Newark, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has launched a new Industrial Automation hub to provide customers with easy access to its biggest ever range of Industrial Automation products. The Hub includes direct links to key categories such as relays, industrial switches and industrial controllers, as well as a range of technical papers, ebooks and useful element14 community groups.

The Industrial IoT network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and more, embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity, which collect and exchange data. This network provides greater direct integration of the physical world into computer-based systems, resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy and financial benefits.

Key products available from Newark from leading suppliers Omega and TE Connectivity include:

Industrial IoT

• TE Connectivity's Industrial Mini I/O Connector: Rectangular connectors that transfer data between devices in industrial applications. Industrial Mini I/O connector provides critical space saving on a PCB - space that can now be used more efficiently. A metal latch prevents accidental unplugging of a network connection due to shock, vibration or pulling on cords which can cause expensive downtime in an industrial environment.
• TE Connectivity's M8/M12 Connector System provides Safe and reliable communication.  The  M8/M12 connector system provides a full solution that includes connectors, IO modules, and cable assemblies to decrease installation and tooling costs.
• Omega's Wireless IOTConnect Environmental Monitoring solution captures temperature, humidity and barometric pressure that seamlessly integrates to the Avnet IOTConnect Platform.
• Omega's SS-001 Wireless Environmental Monitoring provides a secure, wireless environmental monitoring capability capturing temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and light for Omega Layer N Solutions.

Newark has expanded its global inventory by 25% over the last year, has added more than 30 new manufacturers and recently introduced a faster shipping proposition providing access to the global inventory in 2-4 days. 

Find out more at www.newark.com/factory-automation-and-repair