Stainless steel shaft couplings for pharma.

Meet hygiene requirements, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and highly hygienic.

Stainless steel shaft couplings are used in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical technology sectors because they are corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and hygienic. Their smooth, stainless surface prevents the accumulation of dirt and germs, meeting stringent hygiene requirements.

Jakob Antriebstechnik GmbH now offers various stainless steel couplings as standard product series: the KG-VA, KGH-VA, and MKG-VA metal bellows couplings; the WD-VA and WDB spacer coupling series; the EKM-VA elastomer coupling; and the SKVA-N and SKVA-K safety couplings (including variants).

It is particularly worth noting that both the KGH-VA metal bellows coupling and the WD-VA series feature a split-hub design that facilitates easy installation. This construction allows for simple mounting and dismounting, even in confined spaces. The fixed hub halves are simply placed onto the shaft and bolted to the loose split-hub sections. This saves time—especially with fixed shaft ends—by eliminating the need for the complex disassembly of drive or output units. Thanks to their stainless steel construction, these couplings are also ideally suited for use in the food industry.

Various series for diverse applications.
The KG-VA series is suitable for temperatures up to 350°C and is designed for shaft diameters ranging from 10 to 90 mm and torques from 30 to 1000 Nm. The KGH-VA series is wear-free and maintenance-free; it is also rated for temperatures up to 350°C and covers shaft diameters from 7 to 85 mm and torques from 10 to 1200 Nm. It is available in variable overall lengths with either 2- or 4-convolution bellows. The MKG-VA is a miniature metal bellows coupling featuring a clamping hub; available with either a two- or four-convolution bellows, it can transmit up to 15 Nm of torque and operate at temperatures up to 350°C.

A new addition to the product range is the EKM-VA elastomer coupling, capable of transmitting torques up to 500 Nm and operating at temperatures up to 90°C. It features an easy-to-install clamping hub.

The WD-VA spacer coupling is available in variable lengths of up to 3 meters and ensures backlash-free torque transmission. It is also suitable for temperatures up to 350°C and accommodates shaft diameters ranging from 7 to 85 mm, with torque capacities between 10 and 1200 Nm.

The SKVA-N and SKVA-K series safety couplings are designed for indirect drives, while the SKVA-EK and SKVA-KG series are intended for direct drives. They are suitable for use in the food processing and medical technology sectors, where exceptionally high hygiene standards are required. The non-elastomer series offer superior heat resistance, making them ideal for applications in ovens or refrigeration systems.

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Best workplace!

Annual list recognises businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture.

Seeq has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list. The list, available at Inc.com, honors American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid. The award recognizes standouts among hundreds of applicants, each of which are comprehensively measured and evaluated in numerous categories.

The process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace that covered critical elements, including management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine the overall score, and Seeq is honored to be included among the companies recognized this year.

“Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Seeq, and being recognized by Inc. as one of the Best Workplaces reflects the culture they have helped create,” said Dr. Lisa Graham, CEO of Seeq. “We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to do meaningful work, grow together, and bring their expertise to solving manufacturing's most complex challenges. That commitment to teamwork helps employees feel supported and connected, while giving them the flexibility to thrive professionally and personally.”

Seeq creates industrial AI and decision intelligence solutions that enable organizations to turn industrial data into faster, better decisions that drive enterprise-wide outcomes. By amplifying human expertise with AI, Seeq delivers actionable operational insights and creates decision traceability that enables engineers, operators, and business leaders to improve reliability, optimize performance, increase productivity, and advance more sustainable operations.

Organizations across oil and gas, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, semiconductors, mining, and many more industries rely on Seeq to make better operational decisions at scale. Investors in Seeq include Second Avenue Partners, Altira Group, Insight Partners, Sixth Street Growth, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures.

“This year’s Best Workplaces list goes beyond great company culture—it highlights companies making meaningful and sustained investment in their employees,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “Even in a labor market that favors employers, these companies understand that an intentional and authentic commitment to their teams drives stronger employee retention, engagement, and ultimately, a stronger business overall.”

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Automotive ethernet product.

A new era of In-Vehicle Network Communication with seamless automotive Ethernet connectivity.

HMS Networks has introduced its first-ever Automotive Ethernet product under the PEAK brand, entering a new era of IVN communication: The PAE-Media Converter is a robust and compact device designed to connect Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1) with standard Ethernet (100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T) networks. As a media converter, it enables automotive engineers to simplify development, testing, and validation workflows within the 100 Mbit/s and 1,000 Mbit/s domains.

Unique Features for Automotive Testing.
The PAE-Media Converter addresses crucial market challenges in automotive development and validation with three core innovations. It enables realistic fault simulation by allowing physical interruption of the Automotive Ethernet link. This can be triggered directly on the device or via an API, supporting reproducible and controlled test scenarios.

“We empower engineers with simple and powerful tools. With our unique physical link interruption functionality, we enable them to create real fault conditions in test scenarios without unplugging the device – saving time and wear”, explains Kristofer Koch, Product Manager at HMS Networks (Pictured right). At the same time, the device combines H-MTD and MATEnet connector support in one unit, reducing hardware complexity, investment risks, and enabling faster setups.

“With only one device we cover the two de facto connection standards in the market – with no additional adapters needed”, says Koch. In terms of useability, the PAE-Media Converter provides what engineers enjoy: true plug-and-play operation with optional API control and a selectable (via DIP switch) dual-speed conversion (100/1000BASE-T1). The benefit of this hardware-only configuration is that engineers can start immediately without software, while still having the flexibility to integrate the device into automated test environments.

Designed for Practical Engineering Use.
The PAE-Media Converter comes with a robust aluminum housing (145 × 61 × 46 mm), and an extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C that ensures reliable performance in testing environments. For intuitive on-device diagnostics, LED indicators provide direct feedback on link status, signal quality, and errors. This enables fast diagnostics without additional tools and supports efficient troubleshooting during development and testing.

The media converter easily integrates into existing Ethernet environments. It connects directly to standard tools, enabling immediate use in development and analysis workflows. An integrated frame generator supports link validation and wiring tests. Available accessories include H-MTD and MATEnet cables for Automotive Ethernet connections, as well as a DIN rail adapter for integration into test benches and industrial setups. These components enable quick adaptation to different environments and reduce setup effort.

“Automotive Ethernet - especially within the 100/1,000 Mbit/s domains - is a key technology for software-defined vehicles”, says Koch, highlighting PEAK’s strategic move into this emerging market. “With our strong background in CAN, PEAK has long been a proven expert in in-vehicle communication. With the addition of Automotive Ethernet, we are now extending this expertise to cover the full IVN landscape. For engineers, this means one reliable partner across both technologies. With the PAE-Media Converter, we provide a first simple yet powerful tool to bridge development and testing environments – with a lot more to come in the future.”

Key Technical Features. • Conversion between 100BASE-T1 / 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T • Dual-speed support with hardware selection via DIP switches • Integrated support for H-MTD and MATEnet connectors • Power supply via USB-C (5V) or 6 to 36V DC • Robust aluminum housing with IP20 protection • Extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C • Hardware-based configuration without software • LED diagnostics for link status, signal quality, and errors • Integrated frame generator for link validation • Controlled link interruption for testing scenarios • Optional USB API for automation and system integration • Compatibility with standard Ethernet tools and infrastructure

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Air quality tracker.

ATMO, a developer of portable and stationary air quality monitoring solutions, has integrated multiple Sensirion sensing solutions into their new portable air quality tracker Atmotube PRO 2. Designed for everyday air quality awareness, Atmotube PRO 2 provides real-time monitoring of CO₂, particulate matter, VOCs, NOx, temperature, and humidity in a compact device with up to 12 days of battery life.

Whether at home, at work, while traveling, or outdoors, the device helps users better understand the air they breathe throughout the day, now enriched with GPS for autonomous air quality measurement mapping.

The device features several Sensirion products:

• STCC4 CO₂ sensor for accurate carbon dioxide monitoring with manual and automatic calibration
• SGP41 VOC and NOx sensor for advanced indoor air quality insights
• SPS30 particulate matter sensor for reliable PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 measurements
• SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor for precise environmental monitoring

The sensors provide highly accurate and reliable measurements while enabling compact integration and low power consumption for portable, real-time monitoring.

“We have used Sensirion sensors in several generations of our products - we find them to be the optimal combination of accuracy, long term stability and small footprint, which makes it possible to integrate them into wearable / portable devices, just like our Atmotube PRO series” says Alex Pyshkin, R&D Director at ATMO.

This collaboration enables portable environmental monitoring that makes invisible air quality conditions visible in everyday life. By providing real-time insights into pollution exposure and indoor air conditions, Atmotube PRO2 helps users make healthier decisions and promotes greater awareness of how the air they breathe impacts wellbeing, focus, recovery, and overall health.

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Ai enabled Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).

Redefining high performance RF and microwave network analysis.

The Tensor Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) from Anritsu, represents a major advancement in RF and microwave network analysis, delivering modern, scalable architecture designed to support the most complete and demanding measurements like Amplifiers, Filters, Frequency Convertors (Mixers – Single Stage and Multistage), Opto-electronics, and other advanced VNA measurements. The instrument is engineered to meet the evolving requirements for aerospace and aeronautics, semiconductor, active and passive device measurements, signal integrity, research and development, and millimeter wave/waveguide system development.

Key differentiators and platform highlights.
The Tensor VNA has been designed from the ground up to address measurement complexity, speed, and accuracy challenges faced by today’s engineers. Key highlights include:

• 1 source-per-port architecture, which means 4 sources for a 4 port VNA, which not only enables multiple measurements with the same setup (multiple amplifiers/mixers/multistage mixers), but also provides the industry’s best specifications related to output power and dynamic range, etc.
• Inbuilt Ai engine that helps in making complex measurements in an easy and intuitive fashion. Tensor VNA works as a companion with the user rather than just being a measurement tool. It helps users with suggestions and understands human language to make it a user-friendly environment.
• Ultrafast sweep speed and data transfer rates with a modern software architecture to support complex measurements to be made with ease.
• Most advanced hardware for a next generation VNA platform hardware optimised for high dynamic range, low trace noise, and repeatable measurement performance across wide frequency spans. The only VNA in the world that offers 1 source-per-port as a default, so that customers can use even 2 port VNAs to make amplifier two tone measurements or with a 4 port VNA can make 2-2 tone amplifier/mixer measurements.The hardware also comes with an option to have the 2nd local oscillator (LO) which provides vector mixer measurements (phase, group delay, etc.).
• Scalable, flexible configuration with NO additional test sets or hardware for supporting various configuration. Supports a broad range of test configurations to accommodate diverse applications, from device level characterisation to complex multi-port system measurements, banded waveguide measurements to high-speed signal integrity applications

High Frequency and mmWave Readiness.
Tensor VNA can support high frequencies from 54 GHz to 220 GHz with Anritsu’s small compact mmWave modules and at the same time perform waveguide banded measurements with most third party vendors for higher frequencies up to 1.1 THz.

• Accelerated test throughput - Optimised measurement speed and workflow efficiency help engineers reduce test time while maintaining confidence in results, from R&D through validation and production environments.
• Modern user interface and automation support - An intuitive operating environment and automation capabilities streamline test setup, analysis, and integration into existing measurement workflows.

“The introduction of the Tensor VNA marks a major milestone in Anritsu’s network analyzer roadmap,” said Navneet Kataria, Anritsu Marketing Director. “As device performance and system complexity continue to increase, engineers need tools that deliver trusted results while adapting to rapidly changing test requirements. Tensor was designed to do exactly that.”

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About Anritsu ANRITSU CORPORATION (http://www.anritsu.com)

A single, connected experience in building intelligence.

Commercial buildings where building operations and user experience are no longer separate systems.

A new integration between ABB Ability™ Building Pro and Samsung SmartThings Pro, building on their existing partnership has been announced. The integration enables building owners and operators to access building data, insights and controls through a more connected environment.

Building owners and operators are managing increasingly complex property portfolios while facing growing pressure to improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals. ABB and Samsung are directly addressing that challenge by connecting their respective building intelligence and enterprise IoT platforms, providing greater visibility into building performance through a familiar digital environment.

LtoR: Emre Evinc, Director, Head of IoT Business, Europe, Hoon Seol, Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Electronics Division Samsung Germany, Mike Mustapha, Division President, Mark Zwerner, Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, ABB Electrification's Smart Buildings Division, Dr. Thorsten Böker, Director Business Development at Samsung Germany. 

ABB Ability™ BuildingPro connects devices and data across building systems, enabling analytics and operational insights through ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites. Samsung SmartThings Pro brings these capabilities into the Samsung ecosystem via a secure cloud-to-cloud integration, allowing data to be shared between both platforms.

"Building owners require a data foundation they can trust and tools that make it easier to manage increasingly complex building portfolios," said Mike Mustapha, Division President, ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. "By integrating ABB Ability™ BuildingPro with Samsung SmartThings Pro, we are helping owners and operators access the insights they need to make more informed decisions across their buildings.”

“Samsung SmartThings Pro gives enterprise customers a familiar platform to manage and maximize their buildings and assets,” said Chan-Woo Park, Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics Device eXperience Division. “Combined with ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, customers can access building information and controls through a connected experience that helps simplify day-to-day building management.”

Together, ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro provide building operators with a unified view of lighting, climate, shading and access-control systems, alongside energy monitoring and presence detection data.

With ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites, operators can access analytics and operational insights to better manage building performance across offices, retail locations and larger commercial buildings.

In hospitality environments, a dedicated solution based on ABB i-bus® KNX and NETxAutomation software supports guest room integration with Samsung SmartThings Pro. The integration supports occupancy-based energy management and centralized monitoring, helping hotel operators reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. The solution also supports a phased deployment, allowing customers to pilot the technology in a single area before scaling across a property or wider building portfolio.

For guests, the integration allows them to adjust lighting, climate, shading and entertainment through Samsung SmartThings Pro from their own smartphones. Guests can also personalize their room environment throughout their stay without having to download an additional app. This integration will be rolled out at three proof-of-concept sites throughout 2026:

Samsung's Business Experience Center in Eschborn, Germany;

Samsung's Training Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands;

ABB's headquarters in Middelfart, Denmark.

The sites will showcase how the integration can support energy efficiency, building performance and user experience in real-world settings. ABB and Samsung are thus laying the foundation for a new generation of commercial buildings where building operations and user experience are no longer separate systems, but part of a single, connected experience.

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RTP Touch Display.

A new 4.3 inch IPS TFT display panel designed for industrial and embedded applications has been introduced by Inelco Hunter. It features high brightness and a wide viewing angle, making it suitable for HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems. The 4.3 inch display features IPS (In-Plane Switching) which is a high-performance liquid crystal display (LCD) technology known for superior colour accuracy and wide viewing angles. IPS liquid crystals rotate parallel to the display surface to improve light transmission. The TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) display uses active-matrix LCDs technology to provide sharp, high-contrast, and fast-refreshing visuals.

The 4.3 inch size makes the panels ideal for applications requiring a smaller screen, such as point-of-sale screens, EV charging stations, industrial instrumentation, vending machines, smart home control panels and medical devices. The resolution is 800 x 480 RGB pixels with 1,000 nits brightness (1,000 cd/m2) and a 178° full viewing angle, normally black. The display has a parallel RGB interface with SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) configuration and a wide input voltage range of 5V to 15V.

The display features integrated V-Com (Common Voltage). V-Com is an adjustment for optimised display contrast and brightness.plus backlight power on the flexible connector ribbon. The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is 50,000 (25°C, IF=80mA). The operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C and the drive IC is an ST72568 (or compatible IC). The panel has overall dimensions of 105mm x 67mm.

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Fully accredited cyber certification for security consultant.

Perseus Information Security Consulting has received full accreditation from the A2LA Accreditation Body to serve as an ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification body (CB) for the globally recognised certification program ISASecure®. Perseus is also now the first accredited CB for ISASecure’s new Automation and Control System Security Assurance (ACSSA) for Asset Owners to ISA/IEC 62443-2-1, 62443-2-4, 62443-3-2 and 62443-3-3.

"We are pleased to have Perseus Information Security Consulting join the ISASecure program as an accredited ISASecure certification body and become the first approved ACSSA CB,” said Dr. Mark P. DeAngelo, program manager of ISASecure.

The ISASecure program — which currently has ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification bodies in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Italy, Germany and India — is rapidly expanding its global reach through additional agreements with certification bodies around the world.

The ISASecure certification program validates conformance to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of internationally adopted standards for industrial security, with additional certifications for Security Development Lifecycle Assurance (SDLA), Component Security Assurance (CSA), IIoT Component Security Assurance (ICSA) and System Security Assurance (SSA).

Perseus has now begun accepting product submittals for ISASecure certification at their United States office and their Istanbul, Türkiye office. Perseus Information Security Consulting contact details can be found on the ISASecure website at this link.

ISASecure assesses automation and control products and systems to ensure they are robust against network attacks, free from known vulnerabilities and meet the security capabilities defined in the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. All ISASecure certifications are conducted by globally recognised ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification bodies.

In addition to being certified by the ISO/IEC 17065 Accreditation Body, ACSSA CBs are required to take the new ISASecure Automation and Control System Security Assurance for Evaluators (IC49) three-day training class and pass the IC49 proctored exam.

Perseus Information Security Consulting provides technology consultation in the field of cybersecurity for enterprise-level organisations, namely, providing technological advice regarding cybersecurity strategy and risk and analysis of technological goods of others to assure compliance with cybersecurity industry standards. Their services also include TISAX Consulting, conducting SWIFT CSP Assessments, ICS/SCADA consulting, authorised EPDK cybersecurity maturity assessments across all seven of Türkiye's energy subsectors and now ISASecure ACSSA, SDLA, CSA, SSA and ICSA certification to ISA/IEC 62443 standard.

As an ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) member, Perseus has been involved in the technical development of ISASecure’s newest conformance scheme, the ISASecure Automation Control System Security Assurance (ACSSA) program. Perseus staff, including Deniz Kaya and Burak Bicer, were among the first in the world to complete the ISASecure ACSSA for Evaluators training and certification.

"ISASecure and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards have become the global benchmark for industrial cybersecurity. Becoming the first accredited ACSSA certification body lets Perseus give asset owners an independent, internationally recognised way to prove that their automation and control systems meet that benchmark,” Kaya says. “We're proud to bring this capability to organisations across the United States, Türkiye and beyond."

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Cyber-secure embedded applications certified.

Certification for development and support of embedded building blocks and tech stacks awarded.

congatec has been certified to IEC 62443-4-1:2018 for the development and support of its embedded building blocks and tech stacks. With the certification issued by TÜV NORD, customers using congatec’s portfolio gain a solid foundation for developing their own products quickly and efficiently under increasing security and compliance requirements, while also demonstrably securing their supply chains. Customers benefit from secure implementation, including coding guidelines, verification and validation, as well as vulnerability, patch and obsolescence management for congatec’s application-ready building blocks and aReady.COM technology stacks. This offers significant time-to-market advantages, particularly in regulated markets such as automation and robotics, medical and energy technology, as well as transportation.

The company’s certified development and support processes demonstrate that cybersecurity is an integral part of all development phases from the outset. The tech stacks, consisting of a computer-on-module, licensed operating systems such as Ubuntu Pro and ctrlX OS, as well as software building blocks such as conga-connect (aReady.IOT) and conga-zones (aReady.VT), are based on audited development and support processes. This is also an important prerequisite for OEMs seeking to place electronic devices on the EU market, making it easier to meet the upcoming regulatory requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which becomes mandatory from 11 December 2027.

“By achieving IEC 62443-4-1 certification, we are demonstrating in accordance with internationally applicable guidelines, that we integrate cybersecurity consistently and verifiably into our development and support processes,” Konrad Garhammer, COO & CTO of congatec explains. “This gives our customers application-ready embedded building blocks and tech stacks based on certified development and support processes. It further supports integration into their own applications, simplifies security verification for customers and regulatory authorities, and creates a robust foundation for CRA-relevant compliance processes.”

“Our tech stacks developed in accordance with IEC 62443-4-1, including licensed operating systems, hypervisor and IoT connectors, help customers build their own compliance and security evidence more efficiently and simplify and accelerate certification work,” Dominik Ressing, CEO of congatec adds. “Companies, already relying on our building blocks today are positioning themselves early and efficiently for the requirements of the CRA and comparable regulatory frameworks.”

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Shaping the Future of managing electrical assets.

Two of the most respected brands in the electrical industry, Doble Engineering and Megger, have announced their strategic merger under the umbrella of ESCO Technologies Inc.

Together, these brands bring an unrivalled reputation of innovation, expertise, and trust by their customers to deliver a unified platform for holistic electrical asset management on a global scale. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close within the next six to nine months.

This merger represents the integration of extensive and complementary portfolios and capabilities combining advanced offline test equipment and data, continuous online monitoring, and engineering analytics. The new entity creates a cohesive ecosystem that offers a single source of truth for predictive, condition-based maintenance, setting new benchmarks for operational resilience.

By uniting their diverse strengths, the merged organisation delivers true end-to-end asset lifecycle visibility. Megger’s long-standing focus on portable offline test equipment and multi-asset field instrumentation, supporting everything from factory acceptance testing to periodic maintenance as well as its acclaimed Asset Lifecycle Management Software Platform, opens up opportunities to connect with Doble’s leading offerings in substation testing, condition monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory analytics, and engineering services.

Customers will benefit from this unified approach, gaining access to a comprehensive suite that transforms fragmented data points into actionable insights. Asset owners will realise both enhanced investment planning and significant risk reduction as improved asset health indicators drive more reliable, efficient operations and mitigate unplanned outages across their networks.

The combined company’s monitoring and analytics solutions are engineered to go beyond current industry standards. A heightened focus on safety and operational excellence ensures teams and infrastructure remain protected through early warning systems and proactive strategies.

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Platform for predictive maintenance solution.

PROGNOST* Systems' UP! product family provides cloud-based fleet diagnostics and early failure detection for compressors. It is hosted on Nerve, TTTECH Industrial’s secure, IEC 62443-4-2 certified edge computing platform. With Nerve as basis, PROGNOST’s solutions can operate reliably in their customers’ existing industrial environments, while complying with high requirements for data sovereignty, availability, and offline capability. 

Their UP! product family was introduced in April 2024, extending the company’s offering for machinery monitoring and predictive maintenance. UP! Detect enables automated vibration analysis for the early detection of abnormal compressor behavior to ensure maximum availability and uptime. UP! Insight provides cloud-based fleet monitoring and analytics to improve machine health, reduce costs, and maximize the uptime of compressors. The UP! product family is run as Docker applications on Nerve from TTTECH Industrial, which serves as the secure, IEC 62443‑certified foundation for edge‑based condition monitoring and remote device management via the Nerve Management System.

TTTECH’s long-time experience in reliable industrial automation and solutions for safety-critical systems played a key role in PROGNOST’s decision for Nerve, according to Robin Schlup, Team Leader IoT Solutions & Cybersecurity, Burckhardt Compression AG: “Compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2 is a must. That’s why we needed a cybersecure platform to host our cloud-based UP! product family and support real-time data collection, processing, and transfer for monitoring and predictive maintenance. Nerve provides this cybersecure basis, as well as the flexibility to extend and upgrade systems. The collaboration with TTTECH Industrial was smooth – they took our concerns seriously, were open for feature suggestions and adjustments of the roadmap and provided us with competent and fast technical support.”

The IIoT platform Nerve is certified on product level according to the industrial cybersecurity standard IEC 62443-4-2, covering the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act as well as NIS2-compliant incident reporting and risk management. It provides centralized device, software, and update management via the Nerve Management System and can be run completely offline, keeping data fully on premises if required, which supports use cases in critical infrastructure applications. As it can be run on any industrial PC, customers can integrate it easily into their existing shop-floor environments.

Herbert Hufnagl, Senior Vice President Industrial, TTTECH, adds: “We are excited to collaborate with PROGNOST on their UP! product family and deliver new, valuable services for their customers. Nerve can be applied for a range of use cases, from brownfield digitalization to condition monitoring, predictive maintenance to machine learning. PROGNOST’s customers operate in critical infrastructure, which often has specific demands. Nerve can accommodate such requirements - it is an open, secure, and scalable IIoT platform that can grow with customers’ business and provide actionable insights for maximizing uptime and reliability in their production.”

The UP! product family in combination with Nerve make high-quality machine monitoring affordable and accessible for all types of reciprocating compressors. End customers gain access to advanced diagnostic and prognostic capabilities tailored for critical infrastructure across sectors such as oil and gas downstream, petrochemicals, marine, and industrial gases. This combined system supports the deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics for extensive machine fleets, based on real-time telemetry data and edge computing. End customers can establish predictive maintenance strategies using instantly accessible vibration and process data in expert diagnostic systems.

The solution from PROGNOST and TTTECH enables machine builders and operators to implement condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital services without compromising on cybersecurity and scalability for future upgrades and extensions.

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* PROGNOST Systems GmbH is part of Burckhardt Compression AG.

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Top 50 in electronics distribution.

Strong ranking reinforces the value of diversity in a resilient supply chain.

One of Europe’s longest-established, independent, authorised distributors of electronic components, Anglia Components, has once again been named in the Top 50 Global Electronics Distributors list. Notably, Anglia remain the only privately owned, independent British distributor to feature in the Top 50, which is compiled by Supply Chain Connect, an organisation that provides supply chain and purchasing professionals with essential news, information and analysis about the technology and business trends that impact their global industry.

“To be ranked among the world’s top 50 distributors proves that the supply chain needs different distribution models in order to remain strong and reliable,” says Steve Rawlins, Anglia’s CEO. “Customers of all sizes need a variety of services at different times to support changing business demands. One size most certainly does not fit all, and Anglia’s commitment to customer service, proven throughout our 54 years of operation, plus high levels of inventory, and innovative initiatives such as our customer loyalty scheme and 90-day terms for online orders, have resulted in this success. I am delighted with this achievement on behalf of Anglia’s loyal staff and customers.”

This year, Anglia placed 46th in the Supply Chain Connect list, a particularly impressive result given the challenging market conditions of recent times. Added Rawlins: “This is a great accomplishment and a clear reflection of the Anglia team’s dedication and strength.”

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Chief scientific officer appointed.

Ariane de Ganck, PhD has been appointed as Chief Scientific Officer with Ardena.

This appointment reflects Ardena’s continued focus on scientific excellence across its integrated offering, supporting customers from early development through to later-stage clinical and commercial supply. Ariane will help ensure Ardena’s scientific expertise is effectively aligned across services and sites, so complex drug development programs benefit from coordinated technical insight, consistent project execution and robust regulatory strategy.

Dr. Ariane de Ganck

“Ariane’s track record across scientific, operational and commercial leadership roles makes her exceptionally well suited to this position,” said Jeremie Trochu, CEO of Ardena. “For customers developing complex molecules, integrated scientific input across disciplines is essential. As Chief Scientific Officer, Ariane will help ensure Ardena’s expertise is applied consistently across complex development programs, supporting our customers as they advance therapies with the potential to improve patients’ lives.”

Since joining Ardena in 2019, she has overseen the company’s drug product operations, led the successful acquisition and integration of the Ardena Pamplona site, and supported the expansion of Ardena’s development capabilities into aseptic fill and finish services.

As Chief Scientific Officer, Ariane will lead three key areas: Science & Technology, Project Management and CMC Regulatory Affairs. Through Science & Technology, she will advance scientific exchange across Ardena and with external industry experts and thought leaders, ensuring scientific knowledge and expertise are shared effectively across disciplines and sites. She will also oversee Project Management across all Ardena sites, supporting a consistent, science-driven and high-quality customer experience. In addition, she will continue to lead Ardena’s CMC Regulatory Affairs, helping customers navigate complex development pathways with regulatory strategies that support clinical and commercial approvals globally and across any modality.

“Scientific expertise is the foundation of how Ardena supports complex drug development, from drug substance and drug product through to bioanalysis, nanomedicines, solid-state chemistry and CMC regulatory services,” said Ariane de Ganck, Chief Scientific Officer at Ardena. “I am honoured and excited to take on this role and work with our teams to build on that foundation, foster scientific exchange and support the continued application of Ardena’s knowledge across complex development programs.”

The announcement coincides with the launch of Ardena’s refreshed brand identity and new tagline, We know development™, reflecting the company’s specialist development expertise and strong track record, customer focus and deep understanding of the complex development pathways that bring innovative therapies closer to patients.

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Stepper motors.

Advanced motion control solutions for automation, robotics, conveyor and packaging equipment that deliver the highly accurate movement control demanded by the latest generation of these industrial applications are available from EAO Ltd. Building on Sanyo Denki’s reputation for precision engineering, the new DB31 Series Stepper Motors are fully integrated motor-and-driver assemblies that deliver exceptional performance in a compact 56mm square form factor.

Accurate and reliable motion trajectory.
The latest addition to Sanyo Denki’s Sanmotion family of motion control solutions, the new DB31 Series systems feature a high‑performance stepper motor and driver that ensures precise, repeatable movement within the rated torque range, regardless of load! The motors are vibration‑tested between 10–2000Hz across all axes and feature protective functions such as main‑circuit voltage monitoring, fuse protection, and CPU fault detection.

The driver integrated with the stepper motor supports a range of standard operation commands including, positioning, continuous rotation and homing. Users can quickly configure key parameters such as position, speed, acceleration, and command selection, enabling fast commissioning and easy optimisation.

Technical Highlights.

• Input Voltage/Current: 24 VDC ±10%, 2 A
• Holding torque at initial conditions
• DB31F561S‑50: Min. Holding Torque: 0.14Nm, Size 56mm x 76mm
• DB31F562S-50: Min. Holding Torque: 0.24Nm, Size 56mm x 88mm
• Communication: RS‑485, 38400 bps, up to 16 axes
• I/O:
5 photocoupler inputs (limits, homing, rotation direction, E‑stop)
2 photocoupler outputs (operating and alarm signals)

Smooth movement with S‑Curve acceleration.
To reduce mechanical shock and improve motion smoothness, DB31 Series stepper motors offer two types of S‑curve acceleration/deceleration profiles: A gradual peak acceleration between 25–75% of the cycle that delivers up to 1.25× the acceleration of linear ramps, or an acceleration peak at the 50% midpoint that delivers up to 1.9× the acceleration of conventional linear profiles. The choice of two advanced acceleration modes helps to minimise vibration and stresses during speed transitions.

Space‑saving and wire‑saving design.
According to Robert Davies, Marketing Manager with EAO Ltd, integrating the stepper motor with the driver in a single unit both reduces system complexity and enhances reliability: “As DB31 Series Stepper Motors allow direct connection of limit sensors and homing signals enabling control of power and communication to be achieved with as few as five connections, reducing internal wiring and simplifying equipment design.”

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Versatile measurement of gas flow and accurate billing.

Gas flow computer offers plug and play connectivity for systems integrators

The SFC3000 is a highly versatile flow computer from Ex-i Flow Measurement Ltd has been designed specifically to meet the needs of the worldwide liquid hydrocarbon and gas measurement markets and can measure the flow rate of liquid hydrocarbons, water and petrochemical gasses as well as making CO₂ emission measurements for pollution monitoring and control.

Used in conjunction with turbine meters this unit provides accurate measuring of gas flow in networks simplifying billing for suppliers and can be used to monitor network flow load to ensure reliability of supply and maintain energy supply security.

The SCF3000 is flexible measuring system which can be configured to meet a wide range of applications and may be operated in a stand-alone single stream flow measurement system or as part of a highly complex multi-stream system. Simple firmware updates ensure the SCF3000 meets the latest measuring standards.

Packaged in an industry Standard Half Width 3U High 19” rack construction suitable for panel or chassis mount the SFC3000 can accommodate up to 6 user plug-in cards and up to five measurement streams in the same chassis. Operating temperature ranges; PRT Inputs, -10°C to 55°C (15°F to 130°F), Hart® and 4-20mA Inputs -25°C to 55°C (-15°F to 130°F). Operating humidity to 90% non-condensing and meets environmental classes M2/E2.

The SFC3000 can operate in a number of ways, such as a standalone flow computer, a supervisory device or as a component of a complex system and a range of options are available providing systems integrators with flexible plug and play connectivity, these include:

• Communication connection module 3000-502, can be used for 5-way RS485 multi-drop, RS232 with and without twist, and ethernet extension. Please refer to the manual for more details.
• Communication breakout module 3000-506 convert up to 4 RJ45 cable to 5-way screw terminals.
• I/O break out module 3000-503, can be used with Digital IO 3000-314 or 3000-319 with a 3000-054 cable, or an Analogue IO 3000-316 with either a 3000-055 or 3000-056 cable depending on functionality required.
• Custom I/O Cables made to order, free end, 36 way with back shell and special. Free end cables are normally terminated using Ferrule crimps and unused wires can be supplied insulated with heat shrink tubing or removed.
• Alternative cable options are available, for example the back shell can be fitted the other way for different cable routing.
• For use in harsh environments a conformal coating option is available for complete units and all boards. This forms a hydrophobic and oleophobic barrier on the treated assemblies. The barrier is very thin to be almost invisible and does not affect connectivity or measurement. The organic nature of the coating means it can reform over small breaks.
• 2GB SD Card, can be used to store extra logged data.
• 19 Inch rack option, allowing up to two SFC3000’s to be mounted in a single rack. Quarter panels are also available for use when a single SFC3000 is to be mounted in a rack.
• Private labelling for the convenience of Systems Integrators.

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Magmeters with PECS.

PEX liners deliver durable, abrasion-resistant performance across flow meter portfolio, without PFAS-related compliance issues or added costs.

The release of PEX liners for the Rosemount™ 8750W Magnetic Flow Meter has been announced by Emerson. The Rosemount 8705 Flanged Magnetic Flow Meter and Rosemount MS Magnetic Flow Meter sensors are designed for water/wastewater and other slurry or abrasive applications. The new PEX liner gives users a longer lasting, PFAS‑free and more cost-effective flow meter solution that simplifies stocking and compliance while improving reliability in chemically aggressive conditions.

Existing liner solutions have relatively poor wear resistance to both chemical attack and abrasive slurries, emitting harmful chemicals as they wear. These solutions are also expensive to purchase and maintain, with liner flaring often occurring if meters are not installed promptly or removed temporarily and then reinstalled. Existing solutions also present stocking and inventory challenges because different applications require different liner types, an issue compounded by their relatively high cost.

To address these issues, Rosemount magnetic flow meters now provide a PEX liner option that is not available from other suppliers. This exclusivity enables end users to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) concerns and durability challenges, without changing measurement technology or suppliers.

PEX liners formulated without PFAS help end users respond to increasing regulatory, environmental and public scrutiny, while maintaining liner performance. This simplifies material selection and stocking compared to fluoropolymer-based liners, as the latter can differ in materials of construction, depending on the application.

The PEX liners’ crosslinked molecular structure delivers high abrasion resistance, making it suitable for wastewater, slurries and other applications with entrained solids where liner wear can reduce product life. Even with all these advantages, PEX liners are typically less expensive than alternative solutions. PEX liners are available now for line sizes up to 8 inches, with liners for larger line sizes under development.

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Now know what actually happens between the warehouse and the shelf.

Transforms data capture into real-time visual intelligence from shelf to warehouse—automating up to 70% of in-store and supply chain audit activities.

Datalogic has announced a partnership with Pensa Systems, an innovator in Ai vision software for retail, as part of its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner program. The collaboration brings visual Ai capabilities to Datalogic mobile computers across the entire retail supply chain—from store shelves to back rooms and warehouse environments.

Datalogic mobile devices, including the Memor™ 35 and the existing installed base,powered by Pensa’s Vision Ai platform replace manual audits with automated visual data capture. Retailers and brands can now automate up to 70% of routine inventory and execution checks1 , gaining real-time, comprehensive visibility into product availability, placement, and compliance while significantly reducing labor and response times.

Pensa’s Ai capabilities complement the Datalogic mobile computing platform by enabling store associates to capture shelf scenes at speed, replacing item-by-item scanning for routine audit tasks. Instead of scanning individual items, store associates can capture entire scenes with a simple motion, enabling the system to instantly understand product location, stock levels, and execution accuracy – helping retailers to detect and address out-of-stocks, misplacements, and compliance issues faster and with greater accuracy.

The solution enhances Datalogic’s mobile computers by combining high-performance data capture with advanced visual intelligence, transforming handheld devices into powerful, Ai-enabled operational tools. Because the solution runs on both new and existing Datalogic devices, retailers can unlock immediate value from their current technology investments while accelerating the transition toward more automated, intelligence-driven operations.

“Working with best-in-class ISV partners is central to how we help customers solve real operational challenges. With Pensa’s advanced Ai capabilities, we are enabling a new level of visibility and execution across retail operations,” said Rosario Casillo, Executive Vice President, Data Capture Product & Solutions at Datalogic. “This collaboration allows our customers to extract more value from their existing infrastructure while reducing manual effort and moving toward faster, more informed decision-making across the supply chain.”

Pensa’s Ai platform supports both on-device and cloud-based processing, allowing retailers to adapt deployments to different environments, connectivity conditions, and operational requirements. This flexibility makes it possible to scale Vision Ai consistently across stores, back rooms, and warehouses while maintaining performance, responsiveness, and efficient device usage.

“Retailers have long lacked accurate, real-time insight into what actually happens between the warehouse and the shelf,” said Richard Schwartz, President and CEO of Pensa Systems. “By bringing Vision Ai to everyday mobile workflows, our collaboration with Datalogic enables retailers to automate the majority of routine audits, dramatically improve execution accuracy, and finally operate with a continuously updated view of their inventory and in-store reality.” Thus Datalogic’s strengthens its role as a technology leader, enabling scalable, Ai-driven retail operations through its mobile computing platforms.

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Revolution in plant engineering.

Precise answers to complex engineering questions in seconds.

Aucotec is taking the use of artificial intelligence in engineering to a new level with the introduction of its Engineering Advisor. The Ai-powered solution combines advanced analytical capabilities with the data-centric foundation of Engineering Base, enabling companies to execute complex engineering processes faster, with greater transparency and improved efficiency.

In today's engineering projects, access to consistent, reliable, and contextualized data is critical. This is precisely where the Engineering Advisor creates value. It understands relationships within the digital twin, analyzes engineering data in context, and delivers accurate answers to technical questions within seconds.

The foundation for this capability is Engineering Base, Aucotec's central engineering platform, which consolidates structured and unstructured information within a consistent, object-oriented data model.

Semantic Explore instead of information overload.
The Engineering Advisor enables what Aucotec calls Semantic Explore – a semantic exploration of engineering and project data using natural language. Instead of manually searching through files, documents, and databases, users can access relevant information instantly and intuitively.

Beyond intelligent search, the solution supports technical analyses, evaluates data quality, and automatically verifies compliance with relevant IEC and ISO standards.

"The Engineering Advisor is a highly comprehensive technical advisor," explains Dr. Pouria Bigvand, Vice President Products & Technology at Aucotec. "Our goal is not to replace people, but to empower them to make better decisions – faster, with greater confidence, and based on more reliable information."

In addition to semantic search capabilities, the Advisor supports object analyses, quality assurance processes, technical component evaluations, and the automated visualization of engineering content extracted from documents and images. Search results can be transferred directly into new or existing projects, creating a seamless connection between knowledge and execution.

Engineering Base as the intelligent foundation.
A key differentiator compared to conventional Aisolutions is the Engineering Advisor's deep integration into the Aucotec platform.

Thanks to the central data model of Engineering Base, the Aiunderstands not only individual pieces of information but also the technical relationships, dependencies, and engineering logic within complex plant structures.

"With the Engineering Advisor, we combine the power of artificial intelligence with the engineering expertise and data consistency of Engineering Base," says Henry Bloch, Head of Product Management at Aucotec. "The result is a solution that understands the language of engineering and helps companies deliver projects more efficiently, safely, and sustainably."

A new standard for Ai-powered engineering.
With the Engineering Advisor, Aucotec is setting a new benchmark for Ai-driven engineering and further strengthening its position as an innovation leader in data-centric engineering platforms.

By combining trusted engineering data with advanced Aicapabilities, Aucotec enables a new generation of engineering workflows – one where information is instantly accessible, knowledge is continuously leveraged, and decisions are made with greater speed, accuracy, and confidence.

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Ethernet switch platform for mission-critical operations.

Fast startup, rapid network recovery, and hardware-based precision timing—built for modern industrial networks where seconds matter.

Industrial networks are advancing. They’re getting faster, more complex, and more dependent on uptime than ever before. To meet these demands, HMS Networks has announced the launch of the N Tron® NT7000 Series, an advanced managed industrial Ethernet switch platform designed for real world industrial environments where failure is not an option.

Barry Turner

“Industrial teams keep telling us they need performance they can trust—without added complexity. The N-Tron NT7000 is built for that reality: fast startup, rapid recovery, hardware-based precision timing, and tools that make it easier to deploy, maintain, and restore. It’s designed to keep critical operations running in the environments where uptime matters most,” said Barry Turner, N-Tron Product Manager.

Fast startup and rapid recovery.
When a production line comes back online, time matters and seconds count. N-Tron NT7000 is built to minimise downtime with fast boot that passes traffic in less than 7 seconds and N Ring redundancy with ~20 ms healing, helping operations return to service quickly after network faults.

Hardware based precision timing for time sensitive industrial applications As motion, robotics, and other time sensitive industrial applications become more common, deterministic timing is no longer optional. N-Tron NT7000 supports hardware based IEEE 1588 PTP for sub microsecond time synchronisation, moving timestamping into hardware to reduce variation versus software based implementations, supporting more consistent timing for demanding applications.

Built for lifecycle simplicity.
Deploy faster, replace easier, support smarter. N-Tron NT7000 is designed not just to perform but to simplify the day to day realities of industrial networking. N View 3 provides switch and topology discovery, network health monitoring, firmware management, and centralised IP addressing. A micro SD card in the switch supports configuration backup and restore, helping enable faster replacement and recovery. For EtherNet/IP environments, CIP messaging AOI and Faceplate help simplify controls integration.

A scalable platform for modern industrial networks.
The N-Tron NT7000 is a platform designed to support a wide range of industrial architectures and installation needs. It is offered in multiple configurations and connectivity options—including copper and fixed fiber variants to fit common compact and complex industrial designs.

Certified for industrial applications.
NT7000 is certified for rugged industrial applications that customers actually deploy in, including UL Ordinary and Hazardous locations as well as ATEX and IECEx certification in addition to IEEE 802.3 compliance and ODVA, marine, railway and rolling stock certifications. The switches are housed in rugged, DIN-mountable all-metal enclosures and offer high shock and vibration tolerance, along with surge protection, redundant power inputs and extreme operating temperatures.

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Smart industry components store.

The launch of SIS-TA, Smart Industry Store – Technology Access, a newly established subsidiary designed to address the growing demand for fast, transparent, and highly efficient procurement processes within industrial automation has been launched by Stemmer Imaging. This enterprise, SIS-TA, introduces a fully digital and transactional sales platform for smart industry components.

With SIS-TA, Stemmer strategically expands its existing business model by complementing its established consultative approach with a scalable online sales channel focused on speed, simplicity, and direct availability.

Responding to Changing Customer Expectations.
Industrial purchasing behaviour has fundamentally changed in recent years. Customers increasingly conduct product research, technology comparisons, and supplier evaluations digitally and independently. At the same time, expectations regarding transparent pricing, immediate availability, and direct ordering capabilities continue to rise.

SIS-TA was specifically created to address these market developments with a digital-first approach tailored to customers who require fast and efficient procurement processes for industrial automation products.

“The market is shifting from education to execution,” explains Mike Weccardt CEO, SIS- TA GmbH “Customers increasingly know exactly what they need and expect frictionless purchasing experiences with maximum transparency and speed.”

A transactional platform for industrial automation.
The new online platform serves as the central customer interface, covering the complete purchasing process from product selection and availability checks to transparent pricing and direct ordering.

At launch, SIS-TA focuses on machine vision products including cameras, optics, lighting, and frame grabbers. Over time, the portfolio will expand to include additional smart industry technologies such as cobots, AMRs, industrial sensors, smart cameras, motion control solutions, industrial I/O, and PLC systems.

SIS-TA will provide AI-powered first- and second-level support to ensure fast and efficient customer assistance. For more complex projects, solutions, and applications, customers will have access to Stemmer's expert support organisation and its highly specialised engineering teams.

Strategic expansion into new customer segments.
SIS-TA is specifically designed to address customer groups that increasingly prioritise speed, price transparency, and simplified procurement processes. The platform enables Stemmer Imaging to expand into new market segments while strengthening long-term customer relationships within the broader group ecosystem.

The operating model has been intentionally designed to remain lean, scalable, and highly automated, allowing rapid adaptation to changing market requirements and future portfolio expansion.

SIS-TA takes the next strategic step in industrial digitalisation - combining competitive products, digital sales models, and integrated services into a future- oriented smart industry platform.

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Enabling renewable energy production in Colorado.

Supports delivery of safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable power across the Aspen and Vail regions.

Emerson's Ovation™ Green supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software is helping Holy Cross Energy operate, monitor and optimise renewable energy generation across four critical sites in Western Colorado (USA).

Holy Cross Energy plays a vital role in supporting the local economy by powering colleges, ranching operations, residential infrastructure and the tourism industry, including world-renowned resorts such as Vail and Aspen. The member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative supplies sustainable, reliable energy that aligns with the environmental values of its customers and maintains affordable, stable energy costs.

The High Mesa solar and battery energy storage system operates alongside the Mamm Creek, Hunter and Bronco Plains II facilities as part of Holy Cross Energy’s digitally unified renewable network powered by Emerson’s Ovation Green SCADA software.

Power purchase agreements (PPAs) with local renewable energy providers enable Holy Cross Energy to provide local, low-cost renewable energy to its members. Emerson helps Holy Cross Energy manage four power plants delivering energy via solar, wind and battery storage to over 45,000 members, almost 52,000 households and 60,000 active meters with a peak load of approximately 300 megawatts.

The customised Ovation Green SCADA software at the Mamm Creek, High Mesa, Hunter and Bronco Plains II facilities are designed to deliver highly granular control so operators can manage plant performance in real time as well as set day-ahead and multi-day-ahead schedules for controlling the plants hour-by-hour.

“Ovation Green SCADA software enables our operators to precisely manage production and optimally dispatch clean energy across our network,” said Phil Armstrong, the power supply manager at Holy Cross Energy. “Integrating data from diverse renewable assets and systems into a single platform has given us access to the insights needed to make critical business decisions. This unified operational view helps us optimise resources, meet member needs, monitor contractual obligations and performance requirements, and support real-time market participation and forecasting.”

To manage Holy Cross Energy’s renewable generation, operators use Emerson’s Ovation Green SCADA to control dispatch of power from the generation sites. Key performance indicator dashboards, battery energy storage system schedulers, PPA and operational compliance dashboards and telemetry and downtime analysis in the software provide a high level of supervisory control over all assets and help users in the 24/7 centralised control centre better understand operations so they can best serve cooperative members.

The software also enables the operations and business teams to quickly sift through large amounts of historical production data in different formats for use in billing, tracking and trending plant performance over time and understanding whether the plants are meeting the requirements of their contracts.

“Member-focused organisations like Holy Cross Energy recognise the importance of seamless digital solutions to manage their complex, multi-faceted operations and provide key business insights,” said Bob Yeager, president of Emerson’s power and water solutions business. “Ovation Green software provides Holy Cross Energy with a single platform for full operational visibility across a variety of generation assets, as well as improved supervisory control to ensure they can continue to deliver the stable, sustainable energy their customers have come to anticipate.”

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Fieldbus modular remote I/O.

Removes barriers for delivering smart factory integration.

The North American availability of Dinkle's iO-GRID X modular remote I/O family has been announced. The iO-GRID X series is a modular and adaptable platform for original equipment manufacturers and factory automation integrators to incorporate digitalisation into machines and systems.

Remote input/output (I/O) solutions reduce wiring labor, minimise control panel space requirements, lower material costs, and offer improved control system scalability. Remote I/O is a leading technique for connecting field devices such as sensors, actuators, and other monitoring/control devices with minimal wiring, and it requires only a single network connection and power circuit to each station location. Almost any application and industry can benefit from remote I/O, including machinery, automated manufacturing and logistics, building automation, and more.

By choosing the capable iO-GRID X platform, designers can realise benefits of mixing-and-matching modular slice-type I/O to support various field requirements, while using their preferred micro controller, PLC, or other host system.

The iO-GRID X fieldbus coupler modules support major industrial Ethernet communications protocols at up to 100Mbps, including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and CC-Link IE Field Basic. Each interface module includes two RJ45 interface plugs and an integrated two-port Ethernet switch for convenient station expansion using daisy-chain cabling. LED indicators provide clear operational status information, and the module accepts firmware upgrades using a standard USB Type C connection.

Over 20 types of I/O modules are available, accommodating varying I/O counts and signal types, with integrated indicator lights for easy identification of channel status. 

Key specifications include:

• Discrete input and output modules are available in 16- or 32-channel sinking or sourcing versions, with either push-in connections or 34-pole IDC connectors.
• Analog input and output modules are available in 4- or 8-channel voltage or milliamp current versions, with 12- or 16-bit resolution.
• Resistance temperature device (RTD), thermocouple (TC), serial communication, high-speed counter (HSC), and pulse output modules are also available to cover the needs for most any application.

Modules operate throughout a wide ambient temperature range of -10 to +60DegC, and they mount securely to DIN rails with a reliable mechanical and grounding connection, while gold-plated spring-loaded connectors ensure positive module-to-module connectivity. Two power supply sizes are available to handle varying I/O counts, both accepting standard 24 VDC. All models are CE and UL certified.

Detachable terminal blocks and convenient push-in design ensure quick module replacements without rewiring, along with easy expansion of existing installations. Push-in terminal blocks require no tools for wiring completion, and large wire entries ease installations. IDC connectors provide a high-density wiring option.

Daudin remote I/O solutions, including iO-GRID X, help systems integrators and equipment builders create more efficient and flexible control systems. Standard products address most applications, and Daudin also offers customisation options via extensive hardware, firmware, software, labeling, branding, and application-specific design capabilities. Daudin is committed to collaborating with end users to create innovative solutions for intelligent and connected power, networking, and communications designs.

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Regional centre for Scandinavia marks digital platform development.

HIMA Group, the global leader in safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries celebrated the grand opening of the new regional center for Scandinavia: Origo Solutions’ head office in Kristiansand (N). The inauguration ceremony was held in May 2026.

With its strong local roots and long-standing role as a trusted partner to major operators and EPC contractors, Origo Solutions head office relocated to new, state-of-the-art premises at Kjøita Energy Park in central Kristiansand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth.

The inauguration began with opening remarks from the shareholder of HIMA Group. “Origo and HIMA have worked closely together for decades, with Origo Solutions representing HIMA in Norway for more than 20 years before becoming part of the HIMA Group. I’m proud to see us taking the next step together and creating even more value for our customers in Scandinavia and strengthening HIMA Group’s digital offering worldwide,” said Steffen Philipp, shareholder of the HIMA Group.

Guests were then guided through the new head office and experienced live demonstrations of innovative Functional Safety and OT Security solutions. The introduction of the ‘HIMA Digital Unit’ highlighted new solutions and their customer values, before the evening concluded with dinner for networking and celebration.

Successful integration into HIMA Group.
Origo Solutions has been HIMA’s exclusive representative in Norway since 1998 and became part of the HIMA Group in 2024 and regional center for Scandinavia, supporting industries such as oil and gas, process, energy, and renewables. The head office is located in Kristiansand, complemented by branch offices in Arendal and Stavanger. Customers in Norway, Sweden and Denmark benefit from a locally anchored organization backed by the full capabilities of the HIMA Group.

The successful integration of Origo Solutions into the HIMA Group created a strong foundation for expanding the Group’s presence across the Scandinavian market while evolving into a digital solution provider for process safety. The expansion reflects HIMA Group’s long-term commitment to Scandinavia – particularly Norway as a key European energy hub – and posi-tioned the company to address major industry trends such as digitalization, energy transition, and the convergence of functional safety and OT Security.

Accelerating digital growth.
A key milestone in this journey is the launch of the new HIMA Digital unit, built on Origo Solutions’ digital platform development including SCADA+™ combined with HIMA’s long-term safety expertise. As competence center for digital development, HIMA Digital plays a central role in expending HIMA Group’s value-driven digital solutions for customers worldwide and marks the next step in HIMA’s strategic initiative #safetygoesdigital.

“The successful integration of Origo Solutions strengthens our presence in Scandinavia and supports our evolution into a digital solutions provider for process safety,” said Jörg de la Motte, CEO of the HIMA Group. “Expanding our regional center marks the next step. With HIMA Digital, we are advancing our #safetygoesdigital strategy to deliver real, value-driven solutions for customers worldwide.”

New facilities designed for growth and innovation.
Located in the heart of Kristiansand’s energy hub, the new head office offers modern, flexible workspaces alongside dedicated areas for engineering, training, and hands-on technical work, including a fully equipped workshop and expanded testing capabilities. It also includes advanced environments for customer interaction and co-development, such as the HIMA Experience Room, and provides sufficient space for future team and portfolio expansion.

“Moving into Kjøita Energy Park is more than a change of address – it marks a defining moment in the story of our company,” said Bjørn-Tore Lenes, CEO of Origo Solutions. “From our origins in 1978, through 40 years as the leading safety and automation specialist in Norway, to our formal establishment as HIMA Scandinavia: this is where that journey takes its next step. We know what it takes to get it right – and we have the people, the technology, and now the facilities to prove it.”  

Outlook: continued growth in a transforming market.
As demand for safety and automation solutions continues to grow – driven by both traditional energy markets and the rapid expansion of renewables – the company is well positioned to support customers with innovative, integrated, and future-ready solutions. Bjørn-Tore Lenes, CEO of Origo Solutions, concludes: “By combining a strong local footprint with the global capabilities of the HIMA Group, Origo Solutions aims to play a leading role in helping customers modernize legacy safety systems, implement digital lifecycle solutions and realize sustainable, safe and cyber-secure operations across the Scandinavian energy sector.”

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