Compact controller integrates visualisation and SCADA.

The Digi Z45 Industrial Controller from Digi International for remote monitoring, edge automation and industrial connectivityhas been added to the portfolio of Bressner Technology. This is a compact and rugged solution for industrial automation, communication and remote management applications. The controller combines PLC-like control functions, SCADA-style visualization and secure data communication in one integrated system.

The web-based Automation Control application enables monitoring and control processes to be configured directly on the controller. Its no-code toolset allows users to quickly implement alarm settings, reports and control logic without conventional programming. As a result, sensor and process data can be processed at the edge and integrated more quickly into existing automation or SCADA environments.

A key focus is remote monitoring and centralized management via Digi Axess. The platform provides insight into network, platform and application data, supports individually configurable dashboards, reports and alarms, and enables notifications via email or SMS. In addition, the Digi Axess app allows mobile management of devices and assets.

For industrial applications, the Digi Z45 offers numerous interfaces and protocols. These include analog and digital inputs and outputs, Modbus RTU and TCP, 10/100 Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, USB, as well as cellular connectivity via LTE with 3G fallback. Dual-SIM failover and automatic carrier provisioning increase availability in distributed or hard-to-access installations.

The controller supports an input voltage of 9 to 24 VDC, operates in a temperature range from -30 °C to 70 °C and features a compact enclosure with a weight of around 0.29 kg. For demanding environments, an RMS version with a rugged NEMA enclosure and IP65/IP66 ratings is also available.

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Pan European component distribution agreement.

Anglia Components has signed a Pan European authorised distribution agreement with Same Sky, the established manufacturer of an ever-expanding range of product technologies, including audio, interconnect, motion and control, relay, sensor, switch, and thermal management solutions. Same Sky was formerly known as CUI Devices.

Commented David Pearson, Anglia’s technical director: “This partnership significantly enhances our audio portfolio and expands the breadth of innovative technologies we can offer. Same Sky also brings a rapidly developing range of interconnect solutions and an extensive selection of thermal management products, including Fans and Peltier devices. We are looking forward to bringing these innovative components to our UK and EU customer base through our online platform.”

For Same Sky, EMEA Sales Director Neil Whittington added: “We value Anglia’s blend of modern e‑commerce capability and traditional people-centric service. Anglia is renowned for carrying a broad and deep inventory, which is particularly important to the many SMEs that make up a large portion of our European customer base”

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Complementary robotics, control, and software capabilities partnership.

Collaboration to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing sectors. 

A strategic collaboration agreement has been signed by Comau and Omron Robotics (Omron) aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics – markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

The partnership responds to rising customer needs for scalable and adaptable automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. By leveraging the complementary portfolios, technological capabilities, and business models of both companies, the agreement enables a broader and more accessible offering for global customers.

Looking ahead, both companies view this partnership as a platform for future joint initiatives. Together, the companies aim to unlock new levels of operational efficiency, flexibility, and performance for their customers by integrating robotics hardware, advanced control technologies, and software-driven automation tailored to diverse manufacturing environments around the world.

“This initiative is fully aligned with our strategy to expand Comau’s solution portfolio through high-impact partnerships,” said Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau. “Omron is an ideal partner, sharing our vision of open innovation and customer-centric value creation. By combining Comau’s robotics expertise with Omron’s complementary technologies and software capabilities, we enable the delivery of solutions that are easier to deploy, highly adaptable, and future-ready. This collaboration also strengthens Comau’s presence in high-growth sectors and new geographies, helping customers effectively manage increasing industrial complexity through reliable, safe, and scalable automation.”

“Through this collaboration, we are bringing together two complementary portfolios with a shared focus on customer success,” said Olivier Welker, CEO of Omron Robotics. “By aligning our expertise in robotics, applications, advanced control, and intelligent automation technologies, we can help manufacturers respond faster to changing market demands. Together, this new collaboration will allow us to deliver more flexible, connected, and sustainable production systems that support long-term growth for our customers.”

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Industrial Ai platform.

Enables customers to act faster, develop more informed strategies, improve operational reliability.

The AspenTech AVA™ AI platform, just introduced by Emerson, is specifically designed for industrial companies to accelerate Ai adoption across the enterprise for measurable business impact. Offering agentic, domain-aware Ai capabilities, AVA delivers the agility, efficiency and autonomy companies need to respond faster to operating conditions, continuously improve performance using trusted domain context, and act with greater confidence through Ai-assisted recommendations embedded directly in operations.

While Ai technologies continue to evolve rapidly, industrial organisations require practical ways to apply them safely and effectively in real operating conditions. AVA embeds decades of Emerson industrial expertise and first-principles models directly into its operational skills and workflows while leveraging large language models. In doing so, AVA enables companies to deploy the power of generative Ai as a trusted operational capability and to build an enterprise operations platform that connects data, context and decision‑making across the organisation.

“AVA provides a practical way to accelerate AI adoption to deliver repeatable, scalable operational impact,” said Claudio Fayad, chief technology officer at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business. “By orchestrating AI across operations, AVA enables teams to act faster, develop more informed strategies and improve reliability – without disrupting proven processes. This is how we help customers accelerate their AI capabilities and enterprise operations platform journey.”

Designed to be data‑source agnostic and built upon existing automation infrastructure, AVA leverages the AspenTech Inmation™ Data Platform that organises and contextualises fragmented OT data across cloud, edge and on‑premise environments. The Inmation Data Platform ensures AVA has reliable, real‑time visibility into operations, while the company’s proven first‑principles models and decades of industrial expertise provide the intelligence needed to interpret conditions, evaluate options and support better decisions in real operating environments.

Beyond improving operational decision-making, AVA supports the next generation of digital-native professionals stepping into operation roles, providing consistent, expert-informed guidance. By embedding Ai-assisted decision support directly into operational workflows, AVA delivers a more intuitive, responsive and autonomous user experience that aligns with how today’s workforce expects to interact with technology, while ensuring reliable execution across the enterprise at scale.

AVA is available with four high‑value operational optimisation and decision‑support advisors. To help industrial companies explore how AVA’s agentic workflows can be applied within their own operating environments, Emerson offers AspenTech.ai, a web-based interactive experience where industry professionals can engage directly with AVA, examine Ai‑assisted decision‑support use cases, and access Emerson’s AspenTech solution resources relevant to their operations.

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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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