IEN What are the major concerns facing the design/OEM sector in the next few years?Ourt: As manpower resources and budgets dwindle the design/OEM sector must consider three major items -- time cost and space In order to remain competitive and... Learn more

The race to the marketplace the drive to distinguish products and the battle against commoditization continues to keep the design sector on its toes."The biggest concern is how to differentiate your products in a saturated market where everything... Learn more

For design engineers of electrical/electronic systems connecting field wiring with control cabinet devices is traditionally a time-consuming operation In the past when OEM and control design engineers made an electrical connection to a panel... Learn more

Integration miniaturization speed -- today's motion sector must address these and other issues in an increasingly demanding business environment In the past new technology was seldom integrated with existing equipment comments James R Fall... Learn more

IEN How can manufacturers use existing technologies in new ways?Immordino: Wieland realized that its NEMA and IP rated devices were sealed properly in order to be approved for hazardous locations use For instance fully enclosed DIN rail mountable... Learn more

Safety is a clear -- if broad -- priority spanning all industrial sectors It encompasses plant machine and worker safety; ergonomics; environmental standards; and security Companies continue to strive to eliminate downtime -- in some sectors an... Learn more

Wieland Electric Inc manufacturer of electrical interconnect components for hazardous locations has announced the approval of its WKF fasis Series of spring clamp terminal blocks for Class I Zone 1 applications."Typically hazardous locations such... Learn more

Touch-safe Series CC operates with no-load fuse disconnect lever Block limits current to protect against low- and high-level faults It also limits peak current to prevent damage to motor starter Rated at 30 A and 600 V device accepts wires 6-14... Learn more