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Southco introduces new soft-close damping hinge

Southco introduces new soft-close damping hinge

Southco has launched the EC damping hinge, a soft-close hinge with the strength to bring ergonomic safety to industrial applications.

19th November 2025

New rotary latch brings master key convenience to heavy machinery

New rotary latch brings master key convenience to heavy machinery

Rather than try to make every manufacturer of every latch conform to one tool, Southco is meeting them where they are with the R4-15 Rotary Latch. Its versatile design allows it to secure many different types of panels across heavy machinery, and Southco offers a variety of tool-actuated options to match other latches on the vehicle.

10th November 2025

New software, new portfolio: the Eplan Platform 2026

New software, new portfolio: the Eplan Platform 2026

The new Eplan Platform 2026 is here. Eplan has used this opportunity to completely redevelop its entire portfolio, with an even greater focus on customers and their requirements in their respective market segments.

29th October 2025

Better power for automation

Better power for automation

PULS is celebrating its trade fair comeback at the SPS from 25-27 November in Nuremberg. For the first time in many years, the premium supplier will be back on site in Hall 10, Booth 340, showcasing "a fireworks display of innovations" in industrial power supply technologies.

14th October 2025

Convenient wiring of control cabinets with Push-X and Combi plug-in zone

Convenient wiring of control cabinets with Push-X and Combi plug-in zone

The new pluggable terminal blocks with Push-X connection and Combi plug-in zone from Phoenix Contact enable effortless and efficient wiring in control cabinet building by connecting the field level with preassembled Combi connectors.

6th October 2025

The right choice with the new online configurator for system cabling for controllers

The right choice with the new online configurator for system cabling for controllers

The new online configurator for system cabling for controllers from Phoenix Contact supports the quick and easy selection of a tailored system cabling solution.

2nd October 2025

Upgraded performance and functionality for 3-phase DIN-rail mount power supplies

Upgraded performance and functionality for 3-phase DIN-rail mount power supplies

TDK Corporation announces additional features and functionality to the TDK-Lambda DRB 3-phase AC-DC DIN rail mount power supplies. The series, with output power levels from 120 to 960 W, is currently offered with a nominal AC input range of 400 to 500 Vac. The upgraded DRB series will now operate over an extended range of 380 to 500 Vac nominal (50-60 Hz).

24th September 2025

Power supply for panel mounting now also with Push-in connection

Power supply for panel mounting now also with Push-in connection

The Trio Power power supplies from Phoenix Contact for panel mounting with an output of up to 2.5 kW now feature Push-in connection. The devices with an output voltage of 24 or 48 V DC are characterised by their high power density and efficiency in a compact design.

15th September 2025

The added value benefits of buying from a specialist

The added value benefits of buying from a specialist

According to the experts at FDB Panel Fittings, there can be added value benefits from buying your hardware from a specialist stockist-distributor.

11th September 2025

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