In hot-dip coating plants, steel strips are coated with molten zinc, zinc alloys and aluminium alloys in a continuous process. Inductive eddy current sensors are used in electromagnetic systems for strip stabilisation. Due to the high speed of the belts, vibrations occur. To minimise this, electromagnetic stabilisation systems from market leader EMG are used, in which 10 to 16 EU40 inductive sensors from Micro-Epsilon are installed.

Due to strict compliance regulations, packaging for medical products must be correctly labeled before it is delivered to customers. Chinese company Shenzhen Jiangrun Xuneng Technology has developed a machine vision solution that automatically reads character codes using OCR. The heart of the application is the standard machine vision software MVTec HALCON.

At Machine Building Live, Pilz Automation Technology sales manager Jason Reed discusses products that will help businesses comply with the Machinery Regulation that will be implemented in 2027, with a demonstration of authentication technology to determine who can gain access to a machine.

Rollon announces the integration of the Interchange Feature on myRollon, its digital platform developed to support engineers and designers throughout all phases of project development. The new functionality enables users to input an existing product code and receive a proposal for the most compatible solution available within Rollon's range.

Normanton-based industry-leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, has appointed five new team members across business development, health and safety, electronic engineering and customer service.

At Machine Building Live, Andrew Parsons, general manager of Apex Dynamics, talks about the company's new SGM range of small geared motors, extending the Apex Dynamics product portfolio into lower powered applications such as labelling and small conveyors.

igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics.

Mastery of fault-finding is one of the most invaluable skills for anyone dealing with plant and machinery. Locating and rectifying defects in a system will improve productivity, extend the life of machinery and equipment, and result in substantial cost savings. And it is exactly those invaluable skills that attendees walk away with when attending the new Pilz training course, 'Machinery Safety for Maintenance Technicians'.

WEG has announced the full operational status of its new, highly advanced testing laboratory in Santo Tirso, Portugal. Since August 2024, this cutting-edge facility has significantly enhanced WEG's capabilities in testing large motors and inverters, a major step forward in expanding WEG's operations and influence across Europe.

Farnell has announced the return of its award-winning podcast series, Top Tech Voices, with the launch of season two.