Aluminum Threaded Inserts
SPIROL, Ontario, Canada, launched its newest machined aluminum threaded Inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes. The newly released Series INS19, INS20, INS29, and INS30 expand SPIROL’s threaded insert offering and complements the existing brass product line, providing customers with greater flexibility in material selection and performance optimization. The four new aluminum threaded inserts series complete SPIROL’s comprehensive aluminum insert portfolio, offering solutions across the most commonly used installation methods, including molded-In, postmold (cold) press-in, and heat/ultrasonic installation.
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Shop-Floor CMM
Mitutoyo America Corporation, Aurora, IL, introduced the CRYSTA-Apex V PLUS Series, a next-generation CNC coordinate measuring machine (CMM) engineered to bring laboratory-grade accuracy directly to the production floor. The CRYSTA-Apex V PLUS combines advanced temperature compensation and an energy-saving, sustainable design to ensure stable, precise results in real-world manufacturing environments, with guaranteed accuracy across a 15 °C to 30 °C temperature range for reliable shop-floor measurement.
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Weather Sensors
Airmar Technology Corporation, Milford, NH, announced the next generation of its WeatherStation ® instruments with the introduction of the 300WX product line for 2026. The new 300WX and 300WX-IP67 models feature expanded communication protocols, improved wind speed accuracy, and Bluetooth ® wireless connectivity to Airmar’s CAST™ mobile application. The all-in-one, maintenance-free instruments deliver accurate, reliable weather data for agriculture, defense, and industrial environments.
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Linear Position Sensors
H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group, Pennsauken, NJ, announced the release of its LV-45 Series LVIT linear position sensors, engineered for heavy-duty industrial environments and extreme outdoor applications. The LV-45 Series delivers accurate, contactless position measurement using proprietary LVIT inductive sensing technology, providing reliable performance in high vibration, mechanical shock, and extreme temperature and humidity conditions. Designed as a rugged alternative to traditional LVDTs, the sensors support demanding industrial and civil engineering applications.
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Heavy Duty Conveyor
Bosch Rexroth, Pineville, NC, introduces the TS 7plus, a next generation roller conveyor capable of transporting heavy payloads up to 3,000 kg. The TS 7plus is freely configurable, fully electric conveyance solution for heavy workpieces, featuring modular sections with lift/trans-verse, rotary, and positioning units. The reduced number of moving parts per meter increases availability and the newly designed bearing block enables faster assembly with two mounting tabs in the profile, as well as easy replacement for maintenance.
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Pin & Sleeve Connectors
Altech Corporation, Morristown, NJ, has added 60A plugs and sockets to its family of IEC 60309 Series II pin and sleeve devices. Altech’s IEC 60309 Series II 60A pin and sleeve products ensure safety, reliability and continuous uptime and comply with UL 1682. The series is characterized by its rugged polyamide (PA6) housing and IP67-rated ingress protection to prevent water and dust incursion. Altech IEC 60309 Series II 60A pin and sleeve plugs and sockets are quick and easy to install and maintain, reducing downtime and rework.
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Current Clamp-On
Danisense, San Antonio, TX, is introducing MK500ID, its first new high precision DC and AC current clamp on designed for galvanically isolated measurements up to 500 Arms and DC. The MK500ID delivers outstanding performance, including an industry leading phase shift of just 0.05° at frequencies below 100 Hz and enhanced high frequency bandwidth up to 1 MHz. Engineered with ultra stable closed loop fluxgate technology, it is well suited for EV battery testing, power measurement, and renewable energy systems.
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Extended Depth Metalenses
Edmund Optics®, Barrington, NJ, announced the availability of off-the-shelf Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) metalenses, making advanced meta-optics commercially accessible without the cost and delays of custom development. By replacing more complex optical assemblies with a single flat component, EDOF metalenses help reduce system size, complexity, and alignment requirements while maintaining a controlled focal spot over an extended depth of focus. Designed for integration into select laser systems, including Ti:Sapphire, Yb-doped, and Nd:YAG lasers, the lenses are well suited for applications such as laser material processing, marking, and beam shaping.
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Optical Interconnects
Molex, Lisle, IL, unveiled an expanded co packaged Optics interconnect toolkit and introduced the High Radix Optical Circuit Switch Platform to address AI cluster scaling in hyperscale data centers. The roadmap delivers a complete optical switching fabric that enables flexible, high density optical switching and dynamic network reconfiguration. Building on VersaBeam Expanded Beam Optical technology, the solutions help maximize utilization of compute resources while improving scalability, operational efficiency, and energy efficiency for next generation AI infrastructure.
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Bench Multimeter
Saelig Company, Inc., Fairport, NY, has introduced the Aim-TTi ADM1055 DMM, a next-generation 5½-digit bench multimeter engineered to deliver the measurement accuracy, flexible functionality, and seamless integration needed for development labs, production test environments, and educational establishments. The ADM1055 provides 0.02 percent basic DC accuracy and features a full-color, user-friendly touchscreen interface with advanced display tools and nine measurement modes to support varied signal measurement challenges.
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Dual Block Outlet
SCHURTER, Santa Rosa, CA, is responding to the growing demand for higher power density in data centers and industrial environments with the new 4770 dual block outlet, which is designed for a rated current of 16 A and optimized specifically for use in power distribution units (PDUs). The 4770 model combines a robust design with easy installation. Thanks to its dual block configuration, the outlet can be integrated into power distribution units in a space saving manner, and the proven snap in mounting system ensures quick and secure installation.
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Switch Mode Power Supplies
Weidmüller (Richmond, VA) introduced PROeco II switch mode power supplies designed to maximize the availability of automation applications. The second-generation series delivers high performance, efficiency, and suitability for many systems, with a compact design for space-constrained control cabinets. Select PROeco II models now include SNAP IN technology, providing faster, simplified, tool-free installation with an audible click and reduced wiring effort. The power supplies support reliable operation across a wide temperature range and are compatible with DC UPS, electronic load monitoring, and diode modules.
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Edge Controllers
Yokogawa Corporation of America Tokyo, Japan, announces the North American launch of the OpreX™ Intelligent Edge Controllers — A8, the newest addition to the OpreX™ Control Devices portfolio. Designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern automation and equipment builders, the A8 delivers powerful real-time control, advanced software architecture, and exceptional development efficiency. Built on Linux with applied real-time patches, the A8 enables high-speed responsiveness and reliable deterministic performance while accelerating development cycles through a data-centric software architecture.
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Position Sensors MUST USE
RHEINTACHO Messtechnik, Freiburg, Germany, offers robust position and speed detection for mobile machinery with its newly developed FQ sensor family featuring integrated angular position detection. Unlike conventional end of shaft encoders, the sensors detect angle radially via a magnet on the hub, enabling new system designs and suitability for high pressure applications. Pressure resistant housings, wide temperature ranges, and protection classes up to IP69K make the sensors ideal for mobile, electromotive, and heavy duty applications.
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