Compressed air continues to be the most important source of energy for easily putting something into motion in automated machines, e.g., for transporting granulate, for blowing off faulty parts or for actuating piston rods, to name just a few examples.

Knowledge of glass production has existed since antiquity. It was not until the further development into the form of stable crown glass in the 12th century, however, that it became possible to bring light into buildings fully independently of the weather. Demand increased with developments such as this, as did the prices.

With the UY21 series, ipf electronic takes advantage of communication in its simplest form. Or better said, sound as a transmission medium is used in an adapted form as a solution for demanding applications. Similar to a lecture in which there is a speaker and an audience, the concept of the UY21 series uses a transmitter and a receiver. In between, sound – ultrasound to be exact – is transmitted.

As many readers know, Belden is no stranger to the world of compact managed switches, and we’re proud of the fact that network operators have made the company the market leader with more than 700,000 units in active operation worldwide. 

Traditionally, the OT environment is built with a “set it and forget it” mentality. But, once the network is connected to the outside world, that model is no longer optimal. The network becomes dynamic, ever-changing and in constant interaction—most changes are legitimate, some are accidental and some, unfortunately, are nefarious.