7th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report
May 2, 2022
More than 300 manufacturing leaders shared the challenges facing their businesses. See how they use technology to address those challenges.
Download the full report HERE.
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Omron: S8NR IP67 Power Supply
The OMRON S8NR Series is an IP67 rated industrial power supply designed for out of panel installation in harsh environments where dust, moisture, vibration, and accessibility challenges impact reliability. By moving the power supply outside the control panel, S8NR reduces enclosure complexity, electrical labor, and service time while maintaining stable, protected DC power delivery. Read More…
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Altech Corp.: 85-A STH5 Hinge-Type Terminal Blocks Resist Vibrations and Provide Fast, Safe Access
In power distribution, heavy-duty machinery and transportation applications, vibrations can weaken a terminal block’s clamping power and loosen wire connections. The resulting power and signal failures can lead to unwanted system downtime, fire and shock risks, or other safety issues. Fortunately, one type of terminal block design makes secure connections possible while also providing easy… Read More…