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Axial valve combines actuation and control in one solution

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The Low Pressure Connectors Europe Division of Parker Hannifin announces the launch of its new Parker Legris axial valve that uniquely combines both valve and actuation functions. Designed with pneumatic or electro-pneumatic control, Parker says this valve addresses many limitations associated with traditional actuators, setting a new standard in the industry.

Axial valve combines actuation and control in one solution

How to select your stepper motor

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Stepper motors are at the heart of precision motion control, powering everything from robotics to medical devices. But achieving optimal performance and longevity starts with choosing the best motor for the job. Here, Dave Walsha, director of sales and marketing at EMS, offers his guidance on selecting the right stepper motor.

How to select your stepper motor

The versatile door opener for intelligent automation

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IO-Link as a global standard for smart sensor integration opens up a wide range of possibilities for customers in automation. And this is exactly where SICK comes in. The new SIG300 IO-Link Master from SICK combines flexibility, connectivity and user-friendliness, making it a crucial component for efficient automation tasks.

The versatile door opener for intelligent automation

SICK unveils rugged, accurate PBST touchscreen pressure sensor

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SICK Sensor Intelligence has launched the PBST touchscreen pressure sensor. Building on and complementing the company's existing range of high accuracy, reliable and robust pressure sensors/switches, the PBST multifunctional IO-Link sensor is SICK's first ceramic cell pressure measurement sensor, delivering suppression of pressure spikes and surges, as well as corrosion resistance.

SICK unveils rugged, accurate PBST touchscreen pressure sensor

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

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