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Penn-Union Split Bolts, Power Bars, Service Connectors, and More
News•Feb 25, 2026

Penn-Union Split Bolts, Power Bars, Service Connectors, and More

AutomationDirect announced the addition of Penn‑Union split bolt connectors, aluminum power bars, and bronze service post connectors to its catalog. The split bolts accommodate CU‑CU, CU‑AL, and AL‑AL conductor pairs, while the power bars support two to four conductors in various material configurations. Bronze service post connectors feature a high‑copper wrought alloy and built‑in oxide inhibitors to protect dissimilar metal joints. The rollout leverages AutomationDirect’s low‑price, fast‑shipping model to meet growing demand for reliable power distribution components.

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Supplier Profile – Fibox
News•Feb 23, 2026

Supplier Profile – Fibox

Fibox Enclosure Systems, with four decades of experience, designs UL‑listed, NEMA‑rated polycarbonate enclosures that protect electrical components in harsh, chemical‑laden or high‑impact environments. The company pioneered injection‑molded polycarbonate in 1966 and now operates manufacturing sites in Finland, Korea and China,...

By AutomationDirect – The Automation Blog
Wedimuller Striping & Crimping Tools From AutomationDirect
News•Feb 18, 2026

Wedimuller Striping & Crimping Tools From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has expanded its catalog with Weidmuller stripping, cutting and crimping tools, including the all‑in‑one STRIPAX PLUS 2.5 that merges cutting, stripping and ferrule crimping. The tools feature automatic ferrule feeding, adjustable stops, replaceable blades and specialty screwdrivers for tight‑space...

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TE Connectivity Snap-On Markers From AutomationDirect
News•Feb 11, 2026

TE Connectivity Snap-On Markers From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect announced it now stocks TE Connectivity Snap‑on markers, a C‑profile wire labeling solution that can be applied to already‑terminated conductors. Each marker is pre‑printed with a single character and comes on an applicator that prevents over‑expansion. The tags fit wire...

By AutomationDirect – The Automation Blog
Issue 58, 2026
News•Feb 10, 2026

Issue 58, 2026

AutomationDirect’s Issue 58 (2026) spotlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver tangible ROI on plant floors, with expert Bill Makley outlining five growth avenues. The issue also promotes headless HMIs as a flexible, cost‑effective alternative to traditional panel‑mounted interfaces. Additional focus...

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Five Ways AI Will Grow ROI on Plant Floors in 2026
News•Feb 10, 2026

Five Ways AI Will Grow ROI on Plant Floors in 2026

AI adoption on the plant floor is accelerating in 2026 as edge processors, standardized data pipelines, and emerging governance frameworks remove long‑standing barriers. Manufacturers can now run deep‑learning models locally, achieve millisecond decision times, and integrate clean, contextual data via...

By AutomationDirect – The Automation Blog