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AutomationDirect has added EtherCAT-capable stepper drives from Ever Motion Solutions® that offer peak performance and a rich feature set.

AutomationDirect added new multi-turn, absolute encoders from Lika Electronic that use Ethernet or serial communication to provide position and velocity information.

September 17, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Dold residual current monitors which detect leakage currents in grounded AC and DC systems, deliver early warning and alarm outputs with wide adjustment ranges, and support preventive maintenance and customized fault responses while minimizing unnecessary trips. The RN5883 series AC/DC monitors work with external ND5015 residual (differential) current…

AutomationDirect has added Murrelektronik 7/8 in – 16 UN2 mini cables that enables the transmission of both power and critical control signals.

September 10, 2025 – AuotmationDirect has added IDEM UGB-NET gate boxes that are designed for installation on machine guard doors, serving as an integrated solenoid locking guard with a double tamper-resistant interlock mechanism. Similar to universal gate boxes, these devices add the ability to communicate over the CIP safety protocol, providing greater functionality and easier…

September 10, 2025- AutomationDirect has added Dehn EZ50-S series surge protective devices (SPDs) which protect equipment from harmful voltage spikes and surges and are designed for challenging outdoor applications. They ensure uninterrupted performance and system uptime and are ideal for electric vehicles, water/wastewater facilities, data centers, mobile phone sites, and many more commercial/industrial environments. These rugged…

AutomationDirect adds Penn-Union BLUA series aluminum compression lugs which are built from premium-grade materials, and deliver exceptional conductivity.

AutomationDirect has added AcuAMP 3-phase voltage transducers and ground fault sensors that deliver precise multi-phase voltage measurement.