Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, explores how standard components present an untapped potential to manufacturers in increasing productivity and, in turn, profitability.

SICK has added Liquid Lens technology to the Lector 61X, its smallest image-based code reader, to deliver rapid and infinitely-variable focal adjustment and a significantly-extended depth of field. The SICK Lector611 with Liquid Lens packs outstanding read performance and operational versatility into an ultracompact device.

Perceived barriers inhibiting the adoption of automation include complexity, investment cost, training, and skills. The new ZiMo flexible robot cell from Zimmer Group addresses these perceived barriers by offering a cost-effective and straightforward process automation solution for small, medium-sized, and alternating batch sizes.

Control cabinet manufacture methodology hasn’t changed in years, but what if you could innovate and reap tangible rewards, to tackle relevant up to date issues? Lutze will be showcasing the Airstream product at Machine Building Live.

The new Modlight60 Pro RGB IO-Link signal tower from Murrelektronik is a versatile, adaptable and cost-efficient solution for applications that call for clear, reliable signalling.

The surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-240 3D snapshot measurement sensors from Micro-Epsilon now offer a larger measuring range of 240 mm and a measurement area of up to 245 x 180 mm. The sensor delivers the best measurement results at a z-axis distance of between 340 and 540mm.

In an era of relentless digital transformation across industries, OEMs bear the exciting responsibility of embedding cutting-edge technologies into their products to meet customer demands. The rewards of this digital shift are evident to end users, but the journey also holds vast potential for OEMs, leading to the creation of value-added after-sale services, as Jake Dibb, OEM business development manager at SolutionsPT, explains.

A new generation of igubal spherical plain bearings from igus are equipped with a predictive maintenance system, with miniature wireless sensors enabling condition monitoring. With the system, costly machine failures due to undetected defects in demanding applications should soon be a thing of the past.

New TDK-Lambda DRB series 480W and 960W three-phase AC-DC DIN rail power supplies offer a +50% boost power rating and screw or push-in connector models. They can deliver a boost of 720W and 1440W respectively for up to seven seconds.

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of two new mini-STX format motherboards from Kontron. The Kontron K3921-N and K3921-H support the powerful Intel Core i3 and Intel Alder Lake-N series processors with the latest UHD Gen12 graphics based on the Intel Xe architecture.