Single compact solution.

Precision coupling hubs with internal gearing.

Bellows couplings connect two shaft ends—such as the motor and gearbox of a drive unit—and must meet stringent requirements: torsional rigidity, flexibility, ease of installation, cost-efficiency, precision, and high load-bearing capacity. Jakob Antriebstechnik’s bellows couplings with internal splines combine all these qualities into a single, compact solution.

The combination of a clamping hub and splines offers decisive advantages, particularly in gearbox applications. This shaft-hub connection is characterised by minimal imbalance and is ideally suited for high, unidirectional, alternating, or shock-like torques. During installation, the clamping hub is elastically expanded before being slid onto the motor shaft; the necessary counter-pressure is generated by unscrewing the clamping screw against the "EASY pin." The coupling can then be easily slid onto the shaft and secured using a hex key.

When assembling the motor and gearbox via the adapter flange (bell housing), the coupling hub self-centers and engages positively with the gearbox's splined shaft. This eliminates the need for complex, time-consuming tightening procedures through assembly holes in the adapter flange.

Precision-manufactured internal splines and 100% inspection ensure a highly accurate connection to the drive shaft. This allows for a more compact design and eliminates the need for additional connecting elements—a clear advantage in terms of cost-efficiency. An optional positive-drive safety feature provides added security by maintaining power transmission in the event of a bellows failure caused by overload or excessive shaft misalignment. This safety feature is indispensable, particularly in robotics, as it can prevent incidents such as a robot arm falling.

Jakob Antriebstechnik offers these couplings with all standard spline profiles in accordance with DIN 5480. They enable the transmission of torques up to 4,000 Nm with maximum shaft diameters of 102 mm. Additional nominal sizes and custom designs are available upon request.

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Wastewater Phosphate monitoring.

"It's all about the sample!"

Swan Analytical Instruments has launched a new Sample Filtration Cabinet which ensures the reliable provision of representative samples to its continuous phosphate analysers. The climate-controlled cabinet houses all of the key instrumentation and employs innovative sampling technology to ensure reliable, regulatory compliant measurements.

Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, Swan’s water quality analysers have a global reputation for accuracy and long-term reliability, but as the company’s John Saxton says: “The accuracy of a measurement can only be as good as the quality of the sample, and this can be one of the more challenging aspects of wastewater monitoring. We have therefore worked closely with specialists in this field to develop the new Sample Filtration Cabinet, which combines the quality of a Swan Analytical analyser with a best-in-class sampling system.”

Phosphate is an essential nutrient, and is necessary for example, in low concentrations in biological wastewater treatment, but excessive concentrations can cause significant ecological harm. It is therefore common for phosphate to be included in environmental permits at municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants.

Phosphate can be removed from wastewater by dosing with precipitants such as Ferric Chloride. However, dosing to excess can be very costly and inefficient, so it is common practice to continuously monitor phosphate levels for dosing control, and for demonstrating discharge compliance. Swan’s online AMI Phosphate instruments combined with the Sample Filtration System, have been designed specifically for both applications.

Background.
Phosphate is a key nutrient in the maintenance of aquatic animal and plant life. However, it is also considered to be one of the most important pollutants in surface waters. Excessive quantities, through natural accumulation or derived from human activities such as wastewater treatment and agricultural runoff, can stimulate the rapid growth of algae, resulting in algal blooms. This reduces the amount of light available for plants and can lead to oxygen depletion, bacterial growth and eutrophication. In addition, some algal blooms produce toxins that are harmful to other organisms. High phosphate concentrations can therefore cause enormous ecological and aesthetic damage to streams, lakes, rivers and oceans.

In England, the Environment Act 2021 and the supplementary Environmental Targets Regulations 2023 have set targets for reducing the levels of phosphorus, and other contaminants, that are released into fresh and coastal waters. As a consequence, phosphate limits in treated wastewater discharged into water courses are being tightened.

Monitoring phosphorus – the challenge.
The most prevalent compounds of phosphorus are derivatives of the phosphate (PO4) anion, with orthophosphate being soluble and the only bioavailable form. Orthophosphate is therefore a key measurement parameter in wastewater process control.

Inlet variation of orthophosphate concentration is common in sewage and wastewater treatment plants, which increases the necessity for monitoring to inform dosing control. In addition, some of the organically bound phosphorus and polyphosphates are converted into orthophosphate during the wastewater treatment process, which can influence the total orthophosphate concentration over time. This conversion is specifically optimised by some wastewater treatment plants to improve the overall balance of phosphorus recovery. For these reasons, orthophosphate concentration is the appropriate control parameter for optimising precipitation treatment.

Precise dosing of precipitants is extremely important for phosphorus elimination/recovery to avoid over- or under-dosing. The key to cost-efficient precipitant dosing is robust online measurement analytics that can determine the orthophosphate parameter accurately and reproducibly.

Orthophosphate precipitation typically takes place in three process locations:

1. Pre-precipitation (before the biological stage) – early elimination of orthophosphate.

2. Simultaneous precipitation (in activated sludge) - combining biological and chemical processes.

3. Post-precipitation (after the biological stage) - reduces residual phosphate in effluent.

With high levels of contamination, these process sampling points are always very demanding. A highly effective filter mechanism is therefore necessary to ensure that there are no blockages and that samples are truly representative.

Monitoring phosphorus – the solution.
Swan’s Sample Filtration Cabinet is an all-in-one solution for orthophosphate analysis in wastewater, facilitating problem-free sampling and analysis in even the most challenging wastewater streams.

The system supports ISO 6878 or APHA 4500-P/C colorimetric methods, with model options offering ranges of either 0.01 – 10.0 mg/l, or 0.1 – 50 mg/l. The cabinet houses all of the key components of the measurement system, including reagents, pumps, compressor, photometer and transmitter/display unit.

The filtration head removes suspended solids from the sample, but a number of highly innovative features ensure sampling does not affect measurement uncertainty. For example, a built-in compressor automatically implements air-pulse cleaning to extend service intervals.

Typically, the filters are replaced every 3-4 weeks – a process that takes just a few minutes, and requires no special tools. Used filters can then be chemically cleaned, using a special cleaning apparatus that is supplied as standard. This means that filters can be expected to last for over 2 years.

The stability, repeatability and accuracy of measurements are enhanced by an overflow cell that eliminates pressure and flow fluctuations, and an auto-zero check is conducted before every measurement. In addition, the instrument conducts automatic self-diagnosis of sample flow and reagent levels.

Orthophosphate measurement is ideal for process control, but many plants also employ this technology for monitoring final effluent, correlating with laboratory results for Total Phosphorus (TP). This is because online TP takes longer due to the requirement for a digestion stage. Online TP instruments are also more expensive.

Optional extras… for even greater peace of mind An optional cleaning module is available to help keep the photometer and overflow cell free from biofilm, and heated sample lines can be added for particularly cold locations. In addition, many customers also purchase Swan’s solid-state photometer verification kit.

Summary.
Swan Analytical’s wastewater phosphate measurement solutions reflect the company’s key brand values. The AMI Phosphate instruments are designed to offer highly accurate, stable and repeatable measurements with a low maintenance requirement and a low lifetime cost, but as John Saxton emphasises: “This can only be achieved with the reliable sample quality that is provided by the new Sample Filtration Cabinet. With this technology, wastewater process managers can minimise precipitation costs, optimise performance and maintain regulatory compliance.”

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Ai assistance in automation.

Helps engineers minimise downtime and access technical answers in seconds.

Automation engineers are under increasing pressure to keep production running while managing ever more complex systems. Every minute of downtime counts, but critical technical information is often spread across multiple tools, manuals and data sources, slowing down troubleshooting and impacting productivity. Festo has introduced its new AI-powered Virtual Assistant to give engineers and maintenance teams immediate access to reliable technical answers, helping them resolve issues faster and keep operations moving.

Commenting on the launch, Javier Güell, Festo Sales Ai Solutions, said: “Engineers’ time is best used to solve problems, not to spend hours searching for information. However, increasing system complexity and fragmented data sources often make that unavoidable. The Festo Virtual Assistant helps redress that balance by searching multiple sources in seconds, enabling engineers to focus on their core role of designing new solutions, keeping systems running and optimising performance.”

The Festo Virtual Assistant is an AI-powered online tool developed specifically for industrial automation applications. It delivers context-related answers to technical queries in seconds, enabling users to move more quickly from problem identification to resolution without the need to manually search multiple data sources.

Unlike general-purpose Ai systems, the Virtual Assistant operates exclusively on verified Festo data sources, including datasheets, manuals, technical documentation and engineering tools. It ensures that all outputs are based on reliable, application-relevant information. The Virtual Assistant is designed to interpret technical context, allowing it to respond to engineering queries with a high degree of accuracy.

By consolidating information typically spread across multiple systems into a single interface, the Virtual Assistant simplifies access to engineering knowledge for users in automation, electrical, maintenance and industrial IT roles. It supports a broad range of applications, including fault diagnosis, component selection, access to technical standards and retrieval of product data. Besides offering best practice solutions, it provides direct links to Festo engineering tools for sizing or simulation and helps with machine troubleshooting.

Available 24/7, the Virtual Assistant is ideal for continuous production environments, providing support across shifts, including nights and weekends. This enables engineers to access technical guidance at the point of need, without delay.

Users can describe technical issues in their own words, as though they were talking to a colleague. The more precise the question, the more specific the answer will be. No additional training is required, making it simple to adopt this Ai tool within existing workflows.

User queries remain within Festo’s secure infrastructure. The Virtual Assistant complies with data privacy legislation and relevant regulatory requirements, including the EU Ai Act.

Commenting on the launch, Javier Güell, Festo Sales Ai Solutions, said: “Engineers’ time is best used to solve problems, not to spend hours searching for information. However, increasing system complexity and fragmented data sources often make that unavoidable. The Festo Virtual Assistant helps redress that balance by searching multiple sources in seconds, enabling engineers to focus on their core role of designing new solutions, keeping systems running and optimising performance.”

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@FestoGB @festo_global @Publitek #PAuto  #Maintainance

Connectors for high-density Ai.

The release of the ARJ6 cable-to-cable, high-density panel mount cable assembly has been announced by Samtec. Supporting PCI® 6.0/CXL® 3.2 and 100 GbE in Ai architectures and FPGA prototyping, the ARJ6 cable assembly is part of Samtec’s popular AcceleRate® HP family with 112 Gbps PAM4 performance per channel.

Cable to cable.
Their ARJ6 cable assembly mounts into a panel bracket (ARJ6-PB). When paired with the ARP6 Series, the ARJ6 cable assembly enables cable-to-cable connection at the front panel, mid-plane, or backplane, which eliminates the need to route signals through a PCB. The ARJ6-to-ARP6 cable-to-cable connection also uses direct-attach technology which removes the transition PCB inside the cable assembly housing and replaces it with high-density contacts that solder directly to the cable. Removing unnecessary PCBs at both the panel and within the connector assembly itself streamlines the signal path and improves impedance control, overall signal integrity, and density.

Extreme density and performance.
In addition to eliminating unnecessary PCB transitions, the ARJ6 AcceleRate HP cable system balances density and performance with designated signal mapping and staggered row-to-row spacing, which reduces crosstalk. High-density differential pair configurations are available with 25 or 37 positions per row on 4 or 6 rows.

ARJ6 uses Samtec’s 34 AWG, 92 Ohm Eye Speed® Thinax™ cable which has approximately a 40-percent smaller cross-sectional area compared to equivalent micro twinax cable. This makes it easier to route through a system while also maximizing air flow and reducing weight. Eye Speed cable is designed to manage intrapair skew by eliminating physical mismatch within a differential pair and controlling skew to very low and predictable levels, especially at 112 Gbps PAM4 speeds and beyond. Advanced co-extrusion techniques create best-in-class symmetry between conductors and shielding, resulting in a maximum skew of 3.5 ps/meter.

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Process advantages for the spray zone.

Comparable to stainless steel in hygiene and corrosion resistance and more efficient when it comes to space requirements and scalability.

Nord Drivesystems opens up new planning options for primary packaging using NXD tupH® surface treatment. Aluminium drive solutions are more compact and provide thermal benefits as well as – thanks to NXD tupH® – effective protection against moisture and aggressive cleaning chemicals in intensive cleaning intervals.

With NXD tupH®, Nord Drivesystems puts drive technology with aluminium housings into wet product-contact areas. The combination of surface treatment and high-performance sealer provides a particularly hard and non-porous surface that can be cleaned quickly and hygienically. Even after numerous cleaning cycles, the sealer does not flake off and thus does not enter the products to be packaged. Thanks to the surface treatment, the protective effect remains unchanged even with minor damages. A long-term test using Ecolab cleaning agents has proven the resistance to cleaning chemicals. Decisive for use in wet product-contact areas of primary packaging: NORD drive components with NXD tupH® surfaces are in accordance with the requirements of the FDA, EU and Switzerland as well as the MER-COSUR states.

More compact and more scalable.
With NXD tupH®, NORD refines the hygienically designed drive components of its wash-down modular product system and reveals process advantages in some additional application are-as of primary packaging. For example, drive solutions with aluminium housings can be de-signed more compactly than with stainless steel, as aluminium is more lightweight and has a significantly higher thermal conductivity. The modular product system furthermore allows the drives to perfectly fit into the machine. All these factors result in reduced space requirements and enable flexible scalability of the system.

Decentralised and suitable for servo.
With the NXD tupH®-capable NORDAC ON PURE, the solution provider will soon reveal the advantages of decentralised drive electronics for wash-down areas. Ethernet on Board, hy-brid cables and daisy chain technology enable efficient and hygienic topologies. This makes the inverter easier to clean and significantly more streamlined than conventional decentralised wiring. Furthermore, its integrated POSICON software allows for the creation of travel profiles for non-complex servo applications in packaging. This includes control functions such as synchronism and flying saw that are used, for example, when separating and sealing during flow wrapping.

Economic alternative to servo.
Wherever servo gear units are oversized in the primary packaging line, NORD offers helical, helical bevel and worm gear units as an economic alternative. With IEC, NEMA and servo adapters from the NORD modular product system, they can be combined with servo motors from various manufacturers. And here again: NXD tupH® makes the drive solutions resistant and durable.

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50 years serving automation.

Mclennan is celebrating 50 years of supporting automation, manufacturing and science sectors in Britain, with precision motion control technology, engineering expertise and responsive technical support. Founded in May 1976, the company has established itself as a specialist partner to OEMs, machine builders, systems integrators and specialist equipment designers requiring dependable motion solutions for demanding industrial and research applications.

“Reaching 50 years in business is an important milestone for Mclennan and a reflection of the trust our customers have placed in us across generations of automation innovation,” said Helen Doel, Mclennan’s Managing Director. “Throughout that time, our focus has been on helping OEMs, machine builders and specialist equipment manufacturers solve real motion-control challenges with practical engineering support, dependable products and solutions tailored to the application. As automation continues to evolve, we remain committed to investing in the technologies, skills and partnerships that will help our customers build the next generation of high-performance machines.”

Over five decades, Mclennan has built its position in the market by combining component supply with in-house design, development and manufacturing capability. That model allows the company to move beyond catalogue distribution and support customers with application-led motion systems tailored to performance, precision, footprint, duty cycle and cost targets. For automation engineers, this means access to both proven products and the technical resource needed to integrate them effectively into production equipment, laboratory automation, medical devices and specialist machinery.

One measure of Mclennan's success is the longevity of its relationships. The company's very first customer, Metham Engineering - now part of the Will-Burt Company - remains a customer almost 50 years later. The same continuity can be seen in its supplier partnerships. Mclennan has supplied motors from the Impex range since 1976, through its transition to Premotec and today as part of Allient group. In addition, the company has represented Portescap products for almost five decades, providing customers with continuity of supply, technical expertise and application support across multiple generations of motion-control technology.

A McLennan advert in 1977 (Wireless World)

Mclennan’s portfolio includes stepper, servo and brushless motors, drives, motion controllers, gearboxes, encoders and complete bespoke mechatronic assemblies. Alongside product supply, the company provides system design, electrical and mechanical integration, commissioning and ongoing support - capabilities that are increasingly important as manufacturers look to reduce development risk, improve machine efficiency and shorten time to deployment. Its experience in miniature and medium-power motion applications, combined with stockholding and flexible supply support, has helped customers maintain project momentum in a market where resilience and responsiveness remain critical.

The company credits its longevity to long-term customer relationships, strong engineering knowledge and a consistent focus on quality. As an ISO 9001:2015 accredited business for the design, manufacture and distribution of precision motion control products along with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015, Mclennan has continued to invest in the processes, technical skills and supplier partnerships needed to meet evolving industry expectations. Whether supporting a one-off development programme or a repeat production requirement, its approach has remained centred on understanding the application, mitigating integration challenges and delivering reliable performance across the equipment lifecycle.

Looking ahead, Mclennan is focused on expanding its contribution to next-generation automation through continued investment in advanced motion technologies, engineering capability and supply-chain strength. As manufacturing becomes more connected, compact and performance-driven, the company sees significant opportunity to help customers specify and deploy motion solutions that improve precision, throughput and reliability. Reaching the 50-year mark is both a celebration of past achievement and a platform for continued support of Britain and international machine-building innovation.

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@mepaxIntPR #McLennon #PAuto

I/O modules for distributed application connections.

Daudin iO-GRID NEMO modules are a practical option for connecting small quantities of grouped I/O signals—ideal for applications like data centres, building automation, utility systems, and more—and integrating them with host systems using the leading industrial Ethernet communications protocols.

Dinkle International is now stocking and shipping these versatile iO-GRID NEMO industrial-grade remote I/O modules. This series provides several options for integrating discrete input/output (I/O) signals distributed throughout a site, and connecting them to microcontrollers, PLCs, or other host systems for smart digitalisation, monitoring, and control.

The iO-GRID NEMO series is available in versions supporting five leading industrial Ethernet protocols: PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and CC-Link IE Field Basic. Ethernet models include two RJ45 ports with an integrated two-port switch for easy daisy-chain expansion, while CC-Link models use terminal blocks for network connection and pass-through to the next station. LED indicators provide clear status information, and firmware can be updated via a standard USB Type-C connection.

Modules operate throughout a wide ambient temperature range of -10 to +60DegC using standard 24 VDC, and they mount securely to DIN rails with a reliable mechanical and grounding connection. Detachable terminal blocks facilitate installation and replacement. A push-in design and large wire entries require no tools and makes wiring completion fast and easy. All models are CE and UL certified.

A range of models cover common signaling needs, all in 24 VDC sinking or sourcing versions:

• 32-channel discrete input
• 32-channel discrete output
• 16-channel discrete input/output

Daudin remote I/O solutions, such as iO-GRID NEMO, provide a practical way to interface with distributed discrete I/O points, and to digitise them for use with most any host system. Remote I/O products like the iO-GRID NEMO are essential for digital transformation of many types of facilities and equipment. Standard products address most applications, and Daudin also offers customisation via extensive hardware, firmware, software, labeling, branding, and application-specific design capabilities. Daudin is committed to collaborating with end users to create innovative solutions for intelligent and connected power, networking, and communications designs.

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Ultra-High-Speed Imaging in light-starved conditions.

The release of Teledyne DALSA's next-generation Linea™ HS2 8k backside illuminated (BSI) 1 MHz Time Delay Integration (TDI) camera has been announced. Designed for ultra-high-speed imaging in light-starved conditions, the Linea HS2 8k camera joins the existing 16k models, delivering exceptional image quality with 5 µm resolution and an industry-leading maximum line rate of 1 MHz.

The Linea HS2 family features a highly sensitive multi-array charge-domain Teledyne DALSA CMOS BSI TDI sensor, available in 8k and 16k resolutions with optimized quantum efficiency to meet the rigorous demands of current and future machine vision applications. The multi-array TDI sensor architecture allows the camera to be configured for superior image quality with maximized line rate, dynamic range, or full well capacity, depending on application requirements. This results in unsurpassed signal-to-noise performance and dynamic range for the most discriminating inspections.

This flexibility makes the Linea HS2 8k particularly well-suited for inspecting semiconductor wafers, high-density interconnects, genomics flow cells, or any other high-speed inspection applications. On-chip binning further enables higher web speeds to boost system throughput. The camera is equipped with Camera Link HS CX4 connectors for Active Optical Cables, providing complete EMI immunity.

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@TeledyneDALSA  #PAuto

High-Precision automated alignment for PIC manufacture.

Laser Components now offers an automated solution for the high-precision alignment of photonic components in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with their OctaPad from 3SAE. This compact, task-oriented microrobot removes a critical bottleneck in high-volume manufacturing. Its integrated high-frequency dither unit with embedded control electronics compensates in real time for thermal drift, polymerisation forces, and other disturbances. The result is highly reproducible alignment with deviations of less than 0.02 dB, even during continuous operation.

“With the OctaPod, we offer an ideal solution for companies looking to make photonic alignment processes more efficient, compact, and robust,” says Christian Fassbender, Product Manager at Laser Components. “The system is specifically designed for industrial manufacturing. It does not require fan cooling and is suitable for cleanroom environments.”

These capabilities are especially valuable for the alignment of fiber arrays, where multichannel setups demand the highest level of precision. The OctaPod’s integrated real-time optimisation ensures stable, accurate coupling even under challenging production conditions. This makes the system a space-saving, scalable solution for fast and repeatable processes in both testing and manufacturing.

Unlike conventional positioning systems, the OctaPod does more than execute motion commands. It can independently carry out defined alignment tasks. Even complex alignment routines can be integrated directly into production software through task-based “Do This” commands. As a result, the system is particularly well suited for applications that require high repeatability, short cycle times, and scalable automation.

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@LaserComponents @lasercomp_uk @UnnGmbh @PresseBox #Manufacturing #Pauto

Innovators honoured.

Company honours the people behind its pioneering achievements.

Endress+Hauser has honoured the company’s inventors at the 2026 Innovators’ Meeting in Basel (CH). 294 initial applications were filed with patent offices worldwide last year, 41 new products and R&D expenditure of €281.4 millions underscore the company’s innovative strength. In total, more than 9,400 active patents and patent applications protect the company’s intellectual property.

Dr Mirko Lehmann, Chief Technology Officer and Dr Christine Koslowski, Director of Intellectual Property Rights, Endress+Hauser.  

Developers from across the Group who have been involved in patent applications come together to exchange ideas and present their most notable inventions. “The Innovators’ Meeting highlights just how much expertise, creativity, teamwork and perseverance go into our products,” says Dr Mirko Lehmann, Chief Technology Officer of the Endress+Hauser Group.

25 years of the Innovators’ Meeting: continuity and new momentum.
The first Innovators’ Meeting took place in July 2001. Following a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, it was held for the 25th time in 2026. Of the 101 innovators from the first meeting, 35 are still active in the company today. Fifteen of them filed patents again in 2025. At the same time, 89 inventors from Endress+Hauser were involved in a patent application for the first time.

“Our innovative strength thrives on the collaboration between experienced and new inventors. Endress+Hauser’s long-term focus and values-based culture create an environment where experience is passed on and new ideas can flourish,” says Dr Christine Koslowski, Director of Intellectual Property Rights at Endress+Hauser.

Significant investment in research and development.
Last year, Endress+Hauser invested 281.4 million euros in research and development, 2.1 percent more than in the previous year. This represents 7.0 percent of sales. The slight decrease in this ratio compared with last year is attributable to accounting effects related to the acquisition of the gas instrumentation business from Endress+Hauser SICK. More than 1,300 employees at Endress+Hauser work exclusively in research and development, developing new solutions for customers across various industries.

Innovation for greater sustainability.
Endress+Hauser’s innovation efforts are aimed at making industrial processes more efficient and sustainable. In addition to product development, this includes improvements in production, logistics, IT and administration. The internal Ecodesign & Circularity Award, introduced in 2025, recognises solutions that combine environmental considerations, resource efficiency and technical benefits.

With the digitalisation of measurement technology, the importance of firmware, connectivity and the instruments’ integration capabilities is becoming more significant. In addition, the company develops software-based solutions and services, including cloud applications and artificial intelligence-based approaches. Another key focus of the innovation efforts is the analysis and measurement of material properties. 

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Combustible gas detection capabilities.

Lower explosive limit monitoring over WirelessHART, for greater hazard visibility without added power or signal wiring

The capabilities of Emerson's Rosemount™ 928 Wireless Gas Monitor have been expanded by adding combustible gas detection, enabling percent lower explosive limit (%LEL) monitoring over the secure WirelessHART® platform. The update helps users monitor combustible hazards in remote or hard‑to‑wire locations without the need for additional power or costly signal wiring.

“Adding combustible gas detection to the Rosemount 928 gives customers more flexibility as safety requirements evolve,” said Dave Ruhland, global flame and gas product manager for Emerson’s measurement instrumentation business. “Facilities can extend their wireless gas detection strategy to include combustible hazards on existing WirelessHART platforms – simplifying installation and supporting reliable monitoring in more hard-to-reach areas across their facilities.”

The updated Rosemount 928 device supports measurements from 0% to 100% LEL, which gives users early warning and complete visibility into combustible gas hazards, helping them detect risks sooner and respond more effectively as conditions escalate.

The combustible sensing technology is also designed to help reduce maintenance over time. Because the sensor does not rely on consumable elements, such as catalytic beads, that can degrade with repeated gas exposure, it can support longer service intervals and reduce the need for frequent recalibration.

Secure WirelessHART communication transmits combustible gas data in real time, enabling deployment with no added power or signal wiring in hard-to-reach areas. The update is intended to complement existing gas detection programmes by helping teams add monitoring points in locations that may be logistically impractical or too costly to hardwire.

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Simplify secure connectivity.

A unified industrial connectivity platform that combines plug-and-play edge gateways with a cloud-based subscription service to deliver simple, secure remote access from day one.

The solution offered by New Ewon Edge & Cloud from HMS Networks, enables machine builders and end users to get started quickly and progressively expand into data services, advanced analytics, and fleet management, providing deeper insights into machine performance as their digitalisation needs and business models evolve.

Shift toward service-driven industrial models.
Industrial connectivity has become crucial in driving performance and securing a competitive edge.

Market data* clearly reflects this shift:

• Aftermarket services are growing more than 10% annually, outpacing new equipment sales
• Service gross margins can be up to 2x higher than those of new machine sales
• For complex equipment, service EBIT margins can be almost 4x higher
• Only 4% of machine builders generate recurring revenue from digital services

At the same time, expectations among machine operators continue to evolve. They need instant remote support, real-time visibility of machine performance, and long-term, service-oriented relationships rather than one-off transactions.

The growing disconnect between market expectations and industrial capabilities highlights the need for secure, scalable connectivity as a critical foundation for modernisation. In this environment, user experience is becoming an increasingly important factor in technology adoption.

To address these evolving needs, HMS Networks introduces a scalable platform that simplifies secure remote access and lays the foundation for future digital services and industrial applications.

New generation of industrial remote access.
Industrial companies face increasing pressure to maintain uptime, manage complex machine fleets, and comply with stricter cybersecurity requirements, including IEC 62443, NIS2, and ISO 27001.

The new Ewon Edge & Cloud platform addresses these challenges with:

• Secure, IT-aligned remote access with VPN, SSO (Single Sign-On), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and comprehensive audit logs
• High-speed remote access delivering up to three times faster performance than the previous generation
• Centralised access governance for internal teams and external partners
• Standardised connectivity across machines, production lines, and sites
• Scalable deployment from a single machine to global operations
• Seamless edge‑to‑cloud integration for future analytics and digital services

“Industrial companies need remote access that is secure, simple, and built for real operational environments,” said Marco Bulacher, Strategic Product Manager - Access at HMS Networks. “With Ewon Edge & Cloud, we are delivering a platform that aligns with IT expectations while remaining true to the realities of OT.”

Designed for Machine Builders - Trusted by End Users Ewon Edge & Cloud has been engineered to meet the needs of both machine builders and industrial end users. 

For machine builders.
Faster troubleshooting and reduced service costs
Secure, controlled access for service teams
A scalable platform that grows with evolving machine builder needs
A unified architecture that eliminates fragmented tools

For end users.

• Full control over third‑party access
• Standardised connectivity across multi‑vendor environments
• Improved uptime through faster diagnostics
• Compliance support for modern cybersecurity frameworks
• A user-centric platform that provides full control over user access and permissions

“Machine builders want a reliable service tool. End users want control and security. The new Ewon platform finally brings both together,” added Marco Bulacher.

A future‑ready foundation.
The Ewon Edge & Cloud platform is designed to evolve alongside customers’ digitalisation journeys.

Organisations can start with secure remote access and expand toward:

• Advanced edge computing
• Machine data collection
• Predictive maintenance
• Integration with IIoT platforms
• Fleet‑wide machine performance insights

This modular approach ensures organisations can scale without replacing their existing systems.

20+ Years of industrial expertise
With more than 600,000 Ewon gateways deployed worldwide, HMS Networks brings decades of expertise in industrial connectivity and secure remote access. Supported by more than 23 offices worldwide and a global industrial support network, HMS delivers local expertise with international reach. 

A unified Edge & Cloud architecture

• Industrial‑grade hardware designed for harsh environments
• Development processes backed by HMS Networks, certified to ISO 27001
• Structured security lifecycle management
• Long-term product and cloud support
• Continuous platform evolution

The result is a secure and scalable platform that is robust enough for OT, aligned with IT, and ready for the next generation of industrial digitalisation.

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* Source BGC : Aftermarket Services: Industrial Manufacturer Growth | BCG
* Source McKinsey: How digital can grow revenue from aftermarket services | McKinsey

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Top marks for "Hidden Gem" in automation publications.

Many years ago when this writer was Publications VP for The International Society of Automation (ISA), the leading professional society for automation — ISA Transactions was highlighted by me as the great hidden gem of the Society Publications. This news confirms the great work still being done by this unique publication.

The ISA Transactions journal achieved the top CiteScore in its category from Elsevier, publishers of ScienceDirect.

ScienceDirect is a full-text scientific database of articles and book chapters from more than 2,500 peer-reviewed journals and more than 11,000 books. Elsevier’s CiteScore for ISA Transactions this year is 13.9, compared to 12.3 in the previous year, and its Impact Factor is 6.5.

The Impact Factor measures the average number of citations received in a particular year by papers published in the journal during the two preceding years. The CiteScore measures the average citations received per peer-reviewed document published in ISA Transactions. The chart below depicts the ISA Transactions Citescore for the last two years compared with other competing journals in the same/similar domain.

ISA Transactions, a bimonthly publication, publishes advances and state-of-the-art in the science and engineering of measurement and automation. It provides value to leading-edge industrial practitioners and applied researchers. Its intended audience is research and development personnel from academia and industry in the fields of control systems, process instrumentation, systems and automation.

CiteScore measures the average number of citations received by a journal in a single year to documents published in the previous four years. This chart depicts the ISA Transactions Citescore for the last two years compared to other competing journals in the same/similar domain.

Recent topics covered.
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ahmad Rad and the volunteer editors and editorial board members of ISA Transactions seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Automation professionals throughout the world rely on ISA Transactions for its scholarly value and quality, and for the credibility and usefulness of its peer-reviewed content.

Articles published recently on digital twins, for example, include:

• Digital twin-assisted self-supervised contrastive learning: A novel framework for electromechanical equipment fault diagnosis
• Digital twin-based fault tolerance approach for Cyber–Physical Production System
• A novel quantitative diagnosis method for rolling bearing faults based on digital twin model
• A faulty simulation model guided Ramanujan Digital twin architecture for rotating machine health monitoring
• Straddle-type monorail train gearbox fault diagnosis based on digital twin and domain adaptation

A search of recently published articles shows the range of content covered:   Design of the GPPI controller for stability and performance of unstable plant models with long dead times, by Alejandro Rojas and Daniel Sbarbaro Observer-based output-feedback stabilization of nonlinear systems with periodically event-triggered sampled-output-data by Xueling Li, Min Wang and Xiangze Lin Adaptive distribution transformation for enhanced bearing fault detection in independent cart systems, by Abdul Jabbar, Marco Cocconcelli and Gianluca D’Elia Deep learning-enhanced prescribed-time cooperative guidance with switching topologies under time-varying velocity by Heng Li, Zheng Guo, Xiwang Dong High-resolution sound source localization via non-synchronous measurements based on symmetric sparse planar array in the differential domain by Dong Lv, Guojin Feng, Fengshou Gu Scaled containment control for first/Second-order multi-agent systems in a noisy environment by Chongyang Wang, Shuzhi Sam Ge, Yingxue Du Successive ridge detection framework: A novel method for valve stiction detection by Xun Lang, Songhua Liu and Bingfei Dong Active disturbance rejection control with neural network-based ESO for gas turbine control system by fractional fuzzy-PSO optimization by Sara Majidi Shilsar, Alireza Khosravi and Hamed Mojallali.

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Stainless steel shaft couplings for pharma.

Meet hygiene requirements, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and highly hygienic.

Stainless steel shaft couplings are used in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical technology sectors because they are corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and hygienic. Their smooth, stainless surface prevents the accumulation of dirt and germs, meeting stringent hygiene requirements.

Jakob Antriebstechnik GmbH now offers various stainless steel couplings as standard product series: the KG-VA, KGH-VA, and MKG-VA metal bellows couplings; the WD-VA and WDB spacer coupling series; the EKM-VA elastomer coupling; and the SKVA-N and SKVA-K safety couplings (including variants).

It is particularly worth noting that both the KGH-VA metal bellows coupling and the WD-VA series feature a split-hub design that facilitates easy installation. This construction allows for simple mounting and dismounting, even in confined spaces. The fixed hub halves are simply placed onto the shaft and bolted to the loose split-hub sections. This saves time—especially with fixed shaft ends—by eliminating the need for the complex disassembly of drive or output units. Thanks to their stainless steel construction, these couplings are also ideally suited for use in the food industry.

Various series for diverse applications.
The KG-VA series is suitable for temperatures up to 350°C and is designed for shaft diameters ranging from 10 to 90 mm and torques from 30 to 1000 Nm. The KGH-VA series is wear-free and maintenance-free; it is also rated for temperatures up to 350°C and covers shaft diameters from 7 to 85 mm and torques from 10 to 1200 Nm. It is available in variable overall lengths with either 2- or 4-convolution bellows. The MKG-VA is a miniature metal bellows coupling featuring a clamping hub; available with either a two- or four-convolution bellows, it can transmit up to 15 Nm of torque and operate at temperatures up to 350°C.

A new addition to the product range is the EKM-VA elastomer coupling, capable of transmitting torques up to 500 Nm and operating at temperatures up to 90°C. It features an easy-to-install clamping hub.

The WD-VA spacer coupling is available in variable lengths of up to 3 meters and ensures backlash-free torque transmission. It is also suitable for temperatures up to 350°C and accommodates shaft diameters ranging from 7 to 85 mm, with torque capacities between 10 and 1200 Nm.

The SKVA-N and SKVA-K series safety couplings are designed for indirect drives, while the SKVA-EK and SKVA-KG series are intended for direct drives. They are suitable for use in the food processing and medical technology sectors, where exceptionally high hygiene standards are required. The non-elastomer series offer superior heat resistance, making them ideal for applications in ovens or refrigeration systems.

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Best workplace!

Annual list recognises businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture.

Seeq has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list. The list, available at Inc.com, honors American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid. The award recognizes standouts among hundreds of applicants, each of which are comprehensively measured and evaluated in numerous categories.

The process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace that covered critical elements, including management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine the overall score, and Seeq is honored to be included among the companies recognized this year.

“Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Seeq, and being recognized by Inc. as one of the Best Workplaces reflects the culture they have helped create,” said Dr. Lisa Graham, CEO of Seeq. “We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to do meaningful work, grow together, and bring their expertise to solving manufacturing's most complex challenges. That commitment to teamwork helps employees feel supported and connected, while giving them the flexibility to thrive professionally and personally.”

Seeq creates industrial AI and decision intelligence solutions that enable organizations to turn industrial data into faster, better decisions that drive enterprise-wide outcomes. By amplifying human expertise with AI, Seeq delivers actionable operational insights and creates decision traceability that enables engineers, operators, and business leaders to improve reliability, optimize performance, increase productivity, and advance more sustainable operations.

Organizations across oil and gas, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, semiconductors, mining, and many more industries rely on Seeq to make better operational decisions at scale. Investors in Seeq include Second Avenue Partners, Altira Group, Insight Partners, Sixth Street Growth, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures.

“This year’s Best Workplaces list goes beyond great company culture—it highlights companies making meaningful and sustained investment in their employees,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “Even in a labor market that favors employers, these companies understand that an intentional and authentic commitment to their teams drives stronger employee retention, engagement, and ultimately, a stronger business overall.”

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Automotive ethernet product.

A new era of In-Vehicle Network Communication with seamless automotive Ethernet connectivity.

HMS Networks has introduced its first-ever Automotive Ethernet product under the PEAK brand, entering a new era of IVN communication: The PAE-Media Converter is a robust and compact device designed to connect Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1) with standard Ethernet (100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T) networks. As a media converter, it enables automotive engineers to simplify development, testing, and validation workflows within the 100 Mbit/s and 1,000 Mbit/s domains.

Unique Features for Automotive Testing.
The PAE-Media Converter addresses crucial market challenges in automotive development and validation with three core innovations. It enables realistic fault simulation by allowing physical interruption of the Automotive Ethernet link. This can be triggered directly on the device or via an API, supporting reproducible and controlled test scenarios.

“We empower engineers with simple and powerful tools. With our unique physical link interruption functionality, we enable them to create real fault conditions in test scenarios without unplugging the device – saving time and wear”, explains Kristofer Koch, Product Manager at HMS Networks (Pictured right). At the same time, the device combines H-MTD and MATEnet connector support in one unit, reducing hardware complexity, investment risks, and enabling faster setups.

“With only one device we cover the two de facto connection standards in the market – with no additional adapters needed”, says Koch. In terms of useability, the PAE-Media Converter provides what engineers enjoy: true plug-and-play operation with optional API control and a selectable (via DIP switch) dual-speed conversion (100/1000BASE-T1). The benefit of this hardware-only configuration is that engineers can start immediately without software, while still having the flexibility to integrate the device into automated test environments.

Designed for Practical Engineering Use.
The PAE-Media Converter comes with a robust aluminum housing (145 × 61 × 46 mm), and an extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C that ensures reliable performance in testing environments. For intuitive on-device diagnostics, LED indicators provide direct feedback on link status, signal quality, and errors. This enables fast diagnostics without additional tools and supports efficient troubleshooting during development and testing.

The media converter easily integrates into existing Ethernet environments. It connects directly to standard tools, enabling immediate use in development and analysis workflows. An integrated frame generator supports link validation and wiring tests. Available accessories include H-MTD and MATEnet cables for Automotive Ethernet connections, as well as a DIN rail adapter for integration into test benches and industrial setups. These components enable quick adaptation to different environments and reduce setup effort.

“Automotive Ethernet - especially within the 100/1,000 Mbit/s domains - is a key technology for software-defined vehicles”, says Koch, highlighting PEAK’s strategic move into this emerging market. “With our strong background in CAN, PEAK has long been a proven expert in in-vehicle communication. With the addition of Automotive Ethernet, we are now extending this expertise to cover the full IVN landscape. For engineers, this means one reliable partner across both technologies. With the PAE-Media Converter, we provide a first simple yet powerful tool to bridge development and testing environments – with a lot more to come in the future.”

Key Technical Features. • Conversion between 100BASE-T1 / 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T • Dual-speed support with hardware selection via DIP switches • Integrated support for H-MTD and MATEnet connectors • Power supply via USB-C (5V) or 6 to 36V DC • Robust aluminum housing with IP20 protection • Extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C • Hardware-based configuration without software • LED diagnostics for link status, signal quality, and errors • Integrated frame generator for link validation • Controlled link interruption for testing scenarios • Optional USB API for automation and system integration • Compatibility with standard Ethernet tools and infrastructure

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Air quality tracker.

ATMO, a developer of portable and stationary air quality monitoring solutions, has integrated multiple Sensirion sensing solutions into their new portable air quality tracker Atmotube PRO 2. Designed for everyday air quality awareness, Atmotube PRO 2 provides real-time monitoring of CO₂, particulate matter, VOCs, NOx, temperature, and humidity in a compact device with up to 12 days of battery life.

Whether at home, at work, while traveling, or outdoors, the device helps users better understand the air they breathe throughout the day, now enriched with GPS for autonomous air quality measurement mapping.

The device features several Sensirion products:

• STCC4 CO₂ sensor for accurate carbon dioxide monitoring with manual and automatic calibration
• SGP41 VOC and NOx sensor for advanced indoor air quality insights
• SPS30 particulate matter sensor for reliable PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 measurements
• SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor for precise environmental monitoring

The sensors provide highly accurate and reliable measurements while enabling compact integration and low power consumption for portable, real-time monitoring.

“We have used Sensirion sensors in several generations of our products - we find them to be the optimal combination of accuracy, long term stability and small footprint, which makes it possible to integrate them into wearable / portable devices, just like our Atmotube PRO series” says Alex Pyshkin, R&D Director at ATMO.

This collaboration enables portable environmental monitoring that makes invisible air quality conditions visible in everyday life. By providing real-time insights into pollution exposure and indoor air conditions, Atmotube PRO2 helps users make healthier decisions and promotes greater awareness of how the air they breathe impacts wellbeing, focus, recovery, and overall health.

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Ai enabled Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).

Redefining high performance RF and microwave network analysis.

The Tensor Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) from Anritsu, represents a major advancement in RF and microwave network analysis, delivering modern, scalable architecture designed to support the most complete and demanding measurements like Amplifiers, Filters, Frequency Convertors (Mixers – Single Stage and Multistage), Opto-electronics, and other advanced VNA measurements. The instrument is engineered to meet the evolving requirements for aerospace and aeronautics, semiconductor, active and passive device measurements, signal integrity, research and development, and millimeter wave/waveguide system development.

Key differentiators and platform highlights.
The Tensor VNA has been designed from the ground up to address measurement complexity, speed, and accuracy challenges faced by today’s engineers. Key highlights include:

• 1 source-per-port architecture, which means 4 sources for a 4 port VNA, which not only enables multiple measurements with the same setup (multiple amplifiers/mixers/multistage mixers), but also provides the industry’s best specifications related to output power and dynamic range, etc.
• Inbuilt Ai engine that helps in making complex measurements in an easy and intuitive fashion. Tensor VNA works as a companion with the user rather than just being a measurement tool. It helps users with suggestions and understands human language to make it a user-friendly environment.
• Ultrafast sweep speed and data transfer rates with a modern software architecture to support complex measurements to be made with ease.
• Most advanced hardware for a next generation VNA platform hardware optimised for high dynamic range, low trace noise, and repeatable measurement performance across wide frequency spans. The only VNA in the world that offers 1 source-per-port as a default, so that customers can use even 2 port VNAs to make amplifier two tone measurements or with a 4 port VNA can make 2-2 tone amplifier/mixer measurements.The hardware also comes with an option to have the 2nd local oscillator (LO) which provides vector mixer measurements (phase, group delay, etc.).
• Scalable, flexible configuration with NO additional test sets or hardware for supporting various configuration. Supports a broad range of test configurations to accommodate diverse applications, from device level characterisation to complex multi-port system measurements, banded waveguide measurements to high-speed signal integrity applications

High Frequency and mmWave Readiness.
Tensor VNA can support high frequencies from 54 GHz to 220 GHz with Anritsu’s small compact mmWave modules and at the same time perform waveguide banded measurements with most third party vendors for higher frequencies up to 1.1 THz.

• Accelerated test throughput - Optimised measurement speed and workflow efficiency help engineers reduce test time while maintaining confidence in results, from R&D through validation and production environments.
• Modern user interface and automation support - An intuitive operating environment and automation capabilities streamline test setup, analysis, and integration into existing measurement workflows.

“The introduction of the Tensor VNA marks a major milestone in Anritsu’s network analyzer roadmap,” said Navneet Kataria, Anritsu Marketing Director. “As device performance and system complexity continue to increase, engineers need tools that deliver trusted results while adapting to rapidly changing test requirements. Tensor was designed to do exactly that.”

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About Anritsu ANRITSU CORPORATION (http://www.anritsu.com)

A single, connected experience in building intelligence.

Commercial buildings where building operations and user experience are no longer separate systems.

A new integration between ABB Ability™ Building Pro and Samsung SmartThings Pro, building on their existing partnership has been announced. The integration enables building owners and operators to access building data, insights and controls through a more connected environment.

Building owners and operators are managing increasingly complex property portfolios while facing growing pressure to improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals. ABB and Samsung are directly addressing that challenge by connecting their respective building intelligence and enterprise IoT platforms, providing greater visibility into building performance through a familiar digital environment.

LtoR: Emre Evinc, Director, Head of IoT Business, Europe, Hoon Seol, Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Electronics Division Samsung Germany, Mike Mustapha, Division President, Mark Zwerner, Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, ABB Electrification's Smart Buildings Division, Dr. Thorsten Böker, Director Business Development at Samsung Germany. 

ABB Ability™ BuildingPro connects devices and data across building systems, enabling analytics and operational insights through ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites. Samsung SmartThings Pro brings these capabilities into the Samsung ecosystem via a secure cloud-to-cloud integration, allowing data to be shared between both platforms.

"Building owners require a data foundation they can trust and tools that make it easier to manage increasingly complex building portfolios," said Mike Mustapha, Division President, ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. "By integrating ABB Ability™ BuildingPro with Samsung SmartThings Pro, we are helping owners and operators access the insights they need to make more informed decisions across their buildings.”

“Samsung SmartThings Pro gives enterprise customers a familiar platform to manage and maximize their buildings and assets,” said Chan-Woo Park, Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics Device eXperience Division. “Combined with ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, customers can access building information and controls through a connected experience that helps simplify day-to-day building management.”

Together, ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro provide building operators with a unified view of lighting, climate, shading and access-control systems, alongside energy monitoring and presence detection data.

With ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites, operators can access analytics and operational insights to better manage building performance across offices, retail locations and larger commercial buildings.

In hospitality environments, a dedicated solution based on ABB i-bus® KNX and NETxAutomation software supports guest room integration with Samsung SmartThings Pro. The integration supports occupancy-based energy management and centralized monitoring, helping hotel operators reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. The solution also supports a phased deployment, allowing customers to pilot the technology in a single area before scaling across a property or wider building portfolio.

For guests, the integration allows them to adjust lighting, climate, shading and entertainment through Samsung SmartThings Pro from their own smartphones. Guests can also personalize their room environment throughout their stay without having to download an additional app. This integration will be rolled out at three proof-of-concept sites throughout 2026:

Samsung's Business Experience Center in Eschborn, Germany;

Samsung's Training Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands;

ABB's headquarters in Middelfart, Denmark.

The sites will showcase how the integration can support energy efficiency, building performance and user experience in real-world settings. ABB and Samsung are thus laying the foundation for a new generation of commercial buildings where building operations and user experience are no longer separate systems, but part of a single, connected experience.

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RTP Touch Display.

A new 4.3 inch IPS TFT display panel designed for industrial and embedded applications has been introduced by Inelco Hunter. It features high brightness and a wide viewing angle, making it suitable for HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems. The 4.3 inch display features IPS (In-Plane Switching) which is a high-performance liquid crystal display (LCD) technology known for superior colour accuracy and wide viewing angles. IPS liquid crystals rotate parallel to the display surface to improve light transmission. The TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) display uses active-matrix LCDs technology to provide sharp, high-contrast, and fast-refreshing visuals.

The 4.3 inch size makes the panels ideal for applications requiring a smaller screen, such as point-of-sale screens, EV charging stations, industrial instrumentation, vending machines, smart home control panels and medical devices. The resolution is 800 x 480 RGB pixels with 1,000 nits brightness (1,000 cd/m2) and a 178° full viewing angle, normally black. The display has a parallel RGB interface with SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) configuration and a wide input voltage range of 5V to 15V.

The display features integrated V-Com (Common Voltage). V-Com is an adjustment for optimised display contrast and brightness.plus backlight power on the flexible connector ribbon. The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is 50,000 (25°C, IF=80mA). The operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C and the drive IC is an ST72568 (or compatible IC). The panel has overall dimensions of 105mm x 67mm.

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