New machinery is relatively straightforward to install, but building consistency across multiple facilities is often much harder. Here, Mark Richards, sales manager at Beckhoff UK, explains why standardising automation matters for growing manufacturers.

KROHNE is highlighting its latest advancements in electromagnetic flowmeter (magmeter) diagnostics and field verification tools. Building on more than sixty years of magmeter technology, KROHNE's innovative magmeter diagnostics are set a high standard in flow measurement with features designed to help customers maximise process reliability, safety, and efficiency.

ifm has introduced the AL1602, a multiprotocol-capable IO-Link master from the AutomationLine range. Designed for decentralised use directly in the field, the new device combines flexible I/O configuration, high output current, and robust IP67 construction to support scalable automation across a wide range of industrial applications where reliable field-level installation is required such as Intralogistics.

To meet the motion challenges of secondary packaging processes, OEM Automatic offers a comprehensive range of motion solutions from Transtecno, designed to deliver reliable, efficient, and synchronised machine performance.

Emerson has announced PACEdge version 3.0, the latest advancement to its IIoT enablement software platform, helping to bring AI capabilities and frictionless application deployment to edge devices.

Micro-Epsilon has expanded its capaNCDT series of capacitive displacement sensors to include sensors for extremely demanding operating conditions, including ultra-high vacuums, clean rooms, strong magnetic fields and extreme temperatures.

3D vision technology is transforming automation across industries, enabling more accurate detection, measurement, and interaction with real-world environments. But with several different technologies available, choosing the right solution can be challenging. The experts at OEM Automatic guide us through the options.

To simplify installation and reduce assembly time, OEM Automatic now offers a complete assembly service for custom safety edges. Each safety edge is manufactured to the customer's exact specification, providing a ready-to-install solution that eliminates the need for on-site cutting, bonding or wiring.

With the new Flashtrab SPP combined lightning current and surge arresters from the Safe Protection Plus product family, Phoenix Contact is providing innovative surge and lightning current protection for modern installations and systems: powerful, safe, and compact.

MEGATRON is launching two new S-beam force sensors with integrated analogue amplifiers: The KT1405 and KT1505 measure switching and actuation forces between 50 N and 10 kN with the highest accuracy via a full-bridge strain gauge circuit.