Developing and integrating control panels or HMIs in machines for the food processing industry requires specialist knowledge, innovative design and production methods. SCHURTER develops and produces customised control panels that meet the highest requirements in the food sector.

Reliably measuring the distance to metallic targets with micrometre precision no longer requires expensive measuring systems, thanks to the P|Prox range of inductive sensors from ifm electronic.

Boston Gear says the NSF-certified SS700 Gen2 stainless steel speed reducer is an evolution of its first-generation series that has served the food and beverage industry for over 10 years, and is designed with new features sourced directly from customers’ feedback on the widely popular first-generation series.

Gates synchronous belts from Lenze Selection eliminate downtime and increase production and profits. It’s the profitable solution to replace large roller-chains. The benefits pay for the cost to upgrade belt-drive solutions.

The Modlight 60 Pro-RGB IO-Link signal tower from Murrelektronik is a versatile, cost-effective solution for applications requiring a stack light. With 20 RGB LED slices, 21 adjustable colours and 10 different light patterns, it offers a wide range of clear and eye-catching signalling options.

Lukas Schmitz, sustainability manager at KEB Automation, explains what sustainability means and why companies have a special responsibility towards people and nature. He also talks about the measures that KEB has already taken and why drive technology plays a key role in promoting sustainability.

Even when your production uses as little as one nitrogen cylinder per week, you can benefit from producing your own N2 with the Atlas Copco NGPs 2-9. Atlas Copco’s smallest PSA generator ensures a cost-efficient, flexible and reliable nitrogen supply with a purity of up to 99.999%.

With igus Readychain, the energy chain is fully populated, assembled with plugs, tested and delivered ready for connection – plug and play. And now igus has made it easier than ever to install ready-to-go e-chains with a new ‘assembly helper’ product: the fastpositioner.

Rockwell Automation has released a new line of Stratix switches that offer increased functionality. Stratix 5200 switches are easier to set up, configure and offer enhanced security features.

Available in power ratings up to 1500 Watts, the motors in the new HA series brushless AC motors from Ever Elettronica feature a more compact size for the same power rating than previous generation of products, making them an ideal solution for all kinds of applications.