CAN-FD-to-Ethernet-Gateway.

The launch of Ixxat CAN@net Basic, a streamlined CAN-FD-to-Ethernet-Gateway developed to meet the growing demand for simple, scalable, and cost-efficient connectivity in industrial and automotive environments has been announced by HMS Networks.

Key Technical Features

• One CAN CC/CAN FD channel
• CAN data rates of up to 8 Mbit/s
• One Ethernet channel (RJ45)
• ASCII interface mode
• UDP/IP over Ethernet
• USB interface type C, USB 2.0 high-speed (480 Mbit/s)
• Removable Push-in connectors
• Galvanic Isolation (CAN: 2.5 kV 1 minute; Ethernet: 1.5 kV 1 minute)
• Operating Temperature from -25 °C to +85 °C
• Ingress Protection IP20
• DIN rail housing (108 x 149 x 27 mm)

Modern applications increasingly require seamless communication between distributed CAN networks and Ethernet-based systems. However, engineers often face a trade-off between performance, latency, and system cost. Existing solutions tend to be either over-engineered with unnecessary features or too limited to handle real-world CAN FD requirements. CAN@net Basic addresses these challenges by focusing on what matters most: efficient data exchange, low latency, and affordability.

Solving Engineering Challenge I: Balancing Latency and Jitter.
In many CAN-to-Ethernet systems, transmitting Ethernet frames for every CAN message creates excessive interrupts, leading to high jitter and unstable system performance. Conversely, aggregating data reduces jitter but increases delay. The CAN@net Basic uses UDP/IP communication, significantly reducing protocol overhead and minimizing interrupt load. This enables a balanced approach with low latency and controlled jitter, making it suitable for time-sensitive applications.

Solving Engineering Challenge II: Scaling Distributed Systems.
In applications where many devices (e. g. test setups or distributed machines) must exchange CAN FD data, physical CAN bus limitations become a bottleneck - especially regarding bus length and node count. CAN@net Basic enables flexible network expansion via Ethernet, allowing engineers to connect distributed systems without being constrained by classical CAN topology limits.

Solving Engineering Challenge III: Reducing Cost Without Compromise.
Many users only require a subset of advanced gateway functionality but are forced to pay for full-featured solutions. CAN@net Basic is specifically designed as a cost-optimized alternative, delivering essential functionality at a market-aligned list price of 270 Euros while maintaining industrial-grade performance and quality.

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Coupling meets high requirements.

The metal bellows couplings series KG, from Jakob Antriebstechnik, optionally also available in stainless steel as series "KG-VA", meets high requirements. The transmission is made via torsionally rigid, two-, four- or six shaft stainless steel bellows, the couplings are available for torque ranges of 5 (MKG) - 3000 Nm (KG) as well as shaft diameters of 12 - 100 mm. It can be used at temperature ranges from -40 ° C to + 300 °C.

One side is designed as a customer-specific flange or hub for the machine-side connection, the radial clamping hub of the other side facilitates easy and fast assembly (EASY-clamp) and guarantees an absolutely play-free, secure and force-transmitting transmission of the torques, even without a keyway.

The connection between bellows and hub is made by a micro-plasma welding process. This offers constructive advantages, such as the reduced overall length. The coupling is absolutely backlash free, high concentric and has maximum torsional stiffness.

The couplings are particularly suitable for use on the input side of low-backlash worm or planetary gear units. In stainless steel, they are qualified for transport, packaging and filling plants in the food industry. But also in the metallurgical industry, the galvanic industry, the vacuum sector or the area of satellite technology equipment, stainless steel bellows couplings are preferably installed.

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Enhanced Artificial Intelligence digital platform.

Delivers faster troubleshooting with the smartest, most advanced automation insights

The latest advancement to Emerson's Guardian™ Digital Platform has been announced. It delivers new artificial intelligence (Ai) capabilities and more robust customisation to help organisations improve visibility, accelerate workforce productivity and strengthen operational performance. These enhancements empower teams to monitor and optimise systems more efficiently, supporting increased uptime and faster performance improvements.

The lean teams in many of today’s plants need ways to quickly access the right information when diagnosing issues or maintaining and updating automation solutions. They also expect personalised experiences that simplify access to the content they need and eliminate the clutter of irrelevant information and displays. Enhancements to the Guardian Digital Platform bring Emerson’s automation software and solutions into a unified, customisable, lifecycle-driven platform to deliver insights, stronger collaboration and measurable operational improvement.

“The Guardian Digital Platform provides lifecycle support for the software and systems defining the next generation of industrial automation,” said Dawn Marruchella, vice president of Guardian software and solutions. “The intuitive upgrade paths, updates and AI-empowered support delivered via the Guardian Digital Platform keep legacy and modern systems aligned and secure, making it a keystone of Emerson’s emerging enterprise operations platform.”

The latest enhancements introduce expanded AI capabilities that connect all information on the platform, delivering more comprehensive insights. Guardian Virtual Advisor now delivers even more trusted, natural-language guidance across Emerson’s platforms – including AMS and the Ovation™ and DeltaV™ automation platforms – empowering users to ask questions and receive step-by-step recommendations supported by official documentation. The software also helps teams troubleshoot faster, resolve issues with confidence and accelerate workforce readiness.

A new, customisable dashboard provides insights tailored to operators, engineers, maintenance teams and leaders, allowing users to change their interface to suit their individual roles. By adding or eliminating widgets to meet their specific needs, users ensure the correct, critical information is at hand as soon as they log in to the Guardian Digital Platform, making them more productive and more connected to their important assets onsite.

The platform also strengthens lifecycle intelligence through modernised knowledge management and support capabilities. The enhanced Knowledge Base Article (KBA) module helps users more quickly and easily find critical information. Enhanced search and contextual access to KBA content, updates and hotfixes help teams proactively address system health and avoid disruptions. In addition, new integrated call support workflows allow users to monitor the resolution process from start to finish, receive real-time updates, and seamlessly interact with specialists by sharing additional information, delivering greater visibility, reducing time to resolution and improving operational continuity.

As experienced personnel retire and new digital-native workers enter the industry, the Guardian platform helps preserve operational knowledge while accelerating onboarding and upskilling. By integrating digital innovation, advanced software, maintenance and lifecycle services, education and global support, the Guardian platform unleashes the potential for enterprise operations to sustain performance, reduce operational risk, and continuously improve reliability across their control systems and software.

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New site for handheld test and measurement tools.

The launch of Extech.com, a refreshed, dedicated website designed to make exploring Extech tools easier, faster, and more intuitive for technicians, field professionals, and distributor partners has been announced. The new site brings the Extech brand (a Teledyne Flir brand) back to its own recognisable online home, offering a modernized experience centered around the tough, reliable tools professionals depend on.

Extech.com delivers streamlined navigation and clearer product organisation, making it simple for users to browse categories, compare tools, and find the right solution for their work. The full Extech lineup is now accessible in one place with updated product information throughout.

Alongside the website launch, the updated Extech catalog is now available for download directly on the site. The catalog provides an easy reference point for product specifications and comparison and is offered in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

“The launch of Extech.com gives the brand the dedicated online presence it deserves,” said Heliel Morales, Business Development Director for the Extech brand. “The new site delivers a significantly improved user experience, making it easier for customers and partners to explore our tools, review specifications, and access the latest catalog whenever they need it.”

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Automation in advanced carbon capture project.

Louisiana project will convert forestry waste into reliable, carbon-negative electricity.

Strategic Biofuels’ have chosen Emerson to automate the $2-billion landmark Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) power facility in Caldwell Parish. The project consists of a wood-fired power plant fully integrated with commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), delivering carbon-neutral electricity to Louisiana’s grid.

At full operation, LGF will convert 1.3 million tons of forestry residuals each year – material that would otherwise be left to decompose or be burned – into renewable baseload power, while capturing and permanently storing 1.1 million metric tons of CO₂ annually in secure geologic formations nearly a mile underground. The project will generate 100 megawatts of clean, dispatchable electricity, positioning Louisiana as a leader in carbon-neutral energy production.

“This project represents a significant milestone in Caldwell Parish and for energy independence to support Louisiana’s future,” said Paul Schubert, Ph.D., Strategic Biofuels CEO. “Emerson is the industry leader in process automation and their extensive experience and expertise in biomass power plants and carbon capture makes them the right partner for our project. We know they will be crucial to this project being completed on schedule.”

To optimise the plant’s integrated operations, Emerson will deploy its DeltaV™ Automation Platform, along with a full suite of advanced automation, measurement and reliability technologies. Emerson’s portfolio – including Rosemount™ smart sensing, control valves, isolation valves, pressure protection devices, Micro Motion™ and Flexim™ flow and gas analysis solutions, and AspenTech® data management software – will provide the high-fidelity visibility and dynamic optimisation tools required for a first-of-its-kind carbon-neutral power system.

“Strategic Biofuels is charting a new course for clean, resilient energy by turning waste biomass into reliable power while permanently removing carbon from the atmosphere,” said Mike Train, Emerson's chief sustainability officer. “Emerson is proud to support this breakthrough project with the automation technologies and CCS expertise needed to ensure safe, efficient and continuous operation of next-generation clean energy facilities.”

With its end-to-end automation capabilities and decades of experience supporting energy transition infrastructure, Emerson will help LGF maximise efficiency, reduce operational risk, and deliver on its mission of creating a replicable, commercially deployable pathway to carbon-neutral energy.

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Bulk solids measurement.

Ametek has expanded its Magnetrol® branded Pulsar Model R80 by introducing a newly developed solids-measurement antenna. This update enables the existing 80 GHz FMCW radar platform to perform reliably in demanding bulk solids applications.

The new Pulsar Model R80 solids antenna delivers improved measurement capability through its high-frequency signal, narrow beam angle, and advanced configuration software. It measures low-dielectric materials and maintains stable performance in environments with dust, vapour, or uneven surface profiles created during filling or emptying.

“Customers working with those often difficult solids applications require a stable, accurate measurement technology,” said Bob Botwinski, Sr. Global Product Manager, GWR/Radar. “The Pulsar Model R80 transmitter is designed to make commissioning straightforward while providing consistent performance across a wide range of industrial environments.”

Key Features of the Pulsar Model R80:

• 80 GHz FMCW signal with narrow beam angles
• 3”/150# and 4”/150# process connections
• Swivel-mount flange for accurate radar alignment
• Purge connection for in-situ lens cleaning
• Measuring range up to 60 meters (200 feet)
• Software-guided commissioning wizards
• Proactive diagnostics with actionable troubleshooting insights
• Replaceable transmitter head that maintains the process seal
• SIL 2 suitable with 92.3% SFF

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Agreement for general purpose instruments.

As electronic systems continue to diversify in complexity and application, engineers require reliable, high‑performance measurement instruments that can be deployed consistently across R&D, production, maintenance, and education environments. A sales agreement with Thurlby Thandar Instruments Limited (TTi) has been signed by Anritsu. Under this agreement, Anritsu has started selling TTi general purpose test instruments in European markets as of 1 April 2026, expanding its portfolio beyond communications test and measurement into core laboratory and production instrumentation.

“The agreement allows us to expand our general purpose instruments portfolio alongside our communications test and measurement solutions, enabling us to support a wider range of customer applications from development to manufacturing and maintenance,” said Kenji Tanaka, Vice President and General Manager, Global Sales Centre at Anritsu.

TTi offers a wide range of general purpose test instruments, including power supplies, precision measurement instruments, signal generators, and RF test equipment, under its Aim-TTi brand. These products are widely recognized for their robust design, measurement accuracy, and strong cost‑performance across various key markets including aerospace, industrial, automotive, healthcare, renewable energy, and academic research.

“We are confident that combining Anritsu’s strong sales and support infrastructure with our products will enable us to deliver high-quality measurement solutions to a broader customer base. Through our collaboration with Anritsu, we aim to create further value and expand our market presence,” commented Mark Edwards, Sales Director at TTi.

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