COMSOL, Burlington, MA, announced the release of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.4, which brings major speedups with NVIDIA GPU solvers, introduces a new Granular Flow Module, and adds a framework for time-explicit dynamics. In addition, geometry, meshing, and visualization workflows have been enhanced, and productivity has been advanced through optional large language model (LLM)-assisted simulation. The Chatbot window supports connections to GPT-5™, DeepSeek™, Google Gemini™, Anthropic Claude, and other OpenAI API-compatible models.
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Low Profile Motor Encoder
US Digital, Vancouver, WA, recently released the L2 incremental optical, which is their lowest height — 0.396 in. — encoder that uses the EM1 module. It has a 0.75 in. bolt-spacing mount. The maximum resolution is 1250 CPR (5000 PPR with quadrature). One benefit is its fast installation — the cover snaps onto the base to secure the module. It is designed for use with a high-retention connector or cable.
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Magnetic Angle Sensor
Novotechnik, Southborough, MA, announces the Vert-X 26 Series of non-contacting magnetic angle sensors. They use a Hall effect to track the position of the shaft and are designed for rugged applications where high humidity, dampness, dust, and/or vibrations are expected. They are plug-in sensors using an AMP MQ5 6-pole connector. Measurement range is 0 to 360°, sealed to IP 69K, up to 16-bit resolution, ±0.2 percent linearity, and 0.1° repeatability.
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Cable Management Energy Chain
igus®, Morristown, NJ, has designed a one-piece, injection-molded energy chain in its E1 series, offering a simplified and reliable cable management solution for highly compact spaces. Designers often skip cable guides in small installations — such as in food vending machines, laboratory equipment, or electric doors — risking cable damage and increasing maintenance costs. This new, compact energy chain is engineered to close that gap.
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Unmanaged Ethernet Switch
HMS Networks, Halmstad, Sweden, announces the N-Tron NT110-FX2, an unmanaged Ethernet switch with two fiber ports, the NT111-FX3, an unmanaged Ethernet switch with three fiber ports, and the NT112- FX4, an unmanaged Ethernet switch with four fiber ports, designed for industrial applications needing dependable performance for mission-critical applications under harsh conditions. Compact in size, they have eight high performance copper ports (10/100BaseTX RJ45) and two, three, or four 100BaseFX fiber ports.
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High Voltage Silicone Gel
Dow, Midland, MI, has launched DOWSIL™ EG-4175 Silicone Gel, a highly reliable protective solution for next-generation insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules that operate at higher voltages. This new advanced material resists the higher temperatures, up to 180 °C, associated with these IGBTs and supports greater reliability, lower power losses and higher power efficiencies in electric vehicle ]batteries and inverters for photovoltaic panels and wind turbines.
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Metric Gear Racks
KHK USA, Mineola, NY, announces its extensive line of metric gear racks, manufactured by Kohara Gear Industry Co., of Japan. Sizes are from Module 0.5 through Module 10, with lengths from 100 mm through 2000 mm and all have finished ends which permit the joining of various lengths of gear rack length. Materials include brass, carbon steel (S45C), Chromalloy steel (SCM440), stainless steel (SUS303), and engineering plastics such as MC901 nylon.
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Six DOF Hexapod Motion Platform
PI (Physik Instrumente), Shrewsbury, MA, offers the H-815 high-accuracy industrial hexapod, a rugged, a high-resolution, six-degree-of-freedom parallel kinematic motion platform engineered for continuous 24/7 operation in demanding industrial environments. It offers sub-micron resolution, high stability, and long-term repeatability, making it well suited for precision alignment and motion tasks in applications such as camera lens assembly, Micro-LED manufacturing, photonics, aerospace systems, and fiber optic device integration.
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200V 480 A, MOSFET
Littelfuse, Rosemont, IL, has announced the release of the MMIX1T500N20X4 X4-Class Ultra-Junction Power MOSFET. This 200V, 480 A N-channel MOSFET features an exceptionally low on-state resistance of just 1.99 mΩ, enabling superior conduction efficiency, simplified thermal management, and improved system reliability in power-dense designs. It utilizes a high-performance, ceramic-based, isolated SMPD-X package with topside cooling for optimal thermal management.
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Blue Laser Scanner
A next-generation laser scanner designed for use on coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) has been launched by LK Metrology, Hudson Heights, MI. The new L100NX introduces advanced blue laser technology, delivering superior scanning performance, accuracy, and user experience. Unlike its predecessor, which utilized red laser light, the new scanner employs a 450-nanometer blue light laser that significantly reduces noise in scan data, resulting in cleaner and more reliable measurements.
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Machine Vision Bar Light
Metaphase Lighting Technologies, Bristol, PA, has launched the new TXFL Series ultra-high intensity bar light. It features three rows of bright, highly uniform LEDs, making it ideal for machine vision applications that demand superior illumination of objects at extended distances or moving at high speeds. It also implements integrated driver technology to ensure instant start-up and flicker-free operation, whether the light is operating in continuous or strobe mode with overdrive.
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High-Voltage EV Connector
Molex, Lisle, IL, debuts the first product in its eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio, designed for electrical connections in high-voltage power applications across auxiliary and primary systems in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid rlectric vehicles. Its footprint is up to 30 percent smaller than existing products and its shielded interface design ensures robust protection from electromagnetic interference and enhances system safety in high-voltage environments.
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Harsh Environment Connector
binder’s, Camarillo, CA, Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) is engineered for reliable performance in demanding outdoor applications. With robust materials, advanced sealing technology, and a durable construction, the HEC ensures dependable connectivity even under extreme conditions — making it well-suited for use in agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, and renewable energy systems. With an IP68/IP69K rating, the HEC delivers robust protection against dust ingress, contamination, and high-pressure or steam-jet cleaning.
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Miniature Electromagnet
Magnetic Sensor Systems, Van Nuys, CA, has launched the E-66-38 Series Tubular Electromagnet series of miniature electromagnets (0.38-inch diameter and 0.66-inch length). To match the duty cycle and holding force requirements of a specific application, they are available with 16 different windings to select from. They can supply up to 26 oz. (7.2 N) of holding force and duty cycles ranging from 100 percent to 10 percent.
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GPS Acoustic Imaging Camera
Flir, Wilsonville, OR, has announced built-in GPS for its Si2-Series acoustic imaging cameras. The upgrade adds precise location data to predictive maintenance inspections, helping service providers and reliability teams to streamline workflows across multi-site operations, long-distance inspections, and utilities and power-transmission applications. With integrated GPS, every acoustic image captured by the Si2-Series cameras now includes geospatial metadata that seamlessly connects with Flir Acoustic Viewer and Flir Thermal Studio software.
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Frame Grabber
Teledyne DALSA, Montreal, Canada, announces its next-generation frame grabber, engineered for maximum sustained throughput and ready-to-use image data. The Xtium3-CL-HS PX8 supports the Camera Link HS ® (CLHS) standard over the PCI Express™ Gen 4.0 interface. It accommodates up to seven CLHS lanes, each operating at 10.3125 Gbps (72.2 Gbps in total), enabling acquisition bandwidths of 8.6 GB/s and host transfer rates of up to 13.2 GB/s via a PCIe Gen4 x8 slot.
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