Belden has launched a new virtual firewall and digital I/O modules for industrial environments, expanding its portfolio for converged IT and OT networks as manufacturers look to improve segmentation, resilience, and field-level connectivity.
Intelligent Memory is reviving low-density eMMC for long-life industrial designs. The company has launched 8GB and 16GB industrial eMMC in a 153-ball BGA package, aiming to keep embedded platforms supplied as mainstream vendors reduce legacy capacity options.
Nordson will showcase coating and soldering systems at APEX 2026. In Anaheim, the company plans live demonstrations focused on process control, traceability, and higher-yield PCB assembly, including updates to its ASYMTEK Select Coat platform and its SELECT Synchro selective soldering line.
Omron’s S8AS2 targets crowded control cabinets with smarter DC distribution. It combines a 24 V power supply, branch-level electronic protection, and live diagnostics, aiming to simplify wiring and isolate faults without taking an entire panel offline.
Industrial touchscreens have stripped tactile feedback from many HMIs today. Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development at Swindon Silicon Systems, explains how custom ASICs enable precise, closed-loop haptics that makes digital panels feel more like physical controls.
TDK-Lambda has introduced a 1U 3.5kW hot-swap supply for industry. The HFE3500 series supports redundant rack configurations and parallel operation, targeting automation, ATE, and communications systems that need high-density bulk power with monitoring and control via PMBus.
Component obsolescence remains a persistent risk for electronics manufacturers globally. ByteSnap Design has launched a free interactive BOM Health Self-Assessment tool to help engineering leaders quantify their exposure and evaluate whether existing BOM management processes are sufficient before disruption occurs.