leading automation and software suppliers have been working diligently to address this requirement for decades.
These efforts have not always been entirely successful,...
Published: Jul 26, 2018



Rail voltages are getting smaller, and tolerances are decreasing. As a result, making accurate power rail measurements has become much more difficult.
Industry dynamics are driving both a decrease in rail voltage values as well as tighter tolerances across a wide range of rails. Making an accurate ripple measurement...
Published: Jun 04, 2020



The goals of this technical brief are to introduce the three basic ways monitoring can help achieve savings. It will conclude with some insight on system scaling and a few applications where monitoring saved customers money – these application examples are real-world solutions implemented by Phoenix Contact customers....
Published: Jul 17, 2018



Removable NAND flash is widely used as digital data storage in both consumer and industrial applications, and SD memory cards as well as SSDs (Solid State Drives) are reliable, high performing form factors. Industrial applications include healthcare, automotive, transportation, and telecommunications where durability and...
Published: Jul 23, 2018



While circular connectors have long been utilized in the harsh environments of off-road vehicles and industrial equipment, certain applications in these markets have limited space, such as narrow power-train compartments.
ITT Interconnect Solutions has expanded its APD Series circular connector family to include...
Published: Jul 25, 2018



With the gaining popularity of PC - based control systems, plant engineers are turning to industrial PCs (IPCs) for control, HMI and data collection applications. Industrial PCs set themselves apart from office grade PCs by offering touchscreen operation, industrial grade mounting options and overall more rugged design....
Published: Jul 24, 2018



Though they seem like minor components on a smartphone, automotive dashboard or other consumer electronic device, tactile switches have the ability to influence perceptions of quality. True or not, a bad switch equals a bad device in the minds of many consumers.
So selecting the right switch really can be crucial...
Published: Jul 24, 2018



The industry needed a useful, functional model of the Internet of Things (IoT) to frame recent developments in the space. But Moor Insights & Strategy could not find one that was sufficiently vendor-neutral, technology-neutral, and jargon-neutral, and at the same time, both simple to understand and comprehensive. This...
Published: Jul 23, 2018