🆕 The LP1 Accu-LaserPro™ from Encoder Products Company uses laser-based optical technology to measure speed and distance with no physical contact—eliminating slip, reducing maintenance, and protecting materials from marking or wear. Learn more ➡️ hubs.la/Q03SMJTs0

🆕 Future-ready machinery drive The new ACS380-E from ABB Drives US is a versatile drive designed for seamless machine integration. Enjoy fast setup, flexible communication options, and security features built to meet upcoming standards. Learn more ➡️ hubs.la/Q03TPkFp0

Last week, Festo brought together Power/mation along with three other North American distributors to exchange ideas and hone in on providing value to our customers every step of the way in 2026 (and beyond).

10 tips for greater energy efficiency 💡 Typically the more complex an automated system, the higher the energy consumption. But not always. From selecting the right components and minimizing friction to recovering energy and incorporating air-saving circuits, these strategies

A bin picking demo we showcased at our Tech Tour '25 event in Chicago this summer. How many Power/mation supplier partners can you spot in this application?

Answer: 🦾 ABB Robotics for the cobot arm, software, and integrated vision ✅ @EasyRobotics for the robot base 🔧 OnRobot for end of arm tooling 💨 Festo for pneumatics 🦺 Safety System Products (SSP) for the aluminum extrusion ⛳ FlexiBowl® by ARS Automation for part infeed

Supplier Spotlight: Festo Power/mation partners with Festo to deliver advanced industrial automation solutions, combining world-class technology with local engineering support and inventory. From pneumatic cylinders and valves to electric actuators, servo drives, and complete

Each year we host Service Awards events in Saint Paul and Pewaukee to recognize the contributions made across the company and what we accomplished together during the year. One of the highlights is celebrating folks as they hit 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ year milestones with

Know an engineer with an itch for something more in 2026? We're looking to add two full-time Project Engineers, in the Twin Cities and Milwaukee areas respectively, to help us power progress for customers through our Solutions Group. ✔️ Hybrid work policy ✔️ 401k with strong

And the power performer of the year was... Brittany Bell 🏆 Brittany, our Material Handling Manager, stepped into day-to-day leadership for all our fulfilment centers across the Midwest. She is resourceful, proactive, and consistently goes the extra mile. Thank you, Brittany!

🆕 Bring simple, hassle-free zone logic control to conveyors with Banner Engineering's R50 Zero Pressure Accumulation Control Module. The plug-and-play design requires no configuration and is ready to run right away, saving commissioning time. Learn more ➡️ hubs.la/Q03-CKFg0

🆕 First IO-Link Safety Interlock with TÜV SÜD Certification Fortress has become the first interlock manufacturer to receive the IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, as well as functional safety certification. This milestone marks the successful integration

🆕 Power supply with integrated device protection Phoenix Contact USA's latest TRIO POWER supply is more than just a power source, it has a complete protection and connectivity solution for modern automation. Designed for space-saving installation and robust performance, this unit

Your local ABB partner 📍 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

🆕 MQTT made easy Banner Engineering' 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

🆕 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,

🔟 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

Rugged EtherNet/IP rotary encoders ⭕🔁 Turck USA'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

Recently a group of our Saint Paul team members volunteered at a local 55+ community to put on our "office" Olympics event for residents. Folks from operations, sales, and accounting set up tabletop bowling, curling, target toss and more to bring a little Olympic cheer to

If you're at the Iowa State University engineering career fair today, swing by our booth to chat with Andrew, Dylan, and Vanessa. Plus find out what's going on with that green box...