norelem is expanding its portfolio by adding control and monitoring devices with external contact blocks. Designed for the safe triggering of switching commands and the clear display of operating, status, and fault messages, the buttons are used in such fields as mechanical and plant engineering, automation technology, the process and manufacturing industry, and construction technology.

When machine builders talk about the benefits of cabinet-free automation, the conversation usually focuses on faster installation and simplified maintenance. What often goes unnoticed is a commercial advantage that starts well before a machine even reaches the factory floor: shipping costs. In a logistics environment increasingly shaped by volumetric pricing models, machine footprint is becoming just as important as machine weight. Here Neil March, MX Product Specialist at Beckhoff, explains how this shift makes control architecture a surprisingly relevant cost driver.

Ben Lloyd, Product Manager at Festo, argues that invisible engineering effort is becoming an unsustainable cost in modern automation systems. So what can be done to avoid this hidden 'integration tax'?

TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the TDK-Lambda D1SE series of cost-effective DIN-rail mount power supplies with 12, 48, and 72 V output models.

Strict safety regulations apply to machine components wherever flammable gases, vapours, or dusts can create an explosive atmosphere. To meet these critical requirements, JAKOB Antriebstechnik now offers a wide range of its proven servo couplings with official ATEX certification.

For manufacturers, it is estimated that over a quarter of operating costs are energy related. With rising energy costs and increasing volatility in the energy market, focusing on energy efficient technologies has never been more important. When it comes to electric motors, you'll find a host of solutions at MachineBuilding.South to help you reduce your energy costs.

Four PP-RJ-…-E versions have been added to the proven PP-RJ-… series of patch panel devices from Phoenix Contact. The new models are functionally identical to the previous versions, but offer clear added value: They have all the relevant approvals such as UL, UL HazLoc, DNV-GL, ATEX, and now also IECEx.

Access hardware success is built around customer commitment, agility and product innovation. In this conversation with Alex Picarelli, Commercial Director at Southco Manufacturing, he reveals all.

With its rack and pinion gearboxes, STOBER offers compact, dynamic solutions for linear motions. Thanks to new FEM calculation methods and optimised microgeometries, the drive specialist is now significantly increasing their performance.

HMS Networks introduces the new Ewon Edge & Cloud, a unified industrial connectivity platform that combines plug-and-play edge gateways with a cloud-based subscription service to deliver simple, secure remote access from day one.