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Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.


Industrial Control Panels Get a Boost with 2585 Series Relays

Industrial Control Panels Get a Boost with 2585 Series Relays

WAGO expands its interface portfolio with 2585 Series relays built for dense panels, fast wiring, and long-term reliability.


News Dec 29, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Weidmuller’s new DIN rail configurator tool provides visual design and installation instructions via a web browser. The tool aims to simplify and speed up panel design.


News Dec 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Spark-Free Three-Phase Voltage Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Spark-Free Three-Phase Voltage Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi has built the ignition-free relays to monitor phase loss and phase sequence in HVAC systems using flammable refrigerants.


News Dec 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?


Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

The new power supply unit features a 150% power boost for 4.5 s, high efficiency, and quiet operation in a slim, 36 mm housing for use in compact industrial and building automation panels.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
How to Choose the Right Industrial Power Supply for Your Cabinet

How to Choose the Right Industrial Power Supply for Your Cabinet

A clear overview of industrial power supply types, specs, and design factors for building dependable control cabinet systems.


New 48-V Servo Expands Options for Compact, Cabinet-Free Machines

New 48-V Servo Expands Options for Compact, Cabinet-Free Machines

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded control, Ethernet networking, and flexible I/O.


News Dec 03, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Compact Redex DG-Block Adds PID Control, Simulation, and Safety

Compact Redex DG-Block Adds PID Control, Simulation, and Safety

The Redex DG-Block controller offers PID algorithms, simulation capabilities, emergency stop control, and modular hardware for fast integration.


News Dec 02, 2025 by Seth Price
The Role of Electrical & Automation Products in Modern HVAC Systems

The Role of Electrical & Automation Products in Modern HVAC Systems

Electrical and automation components drive modern HVAC efficiency and reliability. Sensors, relays, and controls enable predictive maintenance and efficiency while keeping systems running smoothly.


Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite has built the new CLA-02 LED work lights to withstand washdowns and sanitization and the CLK-02 LED work lights to withstand oily, wet, and dusty conditions.


News Nov 21, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Danfoss Unveils Cool Ctrl Panels for Simplified Industrial Refrigeration

Danfoss Unveils Cool Ctrl Panels for Simplified Industrial Refrigeration

The Cool Ctrl evaporator control panels are preconfigured with control logic and available in standard and advanced models to meet the needs of new and existing refrigeration system installations.


News Nov 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
All About The Legendary Stack Light

All About The Legendary Stack Light

The stack light has a simple but powerful purpose: to report the status of the equipment. Follow along as we take a deep dive into the venerable illuminated signal tower.


The Conveyor | October 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | October 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Nov 04, 2025 by David Peterson
Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs alignment with vibration analysis to both prevent and predict these downtime events.


Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

The LSF and RT series disconnect switches are rated for 600 V AC and 60 V DC. The switches are built for base and DIN-rail mounting and housed in high-grade plastics to withstand harsh industrial conditions.


News Oct 29, 2025 by Seth Price
Grease to Green: Siemens’ Relays Get a Sustainable Spin

Grease to Green: Siemens’ Relays Get a Sustainable Spin

Envalior’s used cooking oil-based plastic gives Siemens’ 3RQ4 relays a greener edge, reducing carbon footprint and supporting circular design.


News Oct 27, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Phoenix Contact Launches EMC Filters To Limit High-Frequency Interference

Phoenix Contact Launches EMC Filters To Limit High-Frequency Interference

Phoenix Contact now offers three new families of EMC filters built for high-interference environments. The new filters include models that are compact and models that double as overcurrent protection devices.


News Oct 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
WAGO Expands Compact Controller 100 for Modern Automation

WAGO Expands Compact Controller 100 for Modern Automation

The new Compact Controller 100 blends flexible I/O, open programming, and compact DIN-rail design for space-saving industrial automation.


News Oct 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell