Newsletter: Volume 20, Issue 2
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Newsletter: Volume 20, Issue 2

Spring is in the air and we’re celebrating with a giveaway for you! AutomationDirect is giving away three GoPro cameras to three of our viewers. We’ve has been creating videos since 2004 and we want to reward our loyal viewers by giving away 3 FREE GoPro cameras by simply dropping a comment and letting us know…
STEGO Enclosure Fan Hoods, Heaters, Thermostats and LED Lighting from AutomationDirect
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STEGO Enclosure Fan Hoods, Heaters, Thermostats and LED Lighting from AutomationDirect

54 new STEGO part numbers have been added to AutomationDirect’s enclosure thermal management and enclosure lighting product lines. New products include hose-proof hoods for filter fans, hazardous area heaters, thermostats/hygrostats/hygrotherms, and a new line of Ecoline LED lights. The new hose-proof hoods fit existing filter fans and the newer Filter Fan Plus line, and are…
Marathon Stainless Steel and Jet Pump Motors from AutomationDirect
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Marathon Stainless Steel and Jet Pump Motors from AutomationDirect

New Marathon Powerwash SXT washdown duty motors are designed for use in food and beverage processing and other washdown environments. The all stainless-steel totally enclosed motors are available in single and three-phase. C-face with rigid base (footed) and C-face footless mounting options are available. Marathon stainless steel motor prices start at $309.00. Jet pump motors…
The FIRST Robotics Competition 2018 Digital Animation Award
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The FIRST Robotics Competition 2018 Digital Animation Award

Sponsored by This award celebrates the art of digital animation and its close relationship to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). The award is offered to help encourage students to cultivate skills in design and creation of animation including, but not limited to, storytelling, creativity, use of computer software, and an understanding of different techniques…
BRX PLCs – Fortified with American Pride
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BRX PLCs – Fortified with American Pride

What does “Made in the U.S.A.” mean to you? With so many consumer products – iPhones, laptops, toys, clothes, etc. – coming from overseas, does “Made in the U.S.A.” mean anything anymore? Well, companies like HOST Engineering sure think it does. Understanding that manufacturing products in the U.S. is far more than just an advertising…
VR Simulation of the 2018 FIRST Robotics Power Up Game Field
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VR Simulation of the 2018 FIRST Robotics Power Up Game Field

Sponsored by: We got a lot of requests for the source files for the VR Simulation we posted. AutomationDirect is a big supporter of open source projects – Did you know the FRC Game animation was created by an open source program called “Blender?”  That’s what we use for all of our animation work here…
Newsletter: Volume 20, Issue 1
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Newsletter: Volume 20, Issue 1

Brr! It’s been a chilly month at AutomationDirect but we’ve kept ourselves warm by creating a score of great content for your reading pleasure. This month’s newsletter is full of valuable information and even hosts a surprise at the end.
AutomationDirect Adds Continuous Flexing Control Cable
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AutomationDirect Adds Continuous Flexing Control Cable

Continuous flexing control cable is now part of the AutomationDirect bulk multiconductor wiring and cable product line. Continuous flexing cables are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during their operation & withstand millions of these flex cycles. CF5 and CF6 multi-conductor control cables from igus are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for continuous flexing,…