Fortress Safety has announced a significant upgrade to the connectivity capabilities of it popular tGard range of configurable access and control solutions, which is now compatible with IO-Link Safety. This development offers enhanced connectivity, faster integration, and even more versatility in industrial applications.

Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides Trio's advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC to reduce the cost and complexity of machine design.

Andy Graham, solutions manager at SolutionsPT, explores how OEMs can offer new benefits to their customers through HMI choice.

The Workshop Programme at MachineBuilding.Live 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, was expanded to include a series of Machinery Safety Masterclass talks. Here, Derek Coulson, director of Hold Tech Files, looks at CE Marking and the need for an EU Authorised Representative.

With the model AHR, THK offers a new miniature linear guide featuring four circular arc grooves and two-point contact of the balls, which ensures smooth running with low sliding resistance.

Portescap introduces its latest motion control solution, the PCR 56/06 EC SD - an integrated hardware and software package for single-axis control of brushless DC motors.

TwinCAT Machine Learning Creator from Beckhoff is aimed at automation and process experts and adds the automated creation of AI models to the TwinCAT 3 workflow.

Nidec Drives is launching a change to its warranty program. Effective immediately, customers will now receive a 5-year warranty as standard on all Control Techniques global drives, option module and keypad product lines.

Building on the success of the inaugural MachineBuilding.Live in 2023, this year's event returned to the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on 2 October, and did not disappoint.

The Workshop Programme at MachineBuilding.Live 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, was expanded to include a series of Machinery Safety Masterclass talks. Here, SICK UK head of product management Seb Strutt speaks about innovative light curtain muting.