IDEC has expanded its line of emergency stop (E-stop) switches with new XA/XW series short body models. These industrial-grade and outdoor-rated models are designed in the space-saving size essential for robotic and industrial equipment applications, with features to meet the increased requirements of international safety standards.

A new patented mechanical power transmission monitoring product range from jbj Techniques is proving to be the perfect solution for maintenance personnel and production planners alike. It offers exceptional advantages for use within mechanical drivetrains that operate critical or non-critical processes and provides constant data about the condition of either gearboxes (AIQ Core) or the elastomers within drive couplings (AIQ Detect).

Increasing automation in industry raises the demand for precision gears. Efficiency, availability and safety will be among the main requirements in 2024. Nabtesco’s cycloidal gear systems guarantee fast, precise positioning and have been successfully used for more than 30 years in robotics and automation around the world.

With an ‘anti-contamination’ design, iglidur high-performance plastic and stainless steel, a new igus linear guide ensures exceptionally high hygienic standards.

With the new FL MGUARD 2105 and FL MGUARD 4305 Gigabit security routers from Phoenix Contact, machines, systems and plants will be protected against cyber attack and manipulation.

Murrelektronik has expanded its IO-Link portfolio with the IP67 rated MVK Pro and IMPACT67 Pro fieldbus modules. They provide a flexible, all in one system as each port can be used as an input or output for IO-Link, digital or analogue signals.

Connectors play an important role in the design of sustainable processes by offering flexibility, security and durability, delivering smart connectivity for machines, as the experts at HARTING explain.

In this video, igus highlights various industries and applications where its polymer bearings are used and have replaced metallic bearings.

Multicode readers in the new O2I4xx range from ifm electronic can evaluate multiple 1D/2D codes and texts in a single image and send the results direct IO-Link, making them easy to integrate with control and supervisory systems.

TCP DC device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact are the reclosable alternative for automotive fuses. The portfolio offers optimum overload protection for different applications with two characteristic curves.