On-Premise Data Centers and Liquid Cooling on the Plant Floor
Edge computing is getting heavier. Vision AI for quality inspection, cobot path-planning and real-time analytics are pushing GPU-class servers out of the IT room and onto the production floor. With that shift comes a physics problem: heat.
Traditional enclosure fans and comfort-cooling struggle once you concentrate tens of kilowatts in a cabinet or small row of racks. That’s why data-center-grade thermal management is crossing into manufacturing, and why Rittal’s liquid-cooling portfolio, paired with U.S. enclosure production, is so relevant for 2026 projects.
The K50 I/O Touch Control with Display replaces buttons, potentiometers, and panel displays with a compact, touch-sensitive interface that delivers output control and real-time operator feedback in discrete, pulsed, or analog applications.
New Easy-to-install presence sensing & safeguarding
The Plug&Safe Line is the new easy-to-install line designed for sensitive protective equipment functions: presence sensing and safeguarding. Configure these sensors with only 2-3 parameters to monitor hazardous areas and prevent unexpected startup of machinery while operators are still inside.
✅ Maximize operator safety ✅ Increase productivity ✅ Easy to install and configure
Phoenix Contact’s CONTACTRON Speed Starters bridge the gap between conventional motor starters and VFDs when your application calls for a compact, all-in-one solution for motors from ¼ HP to 2 HP.
✅ Direct and reversing motor starting ✅ Slim form factor ✅ Intuitive configuration
RFID enables the identification of hundreds of items in milliseconds, eliminating manual errors and accelerating material flows. Is it time to automate your inventory and shipment handling?
Traditional feeding systems often can't manage delicate, transparent, or sensitive parts. Meet the FlexiBowl® Cleanroom Version, certified for ISO 5 cleanroom class according to ISO 14644-1 standards:
✅ Cleanroom-specific pneumatic components ✅ Glass backlit surface for enhanced visibility ✅ Perforated top screen to maintain laminar airflow
Permission-based technology can be integrated into your system with FRANK (Fortress RFID Access Network Key) to ensure only authorized personnel access certain areas, perform hazardous tasks or put machines into certain modes.
