With the right specification, electric linear actuators are well suited to high-force, heavy-duty industrial operations, as well as hygienically sensitive applications such as food and beverage production, as Gerard Bush, engineer at motion specialist INMOCO, explains.

In today's digital age, data centres serve as the backbone of virtually every industry, supporting a myriad of critical operations ranging from financial transactions to cloud computing and streaming services. As the demand for data storage and processing power continues to soar, the importance of safeguarding these facilities against electrical failures cannot be under estimated, as the experts at Mersen explain.

Photovoltaic systems have become an integral part of the UK's renewable energy landscape, contributing significantly to the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a sustainable energy future. However, the integration and operation of PV systems come with specific safety and reliability concerns related to their electrical protection. These concerns are critical for several reasons, as the experts at Mersen explain.

Effective from 1 January 2019, BS 7671 2018 introduced a big change for surge protection in the UK, as the experts at Mersen explain.

With the new MSM II switch featuring an 8-pin M12 connector, SCHURTER offers a robust and installation-friendly solution for industrial applications. The standardised M12 connection system enables fast and secure installation without complex wiring and minimizes wiring errors thanks to fixed pin assignment.

Using a plug-and-play approach, manufacturers can introduce modularity to their packaging automation and benefit from this flexibility. Here, Mark Richards, regional manager at Beckhoff UK, explores how modularity can help manufacturers streamline their packaging processes.

Industrial automation is becoming increasingly software-centric, connected and enhanced by Artificial Intelligence. Bosch Rexroth is driving this change with the open automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION and is now introducing a number of new features.

Increasing demands on process stability, energy efficiency, and noise reduction re-quire a new approach to the design of conveyor and transfer systems. Automation specialist Kendrion has the optimal solution for this challenge with its electromagnetic stoppers.

OMRON Electronic Components has introduced an advanced safety-camera module, pre-trained to detect factory operators wearing cleanroom protective clothing, delivering a convenient, pluggable solution for machine builders and system integrators.