An industrial PC is, first and foremost, a computer. In modern machines and systems, however, it is much more than that: It processes data, visualizes processes, communicates with other systems, and provides the technical foundation for applications such as edge computing, machine vision, IIoT, and artificial intelligence. For Spectra, the industrial PC is therefore the heart of modern automation. After all, high-performance automation requires more than just a powerful computer. What is crucial is a system solution tailored to the specific application, comprising computing, communication, and automation technology. The requirements for an industrial PC could hardly be more diverse. Robotics, process visualization, image processing, and test and inspection stations each demand different characteristics.

IoT and artificial intelligence offer enormous potential but also increase the complexity of technical systems. Rosenberger addresses these challenges with a structured Smart Engineering approach, in which all system components are designed as an integrated system from the outset. The TINO® platform for autonomous IoT asset tracking is one example of this approach. Designed to meet the specific requirements of logistics, industry, and construction, the solution offers long battery life, minimal maintenance, and flexible system integration.

The new RECOM Power RACPRO1 series of industrial single- and three-phase AC/DC power supplies for DIN rails stands out for its high efficiency, tool-free wiring, and durability – ideal for harsh industrial environments, outdoor applications, and the renewable energy sector. With single-phase models up to 480 W and three-phase models up to 960 W, RACPRO1 covers a wide range of output power. In addition to these products, RECOM offers four-channel, adjustable e-fuses in DIN rail format with a current rating of up to 10 A per channel, as well as diode redundancy modules.

In this technical article, Cincoze explains why IPCs should have an extended temperature range. Industrial computers must operate reliably in environments where conventional computer systems reach their limits. In outdoor control cabinets, vehicles, cold storage facilities, steel mills, or ship engine rooms, they may be exposed to significant temperature fluctuations.

The rapid design solutions using TDK-Lambda’s buck and buck-boost DC-DC converters enable a stable power supply, which is essential especially for mobile and stationary robotic components. They offer excellent load regulation, high efficiency, and a compact design in open-frame, baseplate, heatsink and ruggedized case options. The wide input range enables seamless operation with various battery voltages. Thanks to the wide output voltage adjustment range, a single converter can easily be used for different system voltages. Identical pinout across a power range from 100 W to 1500 W allows for scalable power designs. Their low weight permits a greater payload for the intended application.

Where heavy-duty machinery is exposed to harsh conditions every day, reliability is essential. As automation continues to advance across agricultural, forestry, construction, and municipal machinery, the need for decentralized sensors and additional electrical components is growing rapidly. When dust, dirt, and vibrations are part of everyday life, the CONEC distribution system (TYPE S, M, L) offers the right solutions.

Humanoid robots form the transition between artificial intelligence and the real world. Their hands are not just tools but means of expression and interaction. In order to be able to move the fingers of a robotic or prosthetic hand individually, each finger is driven by one or more actuators. The DC motors from the FAULHABER SXR family and their diverse combination options of high-precision planetary gearheads are particularly suitable for this demanding application.

The Kontron ToolSuite enables FAEs (Field Application Engineers) and production engineers to configure and customize BIOS settings securely, automatically, and consistently. It also helps IT/OT security officers implement cybersecurity measures in accordance with CRA, NIS-2, and IEC 62443.

With the CMVT-M8TE, TURCK expands its condition monitoring sensor portfolio with a vibration sensor that outputs raw acceleration data via IO-Link – enabling root-cause analysis of machine vibration even without a single line of PLC code.

With Silindo®, Habia introduces an advanced silicone cable technology for demanding medical technology applications. It specifically addresses a challenge typical of silicone: pronounced surface adhesion, particularly after repeated sterilization cycles.

Dynetics offers a wide range of small motors and associated electronics. We support engineers throughout Europe in selecting the motor with the optimal price-performance ratio for their mechatronic assignment. Many of our motors can be “customized” to your specifications.

RoProxCon® is a contactless transmission solution from Rosenberger for the simultaneous transfer of data and electrical power across an air gap. Based on millimeter-wave radio technology operating at 60 GHz, the system enables data rates of up to 3.125 Gbps with high transmission stability.

The industry’s most significant international gathering will offer a unique platform in Stuttgart from October 6 to 8. Experience embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging, deep learning, and much more! This allows you to gain an overview of the key technologies for Industry 4.0 in no time at all. Be inspired by real-world examples at the world’s leading trade fair and discover the opportunities that image processing offers for various industries.

In today’s automation environments, cabling complexity is growing rapidly – increasing the risk of errors and lack of clarity. CONEC IO system junction boxes offer a structured solution for managing input and output signals, reducing installation time and improving cabinet organization.

Machine data is generated in abundance – but it can only be utilized once it has been structured, filtered, and reliably routed to the right systems. With TAS Edge, automation specialist TURCK is expanding its Automation Suite (TAS) with a new edge computing module for the structured collection, processing, and forwarding of OT data to cloud, IT, or analytics systems.

Habia, a global supplier of custom high-performance cables, demonstrates the versatility of its PTFE Single Core Cables: These single-core cables are used in industrial machinery, the automotive industry, and, most recently, in Formula 1.

TDK Corporation has expanded its TDK-Lambda HWS3000 series of programmable 3000-W AC-to-DC power supplies to include the HWS3000GT4 model. This new model is now available with a new option for a wide three-phase input range of 340 to 528 VAC and can be used, for example, in test and measurement, semiconductor manufacturing, RF amplifiers, laser processing, printing, and industrial equipment.

Promising solutions for increasing efficiency in agriculture are offered by agricultural robotics. Suitable drive systems need to be as compact as possible, like the flat DC-micromotors of the BXT series from FAULHABER. For applications with major fluctuations in temperature and under the harshest conditions, the extremely robust motors of the CXR family are ideally suited. Incremental encoders and compact drive electronics enable dynamic and highly precise positioning when sowing, replanting or harvesting.