In a new whitepaper, ABB has set out the scale of the challenge facing the global industrial sector and emphasises the critical role of industrial energy efficiency in meeting rising energy demand while strengthening energy security and affordability and driving industrial competitiveness.

In the food, beverage and packaging industries, space for conveyor systems is limited. A Swedish machine manufacturer uses the advantages of drive technology from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to realise a compact design with reduced drive variants for chain conveyors.

Precision drive system manufacturer maxon is exhibiting at Manufacturing Solutions Ireland on 11 and 12 June, taking place at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Coonagh Cross Campus, in Limerick. On Stand G33, maxon will present its high-performance DC and brushless DC motors (BLDC), as well as complete drive systems including motion control.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how flexible manufacturing systems, supported by advanced modular automation solutions, can meet the demands of personalised medicine.

Servotecnica has developed two new cost-effective standard versions of its SVTM series rotary actuators in 118- and 153-mm diameter package sizes that offer nominal output torques of 33 Nm and 49 Nm respectively. Both are equipped with a 19 bits resolution BiSS-C protocol absolute encoder.

Variable speed drives (VSDs) have become a staple across industrial and agricultural sites. But while these devices are increasingly being fitted, their full capabilities are often overlooked. Here, David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, explores the world of untapped possibilities waiting within every inverter that can unlock performance, control and energy efficiency - provided they are set up correctly.

ifm introduces the AL159x Multi-Protocol IO-Link master with integrated OPC UA server. Designed to meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0, this advanced solution combines robust performance with flexible communication to ensure seamless integration at both OT and IT levels.

The new ANS/ANM58 PROFINET from SICK Sensor Intelligence marks a new generation of absolute encoders specifically designed for higher machine and system productivity.

Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner at Pilz explains how, in terms of safety, security and artificial intelligence, the European legal framework is changing.

The standard EN ISO 13855 "Safety of machinery - Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach of the human body" defines the positioning of safeguards as well as the approach speed of humans. The latest version of ISO 13855 has been out now for a few months. Machinery safety expert Pilz has written a synopsis of what's new and invite users to take advantage of its interactive 'Safety Distance Calculator' based on the standard.