Rugged switches to drive network reliability. - Antaira Technologies is unveiling several new Ethernet switches engineered to maximize the performance of data-driven automation networks across a diverse range of industries. There are four new switches, focusing on low voltage solution.

Connector for test applications. - The portfolio of high-performance DuraDock power connectors from Stäubli is expanding to meet the growing demands of automation technology. The Dura Dock power PE provides reliable protection against electrical faults in high current applications thanks to its First Mate Last Break (FMLB) socket contact technology.

Ultra rugged USB connections. - Fischer Connectors has brought its world-renowned Swiss engineering expertise to the universal USB-C standard. The Fischer UltiMate™ Series, the company’s flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with Fischer Connectors’ new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). This connector provides unmatched resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring safe connections for high-speed data transfer under extreme operating conditions in sectors such as defense, mining, construction, motorsports and railways.

Low skew cable. - Samtec has expanded its Eye Speed cable family to include Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax cable optimised for 224 Gbps PAM4 applications. Samtec is currently offering 32 AWG Eye Speed Hyper Low Skew Twinax for inside-the-box cable solutions, with 27 AWG in development for longer reach cabled backplane systems.

Supercharging Global infrastructure! - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, ensuring stability, resilience, and efficiency in power distribution. Advanced thermal imaging solutions, such as supplied by FLIR are becoming essential to keep BESS sites safe and operational. Fixed thermal cameras with advanced analytics are the go-to solution, as they can trigger alarms and suppression systems when temperatures pass a set threshold.

Getting lifesaving therapies to patients faster! - Emerson is empowering manufacturers with seamless data mobility across a new suite of life sciences software in the DeltaV™ Automation Platform. Providing key automation solutions from the earliest stages of recipe development through commercial manufacturing, Emerson’s suite of life sciences software makes it easier for organisations to select and connect critical tools necessary to bring quality treatments to patients faster, safer and more sustainably.

Acquisition strengthens fibre capability. - Photona Group, the parent company to Laser Components, is expanding its expertise in the field of fibre technology by acquiring 100% of the shares in the Bavarian (D) fibre technology manufacturer FOC&T GmbH. The know-how and portfolio of both companies complement each other perfectly: While Laser Components has so far been focusing primarily on the industrial and aerospace sectors, FOC&T focuses on assembled cables for medical technology and has unique mechanical know-how in connector manufacturing.

Rockwell Automation has named Vladimír Obrazcov as its new regional vice president, Lifecycle Services, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Drives company's international trade success recognised. - Invertek Drives Ltd has been awarded with The King's Award for Enterprise - International Trade 2025, recognising continuous growth in overseas sales. The award acknowledges Invertek's impressive 149% growth over a six year period - achieved despite global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, BREXIT, and electronics supply chain disruptions.

Digital material data management standard. - The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has adopted VDA 231-301, a new recommendation that further advances the digital exchange of test results in material-related processes. It builds on the already established VDA 231-300, which defines how material and surface requirements are embedded in 3D data sets. material.one AG was involved in the implementation of the standard.

Automation body is Top-Rated Nonprofit - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has been named a 2025 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, the primary platform for community-sourced reviews about nonprofit organizations. ISA also received this recognition in 2024.

How sustainable is Ai? - The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (Ai) is driving up energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the Ai value chain, raising urgent concerns about its long-term sustainability and the environmental impact on tech giants. In response, new research outlines key strategies to decarbonize Ai, focusing on improvements in energy sourcing, data centre infrastructure, and technology innovation, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

High power Redundant Power Supply. -Delta's 5,500W 19-inch (1RU) and ORv3 21-inch (1OU) high-power redundant power supplies for AI servers have recently become the world’s first to attain the industry’s highest energy efficiency certification 80 PLUS® Ruby due to their groundbreaking peak efficiency as high as 97.5%, and a power factor of 0.99 under full load. Delta has drawn upon its superior prowess in soft-switching technology and advanced circuit topology, while also applying third-generation power semiconductor technology to not only surpass the stringent requirements of the 80 PLUS Ruby certification, but also to deliver a 59% increase in power density at 51W/inch^³. This 80 PLUS Ruby further cements Delta's technology development.

Robotics to enhance workflow for designers and programmers. - The shift toward automated assembly lines and integrated system solutions in industrial environments continues to drive demand for both standardisation and customisation. Machine and system builders face the challenge of maintaining efficiency while accommodating unique conditions and legacy structures at customer sites. Stäubli Robotics Suite 2025 addresses these issues directly with features to speed up efficiency at every stage of robotics projects, enabling manufacturers to refine automation processes with greater precision and flexibility.

Co-operation to transform semiconductor testing. - A strategic partnership between Emerson and Advantest will transform semiconductor testing by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This collaboration combines Emerson’s deep domain expertise in semiconductor product analytics, algorithm development, and data management with Advantest’s cutting-edge real-time data infrastructure.

Torben Christensen has been named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions.

Servomotor has Ethernet. - The JVL A/S MAC1004 integrated servomotor, available through Mclennan, is set to offer a new level of performance, efficiency and flexibility for precision motion control in industrial automation. As part of a new generation MACmotor® range, the MAC1004 sports a completely new software and hardware design and delivers 1kW of continuous servo power and a 3kW peak rating in a compact 80x80 mm motor size. With increased efficiency and a 100% duty cycle rating, its wide choice of six built-in Industrial Ethernet options and faster processor combines with a new absolute multi-turn encoder that makes the MAC1004 a compelling choice for almost any application.

OT data mobility out of the box. - DeltaV™ SaaS SCADA with Edge Connect has been announced by Emerson. This is a flexible, preconfigured edge solution engineered to deliver more seamless operational technology (OT) data mobility out of the box. Designed to connect existing field devices to the cloud-hosted DeltaV SaaS Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in minutes, the DeltaV SaaS SCADA with Edge Connect edge solution eliminates much of the traditional engineering work necessary to bring critical operational data into the control system for better visibility and safer, more flexible and reliable control.

Company acquisition responds to building global sustainable demands. - The Board of Directors of Anritsu Corporation has approved the acquisition of 100% of shares in DEWETRON GmbH, a leading Austrian provider of power measurement and data collection instruments based in Grambach, (A) in April 2025. The share transfer agreement was signed with TKH Group N.V., a shareholder then. Completion of the transaction remains subject to standard regulatory approvals and general closing conditions.

Current sensors range completed. - Two new members to LEM's IN family of current sensors, suitable for a range of demanding systems in the medical, test and measurement, energy metering and power sectors have been introduced. The IN 1500-S current sensor is specifically designed for high performance and precision in 1500A nominal current applications, while the IN 1000-SHF current sensor is suitable for applications requiring very wide bandwidth. The new products are the latest additions to the highly successful IN family of high-precision sensors, known for their high reliability in applications such as MRI, calibration units, power meters, and energy measurement.

How Ai enhances industrial power transformer efficiency. - When transformers malfunction or fail, they can put operations at risk of downtime and financial losses. That’s where AI can come in. (ReHack's Zac Amos in Automation.com)

Complete visual code analysis workflows. - The latest release of TrustInSoft Analyzer (TISA), featuring major enhancements to the TISA Project Manager GUI and the introduction of a new REST API for software development tool integration has been announced.

Scan, peel, stick, and go! - An innovative IoT device management platform that efficiently manages deployed IoT sensors has been launched by EnOcean. SmartStudio simplifies and accelerates the use and monitoring of connected sensors and the evaluation of collected data. Built for businesses of all sizes, SmartStudio enables effortless installation, real-time data insights, and seamless integration with existing workplace and building management systems.

Modernising IT and OT operations. - Stratodesk has announced its expansion in the Industrial Automation market, modernizing the landscape of IT and OT endpoint management. The launch of Stratodesk’s Industrial OT program, combines expertise in endpoint OS security and management solutions with partners in IT/OT hardware, industrial automation software, and more, creating powerful, customized solutions for customers in the industrial sector.

Automation Supplier Financials Quarterly Year-Over-Year Analysis Q4 2024. - In this Insight, ARC Advisory Group includes the most recent quarterly results for major automation suppliers that publicly report their results. With this latest automation supply side-market update, ARC has increased the number and breadth of automation suppliers covered, based on a combination of publicly reported data and ARC’s own extensive research database. We have also added selected business intelligence visualizations. (By Rajkumar Paira)

Fifty years calibrating! - During 2025 Beamex is celebrating its five decades in calibration. This 50-year journey – from a company founded by four passionate calibration technicians to a global leader in calibration solutions – reflects a continuous evolution guided by an unwavering commitment to precision. This commitment has seen Beamex grow into a multinational corporation with customers in 140 countries.

Flash storage. - Innodisk has announced the launch of its latest PCIe Gen5 SSD series, designed to meet the OCP Data centre NVMe SSD spec v2.0 and the increasing demands of AI model training, big data analytics, and data-intensive environments. The new series supports multiple form factors, including U.2, as well as EDSFF E1.S, E3.S, and the brand-new E3.L for data centre applications, catering to the diverse needs of enterprise and data centre environments

Testing over the air! - A new solution that combines Microwave Vision Group's (MVG) multi-probe OTA (Over The Air) test systems with Anritsu's Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A to support IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) OTA measurements has been announced.

Rugged automotive switches. - EAO has released details of the latest additions to its Series 09 family of automotive HMIs. EAO’s Series 09 family now includes rugged weather-proof push-button switches specially developed to operate reliably on the exteior of heavy duty vehicles such as municipal trucks and agricultural and construction vehicles.

Wireless gateway upgraded. - Emerson has just announced upgrades to its Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateways, along with a new 781S Smart Antenna design. These enhancements allow more efficient installation and operation, minimize required network infrastructure and maintain reliability. The remote antenna adapter allows users to achieve unparalleled signal strength with high-gain remote antenna compatibility, significantly reducing the number of hops and repeaters needed for even the most challenging WirelessHART® networks.

Cyber reliance complience. - The SoMLabs i.MX8Mmini System-on-Modules (SoMs, marketed by Inelco Hunter, are “CRA ready” i.e. conform to the EU Cyber Resilience Act which came into force on 10th December 2024. The Act’s aim is to enhance the cybersecurity of products with digital elements sold or manufactured in the EU. The i.MX8Mmini System-on-Modules are CRA Ready - they are ready to be integrated into the customer's electronic product with the knowledge that the requirements of the Act have been met with the SOMLabs module.

Best new product promoter. - Mouser Electronics has been named the Best New Product Promoter for 2024 by Diotec Semiconductor, the leading manufacturer of diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, and voltage regulators for automotive-, commercial- and industrial-grade applications. Mouser was awarded this accolade for significant growth in buyers, lines and part counts.

Measurements to the cloud. - The NETRIS® family from WIKA has three radio units that ensure seamless and secure transmission of measured data in IIoT applications. The instruments allow battery-powered wireless transmission via the licence-free LoRaWAN® (“Long Range Wide Area Network”) radio standard. This enables long ranges of up to 10 km and a long battery life of up to 5 years. The radio units can be easily configured via WIKA’s web-based IIoT cloud platform and the LoRaWAN® network, in some cases also via mobile devices using the “myWIKA wireless device” app.