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Phoenix Contact Powers Smarter Warehouses at MODEX 2026

Phoenix Contact Powers Smarter Warehouses at MODEX 2026

At the recent Atlanta trade show, Phoenix Contact defined how integrated power, protection, and connection solutions enhance operational reliability and function throughout the supply chain industry.


News Apr 14, 2026 by David Peterson
Phoenix Contact’s Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker Features 8-mm Profile

Phoenix Contact’s Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker Features 8-mm Profile

The PTCB TM series circuit breakers offer thermal-magnetic protection and remote signaling in a single, ultra-slim, durable unit.


News Feb 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Phoenix Contact’s New Surge Protective Devices for Power Supply Systems

Phoenix Contact’s New Surge Protective Devices for Power Supply Systems

The VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) family includes various safety and installation features to enable reliable and simple surge protection in AC and photovoltaic applications.


News Feb 21, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
AutomationDirect Expands Terminal Block Solutions for Control Panels

AutomationDirect Expands Terminal Block Solutions for Control Panels

The Konnect-It line of terminal blocks from AutomationDirectadds flexible terminal block options for crowded control panels and industrial enclosures.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Powering Data Centers: ABB Pours $110M Into Production Lines

Powering Data Centers: ABB Pours $110M Into Production Lines

ABB is investing $110 million in U.S. facilities to scale Emax 3 circuit breaker production and support growing energy and data center demands.


News Oct 02, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.


News Sep 27, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Schneider Boosts U.S. Output; ForwardX and Lynx Eye EU Growth

Schneider Boosts U.S. Output; ForwardX and Lynx Eye EU Growth

A major U.S. expansion from Schneider Electric and a new European partnership between Lynx and ForwardX shape the future of automation.


News Jun 17, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Automate Highlight Series: Power Protection With PULS FIEPOS and PISA

Automate Highlight Series: Power Protection With PULS FIEPOS and PISA

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine automation and the compact PISA circuit breakers for system protection.


News May 18, 2025 by David Peterson
Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils High-Precision Surge Protection and Signal Barriers

Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils High-Precision Surge Protection and Signal Barriers

Pepperl+Fuchs’ M-LB-2600 surge protectors and KCD2-VR4-Ex1 barriers deliver precision, SIL-certified safety, and predictive maintenance for harsh environments.


News Apr 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.


News Mar 20, 2025 by David Peterson
Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
KEB Automation’s New DC/DC Converter Enhances E-Mobility

KEB Automation’s New DC/DC Converter Enhances E-Mobility

KEB Automation's new DC/DC converter effectively manages various voltage requirements in electric vehicles and is designed for integration with the company’s existing T6 APD inverter system.


News Jan 30, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Manage 24-volt DC Applications with the Weidmüller maxGUARD-ELM-18

Manage 24-volt DC Applications with the Weidmüller maxGUARD-ELM-18

The maxGUARD-ELM-18 system from Weidmüller protects systems from excessive voltage or amperage, prolonging the life of critical industrial equipment.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Breaking the Mold: PULS Releases New Electronic Circuit Breakers

Breaking the Mold: PULS Releases New Electronic Circuit Breakers

PULS is jumping into the world of electronic circuit breakers with the PISA-M series electronic circuit breakers featuring remote monitoring and control.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect has recently expanded its product lineup to include new AC drives, line reactors, and VFD output filters, giving its customer base a wider range of options for its automation needs.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Identco Introduces Rebranded Wire and Cable Labels for Efficient Identification

Identco Introduces Rebranded Wire and Cable Labels for Efficient Identification

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the new DuraWrap and DuraFlag name and an increased focus on readability.


News Jul 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact Releases Caparoc Power Module With EtherNet/IP Interface

Phoenix Contact Releases Caparoc Power Module With EtherNet/IP Interface

Customers will now be able to communicate via EtherNet/IP on their Caparoc circuit breaker system with the release of the new EtherNet/IP power module.


News Jun 06, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Rockwell Automation Announces a New Product, Partnership, and Expansion

Rockwell Automation Announces a New Product, Partnership, and Expansion

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control center, and partnered with an educational institution to invest in the future workforce.


News May 22, 2024 by Seth Price