The new EMpro energy measuring device product range is paving the way for the "Internet of Things" says Phoenix Contact. The energy data can be integrated into local networks with just a few simple commands from any browser through the integrated REST interface

A new black-coloured guide roller with smooth-running polymer ball bearings has been designed, manufactured and tested by igus following a customer request. The product, which uses black anodised aluminium tubes, is the latest in the xiros film guide roller range offered by the Northampton-based company and is widely used in the fields of packaging and food technology. Matthew Aldridge, Managing Director of igus UK, says: "The idea for this new design was put forward, prototypes were designed and after extensive testing, the results were positive and showed nothing detrimental in comparison to the original clear anodised aluminium roller. So a new product was born".

EN62443 is designed to help all industries be more resilient to cyber attack or outside interference, and few organisations are better placed than leading machinery safety and security experts Pilz at helping machine builders and users build knowledge of both the subject itself as well as the Standard. To help machine builders and operators better understand EN62443 "Security for industrial and automation systems", two recent developments have just been announced. The first is that Pilz's Product Development guru Frank Eberle has put together a White Paper on the subject, which may be viewed here.

On Wednesday 16th September at 1000 GMT, Schaffner is running a free Webinar on best practice design for EMC compliance of Industrial Equipment and Machines. Intended for manufacturers of variable-frequency drives and machine and control cabinet builders, all EMC-specific aspects of the latest international standards, their implementation and relevant solutions will be presented. Most machine builders will be aware that EMC has steadily increased in importance with the increased use of variable-frequency drives in industrial applications and will continue to grow as applications in SMART factories, Industry 4.0, the IoT and industrial automation increase.