Aerotech makes the Automation1 motion control platform more powerful and user friendly with every release, and Version 2.6 brings the sockets interface’s official release, a more intelligent Machine Setup and Configure workspace, additional MachineApps customisation options, API improvements and more.

As a leader in the machinery safety and compliance industry, MachineSafe Compliance is proud to launch its newest highly anticipated product, MachineSafe. This expertly developed platform streamlines PUWER and compliance inspections like no other.

Schaeffler is meeting the challenges of the machine tool industry with new automation solutions that are characterised by even greater dynamic characteristics, precision, energy efficiency, and longer machine runtimes.

By incorporating Schneider Electric into their ecosystem, integrators can elevate their value proposition during deployment and in the long term. The EcoStruxure suite, a comprehensive and IoT-ready platform, serves as a conduit for holistic, integrated multi-robotics solutions.

ABB has extended its all-compatible family of machinery drives with the new ACS180 variable speed drive (VSD) for applications up to 22 kilowatts (kW). This easy-to-use and compact VSD brings reliability and performance for machine builders.

Robotiq’s latest palletising solution, the PE20, is designed for the new UR20 collaborative robot (cobot) from Universal Robots. The UR20 is the largest 6-axis cobot arm in the range. The solution is now available to order in the UK from RARUK Automation.

The IE5+ permanent synchronous motor from Nord Drivesystems not only provides high-efficiency operation which saves energy and CO2 emissions, but also is built with a material efficiency which requires a comparatively small number of critical metals.

The new ultra-flat and far-sighted IF250 inductive sensor from Baumer measures just 6mm in height, yet will detect objects of up to 12mm. Baumer says this sensor is the flattest of its type and opens up new application opportunities where standard cylindrical sensors will not fit due to limited installation space.

With the PLCnext Technology open ecosystem and the EPC 1502 and EPC 1522 edge devices from Phoenix Contact, users benefit from full flexibility when it comes to local data evaluation in greenfield and brownfield plants.

Apex Dynamics UK’s 7.5-tonne custom-fitted Gearbus was on display at MachineBuilding.Live 2023, allowing attendees to climb aboard, preview brand new products and find out more about the company’s high performance range of motion control solutions.