Pilz has added the PIT oe ETH operation element to its portfolio of control and signal devices. PIT oe ETH has an activatable Ethernet port, thus protecting freely accessible industrial Ethernet interfaces from improper access. As such the compact operation element provides greater Security.

Kollmorgen has launched new advanced synchronised communication protocols for its AKD2G servo drive, which is supplied in the UK by INMOCO. The drive now features additional support for PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync, expanding upon the existing capabilities with CANopen, EtherCAT, and FSoE time-synchronised communication protocols.

ERIKS UK and Ireland has launched the new compressed air filtration technology Expel, which continually removes 99.9999% of water, oil emulsion fluids and solid particulates down to 1 micron. Its design means that users never have to change any internal elements, but simply fit and forget.

Phoenix Contact's QPD STAK 3 and QPD STAS 3 installation connectors designed for assembly simplify electrical installation. They have been specifically developed for the motor connection of blinds, window coverings, and awnings.

The Abox series from Spelsberg has been a staple product for electrical installers and OEMs for decades. Rugged, easy to install and cost effective, it's one of the most recognisable junction boxes on the planet. Now, thanks to a 'ground up' re-design, the Abox and Abox Pro offer a more reliable connection than ever before.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced an expansion of the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio. Siemens Xcelerator as a Service brings together the powerful capabilities of Siemens' comprehensive software portfolio through purpose-built technology and service experiences tailored to the requirements of industries and individual users.

With the ICS housing series, Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of housing systems for future-oriented automation devices. The new PCB terminal blocks in two pitches (5.0 mm and 3.5 mm) provide additional connection options for ICS series electronics housings.

The new Valvetrab Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact provide surge protection with forward-thinking installation and safety features, which ensures high system availability.

ROLEC now offers two premium ranges of IP-rated plastic housings - technoPLUS and technoDISC. Pole-mountable technoPLUS is ideal for outdoor locations, IIoT, measurement and hubs, while technoDISC is perfect for instrumentation, measurement and marine electronics.

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the FLIR A6301, a highly sensitive, cooled midwave thermal imaging camera designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications aimed at making production lines more efficient and improving product quality.