Electromechanical


First optical circuit switch product based on silicon photonics

iPronics launched its ONE-32, the world’s first optical circuit switch (OCS) product based on silicon photonics. Tailored for AI workloads and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure, the product delivers ultra-low latency, massive scalabilit

iPronics | 03-04-2025

New compact thermal printhead developed for mobile printers

ROHM has created a new thermal printhead – KA2008-B07N70A – compatible with a 2-cell Li-ion battery (7.2V). It is designed to deliver high print quality with low power consumption. On top of that, it is optimised for A4-size printers (210mm

ROHM Semiconductor | 31-03-2025

Series of high-voltage contactors deliver safe and reliable switching performance

TTI Europe now stocks the ECP series of high-voltage contactors from TE Connectivity. The ECP150B, ECP250B, and ECP350B are hermetically sealed and permit bi-directional flow. The series contactors come with a continuous current capacity of

TTI Europe | 28-03-2025

New control knobs are easy to grip with bare hands or gloves

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new series of control knobs designed to be employed with the company's panel potentiometer portfolio. Available in plastic (ABS) or metallic (aluminium) materials, the Vishay Sfernice ACCK serie

Vishay Intertechnology | 26-03-2025

Tactile switch series lifespan extended for high-use applications

Side-actuated SMT with peg option delivers enhanced mounting strength for telecom, consumer electronics, and home automation devices Littelfuse, Inc. has now announced the C&K Switches PTS845 Series Side-Actuated Tactile Switch with

Littelfuse | 25-03-2025

New hollow shaft ring encoder models released

Same Sky's Motion and Control Group has announced the addition of hollow shaft ring encoders to its line of panel mount incremental encoders. The RING family of hollow shaft mechanical encoders is housed in packages from 23mm up to 56.5mm w

Same Sky | 11-03-2025

Sealed ultra subminiature switch range expands with UL-approved variants

Omron Electronic Components Europe has widened its D2EW range of sealed ultra subminiature basic switches with the introduction of 14 new UL models. The UL certification confirms that an independent third party has thoroughly tested the new

Omron | 17-02-2025

DCT switches with 3.5mm actuator optimise compact designs

Littelfuse, Inc. now offers the C&K Switches KSC2 KSC Dual Circuit Technology (DCT) Series Tactile Switches. The latest expansion to its innovative tactile switch series provides a 3.5mm actuator height, lower than the KSC4 DCT with its

Littelfuse | 17-02-2025

Collet knobs now in flush-fit and surface-mount versions

OKW’s advanced STAR-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics are now offered in flush-fitting and surface-mount versions. These ergonomic collet knobs fit rotary potentiometers or rotary pulse generators with round shaft ends (DIN 41591). They

OKW Enclosures | 07-02-2025

Miniature sealed multi-turn SMD trimmers for harsh environments

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released a new series of multi-turn, surface-mount cermet trimmers. Developed for space-constrained industrial, consumer, and telecom applications in harsh environments, the TSM3 series devices combine a com

Vishay Intertechnology | 28-01-2025

New PCIe 16-lane switches provides versatility for auto and embedded computing

Efficient management of high-bandwidth data transfer and seamless communication between multiple devices or subsystems are critical in automotive, industrial and data centre applications, making PCIe switches an indispensable solution. They

Microchip Technology | 22-01-2025

Core label printing reimagined with new printer

Brady Corporation’s new BradyPrinter i7500 for 76mm core label rolls automatically adjust all its settings when new consumables are loaded. Ready to print in just 40 seconds, the printer removes all calibration waste by correctly printing t

BRADY | 16-01-2025

Twelve-button turnkey capacitive touch controller added to portfolio

Turnkey touch controllers are an easy way to upgrade from mechanical buttons to modern touch buttons or displays. With the release of its 12-button MTCH2120 touch controller, Microchip Technology provides designers with a straightforward pa

Microchip Technology | 06-01-2025

New rotary potentiometers offer up to four-gang options

Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group has announced two new rotary potentiometer series proving ganging for up to four sections. Housed in a 9.5mm package, the PTN09X and PTN09SX series feature resistance ratings from 1kOhm up to 1000kOhm, sh

Same Sky | 27-12-2024

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