July 16, 2025-A new CPU has been released for the Productivity3000 PLC line. The P3-622 CPU has all the functionality and many features of the P3-550E CPU including up to 50MB ladder memory, embedded LCD status display, and USB data logging. In addition, this new CPU has dual software-configurable serial ports (RJ12 and 4-pin) that…

July 16, 2025-AutomationDirect has added a pre-cut DINnector steel DIN rail, available in lengths ranging from 50mm to 600mm, which helps eliminate the risk to personnel and saves time spent on cutting and drilling products with sharp edges and blades. Pre-cut DIN rail is also deburred for safety and to prevent damage to cables and…

July 16, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP3000 series cable/hose drag chains, which are constructed from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes, supporting cables up to 15mm in diameter. Drag chains route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, provide…

June 25, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser iTHERM and iTEMP series temperature transmitters that offer precise and reliable temperature measurements with easy integration, a rugged design, flexible configurations, and IO-Link or HART communication options. Endress+Hauser’s TM311 iTHERM CompactLine integrates an RTD and transmitter in a stainless steel housing, featuring an adjustable temperature range within…

June 18, 2025 -AutomationDirect has added WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches that provide a cost-effective managed network solution. These switches integrate principles of lean manufacturing into their design and functionality, offering advantages such as waste reduction, improved efficiency, and more. Their web-based interface and easy-to-use diagnostic tools reduce configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting time, and…

June 18, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Define Instruments Twin Link series point-to-point wireless I/O devices, which provide a cost-effective solution for applications where wiring is difficult or impractical, such as long distances, physical obstacles, or moving equipment. They create a dedicated, bidirectional radio link between a pre-paired set to reliably transmit analog or digital…

Autonics has been making automation easier for almost 50 years. In fact, the slogan “Make Life Easy,” captures what the company is all about: simplifying industrial automation while making the world more convenient. Based in South Korea with a network of 13 global subsidiaries and 100+ offices (including U.S. headquarters in Illinois), Autonics makes a…

June 11, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Ashcroft B-Series mechanical pressure switches to deliver precise, reliable pressure sensing in a compact and rugged design. Equipped with cost-effective, high-capacity 15A relay outputs, they eliminate the need for external contactors or interposing relays. Select models feature a narrow deadband for highly accurate trip points. With adjustable setpoints, wide…