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Fluid and motion control company, IMI Precision Engineering, has transformed its magnetically operated, solid state M/50 switch to include IO-Link capability. To enhance effective installation and improved connectivity, the new IMI Norgren M/50/IOP switch incorporates an orange LED indicator to allow for optimum installation relative to the cylinder magnet, with an additional green LED which acts as a ‘power on’ indicator.

Now in stock in Europe at TTI are CX Series SIP Solid State relays from Sensata Crydom for high density PCB applications where a maximum of 5A current is required. The products utilise a back-to-back SCR output which provides added reliability in commercial and heavy industrial applications.

A 30A power PCB relay for HVAC, appliances and industrial control applications has been introduced by TE Connectivity (TE) - Potter & Brumfield relay T9G series. TE claims that the Potter & Brumfield relay T9G series is the smallest relay in its class, with a 30% smaller package size and 13% less PCB floor space all while keeping the standard footprint, allowing manufacturers to add more components on PCBs without having to compromise on ...

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), specialist EAO has enhanced its popular Series 45 range of modular panel products with the addition of intuitive palm switches and all-purpose acoustic buzzers. The new Series 45 palm switches unite a broad range of machine operating functions with outstanding technical characteristics.

The Excel Cell Electric GQ Series of 1-Pole Reflow Solderable Relays, are now available with THR (Through-Hole Reflow) Technology from New Yorker Electronics. The THR Series Through-Hole Type Electromechanical Relays from Excel Cell Electronic (Goodsky/ECE) now allow the GQ Series to withstand the harsh melting temperatures of the reflow soldering process.

  Thanks to the data transfer speeds (10Gbps or higher), power capabilities (up to 100W), a smaller size, and reversible fit, USB Type C is becoming the preferred connection method for smart phones, tablets, & many other mobile devices which use Li-ion batteries.

  Christmas is coming, and with that in mind you might be wondering what to buy your techy friends (or to treat yourself). StarTech.com offers large selection of docking stations, card readers, adapters, audio-video cables, display port converters and drive enclosures to fulfil your geekiest dreams.

A range of sub-miniature toggle switches, the Salecom TS40-T is available at distributor JPR Electronics. This compact switch offers designers space savings on PCB layouts and reductions in control panel size. The TS40-T switches are available in horizontal and vertical styles and feature gold plated terminal pins on a standard 2.54mm pitch for direct PCB mounting.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been anointed as the harbinger of Industry 4.0, a state in which factory automation devices are integrated within information technology (IT) platforms such as manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence (BI) systems to create significant efficiency and productivity gains.

The range of switch controls from Herga Technology has been expanded with the introduction of the new 6244 series haptic puck switch. The new hand or foot operated puck (or bellows) style switch features an audible click when pressed and is aimed at machinery and equipment switching tasks where both tactile operation and audible response are essential requirements.