PI (Physik InsAtrumente) has released the A-725, a five-axis air bearing nanopositioning system combining a true planar XY stage with an integrated parallel-kinematics module.

For metal forming and assembly machines, Contrinex's YBES Extended Slim range of Type-4 safety light curtains for combine high-integrity machine safety with rapid commissioning, simplified maintenance and wireless Bluetooth configuration through the company's ContriApp platform.

Advantech has expanded its modular HMI lineup with the introduction of TPC-B620, a new GPU-supported model designed to deploy Edge AI applications directly on the factory floor.

The S8NR IP67-rated power supply series from OMRON is designed to be mounted directly on machinery, outside the control panel. It spans 90 W to 600 W (24 V DC), and the 360 W and 600 W models pack up to six individually protected outputs into a single unit.

Aerotech has announced the LaserTurn280, a new motion platform for the laser machining of cylindrical components. The system is aimed at machine builders and manufacturers of medical devices seeking to produce higher volumes whilst maintaining consistent part quality.

As machinery becomes more advanced, standard components, especially gearboxes, often fall short. Overcoming this challenge demands custom solutions, engineered to meet precise performance needs. Here, Dave Walsha, Sales Director at custom precision gearbox manufacturer Electro Mechanical Systems, explains how custom gearboxes are engineered to support and enhance specialised machinery design and function.

NORDAC ON, the most recent product family of decentralised frequency inverters from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, has received new functional safety features. The specialist for drive solutions has thus optimised the system for use in automation environments.

Elesa introduces a new dedicated solution within its range of positioning elements: indexing plungers with a chamfered pin, designed to maximise efficiency through an automatic snap-in engagement system.

Mechan Controls' ES Emergency Stop Units are designed to provide a reliable and compliant stop function for machinery and built for harsh environments and high-demand applications.

The "Simple-Flex" series from JAKOB Antriebstechnik is a spacer coupling that can be manufactured in lengths ranging from 0.5 m to 6 m and operates without the need for additional intermediate bearings, even over large shaft spans.