Variable frequency drives (VFDs) play a crucial role in enhancing pump systems by significantly improving their efficiency. These devices manage the speed of the pump motors, allowing for better control and reduced energy consumption, as the experts at Lenze explain.

New from ifm is the AL52xx IO-Link air box series, a solution for decentralised pneumatic actuator control. These modules are designed to improve industrial efficiency, simplify system integration, and set new benchmarks in functionality and energy efficiency, all within a robust and compact design.

binder is expanding its portfolio with M8-D-coded connectors with single wires. This new variant allows users to customise the wiring to their specific requirements and achieve even better transmission results.

Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of the M100 Electronic Motor Starter, enabling industrial organisations to simplify panel wiring and reduce component and engineering complexities with advanced functional safety solutions and more refined motor starting capabilities.

Now available from Lasnek, the premier manufacturer of stainless steel cable management products, is the latest range of printer enclosures designed to house industrial printers in production areas that require stringent hygienic cleaning procedures.

norelem expands its range of toggle clamps for demanding applications in metal machining and woodworking, as well as machine construction. The new clamping elements impress with a robust construction, flexibility, and high clamping forces of up to 33,350 N.

Contrinex says it has set a new standard for Double-Sheet Detection Sensors, delivering precision, durability, and ease of use. Double-Sheet Detection Sensors aim to eliminate costly tool damage in press lines by ensuring that only single-sheet blanks are fed to the presses.

Chris Ferriday, business line manager for process cooling solutions at Atlas Copco, looks at how Seasonal Energy Performance Ratio (SEPR) is redefining energy efficiency in process cooling.

Innovation in stepper motor technology means the gap between stepper and servo technology is narrowing. The new, optimised EMMB-ST and EMMT-ST stepper motor family from Festo can be used in conjunction with the CMMT-ST servo drive controller to create a coordinated servo system at an attractive price.

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its confocalDT range of confocal chromatic measurement systems. Maintaining the compact size, the two new confocal controllers enable even higher precision for non-contact distance and thickness measurements in industrial environments on almost all surfaces.