Whether it’s effortlessly operating the seatback and tray table on an airline flight, or just slightly adjusting the card reader terminal at a convenience store checkout, small access hardware mechanisms from Southco play a vital role in how the commonplace tools and devices we interact with every day operate in a smooth but functional manner.

The Flashtrab-MB surge protective device from Phoenix Contact is based on innovative carbon spark gap technology and meets high lightning protection requirements.

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a range of wavefront measurement systems and modules for optics testing. Based on the SHSLab range of Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors from Optocraft, SHSInspect is a range of turnkey wavefront measurement systems, measurement modules and automated software tools.

Delivering the next level in plant performance, visibility, connectivity and usability, Emerson today announced the new release of its advanced automation platform, Movicon.NExT 4.2.

Kirk Lyons, national sales manager for low pressure at Atlas Copco Compressors, details the different low-pressure blower technologies available for water and wastewater treatment plants, and explains how to select the right blower to deal with specific application process requirements.

ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, the IRB 1010, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices.

The new 36-series sensors from Leuze detect objects reliably even at large operating ranges. Manufacturers and operators of highly automated systems benefit from the cost-optimised design of these sensors.

Kieran Bennett, Bürkert’s industry manager for food, beverage, chemical and petrochemical, explains why the transition to digital communications is easier than you think.

Stainless steel springs are a great choice for applications that require corrosion resistance or for high temperature environments. Lee Spring offers numerous series of ex-stock springs of different types made from stainless steel materials.

The latest IO-Link sensor from Baumer is the CombiLevel PLP70 level sensor, meeting the needs of applications with high grade diversity and frequent media changes such as those occurring in the beverage, brewing and other similar liquid handling processes.