Trio Motion Technology has launched a new high performance servo drive aimed at increasing design flexibility for machine builders in a cost optimal package. The new DX3 single-axis servo drive is available in separate EtherCAT and conventional control options.

A compact inline device that requires no mounting, the new DP2200 signal converter from IFM Electronic takes a standard 4-20 mA analogue signal – typically from a sensor – and converts it to an IO-Link digital signal. This makes it easy to interface legacy devices with more modern control systems.

Inovance Technology Europe attended the SPS Nuremberg trade show for the first time, presenting four new products: the high performance Easy Series PLC, the GL20 I/O modules, the AC703 IPC motion controllers, and the SV670 servo series.

WDS Components is now offering a complete range of parts for enclosures and cabinets. Aimed at c and end users, the range includes locks, latches, and catches, as well as hinges and handles, plus a range of accessories and peripheral parts.

Marcus Schneck, CEO of Norelem, explores the standard components that are already available to the engineering and manufacturing industry, that can push forward the creation of flexible solutions and facilitate prototyping and product development.

As more customers, governments and businesses look to reduce their environmental impact, sustainable manufacturing is becoming a higher priority. The experts at Essentra Components look at which green manufacturing technologies companies can use to help them meet their sustainability objectives.

mk offers a range of extremely robust modular belt conveyors that can be used in a multitude of ways for almost every transport application. They are available in widths from 164-1,000mm, lengths from 400-10,000mm, and can carry loads up to 250kg.

The FDB Online store provides a convenient single source for enclosure hardware both ex-stock and for urgent delivery, and typical of these components is its recently expanded range of bridge handles.

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

Igus has taken a further step towards sustainable plastic production by using residues of the high-performance plastic xirodur B180 from injection moulding production to produce a sustainable variant of the popular xiros deep groove ball bearing. The recycled version has almost the same technical properties and load limits as a virgin xiros bearing.