The MC 15 range of high performance absolute linear encoders from RSF Elektronik, a HEIDENHAIN brand, has been designed to address the increasing requirements in today’s motion control applications for high precision exposed linear encoder systems.

The box PCs from Phoenix Contact are suitable for a wide range of automation tasks – from simple data acquisition to complex IoT and edge applications. With the VL3 UPC series, particularly compact devices are now available for demanding edge computing installations in distributed control cabinets.

Many companies have neither the necessary personnel nor the corresponding vertical integration to develop mechanics and control systems in parallel. As a result, the supplier’s expertise is becoming increasingly important. And this is where Aerotech’s real work begins.

Kawasaki Robotics demonstrated its capabilities in the Industrial Robot Zone at iREX 2023, showcasing products and solutions not just for the traditional industrial sectors, but also in the medical and healthcare sector, as well as in the social fields with a view to social implementation.

WDS Components has extended its range of castor wheels. The broad wheel range covers a variety of designs, materials and sizes, for an array of industrial and commercial applications. With sizes now including a compact 50mm diameter, through to a 200mm wheel, castors also include brake and adjustable levelling options.

Tolomatic has extended the capability of its twin profile rail linear stage actuator. The new TRS 225 doubles the maximum stroke length, now up to 2,200 mm, and boosts maximum load up to 1,960 kg. The linear system is supported in the UK by motion specialist INMOCO.

The new MD and MF planetary gearbox ranges unveiled by Apex Dynamics have been designed to deliver the best possible combination of value and high precision performance.

There’s nothing worse than opening a new toy at Christmas to find that it’s broken. Adam Carless, vision product specialist at automation and control technology expert Beckhoff UK, explores how using machine vision during the manufacturing process can help to ensure quality standards are met, not just at Christmas but all year-round.

igus is a member of the European Hygienic and Design Group (EHEDG) and has now developed the first linear guide system that is based on EHEDG hygienic design guidelines. With an ‘anti-contamination’ design, iglidur high-performance plastic and stainless steel, the new linear guide ensures exceptionally high hygienic standards.

With the launch of its next-generation DT80 distance sensor, SICK says it has revised the standard for measurement precision in countless industrial applications in a compact and robust device. Equipped with high-performance time-of-flight measurement technology, the SICK DT80 1D laser distance sensor achieves an accuracy of ±2 mm with a resolution of 0.1 mm at ranges up to 80 m.