RAST Connectors News & Trends

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced the Si1-LD. An industrial acoustic imaging camera that brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a modest condition monitoring budget. The new FLIR Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing FLIR Si124-LD Plus, along with a higher upper limit frequency range.  Smarter Solutions FLIR Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capab...

Steam systems serve as the backbone of numerous industrial processes, providing the essential thermal energy required for a wide range of applications across various sectors. From powering machinery in manufacturing facilities to sterilizing equipment in healthcare settings, the importance of steam cannot be overstated. Improving Steam Operations American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) offers specialized services aimed at optimizing steam systemsDespite their critical role, steam systems often...

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the expansion of its Vickers® by Danfoss portfolio of proportional valves with the launch of the KBFRG4-5 valve. The new single-stage, four-way hydraulic valve features a round solenoid design and delivers high power capacity and superior durability. The valve is designed for a range of industrial applications, including wind turbines, machine tools, plastic molding, metal forming, pulp and paper processing, and more. KBFRG4-5 proportional valve The K...

Ameren Transmission is working to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid and is hosting multiple public open houses the next two weeks to gather input from local stakeholders. The in-person open houses will take place in DeKalb, Daviess, Grundy, Sullivan, Randolph, Macon, Marion, Lewis, Adair and Knox counties. The Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program is preparing the grid for the future by replacing aging infrastructure, adding transmission capacity to ensure reliability and...

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its IK1-G pistol grip remote control. Designed for safe, reliable, one-handed remote operation of machine functions, the robust yet compact transmitter features optimized ergonomics, intuitive operation, and high configurability. The Danfoss IK1-G remote control is specifically designed for telescopic, service, and loader cranes, as well as tow trucks. Danfoss IK1-G remote control The IK1-G remote control provides significantly improved ergo...

NIBCO INC. continues to expand its line of patented carbon steel fittings to bring more press options for plumbing and mechanical carbon steel pipe applications, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. BenchPress and BenchPressG BenchPress and BenchPressG fittings allow for easy, clean, and fast installation of residential, commercial, and industrial carbon steel piping systems. These heavy-duty fittings feature stainless steel grip rings and separator rings to ensure premium...

TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“SSS”), DENSO Corporation (“DENSO”) and Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) have announced further investment into Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (“JASM”), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, to build a second fab, which is scheduled to begin operation by the end of the 2027 calendar year. Toyota will also take a minority stake. Togeth...

DENSO CORPORATION, a global mobility supplier, announced it has developed it’s first-ever inverter with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. This inverter, which is incorporated in the eAxle, an electric driving module developed by BluE Nexus Corporation, will be used in the new Lexus RZ, the automaker’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) model and released March 30. SiC power semiconductors SiC power semiconductors consist of silicon and carbon that significantly red...

In September 2022, NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted data space, where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data. The new battery regulation currently being reviewed in Europe will require disclosure of CO2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to the European Commission. New battery regulation revie...

Users are introduced to the Kanomax Climomaster Hot-Wire Anemometers – 6501 Series models and probes. Kanomax covers what is included with these instruments, their features, benefits, and differences, applications, and operating procedures. Climomaster anemometers are research grade handheld hot-wire anemometers that promises level 2% m.v. accuracy, making it the most accurate hot-wire airflow meter in the world. It offers a ton of flexibility and options, including 8 different probes typ...

DENSO, a globally renowned mobility supplier, hosted a business briefing to share its semiconductor strategy and how the company is achieving its Long-term Policy 2030. During the briefing, DENSO leaders discussed how semiconductors help lay the foundation in pursuing the company’s Two Great Causes: ‘Green’, achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 and ‘Peace of Mind’, creating a safe and seamless world for all. Semiconductors crucial in the automotive industry &ldquo...