TDK 1/16th brick footprint DC-DC buck converter series expanded

TDK announced the expansion of the TDK-Lambda i7A series of non-isolated buck DC-DC converters with the industry-standard 1/16th brick pinout. The 60A output models have a 400W maximum rating, offering 0.8 – 8V adjustable outputs from a 12V nominal input.…

Cost-efficient, small-capacity memory for IIoT and smart city applications

The industry is vying for ever-increasing gigabyte capacities. And yet there are countless applications that only require a fraction of this storage space. Typical applications include green IIoT technologies like charging stations, smart meters, and PV inverters, for which only…

NMIS facility paving the way for the future of manufacturing in Scotland

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has opened its new flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, aiming to be a major stimulus for the country’s…

Ethernet switch receives CC-Link IE TSN conformance certification

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has certified the conformance of Advantech’s latest industrial Ethernet switch, the EKI-8510G, with CC-Link IE TSN. This latest addition to the portfolio of devices compatible with the CLPA’s network technology highlights the market demand for…

German robotics and automation expect all-time high

The German robotics and automation sector is on track for another record year: the industry is forecasting a 13% increase in sales to €16.2 billion in 2023. In 2022, companies already recorded a 5% sales increase to €14.3 billion. “The…

When triflex cable management, industrial robots and Bosch get together

When you think of industrial robots do you think of delicate touch and movement? With the industrial robots featured in this video, we see how gentle and precise these large industrial robots can be. Using triflex energy chains, Bosch protect…

CLPA’s digital innovation goes live

At the forefront of network technology advancements, the CLPA is unlocking new opportunities and possibilities for players in the industrial automation sector. In line with this strategy, the organisation’s new Virtual Presence provides visitors with an innovative digital space to…

ABB virtual summit warns against cyber attack complacency

Over 800 cyber security delegates attended ABB’s Ransom-Aware OT Defence Summit on April 19, organised in partnership with the global technology advisory board Industry IoT. The event focused on strategies to reduce risk of ransomware attacks and identify security threats…

Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) market likely to surpass $210Bn

The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) market revenue was estimated at $21.4 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 25.6% from 2022 to 2032. The rise in the adoption of IoRT in industrial automation around…

Supply Chain Transformed – Future-Proof Supply Chains (S2, E3)

In season 2 of Supply Chain Transformed, Digi-Key Electronics look at how the world is tackling new and ever-present challenges in global logistics. Recent years have shown how much risk truly exists between point A and B, and in this…