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title: January 2026 Newsletter | Power/mation
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World-class robotics, motors, drives, and low-voltage controls from a single source.

| View in browser January 2026 Newsletter Supplier Spotlight: ABB World-class robotics, motors, drives, and low-voltage controls from a single source.   ABB helps manufacturers build smarter, more sustainable operations. Through a powerful mix of engineering expertise and intelligent software, ABB delivers solutions that improve how equipment is driven, robots are deployed, power is distributed, and operations are optimized. LEARN MORE → Product Spotlights New MQTT made easy   Banner’s DXM Industrial Controllers make it easy to capture equipment data and publish it using MQTT Sparkplug B. With native Sparkplug B support, store-and-forward capability, and secure outbound MQTT communication, a DXM reads machine data and publishes directly to an MQTT broker so that the data can be used by SCADA systems, historians, or cloud services—without additional gateways or software layers.   ✅ Connect sensors to Ignition, PLC optional   ✅ Publish decision-making data directly from the edge   ✅ Built-in store-and-forward data preservation LEARN MORE → New Maintenance-free solution preventing mains failures   The new TRIO capacity module for DC loads combines power supply, UPS, and a maintenance-free energy storage unit with a long service life in one housing. Special supply situations, e.g., during load start-up or overloads, are reliably bridged with the boost function.   ✅ Reliable maintenance-free use and long service life of up to 20 years   ✅ Maximum system availability and cost optimization with a 3-in-1 solution   ✅ Time-saving installation with Push-in connection LEARN MORE → Rugged EtherNet/IP rotary encoders   Turck’s EtherNet/IP Rotary Encoders, the RM-105/106 and RS-107/108 series, bring trusted performance for today’s industrial applications, including motor monitoring, AGV's, baggage handling systems, logistics control and more.   ✅ 1 ms response time – real-time performance   ✅ DLR and ACD support – built-in network redundancy and smart addressing   ✅ Rugged build – IP65/IP67 rated with high shock and vibration resistance EXPLORE SINGLETURN ENCODERS → EXPLORE MULTITURN ENCODERS → 10 remote access shifts to prepare for in 2026   Remote access has moved from “engineering convenience” to business-critical infrastructure.   What used to be an afterthought in OT is now one of the biggest sources of cyber risk and one of the strongest levers for uptime and competitiveness.   From Secomea, here are ten remote access trends shaping 2026 and what to do about them. LEARN MORE → Purdue University, Rittal + Eplan announce strategic partnership for smart manufacturing   Rittal and Eplan—sister companies in industrial enclosures and ECAD software—have announced a major strategic partnership with Purdue University. The five-year collaboration will see Purdue join the Rittal + Eplan Partner Network as a research partner with a focus on smart manufacturing education and preparing students for the next industrial revolution.   As part of the agreement, Purdue will open an Eplan Electrical Engineering Technology Projects Lab providing students and faculty with unparalleled access to an integrated ecosystem of hardware and software at the forefront of automation and fabrication. LEARN MORE → Save the Dates News and Events Training & Events Visit our Training & Events page for on-demand and upcoming events. January 27, 2026 \| Webinar \| Horner \| Automatic Screen Capture for Machine Documentation February 3, 2026 \| Webinar \| Horner \| The Indirect Move Instruction Price Adjustments January 2026   January 1, 2026 Werma, Swivellink, Bishop Wisecarver, Banner, Pfannenberg, Secomea, TE Connectivity, Datalogic/Datasensing, Lenze, Nord, ZeroMax, Ametek, Crouzet   January 19, 2026 Grove Gear, Hub City, Altra Industrial Motion Upcoming   February 1, 2026 NBK America, Macurco, Erico   February 2, 2026 Fabco, Leeson, Apex, ABB Install Products   February 9, 2026 Roxtec   February 12, 2026 ABB Industrial Connections   March 16, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions   April 1, 2026 Patlite Have Questions? Connect with an expert by calling (800) 843-9859 or sending us a contact form on our website. Received a forwarded version and want to subscribe? Sign up to receive our newsletter. Power/mation, 1310 Energy Ln, St Paul, MN 55108 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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