Digital anti-coating pH/ORP sensor.

Maximises sensor life while simplifying Modbus* integration and speeding device changeout.

The new Rosemount™ 396A Anti-Coating pH Sensor for measuring pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in dirty, abrasive, and high-solids applications has been launched. The device includes a robust anti-coating reference design and Modbus* digital output, minimising sensor maintenance and ensuring a steady pH/ORP signal even when the sensor is coated.

“In high-solids applications, teams need pH and ORP measurements they can trust without constant sensor maintenance,” said Rachel Jang, global product manager, liquid analysis, Emerson. “The Rosemount 396A combines an anti-coating design with digital connectivity to simplify installation and speed up sensor changeout in challenging service situations.”

The digital Rosemount 396A is a drop-in replacement for legacy Rosemount 396P and 396PVP anti-coating sensors, enabling customers to transition to digital technology without changing existing installations or accessories.

It is particularly ideal for difficult processes in chemical manufacturing, oil and gas refining, water and wastewater, and pulp and paper operations where coating and fouling can affect the reliability of pH and ORP measurements.

With digital Modbus* protocol output, the Rosemount 396A supports simplified installation and setup with compatible Rosemount liquid analysis transmitters. Calibration data is stored in the sensor for bench calibration and replacement without field recalibration—helping to reduce commissioning time and service effort.

The Rosemount 396A is rated IP67 and IP68 for protection against water and dust ingress, including submersion, for wet and washdown environments. It includes a through-wall reference junction with increased surface area at the junction for fouling applications.

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* Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

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Fibre to chip connectivity specialist company acquired.

The acquisition of Teramount Ltd., the developer of detachable fiber to chip connectivity solutions optimised for high volume Co Packaged Optics (CPO) and other silicon photonics applications, has been completed by Molex.

“Teramount’s passive, detachable coupling approach supports large assembly tolerances and semiconductor grade wafer level processes—filling a critical gap in the optical stack,” said Aldo Lopez, president, Datacom Solutions, Molex. “By integrating this unique technology into our optical interconnect portfolio, Molex offers a more seamless path from early-stage prototypes to high-volume CPO and other silicon photonics architectures required for the AI era.”

Teramount will continue to operate as a design and engineering hub in Jerusalem (IL), supported by Molex’s global optical capabilities. It will become part of the Optical Connectivity segment within the Optical Solutions Business at Molex.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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See also: Agreement for fibre-to-chip connectivity (15/4/2026)

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Safety coupling.

The SKB safety coupling from JAKOB Antriebstechnik stands out with high power density, precise disengagement mechanism and versatile applications in modern mechanical engineering.

Safety coupling.

Modern, innovative mechanical engineering aims for reduced external dimensions and higher performance potential in components. Increasingly compact drive elements with maximum power density are in demand. Safety aspects, such as collision protection in the event of a machine crash, are also gaining importance due to increasing automation and dynamic operation.

With the SKB series, JAKOB Antriebstechnik offers a safety coupling for overload limitation and collision protection for indirect drives that meets these requirements. The high user benefits of the SKB series result from the interplay of various details. These include high disengagement torques, a compact design, easy installation using a clamping ring hub, high concentricity, low bearing load, and easy adjustment of the disengagement torque.

The use of high-strength tempered steel with surface hardening or plasma coating of the functional surfaces enables very high disengagement torques. The particularly robust ball cage is crucial in the event of disengagement shocks at high speeds. The grease-lubricated release mechanism is further protected against heavy soiling or washing out by a labyrinth seal. The SKB series is also equipped with clamping ring hubs, which allow for significantly larger bore and shaft diameters compared to conical hubs.

Versatile combination options.
The SKB safety coupling can be expanded with metal bellows or elastomer coupling attachments as needed. JAKOB offers a wide selection of hub designs and compensating elements in various sizes. A sophisticated modular system enables cost-effective production in batch sizes and short delivery times.

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Panel mounted audio jack addition.

A new 3.5mm 4-Pole Panel Mount Audio Jack has been added to Cliff Electronics' popular range of FeedThrough (FT) connectors for applications such as audio, communications equipment and audio visual (AV) systems. They provide through panel female-to-female connectivity, allowing standard off-the-shelf cables to be used for external and internal wiring. These FeedThrough connectors offer users a better build outcome with clean, serviceable and neater cable routing.

The new Audio Jack connectors are panel mounting, passthrough keystone couplers with tin-plated copper alloy contacts for Tip, Ring, Ring & Sleeve (TRRS), for Stereo and microphone / control. Key features include:

• Female to Female FeedThrough connectivity.
• Plug connection from both sides – no internal wiring.
• Stereo with microphone control.
• Available in standard XLR , SLIM and DualSLIM frames.
• Front or rear mounting.
• Plastic or metal frame
• Secure panel flange with M3 or countersunk fixings

The new FeedThrough connectors may be rear mounted providing a near flush face for compact boxes or front mounted with flush, quick swap countersunk fixing screws.

Their growing range of FeedThrough connectors now offers analogue, digital and optical connectivity in formats including SMA and RP-SMA, BNC (50 or 75 ohm), MMC, DisplayPort, HDMI, Optical fibre (FC, LC Duplex, SC Simplex, ST BFOC, TOSLINK and US Conec MTP® brand MPO), RCA phono, RJ45 ethernet (UTP or FTP) in Cat6, Cat6a or Cat5e, USB 2, USB 3 and USB-C.

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New Director of Laser Development.

Dr. Bertrand Viellerobe has been appointed as Director of Laser Development at TOPTICA France, reinforcing its capabilities in laser design and validation while further advancing its innovation activities.

Dr. Bertrand Viellerobe

In his new role, Bertrand Viellerobe will lead the development and validation of next-generation laser systems, contributing to TOPTICA’s portfolio of high-performance solutions for scientific and industrial applications. He brings extensive experience in laser and optical system development, with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary R&D teams, managing complex innovation projects, and translating advanced photonics technologies into real-world applications.

The appointment reflects a strategic evolution of responsibilities within TOPTICA France. Dr. Germain Guiraud will transition to the role of Director of Laser Innovation, focusing on innovation and research, supporting forward-looking technology development and exploratory projects, notably within the framework of the joint laboratory Starlight+. 

 “With Bertrand, we are strengthening our laser development capabilities at TOPTICA France. His expertise will be instrumental in advancing our technologies and supporting our ambition to deliver high-performance laser solutions for quantum technologies and precision applications,” said Dr. Nicholas Traynor, President TOPTICA Photonics SAS.

“I’m pleased to join TOPTICA and contribute to advancing laser development. I look forward to working with the team and building on the strong technological foundation in France,” added Dr. Viellerobe.

By sharpening the focus on both product-oriented development and long-term innovation, TOPTICA France continues to play a key role in the company’s strategy to drive cutting-edge photonics technologies for research and industry.

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Wireless test for Tunisia.

Anritsu EMEA has deployed a comprehensive wireless test solution at the Centre d'Étude et de Recherche de Télécommunications (CERT), Tunisia's national telecommunications testing authority. The installation equips CERT's conformity testing laboratory with a future-ready, multi-technology platform spanning from 2G to 5G NR, cellular, IoT, and WLAN, enabling the body to validate devices across the full range of wireless technologies entering the Tunisian market. The solution was delivered in partnership with Prisma International, Anritsu's authorised partner in Tunisia.

(LtoR) Chiheb Sfar (CTO PRISMA), Sami Khouaja (CEO PRISMA), Marco Bordin (Anritsu), Haider Herraghi (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CERT), Amish Lad (Anritsu), Niroj Nakarmi (Anritsu), Aymen Cheffi (Anritsu), Karim Miladi (Head of the RF Type Approval Unit at CERT)

Test platform for current and future standards.
At the core of the installation is the Anritsu MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station, enabling comprehensive 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) device testing in FR1. The laboratory is further equipped with the Anritsu MT8862A Wireless Connectivity Test Set, providing WLAN test coverage from IEEE 802.11a/b/g through Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and the Anritsu MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer, supporting multi-technology cellular validation.

Together, the three platforms enable CERT to conduct conformity testing across a broad technology stack:

• Cellular: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA, LTE (FDD and TDD), 5G NR FR1 (SA and NSA)
• IoT: LTE-M (CAT-M) and NB-IoT
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7)

Supporting National and Regional Regulatory Mandates.
As Tunisia's official device certification body, CERT is responsible for validating wireless products before they are approved for commercial availability in the Tunisian market. Beyond this national mandate, CERT holds ITU-authorised status as a regional reference laboratory for Africa, supporting regulators across the continent through type approval training, advisory activities, and the promotion of best practices in regulatory compliance.

"CERT plays a pivotal role not only in Tunisia's national regulatory framework, but as a reference point for telecommunications certification across Africa. This deployment gives CERT the tools to validate devices across the full spectrum of technologies in use today, and those that will define connectivity tomorrow. We look forward to growing our presence and support for regulatory institutions across the MEA region." — Marco Bordin, Sales Director, Southern Region, Anritsu EMEA

Advancing Conformity Testing Infrastructure Across MEA.
This deployment reflects Anritsu's continued investment in supporting regulatory authorities and accredited test laboratories with standards-based, vendor-independent test and measurement infrastructure. As wireless technologies evolve from 4G to 5G and beyond, robust conformity testing frameworks are essential to ensuring that devices entering national markets meet both regulatory requirements and end-user performance expectations.

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Wireless I/O modules.

Offering dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity to link sensors and actuators to control networks in locations where cabling is impractical.

The release of Acromag's new BusWorks® NTW Series Wireless I/O modules has been announced. These units expand the popular NT Ethernet I/O family with secure Wi‑Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and control applications. The NTW Series enables engineers and system integrators to connect sensors and actuators to control systems without running network cabling, making it ideal for applications where wiring is difficult or costly. Each NTW module combines Acromag’s proven NT modular I/O architecture with dual‑band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi communication based on IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards.

NTW communication modules support Acromag’s full range of NTX expansion I/O modules, allowing users to append additional channels or signal types. Up to 64 I/O points can be managed over a single IP address. Available I/O options include discrete I/O, analog voltage or current, and temperature, enabling customized signal mixes at each installation point.

“Wireless connectivity opens new possibilities for deploying NT Series I/O in remote and hard‑to‑reach locations,” said Robert Greenfield, Acromag’s Director of Business Development. “The NTW Series gives users a simple and cost‑effective way to extend industrial I/O systems beyond the limits of traditional Ethernet cabling.”.

In addition to Wi‑Fi connectivity, NTW models include an Ethernet RJ45 port, allowing units to be daisy‑chained when a wired connection is preferred or available. This hybrid approach gives users flexibility to deploy wired or wireless networking as application requirements evolve.

The NTW Series supports common industrial Ethernet protocols including Modbus TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP, along with peer‑to‑peer communication. NTW modules also support IIoT connectivity, including OPC UA and MQTT, with a built‑in RESTful API for integration with modern data systems. Security features include WPA3 Wi‑Fi security, TLS 1.2 with PKI and X.509 certificate management, and AES 256‑bit encryption to help protect data transmitted over wireless networks.

NTW modules are housed in a slim 25 mm DIN rail mountable enclosure with pluggable terminals and are designed for reliable operation across wide industrial temperature ranges. The NTW Series has been developed to meet global RF and regulatory requirements, with certifications supporting deployment in multiple international markets.

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