
To address the expanding need for increasing levels of customisation in embedded applications, Microchip Technology is offering a tailored hardware solution with the launch of its PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers (MCUs). Outfitted with a new Core Independent Peripheral (CIP)— the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) module — the MCUs enable the creation of hardware-based, custom combinational…

Novosense Microelectronics has introduced two new isolated digital input (DI) chips suitable for 24V digital signal input in industrial control applications such as PLCs, servos and inverters. The four-channel NSI8604 and the eight-channel NSI8608 provide input/output isolation when converting voltages in the range of -60V to 60V to logic signals. Both devices support bi-directional digital…

The burden of unplanned downtime is becoming more costly for manufacturers than ever before. Therefore, it has become important for businesses to identify ways to keep downtime to a minimum, without resorting to costly maintenance measures. The solution lies in an ecosystem emphasising real-time remote support for production machinery to achieve zero downtime, as Kate…

IDEC Corporation has expanded their line of emergency stop (E-stop) switches with new XA/XW series short body models. These industrial-grade and outdoor-rated models are designed in the space-saving size essential for robotic and industrial equipment applications, with innovative features to meet the increased requirements of international safety standards. While E-stop switches have been a fundamental…

As of 2024, the entire popular and high-performing Tundra range of refrigerant air dryers from Hi-line Industries will transition to R-513A, a refrigerant with zero ozone depleting potential (ODP) that helps customers to enhance their sustainability credentials. Although Hi-line attributes the success of the Tundra range in compressed air applications to its ultra-reliable performance, energy…

Thermal management is a critical aspect of automotive design, yet compared to many other components, there is a noted lack of options when it comes to multi-channel remote temperature sensors. To fill this gap, Microchip Technology has launched the MCP998x family of 10 automotive-qualified remote temperature sensors. The MCP998x family is one of the largest…

Published: 24 January, 2024 The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has pledged to increase its oil production capacity to five million barrels a day by 2030 to satisfy the soaring global demand for energy. The Belbazem block, a massive $744 million development of three offshore oilfields, will be central to ADNOC’s goals — but…

Published: 24 January, 2024 Optime Subsea, a leading player in innovative solutions for the subsea industry, has announced it has entered into a significant contract with Equinor for the delivery of its Remote Operated Controls System (ROCS). This contract represents a significant step forward for Optime Subsea, who will collaborate with operator Equinor and its…

Multicode readers in the new O2I4xx range from ifm electronic can evaluate multiple 1D/2D codes and texts in a single image and send the results direct IO-Link, making them easy to integrate with control and supervisory systems. As the readers operate reliably even in challenging lighting conditions and when the codes and text are printed…

Amphenol Socapex announces the release of a raggedest USB Type-C connector, USB3CFTV, based on the MIL-DTL-38999 series III standard. The USB3CFTV is a ruggedised solution designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications such as military communications, military planes, aerospace, commercial air, and naval applications. The connector features a Tri start thread coupling mechanism that…