The precise linear actuators from Norelem represent a standard solution available from stock to automate linear movements with ease. A toothed belt drive ensures smooth and synchronous transmission even of heavy and constant loads.

Igus is always striving to improve what moves and with its Smart Plastic range. Now it is going one step further, improving what moves before it breaks with predictive maintenance technology.

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio of PCB connection technology for data transmission with the new solderable SH-PCB 6 shield clamp.

Yaskawa has upgraded its Motoman PL Series of all-round, high-performance palletising robots with features including newly tuned kinematics and the latest generation of Sigma7 drive technology.

The newest addition to the Elesa brand of machine components is the LAC-FL cam lever. This lever allows quick and effective clamping of panels, such as a door to a frame or structure.

Martina Höller, electrical technology product manager at SMC, outlines four simple ways in which you can reduce the energy consumption of your vacuum system, focusing in particular on vacuum ejectors.

In the CP and LE camera series of the uEye+ product line from IDS, customers can choose the right model for their applications from a total of six housing variants and numerous CMOS sensors.

Japh Humphries, UK sales and commercial manager at Matara UK, looks at the considerations for specifying a linear rail, and highlights five common mistakes to avoid.

Foremost Electronics can now supply the new NEO enclosure from Fibox which has been specially designed for industrial control, IoT and building automation and is a safe choice for applications that require a very protective and robust solution offering high ingress protection while being non-corroding.

Integrating a controller that manages a machine and robots can mean faster development and greater reliability compared to connecting a separate robot controller to the machine’s PLC, says Tom Alexander, president of Trio.