Product Announcements:
Electrical and Electronics

Next-gen strain wave gear with patented dual-arc design delivers higher engagement, lower sliding, and precise, quiet operation for robotics and industrial automation. Read more...

AutomationDirect has added METEcon multi-wire connectors that simplify complex industrial wiring while improving long-term reliability. Our expanded offering includes more inserts, housing components (including new 32B size), and configuration options without increasing complexity. With pole configurations from 2 poles plus ground up to 108 poles plus ground, screw or crimp terminations,... Read more...

Bi-directional contactor for up to 3,000 A megawatt charging applications to be showcased at The Battery Show Europe and Power2Drive Read more...

The QPD2560L is a 300W discrete GaN on SiC HEMT which operates from 1.0 to 1.5 GHz providing typically up to 55.4dBm of saturated output power with 15dB of large-signal gain and 65% of drain efficiency. Input pre-match within the package results in ease of external board match and saves board space. The device is housed in an industry standard air cavity package and is ideally suited fo... Read more...

HIWIN ballscrews and linear guideways deliver smooth, accurate motion for demanding automation applications. Improve positioning performance, increase reliability, and support long-term productivity with proven motion control solutions. Read more...

HOW POSITION SENSORS WORK AND HOW TO CHOOSE THEM Read more...

FTR-L1 series compact, high-current relays ensure proper power management in AI servers, UPS applications, and automatic transfer switches servers via 2-coil latching, 1a+1b contact configuration and 4.5 mm contact gap. Read more...

Relays play a critical but largely unseen role in industrial automation. Their job is to ensure safe, reliable switching between control signals and high-power loads.
PLC relays are interface devices that allow low-voltage PLC output signals to control higher-voltage or higher-current equipment. They protect sensitive PLC hardware while enabling precise control of motors, solenoids... Read more...

Douglas Electrical Components manufactures custom hermetic high voltage feedthroughs for wires, cables, terminals, studs, and connector applications. Utilizing proprietary epoxy sealing technology, these feedthroughs support voltages up to 30kV+ while maintaining reliable hermetic sealing in vacuum, pressure, hazardous, and harsh-environment applications. Read more...

Multipin feedthroughs provide reliable, hermetically sealed electrical connections through vacuum and high-pressure barriers while maintaining enclosure integrity. Douglas Electrical Components designs customized multipin feedthrough solutions for aerospace, military, semiconductor, and industrial applications, supporting high-density power, signal, coaxial, and connectorized configurati... Read more...