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Ideal for wall mounted IoT/IIoT electronics

Growth in Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, IoT/IIoT and automation is driving demand for OKW’s updated Net-Box wall-mount enclosures, now available with IP 65 protection. Applications include building management, central control systems, data acquisition, data systems engineering, gateways, measurement, supervision terminals and medical/wellness devices. The enclosure’s simple three-part assembly comprises a bottom part, curved front cover … Read more

Streamline interconnect procurement

Toby Electronics’ Valcon range is helping purchasing professionals guarantee a steady supply of dependable USB-C connectors, keeping projects on time and within budget. In today’s electronics industry, USB-C has become the gold standard for high-performance connectivity, offering reversible design, fast data transfer and reliable power delivery.  The industry-wide shift to USB-C reflects a demand for … Read more

Expanding display solutions offering

Midas’ product marketing manager, Mark Wyer, introduces buyers to new OLED, TFT and near-eye display products following a distribution agreement with TDO. Midas Displays has announced a new partnership with Top Display Optoelectronics (TDO). Midas will promote and distribute TDO’s range of display solutions, providing the company with additional OLED, TFT and near-eye display products. … Read more

Distribution: the vital link in obsolescence management

Charcroft’s director, Debbie Rowland, explains how distributors provide a vital link between component manufacturers and customers, safeguarding against obsolescence. Distribution must be the supply chain link which helps customers manage obsolescence. As the link between component manufacturers and customers, distribution must support OEMs and CEMs to handle the changing dynamic of component obsolescence and extended … Read more

Manufacturing PMIs up

In this article, Electronics Sourcing spotlights key findings from Edgewater Research’s Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest. ISM reported a US November manufacturing PMI of 48.4 v 46.5 in October reflecting a relative improvement with new orders returning to growth for the first time in seven months, while output increased M/M, though it remained in a … Read more

Ceramic PCBs on the rise

Electronics Sourcing quizzed Daleba Electronics’ Tony Hawkins about the driving forces behind the increasing popularity of ceramic printed circuit boards. Why are we seeing growth in the popularity of ceramic PCBs? Growth is being driven by increasing demand for high-performance electronic systems. Industries are facing challenges such as miniaturisation, high-power requirements and the need for … Read more

Potentiometers gang up

Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group has announced two new rotary potentiometer series offering ganging up to four sections. Housed in a 9.5 mm package, the PTN09X and PTN09SX series feature resistance ratings from 1 to 1000 kΩ, shaft lengths of 15, 20 or 25 mm and D-cut, knurled or slotted shaft styles. Ideal for … Read more

M12: small in size, big in performance

As Binder explains, purchasing professionals looking for a tough interconnect solution for demanding environments are well advised to explore M12 technology. M12 connectors are tough, robust and can be shielded to IP69K. The most commonly used connector in automation, they are the industry-standard for sensors and safety systems, including inductive, capacitive or photo-electric devices, pressure … Read more