Strengthening IT security and vulnerability. - Centreon has been officially designated as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to enhancing security within its IT monitoring solutions and the broader technology ecosystem.

Thermal monitoring for battery storage systems. - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing renewable energy and ensuring grid stability. However, their implementation comes with inherent risks, particularly related to lithium-ion battery fires. The FLIR A700F Advanced Smart Sensor is ideal for users who want built-in, on-camera analytics and alarm capabilities for early fire detection applications.

Wireless in buildings digitisation. - Global leaders in smart building technology, Legrand, Schneider Electric and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have announced the formation of a strategic interest group to tackle critical challenges in providing ultra-resilient and interoperable wireless connectivity everywhere in buildings using the new NR+ technology standard. Supported by wireless industry experts such as last mile semiconductor, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, DSR Corporation and Wirepas, and embedded security expert Kudelski IoT, these companies aim to establish NR+, the new technology standard purpose-built for IoT, as the interoperable connectivity for digital buildings.

Delivery and operation in life sciences manufacturing. - Life sciences manufacturers need flexible, cost-effective software solutions to strengthen supply chain resilience and speed up time-to-market. Körber is working with AWS to meet this demand, providing its Werum PAS-X MES software products as fully managed software solutions hosted in the AWS Cloud.

Test instrument in AI in communications. - SK Telecom (SKT), the largest mobile operator in South Korea, and Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), a university that is a leader in advanced research, have selected the Anritsu Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A for the verification of the technologies used to realize mobile communication that combines antenna expansion technologies with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Predictive maintenance solutions for GB & Ireland. - The launch of Megger Industrial Reliability in Britain and Ireland has been announced. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution, driven by the strategic acquisitions of Diagnostic Solutions and Distance. The new division is dedicated to advancing reliability solutions within the industrial sector.

Leads, probes connectors and terminals. - A significant expansion in the breadth of Mueller Electric components that are available from Anglia Components has been announced. Targeting engineers at the bench and Test & Measurement equipment makers, new Mueller parts in Anglia’s profile include test leads and probes, alligator/crocodile clips, test connectors and terminals.

EMIS has announced the appointment of Carola Kristensson as Sales Manager for Central and Northern Europe.

Ultra-compact medical power supplies. - Bicker Elektronik is expanding its portfolio to include the AC/DC medical power supply series CINCON LFM200M and LFM300M with outputs of 200 and 300 watts respectively. The open-frame power supplies are characterized by an ultra-flat height of just 25.4 mm and offer a high efficiency of up to 94%. The operating temperature range extends from -40° to +80°C. In both performance classes, models with precisely regulated DC output voltages of 12V or 24V are available.

Key hurdles to accelerating EV charging infrastructure. - A new Fluke survey just released reveals that while 68% of respondents feel the EV industry is behind the adoption curve, 92% remain confident that current standards and regulations will pave the way for long-term success in EV charging infrastructure. The Fluke commissioned survey gleaned insights from more than 400 EV charger original equipment manufacturers and technicians in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands.

X-ray detector for industrial radiography. - With the D-DR 3643 NDT, from DÜRR NDT, the large format flat panel detector of the D-DR series gets an upgrade that is 20% lighter and more robust than ever before. This is made possible by the glass-free TFT sensor, which represents the most important advancement. Due to its active area of 351 x 427 mm, it is perfectly suited for profile images in CUI inspections and for large objects.

Innovative protocol analyzer and exerciser. - Teledyne LeCroy has introduced the Summit M64, a PCI Express (PCIe@reg;) protocol analyser/exerciser to their product lineup. This cutting-edge system captures and generates PCIe 6.x, CXL 3.x, and NVMe 2.x traffic at speeds up to 64 GT/s with x4 link widths. The Summit M64 features a groundbreaking design that integrates a flexible host emulator adapter directly into the platform, eliminating the need for a separate test platform.

2024 Salary Survey - The International Society of Automation (ISA), Automation.com, conducted its annual Automation Professional Salary Survey this year and asked participants questions about their income in 2023 and how it changed in 2024. Results are compared by geographic region, job function, industry, years of experience and professional certification.

New series of displays. - The Danfoss DM series of programmable displays has been expanded with the launch of the DM-Qt series. The DM-Qt display series supports Qt as a plug-in to PLUS+1® GUIDE, where user interface (UI) design can now be developed through the Qt framework - the new standard for creating embedded display UIs in the automobile industry. Qt offers greater design flexibility and ease of use, enabling displays to be programmed faster and reducing time to market.

Subminiature photoelectric sensors. - Advanced design features and can be installed in tight spaces, overcoming the limitations of more costly technologies. IDEC Corporation is expanding its already extensive photoelectric (PE) sensor portfolio with the new SA1N series of space-saving subminiature PE sensors. The SA1N series provides high accuracy and performance, and it is available in compact barrel and block form factors.

Don't Be Data Rich but Information Poor. - By focusing on and managing the right data, analytics can provide diagnostic-level insights, offering explanations for why problems occur and how they can be fixed. (Automation World)

Innovation drives efficiency at Five Fords WwTW growth mitigation scheme. - Alison Miles from NIVUS explains why the choice of flow measurement technology unlocked the enormous benefits that have been achieved on a project in North Wales.

High-voltage, wide-bandwidth differential probe. - The Yokogawa PBDH0400 series differential probe with a maximum input voltage of 2000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz has just neen released. PBDH0400 series differential probes are able to deliver the measurements required for developing the next generation of higher speed power devices that can contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Co-operation to enhance experience in energy management. - As part of their ongoing partnership, ABB and Samsung Electronics have announced the upcoming integration of ABB's InSite energy management system into Samsung's SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms, marking a significant advancement in smart building technology.

Consistent quality in medical devices. - Wellell, a leading global brand in the medical industry, has adopted Anritsu's market-leading Internet of Things (IoT) wireless transmission testing technologies. Utilizing the MT8821C Radio Communication Analyser and MT8862A Wireless Connectivity Tester, Wellell has successfully performed IoT connectivity test for its respiratory therapy devices and pressure relief mattresses products. This collaboration ensures the quality and stability of IoT wireless transmissions and continues to drive the advancement of high-quality smart medical devices.

Replacing DIY test rigs! - RTEC Engineering Ltd is on a mission to redefine accuracy standards for dynamometers amid the growing global interest in enhancing engine efficiency and performance. Their cutting-edge technology is grounded in a novel torque measuring technology. Engineers from Sensor Technology assessed Langton's requirements and recommended the SGR510/520 series TorqSense.

Industrial Ethernet innovations event. - Harting and experts from a range of global market leaders are participating in the fourth Industrial Ethernet Week. Their annual digital conference runs between the 25th and 27th February 2025 and features technical experts and digitalisation pioneers. Register now to discover solutions for driving industrial transformation via insightful user cases, discussions, talks and tech sessions.

Pressure Relief Valve. - The Anderson Greenwood Type 84 Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) has been introduced by Emerson. This is specially designed to protect tanks and vessels used in hydrogen and other high-pressure gas applications. With Arlon® 3000XT thermoplastic seating and ASME SA-479 Type S21800 stainless steel spindle material, the Type 84 PRV delivers exceptional leak-tight performance, resistance to embrittlement, optimum seat tightness, high reliability and long service life.