New MD in power supply technology leader.

Gary Doyle has been appointed UK Managing Director with PULS.

Gary Doyle

Gary has nearly 20 years of experience working with German companies in the industrial components sector, with a strong track record in building sales and marketing streams in emerging markets. Digitalisation has been central to his success, and he thrives on cross-functional collaboration and hopes to utilise this to support the growth of PULS in the UBritain.

His experience in leading OEM and Distribution sales teams takes into consideration the entire sales process, from concept development to implementation, ensuring that company strategies are not only well-defined but also executable. He has a proven track record of leadership, achieving strategic goals, demonstrating commitment to excellence and a results-oriented mindset.

Gary is focussed on continuous improvement which will ensure PULS is positioned to navigate market challenges, obtain new opportunities and ensure consistent year-on-year growth.

Married with two children, Gary enjoys football, golf, and fitness. He is committed to lifelong learning, having recently completed HR studies and diplomas in Strategic Leadership and Development — with learning German next on the list.

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Modular framegrabber.

Unit supports most automotive, industrial and medical cameras and displays

Building on over a decade of experience with its modular video grabber and playback system proFRAME, used in automated testing of automotive cameras all over the world, Solectrix has launched the proFRAME Base Board 3.1 PXIe for the PXI Express standard.

The new proFRAME Base Board 3.1 PXIe is a robust 3U module using the PXI Express Gen 3 x8 bus, with support for integration into National Instruments’ LabVIEW platform for quick adoption into existing systems. It brings the extensive range of easily swappable proFRAME interface adapters to PXIe-based measuring and automation systems, enabling the connection of a wide array of automotive, industrial and medical cameras, displays, and ECUs. Typical applications include production and machine supervision as well as industrial testing applications in the aerospace, automotive or railway fields.

Just like earlier PCIe and CompactPCI Serial base boards, each PXIe module offers two slots for proFRAME interface adapters for up to eight video streams. With more than 15 adapters available now and new ones frequently joining the product range, proFRAME is a future-proof system that keeps up with technical development. Supported transmission standards include GMSL, FPD-Link, ASA Motion Link, A-PHY, HDMI, GVIF3, and CSI-2. Additional customer-specific adapters can be made available on request.

Solectrix CEO Jürgen Steinert comments: "Our proFRAME has been successfully deployed in a multitude of testing systems worldwide for many years. With the PXIe form factor, we offer our customers the opportunity to leverage all the strengths of proFRAME in PXIe-based systems as well.”

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Product integration is logical step.

PEAK-System Technik GmbH has been part of the HMS Networks Group since Autumn 2024. Now, in early 2026, they take the next logical step in this integration as PEAK visually becomes a product brand of the HMS family. For customers and partners, this shows direction, clarity, and continuity - because PEAK’s key values, products, and contacts remain unchanged.

PEAK’s visual appearance now follows the design of HMS Networks, making it clear that the pioneering PEAK products now have the solid backing of Industrial ICT leader HMS Networks. The previously dominant colors red and black are replaced by the established HMS colors blue and white.

A central element is the PEAK logo. It keeps its distinctive, recognizable outline while being clearly linked to the group through the addition “by HMS Networks”. This way, the PEAK brand remains clearly identifiable and at the same time benefits from the strong HMS backing. Globally known Industrial ICT product brands are already united under this umbrella, such as Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Red Lion, N-Tron, Owasys, and Ixxat.

A new product in a fresh guise: The PCAN-USB XL is one of the latest product releases of PEAK by HMS Networks. With the CAN XL technology inside and the new PEAK logo outside it is ready for the future!

PEAK by HMS Networks: 
The visual appearance of the PEAK brand keeps its distinctive, recognizable outline while being clearly linked to the group through the addition “by HMS Networks”.

Why this step makes sense.
The visual integration of the PEAK brand is a natural continuation of the acquisition in 2024. Through the merger, PEAK has already gained access to global development resources, extensive know-how, and the financial stability and independence of the HMS Networks Group. At the same time, customers benefit from HMS Networks’ worldwide sales and service network, which makes it easier to access PEAK products and other solutions from HMS.

Christian Adolph

“A unified brand appearance helps customers find their way faster and understand connections more clearly and intuitively - especially in a technologically complex environment like ours,” explains Christian Adolph, Director Marketing, Business Development & Technical Support. “That PEAK also visually is now part of HMS reflects exactly that: a strong brand with its own identity and recognition, embedded in a group that stands for reliability, stability, and long-term perspectives.”

With the updated look, PEAK and HMS Networks underline their commitment to offering customers secure, high-performance, and future-proof hardware and software for Automotive, Medical, and Industrial Communication. “‘Number one Choice for Engineers’ remains our top priority and our central guiding principle,” adds Adolph. “We will communicate this message together with the fresh look repeatedly in the coming months and make it visible through campaigns. Because PEAK remains PEAK - but now clearly visible as part of HMS Networks.”

A new product in a fresh guise: The PCAN-USB XL is one of the latest product releases of PEAK by HMS Networks. With the CAN XL technology inside and the new PEAK logo outside it is ready for the future!

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Statement on European CRA.

The CiA (CAN in Automation) board of directors has released the following statement on the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the impact on CAN networks: 

“The nonprofit CiA (CAN in Automation) international users’ and manufacturers’ group informs its members that products using CAN and placed on the EU markets fall under the European Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA), unless the relevant cybersecurity aspects are covered by application-specific EU legislation. In most cases, the required risk assessment may be a self-assessment, unless the product is considered critical (as defined in the CRA Annex III).

It remains to be seen, which future standards best reflect the EU CRA requirements. For now, suppliers of CAN-connectable devices are requested by their customers to comply with a dedicated SL (security level) as defined in the IEC 62443 standard series (security for industrial automation and control systems).

CiA is confident that SL 2 can often be reached with minimal effort for CAN networks. Achieving SL 3, requires more advanced security measures involving cryptography at CAN data frame (data link layer entity) or CANopen message (application layer entity) level. CiA’s assessment is that CAN networks with restricted and limited physical access usually comply with SL 2 or lower, not needing additional cybersecurity measures. This assumes that gateway functions to other networks and external interfaces are protected by means of firewalls or are made not accessible (e.g., the JTAG interface, named after the Joint Test Action Group).

If restricted and limited physical access is difficult to enforce, cybersecurity measures do not necessarily require cryptography. In CiA’s view, a security monitoring entity that scans communication on abnormal behavior, detecting and reporting attack, is an efficient security measure as indicated in the CRA regulation and the IEC 62443 standard series. It reduces overall risks for undetected attacks, having a positive influence on the risk assessment and showing a defense in-depth approach.

If cryptography is necessary, its use can be limited to core functions. While a secure software update mechanism might be mandatory for CRA compliance, in many cases, further use of security functions can be reduced to secure CAN node authentication and device configuration protection (e.g., by means of passwords). Such core security functions are currently under discussion in the CiA SIG (special interest group) HLP (higher-layer protocol) cybersecurity and expected to be integrated into CANopen CC and CANopen FD specifications.”

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European logistics hub inaugurated.

Having established a European headquarters in Milan, Italy, EMI Solutions (EMIS) has now signed an agreement with the full outsourcing partner LDI Group (holding) and with Interlaziale (part of LDI Group) to hold stock of their products and provide logistics support to EMIS’ customers.

Domenico Gallina, Interlaziale (left) with Alberto Gironi, Sales Manager Europe, EMIS.

EMI Solutions Srl is now positioned to provide sales, technical support, design-in services and sales functions to their growing European customer base. Having their own company and local stock in Italy ensures European customers are supported by a reliable supply chain.

As a manufacturing company based in India, investment in European markets is key to EMIS continuing their successful growth. Being close to their customers is essential as more than 40% of their turnover is from custom designed products. The new agreement with the LDI Logistics Group, located on the outskirts of Milano will improve support for their key markets of Industrial, Machine Control, Power Quality, IT, Robotics, EC-Charger, Smart Building, Defence and Medical applications.

LDI Group will provide third party warehousing via Interlaziale who bring 48 years’ experience, fifteen locations in Italy, three million shipments per year, more than five hundred employees and international certifications including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18000. Its central logistics hub is close to the area of greatest industrial production in North Italy and to the largest industrial area in the country.

EMI Solutions has been designing and manufacturing EMI filters for more than 40 years and is a global source for efficient EMC solutions across all industries, applications and the frequency spectrum (50Hz – 40GHz). Products available include EMC Components, Inlet filters, Feedthrough Components, Power Quality, Military Grade Filters and Surge Protection.

The company aims to offer an end-to-end solution to meet industry’s ongoing EMI Challenges. With a robust global supply footprint across eight industry segments, EMIS is continuously investing in technology and skills to deliver its promise of efficiency with seamless customer support. Customers are supported by a very experienced consulting team, a fully equipped Pre-Compliance Lab and a huge safety certified standard product offering of over 2500 part-numbers produced in their own very efficient facility.

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See also: Southern Europe EMC appointment  (10/9/2025)

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Energy management and optimization strengthened.

ABB has launched a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) option for its energy management and optimization platform, ABB AbilityTM OPTIMAX® 7.0, alongside improved advanced process control software. This allows industrial and energy operators greater flexibility in how they deploy, scale and operate energy and process optimization software across complex plants and sites.

“By introducing greater deployment options and enhanced AI-enabled capabilities to our digital solutions, we aim to increase the efficiency gains our customers can make by using ABB’s software,” said Gino Hernandez, Head of Global Digital Business at ABB’s Energy Industries division. “With our latest upgrades, ABB continues to lead the way toward autonomous operations.”

With the new SaaS option, ABB manages installation, deployment, system monitoring and software updates so operators can access OPTIMAX without being responsible for local installation and maintenance.

As well as SaaS enablement, OPTIMAX can now harness AI-driven forecasting capabilities that predict load demand, energy generation and energy pricing. These forecasts support more accurate and efficient energy planning, energy market interaction and enhance grid compliance. Further improving operational visibility and control, ABB’s launch of its ABB Ability™ Advanced Process Control 7.0 (APC) strengthens its process optimization offering for real-time, closed-loop control applications.

OPTIMAX and APC are now powered by Kubernetes, a system for automating deployment, scaling and management of applications, to deliver flexibility, high availability, robust security, observability, and maintainability - whether deployed on the edge, cloud or hybrid.

Together, OPTIMAX and APC software are accessible through a shared digital environment, integrating securely with existing control systems and enabling continuous optimization without compromising plant safety or reliability. They implement coordinated optimization of energy and process, considering energy market prices and opportunities, utilizing shared data and unique user interface.

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Long range detection.

The launch of Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the latest addition to the rebranded Neutrino ISR Series (formerly the Neutrino Ground ISR Series) has been announced by Teledyne FLIR. With a 20x continuous zoom (CZ), the high-performance model represents the longest-range solution to date in the entire Neutrino ISR lineup.

“The intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) market in 2026 continues to expand to accommodate new applications and changing needs. The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is engineered to meet the most demanding long-range requirements for border surveillance, perimeter security, and counter-UAS (C-UAS) missions,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “The Neutrino ISR 50-1000 has the longest detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) ranges in the Neutrino ISR series with vehicle detection at 34 km, recognition at 23.5 km, and identification at 20 km.”

The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is a turnkey solution for integrators developing mid- and long-range ISR systems. Combining Teledyne FLIR OEM’s world-class Neutrino mid-wave infrared (MWIR) camera modules with fully integrated CZ lenses delivers a complete, differentiated solution. The single-source camera, lens, and electronics delivers market-leading performance while reducing development risk, costs, and time to market.

Market-leading performance and reliability.
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 utilises a cooled 1280x1024 thermal resolution Neutrino SX8 MWIR sensor with an 8 µm pixel pitch, providing optimal thermal sensitivity and high-performance imaging. The 50 mm to 1000 mm CZ lens is factory integrated to simplify integration and optimise performance. The system features a long-life Teledyne FLIR FL100 linear Stirling cooler with a mean time to failure (MTTF) of greater than 27,000 hours, backed by an industry-leading two-year warranty.

To simplify development and reduce time to market, the module incorporates market-leading image processing and interface electronics with AgileCore™ imaging electronics from InVeo Designs LLC. The industry-standard interface offers flexible connectivity options for seamless integration into networked systems, including Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link, and HD-SDI.

The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is also Prism™ Ai ready, supporting Teledyne FLIR OEM’s advanced Ai models for detection, tracking, and classification. Integrators can also leverage Prism ISP libraries for enhanced data fidelity through features such as super-resolution, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and contrast enhancement.

The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free. It is classified under the U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a, providing greater flexibility for development with foreign customers. Integrators also have access to a comprehensive software development kit (SDK), integration support, and documentation from the highly qualified technical services team at Teledyne FLIR OEM.

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