Touch panel.

Inelco Hunter's new 15.6 inch Capacitive Touch Panel, an LCD display featuring IPS technology, an eDP interface and a brightness of 500nits with 30K MTBF is now available. The IPS display uses In-Plane Switching technology, known for excellent colour accuracy, consistency, and a wide viewing angle, typically 85°.

The LCD Capacitive Touch Panel is particularly suitable for applications requiring a compact, cost-effective touch screen. Applications will include cloud-based internet-connected products, portable products and industrial equipment. For example, smart home control pads, vending machines and measurement devices. Other applications will for example include EV chargers, autonomous devices, data routers, industrial control systems, security, transport and aviation.

The display features a high-brightness 15.6 inch screen with 1920 * 3 (RGB) * 280 Dots.

The screen brightness is 500 cd/m2 and the screen hardens is ≧(7H).

The panel is a Transmissive LCD touch screen offering a full viewing angle of 85°, and the unlit colour is black. The input method is finger or conductive pen with five points touch. The output interface id USB.

The interface is an Embedded Display Port (eDP) and the Drive IC is an ILI2521.

The operating temperature is 0°C to +50°C and the MTBF lifetime is up to 30,000 hours (25°C, IF= 160mA).

The outline dimensions are 385.16(W) * 234.59(L) * 14.1(H) mm.

The viewing area is 345.16(W) * 194.59(L) mm.

The active area is 344.16(W) * 193.59(L) mm.

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Unique three year warrantee.

Maximum security and long-term investment protection for machine vision projects.

IDS Imaging Development Systems is now the only provider in the industry to offer a voluntary three-year manufacturer’s warranty on all camera series under the IDS brand. With this expanded service. This sets new standards for quality, reliability and long-term investment protection.

"With this voluntary 3-year manufacturer's warranty, we offer our customers even greater planning security and long-term added value – a performance promise that is currently unique in the industry," emphasises IDS Managing Director Alexander Lewinsky.

The warranty applies to cameras from the uEye, uEye+, uEye Live, uEye EVS,uEye 3D and IDS NXT series that were purchased directly from the manufacturer or through authorised distribution partners. It is aimed exclusively at business customers and extends the statutory warranty. Under

the voluntary manufacturer's warranty, IDS undertakes to provide one of the following services within 36 months in the event of proven material or manufacturing defects – at no additional cost to the customer:

• Repair of the defective product
• Replacement delivery of a new or equivalent model
• Refund of the purchase price if neither repair nor replacement is possible.
• Optionally, the manufacturer's warranty can be extended to up to 5 years for an additional fee.

The voluntary manufacturer's warranty is closely linked to the high manufacturing quality of IDS cameras. At IDS, "Made in Germany" means an exceptionally high level of in-house vertical integration and certified processes. Regular investment in specialised machinery and qualified personnel for production and quality assurance ensures that the cameras meet the highest requirements of industrial applications.

The extended warranty underscores IDS' commitment to providing the highest quality, innovative technology and reliable service, and adds a clearly measurable benefit to the service promise to business customers in line with the company's vision of offering the best user experience in the vision market.

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Included among fastest growing tech companies.

The environmental technology company Meteor Communications has been included in the 2026 edition of The Sunday Times 100 Tech, Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies. Meteor Communications provides innovative environmental monitoring solutions, implementing real-time monitoring systems for critical assets across utilities, rail and government in Britain, the rest of Europe and North America. The company has experienced rapid growth in recent years by responding to the demand for technologies that are able to monitor the environment remotely and continuously.

Directors Matt Dibbs, Tim Wilson and Andrew Scott.

Real-time environmental data for parameters such as water quality, water flow and weather, along with images, are collected using Meteor’s proprietary ESNET and MRC hardware platforms, with data sent in real-time to the MeteorCloud® web platform.

ESNET water quality monitoring systems are in use by most British water utilities for applications including river monitoring under Section 82 of the Environment Act 2021. In addition, over 3,600 Meteor MRC cameras are currently in service across the water utility, government and rail sectors. For example, the Environment Agency utilises over 1,900 cameras for monitoring and managing critical flood defence structures.

Launched in 2005, MeteorCloud® is a global platform and data hub for environmental data. It is continuously developing in functionality and scale, with over 500 million data points and 25 million images processed during 2025. In addition to offering real-time display the platform has comprehensive data dissemination, visualisation, alarm handling and AI analysis tools.

Meteor also offers Water Quality as A Service (WQaAS), a concept unique to the industry on inception and now widely adopted, delivering robust, reliable water quality data. This encompasses provision of complete monitoring packages including sensors, field service, calibration at Meteor’s own laboratories and real time AI enabled data visualisation via MeteorCloud®

Meteor Communications is also expanding internationally, with monitoring systems currently operational in Canada, Germany and Switzerland. With technology leadership as a key driver in the company’s impressive growth, Meteor has ambitious plans for the future.

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Emergency call test solution selected.

Enhanced reliability and efficiency in development and verification of next-generation automotive eCall Systems.

Hyundai Mobis Co., a global automotive parts vendor headquartered in Korea, has selected Anritsu’s eCall test solution for the development and verification of Hybrid eCall and Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) Automotive emergency call systems.

Starting this year, the European Union (EU)* mandates the installation of NG eCall, which uses 4G (LTE) networks, in all new vehicle models requiring type approval. However, since 4G networks are not fully deployed in some regions, conventional eCall systems using 2G/3G networks are still necessary. To address this challenge, HYUNDAI MOBIS is developing “Hybrid eCall” in-vehicle systems that are compatible with both NG eCall and eCall.

Verifying Hybrid eCall has traditionally required separate test solutions for NG eCall and eCall. Furthermore, building a simulation environment replicating diverse network conditions for realistic operation posed a significant technical challenge to improving verification efficiency.

To overcome these challenges, HYUNDAI MOBIS has selected Anritsu’s all-in-one test solution combining the eCall Tester MX703330E with the Signalling Tester MD8475B for comprehensive testing of Hybrid eCall, NG eCall, and eCall. In addition, its versatile features - such as handover for switching between 2G/3G/4G systems and base stations, and cell configuration for adjusting signal strength - can simulate various network conditions. Leveraging this solution has significantly enhanced the reliability and efficiency of HYUNDAI MOBIS’s development and verification processes.

Anritsu remains committed to supporting the safety of increasingly advanced connected cars and smart mobility by providing cutting-edge test solutions and contributing to the growth of the automotive industry.

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* See also: EENA, the European Emergency Number Association. 

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Enhanced control system released.

Acelerates the path to an OT-ready enterprise operations platform to seamlessly integrate and optimise industrial operations.

The DeltaV™ Automation Platform has been enhanced through the release of version 16 of its Distributed Control System (DCS) and integrated Safety Instrumented System. DeltaV version 16.LTS delivers software-defined capabilities that reduce automation costs, enhance operational intelligence, improve data visibility across the enterprise and strengthen cybersecurity. This long-term support (LTS) release consolidates new field-proven capabilities in a single release.

“The speed of technological innovation and rise of industrial AI coupled with growing compute demands at the control layer have created an inflection point requiring a new way for companies to unify operational data and scale automation across the enterprise,” said Nathan Pettus, president of Emerson’s process systems and solutions business. “DeltaV version 16.LTS is the next step in delivering the software-defined enterprise operations platform that will meet those needs, unlocking unlimited flexibility and future-proofing technology choices for years to come.”

With enhanced modularity and flexibility, DeltaV version 16.LTS enables efficient deployment and expansion of automation systems. This includes access to the DeltaV IQ Controller, a fault-tolerant, modular, software-defined controller deployed in a server-based environment and able to handle the most demanding process control applications. In addition, Emerson’s flexible subscription model, DeltaV Flex System, provides companies with full DeltaV DCS capability that allows companies to pay for utilisation over time and scale up or down quickly as market factors dictate.

DeltaV version 16.LTS also integrates intelligence via more seamless data and I/O connectivity enabled by next-generation field networks, providing increased intelligence to optimise and maintain assets and processes. Native support for PROFINET over Ethernet-APL on the DeltaV PK Controller enables high-speed connectivity to field devices in demanding environments across process and hybrid manufacturing operations.

DeltaV Continuous Historian Elite software builds on the power of Emerson’s AspenTech product portfolio to deliver an enhanced data foundation for enterprise-wide optimisation. Creating seamless connectivity between the DCS and enterprise data management solutions, Continuous Historian Elite allows contextualised data to flow freely across the enterprise to power analytics and AI.

Enhancements to DeltaV Live continue to provide an expanded, cohesive view of operations by streaming data through the DeltaV Edge Environment to support enterprise-level decision-making and situational awareness. The new DeltaV Live Enterprise View allows secure, read-only access to displays outside of the control room, making it possible to serve control room data to enterprise-level consumers for trending and continuous improvement of operations. Enhancements also include web application integration that empowers users to bring third-party software applications – such as optimisation tools – natively into the DeltaV control interface.

DeltaV version 16.LTS will also maintain its International Society of Automation (ISA) System Security Assurance (SSA) Level 1 (L1) certification. ISA SSA L1 certification provides third-party assurance of secure-by-design practices that meet ISA/IEC-62443-3-3 and 4-1 requirements.

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Safety-critical motion control.

The latest addition to its Delta's ASDA-A3 series of high-end AC Servo Systems, the ASDA-A3-EP model is designed for high-performance applications that require advanced operational safety. Compliant with standards including IEC 61508 (SIL 3) and ISO 13849 (PL e), it features a built-in Safe Torque Off (STO) functionality, as well as an optional extended safety card that offers thirteen advanced safety functions, including SS1, SS2 and SOS.

Commenting on the introduction of the ASDA-A3-EP servo drive, Stephen Hu, Head of Product Management Team EMEA, said: “The servo drive and motor are the primary interface between automation and machinery, which means that safety must be our top priority. Delta’s commitment to it is reflected in the drive’s compliance with the latest safety standards, the STO functionality, and the inclusion of safety functions including SS1, SS2, and SOS. The ASDA-A3-EP is equipped to successfully navigate even the most demanding market major challenges, while remaining safe, simple to integrate and to use.”

Developed for the needs of machine builders, the ASDA-A3-EP servo drive is also well-suited to system integrators and application providers. Its user-oriented design delivers benefits ranging from simplified integration to flexibility and competitive costs, thanks to the rapid device setup and installation time, which enables it to swiftly deliver measurable value to users. The safety card function adds a new dimension to the solution, ensuring that it can meet the requirements for future machinery development and integration with maximum safety for human operators. They also benefit from safety features that drastically shorten the reaction times between the motion end effector and human action.

The servo drive’s design specification and functionality is the result of deep cooperation with high-end machine builders. Their experience and feedback informed the development of the ASDA-A3-EP platform, which enables it to meet the needs of premium machine builders across central Europe, North America, and Asia.

The ASDA-A3-EP features EtherCAT interface - with extended sub-protocols FoE, EoE and FSoE - and the drive is also equipped with a TCP/IP port and support for IoT nodes. Leveraging EtherCAT's high-speed communication, the ASDA-A3-EP transmits Ethernet data and files directly to enable faster communication. The FSoE allows high reliability with robust error detection and validation mechanisms. For added flexibility, the servo drive can integrate third-party motors if necessary, while the safety function can be activated easily using a simple digital wired signal.

It has been developed to be easy to set up, while users also benefit from the considerable attention paid to human interaction with the motion application. Its total cost of ownership is reduced thanks to advanced connectors in the drive, which can be further reduced when combining with Delta’s battery-free motor. The streamlined wiring also reduces machine downtime and helps maintain production rates.

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Modular test platform.

New options build on 25 years of test expertise to accelerate system development, streamline integration and boost engineers’ future readiness.

Access to Emerson's field-proven NI PXI test platform has been expanded with new high-performance hardware at a more affordable price point. These additions make it easier for more engineering teams to adopt scalable, low-cost automated test systems without compromising precision or reliability, while laying the groundwork for AI-enhanced workflows.

The new NI PXI hardware – including high-resolution oscilloscopes, multifunction I/O modules, embedded controllers and an all-hybrid chassis – maintains the NI brand’s hallmark strengths in software integration, synchronized measurements and high channel density, while lowering the cost barrier for test system development. Combined with powerful NI software ecosystems like LabVIEWTM, InstrumentStudioTM and TestStandTM, Emerson empowers test teams to accelerate automation, simplify integration and build future-ready test solutions that evolve with their needs.

By lowering the cost barrier, Emerson is opening the NI Platform to smaller teams and emerging industries. The new, affordable NI PXI products include:

• High-resolution oscilloscopes (NI PXIe-5108): Four- and eight-channel options with 100-megahertz bandwidth, 250-MegaSample per second sample rate and 14-bit resolution. The flexible, high-density design means engineers capture more data, faster, with seamless precision.
• 18-slot hybrid chassis (NI PXIe-1081): An all-hybrid chassis with 2 gigabits per second system bandwidth. Built for growth, it scales easily and connects software-driven test systems so more teams can access critical data
• Embedded controllers (NI PXIe-8842 / 8862): Simplified controllers supporting Windows 11™ and NI Linux Real-Time™. Engineering teams that don’t need a general purpose interface bus (GPIB) can ensure more accurate and efficient measurements in their workstreams.
• 18-bit multifunction I/O modules (NI PXIe-6381 / 6383): New data acquisition (DAQ) modules offering industry-leading measurement performance with 18 bits of resolution and absolute accuracy down to 980 microvolts. With low noise voltage measurements across 16 or 32 channels, they deliver high accuracy and scalable solutions to automated test systems.

These new products represent the building blocks of a complete PXI system, where the true power behind better test capability revolves around engineers’ access to modular and configurable systems to meet unique test and measurement needs.

"For 25 years, our modular NI PXI platform has empowered customers to future-proof their instrumentation investment through innovative upgrades that deliver the latest test and measurement capabilities. We’re excited that now more test engineers will be able to improve their workflows and increase their productivity through the NI platform with these new products,” said Charles Schroeder, NI fellow at Emerson’s test and measurement business.

“This foundational line of affordable, powerful NI PXI products allows test engineers to unlock deeper access to better data while making the right cost and performance trade-offs for their organization. It introduces the future of test and measurement and reimagines productivity in the age of AI.”

The current line of NI PXI products – with synchronized, high-density measurements and modular scalability – is uniquely positioned to support the use of AI for real-time reasoning and data insights within test environments.

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