Lenze Selection says the BFK458 spring-applied brake is the ideal solution for demanding mechanical engineering applications. It combines high performance with a modular system and is quickly available - ideal for designers and developers who value flexibility and safety.

Valve specialist GEMU is expanding its single-use range with the GEMU Multiport SUMONDO multi-port valve block. This is available with pneumatic or manual block locking.

MLA series miniature linear positioning actuators from Applied Motion Products (AMP) are based around NEMA 11, 14, 17 and 23 frame stepper motors and can be configured as motor-only open-loop variants or supplied complete with the company's StepSERVO integrated motors as all-in-one programmable closed-loop linear motion positioning solutions with optional network communication.

In servo systems, optimising performance factors such as gain and phase shift is critical to achieving precise control. Gerard Bush, engineer at INMOCO, explains why understanding the Bode Plot remains relevant.

Emerson has announced the PACSystems IPC 6010, IPC 7010 and IPC 8010 industrial computing platforms. This new line expands Emerson's family of high-performance industrial personal computer (IPC) models for demanding applications, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics.

Contrinex has once again raised the bar with its M5 photoelectric sensors. These diffuse-sensing units, featuring a robust sapphire lens, underwent a significant performance upgrade in 2024 and have now been further upgraded to offer IO-Link connectivity, further cementing their position in high-performance automation.

The type 2 surge protection devices from Phoenix Contact's Safe Protection Plus (SPP) product family are now also available in single-position versions. This adds five ready-to-install products to the existing series, each of which is available with and without a remote indication contact.

The Geared Bearing from Nexen Group is designed and built to use Nexen's Roller Pinion technology, allowing integrators and machine builders to achieve zero backlash, repeatability, and industry-leading accuracy for the most demanding applications.

In industrial and commercial hardware, securing access without compromising usability is crucial. Quarter-turn locks - also known as cam locks - offer a simple, cost-effective solution, as the experts at FDB Panel Fittings explain.

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore EyeMotion that enables any OmniCore-powered robot to recognise its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications.