The development of MiniTec SmartAssist, the new worker assistance system, focuses on a high degree of practicability with simple handling and operation.

Weld-Immune inductive sensors from Contrinex are renowned for their performance and robustness, and the optional ACTIVSTONE ceramic coating provides the highest level of weld-spatter resistance.

Farnell is expanding its line of Multicomp Pro offerings to include magnetic connectors, a differentiated interconnect choice offering ease of use through reliable, self-mating, easily detachable connections.

Automation is software development today. With the ctrlX AUTOMATION toolkit, Bosch Rexroth has developed a completely new solution that drastically simplifies the industrial automation world and solves the real problems of the customers.

With the new Cosy+ Wireless, HMS Networks has released the new generation of Ewon industrial remote access gateways, which it says brings IIoT connectivity and cybersecurity to the next level.

Emka has announced a program of visible and non-visible hinges for flush enclosure doors. Flush doors often require hinges which are hidden or have hidden fixings for greater security so as to eliminate or conceal an obvious target area.

The complex movements in industrial applications demand twistable cables with a long service life. The chainflex robotic cables from Igus have been specifically designed and tested for these requirements, making them the perfect solution.

In Oriental Motor’s continuing drive to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, it has developed a mechanical encoder for use with the AlphaStep AZ Series of stepper motors.

Igus says its new CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS chainflex cables are durable, sustainable and allow the smallest bending radii for precision movements, guaranteeing 100 million double strokes with a bend radii of three times cable diameter.

The new maintenance safeguarding ‘key-in-pocket’ system from Pilz protects operators from an unauthorised machine restart, allowing maintenance work to be carried out safely.