When things get tough, KABELSCHLEPP Metool relies on steel. The cable carriers from the S/SX series can withstand extreme conditions - reliable, durable, and well designed. They come into their own where heat, dirt, high loads, and mechanical strains push other systems to their limits. In addition to this, the steel cable carriers support sustainability and protect resources in industrial applications.

The configurable safety modules of the PSRmodular XC product family from Phoenix Contact have been certified for use in potentially explosive areas. This extends the range of applications further.

Digitalisation opens up tremendous potentials for robotics and machine engineering in terms of productivity, efficiency, process reliability, maintenance, and availability. Nabtesco knows the requirements of industry and implements solutions from digital gears models to sensorised strain wave gears and hybridised cycloidal gears.

The ACS380-E from ABB delivers fast performance, flexible connectivity, and built-in cybersecurity - ideal for machine builders seeking reliability and scalability. Simplify commissioning, reduce engineering time and future-proof your systems with a drive designed to adapt and grow with your needs. Control your machines with confidence and precision.

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which came into force at the end of 2024, presents companies with the challenge of making their digital products comprehensively secure. The Bosch Rexroth operating system ctrlX OS is already well prepared for the requirements of the CRA and shows how manufacturing companies can future-proof themselves with this solution.

Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, explains how software-defined motion systems can help manufacturers adapt to SKU demand, improving batch-level control.

The MCA and MCG power clamping nuts from JAKOB Antriebstechnik are well-tried clamping devices in production. Up to now, the required nominal clamping force was precisely set by the user using a torque wrench. This is a sensible method for varying clamping forces, as the clamping nut can be used flexibly. However, if the same, constant nominal clamping force is always applied, time can now be saved and safety increased.

Mechan Controls introduces the ISIS Safety System - a powerful, tamper-resistant, non-contact safety solution, matt rubber profiles and e-stop designed for machine guarding applications where guard locking is not required.

PATLITE says its LR Series Signal Towers are setting new standards in visibility, modularity and connectivity, making them the ideal choice for today's smart factories.

Rencol Components, a leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial hardware solutions, has published a new expert guide titled "Cam Locks: A Technical Guide for Design Engineers and Product Specifiers".