Available with full support from the UK motion control specialist Mclennan, the STF series open loop microstepping drives from Applied Motion Products (AMP) are designed for optimal use in Industrial Ethernet based automation systems that demand deterministic, real-time motion control.

Moog announces the launch of the EPU-G, the latest addition to its Electrohydrostatic Pump Unit (EPU) portfolio, featuring a newly designed 4-quadrant internal gear pump and a high dynamic servomotor, targeting applications with flow rates of 20 to 85 l/min and pressure levels up to 345 bar.

Available from motion control specialist Mclennan, a range of miniature geared stepper motors and a companion single-axis stepper drive from Micro Motors. provide a simple, versatile and affordable solution for basic position- and/or speed-based motion control.

Nabtesco's high-tech gears guarantee dynamic, pin-point motions and enable substantial cost optimisation in combination with increased performance. Nabtesco will demonstrate this technology in action at SPS in Nuremberg from 12-14 November, 2024.

KABELSCHLEPP Metool will focus on its TOTALTRAX solutions at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg from 12-14 November. The pre-assembled cable carrier systems, ready to install, helps users to increase productivity, while also improving the predictability of their processes and creating cost transparency and reliable quality.

Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its jaw coupling line to meet the demands of high-torque applications, now offering bore sizes up to 45 mm and torque capacities of 300 Nm.

RA Rodriguez has expanded its range of slew drives to include high-performance spur gear slew drives. A spur gear slew drive is an innovative drive mechanism that incorporates turntable bearings and pinion gears to achieve precise movement and positioning.

Portescap will be exhibiting at SPS 2024, Europe's premier spotlight on the automation industry. Portescap's range of miniature DC motors are designed with precision in mind, making them the perfect partner for robotics and smart manufacturing.

IDEC has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3" touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualising and automating a wide range of applications.

Gerard Bush, engineer at motion specialist INMOCO, discusses motion system specification for gantry-based applications.