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RS Enables Industrial Safety With Omron’s NX Series Safety Controllers

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Omron’s NX Series safety controllers provide versatile, efficient solutions to common industrial challenges with a slate of integrated features designed to satisfy stringent safety requirements, prevent and mitigate risks, and improve operational efficiency.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, stocks Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety devices, long or complex programming sequences, and demanding safety network requirements.

Omron NX Series safety controllers prevent and mitigate risks, improve operational efficiency, and facilitate compliance  

Safety controllers interact with other elements of industrial safety systems — like sensors, emergency stops, and light curtains — to detect hazards and trigger automated responses, like slowing or stopping machines, designed to protect employees and equipment. They also interact with non-safety devices, including PLCs to prioritize process safety and HMIs to deliver diagnostic data.

Omron’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories are expertly engineered to help users overcome common safety and operating challenges in industrial environments ranging from electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and heavy equipment manufacturing facilities to material handling and logistics environments. These challenges include delayed fault detection and response times, diagnostic difficulties in complex systems, unexpected downtime, employee and equipment safety, compatibility with existing systems, time and labor requirements, and space constraints in control panels.

Omron NX Series safety controllers provide versatile, efficient solutions to these and other common industrial challenges with a comprehensive slate of integrated features designed to satisfy stringent safety requirements, prevent and mitigate risks, and improve operational efficiency. Features engineered to help today’s industrial organizations adapt and thrive include:

Scalability and Compatibility. Standardized connections and protocols, modular expandability capabilities, a flexible hybrid network architecture that supports both integrated and standalone safety architectures, and up to 2,032 I/O safety points facilitate extensive compatibility, easy integration, and scalability in both new and retrofit systems.

NX Series compatibility with integrated safety architectures proves especially useful in large, complex systems where a unified approach to control and safety is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and consistency. Its compatibility with standalone safety architecture, where safety functions are managed independently of the main machine control network, are particularly useful for applications that require dedicated safety controls or exhibit improved reliability when the safety system is isolated.

Advanced Safety Functionality. Robust fault detection, high-speed processing capabilities, and CAN functions compatible with both centralized and decentralized systems enhance flexibility and reliability and provide unparalleled safety performance.

Easy Programming and Configuration. A user-friendly interface and automatic programming and configuration capabilities simplify setup and maintenance and contribute to reduced labor and maintenance costs, and an optional SD card makes it easy to backup and restore critical safety programs.

Diagnostic and Monitoring Capabilities. An efficient error code system and LED indicators support straightforward troubleshooting, and continuous data logging and system validation tools help maintain system integrity and reduce downtime.

Space Savings. NX Safety Controllers have a compact, uniform form factor designed to make optimal use of available space and facilitate space-saving panel-mount configurations.

Sysmac Studio Integration. NX controllers also support seamless integration into Omron’s unified automation platform, Sysmac Studio, which enables easy configuration, programming, simulation, and monitoring processes via a simple, user-friendly interface and features including user-defined function blocks, simple automatic test functionality, and the ability to data log and display 100 inputs. Sysmac Studio software also facilitates machine control and safety function communications over the same network, which reduces wiring complexity, streamlines operations, and allows users to manage safety and standard control processes from a powerful centralized control platform.

Omron offers two distinct models of the NX Series product line with specialized safety functionality, the NX-SL and NX-SL5, both of which are readily available at RS.

NX-SL models are available with 32 or 128 safety I/O connections, up to 256 or 1,024 I/O points, which is an optimal number for medium or large safety networks, and 0.5 or 2MB program memory. These cost-effective safety controllers have a modular design that makes them easy to adapt to a variety of machine types and sizes and, for retrofit projects, support direct connections to any PLC with an EtherNet/IP coupler. They can also be combined with an EtherCAT coupler to facilitate seamless Functional Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) for systems that require remote I/O. Ideal applications extend throughout the automotive, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage manufacturing, material handling, and logistics industries — where safety is critical, and space is a constant challenge.

NX-SL5 models are available with 127 or 254 safety I/O connections, up to 1,024 or 2,032 I/O points, and 2 or 4MB program memory. These models offer all the same benefits as NX-SL modes but can also simultaneously support multiple safety zones and network protocols — including Safety over Ethernet/IP, FSoE, and Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) Safety over Ethernet — which sets it apart from competing products and enables communication across different networks without any additional hardware and seamless integration with a variety of automation systems. They’re ideal for use in the same industries as NX-SL models but optimized for larger, more complex applications that demand high-speed safety control and broader coverage for extensive safety management, including robotics cells, automated material handling systems, and high-speed assembly lines.

For more information about Omron machine safety solutions, including NX Series safety controllers and accessories, please visit the links embedded here or check out the new “Industrial Machine Safety Controllers” interview with Matt Mohr, Safety Product Manager at Omron Automation. For more information about the complete portfolio of Omron Automation products available at RS, including power supplies and PLCs, and more expert insights from Omron experts, follow these links. For assistance identifying, procuring, installing, and maintaining exceptionally powerful, user-friendly Omron safety controllers equipped with cutting-edge safety functionality ideal for even the most demanding industrial applications, please contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out to the RS technical support team

About RS
RS is a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate more efficiently and sustainably.

We stock over 800,000 industrial and associated electronic products and list an additional five million, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers. This extensive range supports 1.1 million customers in maintaining, repairing, and operating industrial equipment. With a technically led and digitally enabled approach, we are enhancing customer experience, delivering operational excellence, and simplifying the supply chain at every step.

RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2024 reported revenue of £2,942 million.

For more information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/ or connect with us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

About RS in the Americas
In the Americas region, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and electronic products from more than 700 trusted suppliers. These solutions cover categories extending from automation and control equipment to interconnect, passive, active, and electromechanical components and include more than 80,000 high-quality, competitively priced RS PRO products. For more information, please visit https://us.rs-online.com or connect with us via social media on FacebookX (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider

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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alogent (@AlogentCorp), a global software leader in the banking and financial services market, announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on behalf of its financial institution clients, enabling end-to-end check presentment and returns without the need for intermediary processors.

This direct connectivity allows banks and credit unions to consolidate capture, processing, clearing, settlement, and returns within a single, integrated Alogent platform, delivering faster processing, simpler integrations, fewer vendors, and greater operational control.

“Becoming authorized by the Federal Reserve to directly exchange X9 files for both outbound presentment and inbound returns marks a fundamental shift in Alogent’s role in the payments ecosystem,” said Dede Wakefield, CEO of Alogent. “By removing third‑party intermediaries, we’re repositioning Alogent as a core infrastructure provider, giving banks and credit unions a more direct path to the Fed, and a strong foundation as payments continue to modernize toward consolidation and real‑time settlement.”

Key Benefits for Banks and Credit Unions Include:

Direct exchange of X9 check presentment and return files with the Federal Reserve, without intermediary processorsFaster clearing and settlement times for check image exchangeEnd-to-end visibility across forward presentment and returns workflowsSimplified technology integrations and reduced vendor sprawlGreater operational control and transparency across payment workflowsA future‑ready foundation for real‑time and next‑generation Fed services

“This authorization translates our product strategy into tangible operational benefits for banks and credit unions,” said Ashish Bhatia, VP of Product Management at Alogent. “By consolidating critical payment workflows within a single platform, institutions gain simpler operations, stronger oversight, and sustained control.”

As adoption of faster payments and modern settlement models accelerates, Alogent’s direct Federal Reserve connectivity positions both the company and its clients at the center of the evolving U.S. payments infrastructure, while establishing a foundation for potential direct connectivity to additional Federal Reserve services, including FedNow® real‑time payments, Fedwire®, FedACH®, and FedLine®. This authorization places Alogent among a limited group of technology providers trusted to directly exchange check image files with the Federal Reserve on behalf of financial institutions.

About Alogent

Alogent provides proven, end-to-end check payment processing, and enterprise content, information, and loan management platforms, to financial institutions of all sizes, including credit unions, community banks, and some of the largest national and international institutions. Our unique approach spans the entire transaction ecosystem — capturing and digitizing transaction data, exception tracking, and automating entire transaction and loan management workflows so that information is available across the enterprise. Alogent’s solution suites leverage the latest in machine learning and predictive analytics, including enterprise-wide data intelligence and reporting solutions that enable financial institutions to deliver products and services that boost engagement through personalization and data-backed decisions. Learn more about Alogent at www.alogent.com.

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yieldWerx and Enlight Technology Extend Design-to-Test Data Continuity Across Taiwan’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

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HSINCHU, Taiwan, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — yieldWerx is expanding its presence in Taiwan through a collaboration with Enlight Technology Co., Ltd., bringing advanced test data aggregation and analysis capabilities to one of the world’s most concentrated semiconductor markets.

The collaboration combines Enlight Technology’s established role across Taiwan’s semiconductor design, manufacturing, and research landscape with yieldWerx’s expertise in data aggregation and statistical analysis. Together, the companies aim to address the increasing demand for data-driven yield optimization as device complexity grows across advanced packaging, silicon photonics, and heterogeneous integration.

Enlight Technology is the authorized representative of Siemens EDA in Taiwan and provides a portfolio of electronic design automation (EDA), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and engineering solutions spanning IC, silicon photonics, MEMS, PCB, and system-level applications. The company supports semiconductor and electronics customers, including fabless design houses, foundries, OSATs, and system companies, with engagement across more than 100 semiconductor organizations and 300 system companies in the region.

As part of the partnership, the companies will work together to:

Provide localized technical engagement and support aligned with Taiwan’s semiconductor workflows and language requirements.Support improved yield learning cycles and more efficient production ramp across the region.Extend yield analytics capabilities into an ecosystem spanning design, verification, and manufacturing execution.

“We are excited to partner with Enlight Technology as we expand into Taiwan and the broader Asian market. Their deep domain expertise and strong ecosystem presence significantly enhance our ability to deliver scalable, data-driven yield solutions to customers operating at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.” — Aftkhar Aslam, CEO, yieldWerx

“As advanced packaging and silicon photonics drive exponential test data growth, our partnership with yieldWerx equips Taiwan’s ecosystem with powerful statistical analysis. We empower customers to turn complex data into actionable insights, accelerating yield learning and time-to-market” — Su Cheng Yu, General Manager, Enlight Technology

About yieldWerx
yieldWerx is a leading data and yield analytics platform for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and photonics I/O. The platform provides end-to-end visibility across wafer probe, optical and electrical wafer acceptance, module assembly, and system-level test. By analyzing this data, yieldWerx helps organizations understand yield performance, variability, and production trends, enabling optimized quality and faster time-to-market.

About Enlight Technology Co., Ltd.
Enlight Technology Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based provider of electronic design automation and engineering solutions and serves as the authorized representative of Siemens EDA in Taiwan. The company delivers solutions spanning IC, silicon photonics, MEMS, PCB, DFM, and manufacturing execution systems, supporting customers from IC-level design to system-level integration. With over three decades of experience, Enlight Technology provides customized solutions and technical services to the electronics industry.

For further information, please visit https://www.yieldWerx.com or https://www.enlight-tec.com/.

Company contacts:

yieldWerx
Tina Shimizu
Chief Marketing Director
412529@email4pr.com
+1 888-929-4022

Enlight Technology Co., Ltd.
Jamie Su
Marketing Director
412529@email4pr.com 

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Former UK SAS Sargeant Joins Delta Three Oscar to Drive Awareness of Next-Generation Military Protection

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BLACKSBURG, Va., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Three Oscar, the military and ballistic protection division of D3O, today announces former UK Special Forces veteran and expedition leader Jay Morton as its first-ever brand ambassador.

 

Morton will bring his military expertise to Delta Three Oscar and will be endorsing the company’s latest impact protection and shock absorbing footwear whilst providing experience backed insights to the team as part of the company’s ongoing innovation into protective equipment.

The partnership is a strategic move for the protection brand to increase awareness and the benefits of its impact and shock absorbing personal protection systems amongst end users. Delta Three Oscar engineers the most advanced ballistic helmet liners, impact protection body armour, and shock absorbing midsoles used in helmets, uniforms, chest plates and footwear worn by U.S. military, NATO forces and law enforcement departments worldwide. The body armour is lightweight, flexible and designed to reduce fatigue by ensuring a comfortable fit with unrivalled impact protection, tough enough to be used in the harshest environments.

Morton served 14 years in the British Armed Forces, including four years in the Parachute Regiment and ten years with the Special Air Service, touring the Afghanistan and Iraq on multiple occasions. His frontline experience and expertise in high-risk environments give him huge credibility to endorse Delta Three Oscar’s next-generation protection designed for elite performance, enhanced comfort, and impact reduction.

Now as an elite expedition leader, Morton has highlighted the importance of trust, comfort, and reliability in protective gear.

“Trust in your protective equipment is absolutely essential,” he said. “When you’re operating in high-risk environments, comfort and reliability are paramount and you can’t afford distractions. Delta Three Oscar’s body and limb protectors deliver exceptional impact and ballistic performance while remaining incredibly comfortable. It’s ‘fit and forget’ protection that allows operators to focus entirely on the mission.”

Delta Three Oscar engineers advanced protection technologies including:

Ballistic body armour protection materials to mitigate back face deformationHALO® helmet suspension systems available in 3, 7 and 9 pad configurationsImpact protection flexible moulded armour for knees and elbows including tough outer shellsUnderfoot shock-absorbing protection used in midsoles

These products and materials are engineered to reduce fatigue, improve comfort, and enhance operational effectiveness in demanding environments.

“Jay brings a huge amount of credibility and real operational insight into what frontline personnel require from their protective equipment,” said Mostyn Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer at Delta Three Oscar. “His experience at the highest level of military performance makes him an ideal partner as we continue advancing protection technology and supporting those who serve, giving them a subconscious advantage by knowing they have the best protection available”

As Delta Three Oscar’s first ambassador, Morton will feature in the company’s latest brand campaign highlighting the benefits of Delta Three Oscar’s unique military protection innovation and performance.

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Serena Thynne
09178533121
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