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Turck adds TBIL-EMN-16DXP I/O hub with 16 digital ports

Puja Mitra — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:34:53 +0000

TURCK has added the TBIL-EMN-16DXP I/O Hub to its industrial automation portfolio. The hub is designed to provide digital signal connectivity for IO-Link applications in a compact format for automation systems. The TBIL-EMN-16DXP is intended for applications where users need to manage costs while adding digital signal connectivity. With 16 universal digital input/output channels, the…

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Mind over Machine: AI vs. human creativity — lessons from SimScale’s Jon Wilde

Mike Santora — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:11:01 +0000

In this episode of Mind Over Machine, Design Managing editor Mike Santora sits down with Jon Wilde of Simscale to explore a question engineers and leaders are increasingly asking: where does AI fall short? While artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool across engineering, design, and communication workflows, Wilde offers a grounded perspective shaped by…

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DigiKey, Microchip to host CircuitPython, Verilog webinar

Puja Mitra — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:31:24 +0000

DigiKey is hosting a webinar with Microchip, “Programming hardware two ways: CircuitPython and Verilog,” on April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT. The one-hour virtual event will cover embedded system design across software and hardware abstraction levels, with a focus on when high-level code is sufficient and when dedicated hardware logic is required. Webinar attendees will learn…

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Ruland introduces D-bore couplings for small shafts

Puja Mitra — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:48:14 +0000

Ruland has introduced D-bore couplings for direct engagement with D-profile shafts in motion-control applications such as semiconductor equipment, medical devices and factory or warehouse automation systems. The couplings are available in disc, jaw, bellows and Oldham styles to support different application requirements. D-bore couplings connect directly to the flat on a D-shaft to reduce the…

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EXAIR introduces ATEX EasySwitch wet-dry vac

Puja Mitra — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:23:50 +0000

EXAIR has introduced the ATEX EasySwitch wet-dry vac for industrial cleanup in hazardous environments, including ATEX Zones 1 and 21. Designed for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres, the pneumatic system avoids the use of electric vacuums and can be used for both wet and dry applications. The unit can be switched between material…

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PTDA releases report on manufacturer-distributor ties

Puja Mitra — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:10:04 +0000

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released a new research report, Voices from the Channel: Insights to Improve Partnerships, examining how manufacturers and distributors view their relationships and where collaboration in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) channel could be improved. Based on feedback from both manufacturers and distributors, the report identifies areas where partnerships…

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Video: Thermal design challenges in BESS: How simulation prevents costly failures

Mike Santora — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:04:55 +0000

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are playing an increasingly critical role in supporting renewable energy adoption, enabling excess power generated during off-peak periods to be stored and deployed when demand surges. But as deployments scale, so do the engineering challenges—particularly in thermal design. Poor thermal management can limit a site’s ability to dissipate heat during…

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ABB launches PoWa cobot family for industrial tasks

Puja Mitra — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:58:43 +0000

ABB Robotics has introduced its new PoWa cobot family to the collaborative robot market. The company said it expects the global cobot market to grow by 20% annually through 2028. The PoWa family is intended to address a gap between traditional cobots and conventional industrial robots. Traditional cobots may not provide the speed or payload…

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Stafford introduces shaft components for animatronics

Puja Mitra — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:32:03 +0000

Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts, has introduced a line of shaft collars, rigid couplings, and mounting devices for animatronic and exhibit motion systems. Stafford Precision Shaft Components includes more than 4,000 standard products. The line includes shaft collars for locating, stopping, and spacing; rigid couplings for connecting motors and gears; and mounting devices, including…

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TURCK launches analog to IO-Link inline converter

Puja Mitra — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:01:35 +0000

TURCK has introduced its ILC Analog to IO-Link Inline Converter, a compact device intended to help users connect existing analog sensors to IO-Link systems. As industrial operations place more emphasis on data integration and connectivity, many facilities need ways to incorporate legacy analog sensors without replacing entire systems. The ILC Inline Converter is designed to…

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