Portescap will be exhibiting at SPS 2024, Europe's premier spotlight on the automation industry. Portescap's range of miniature DC motors are designed with precision in mind, making them the perfect partner for robotics and smart manufacturing.

IDEC has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3" touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor that is rightsized for visualising and automating a wide range of applications.

Gerard Bush, engineer at motion specialist INMOCO, discusses motion system specification for gantry-based applications.

Portescap announces the M-Sense16 magnetic encoder as the perfect pairing for the demanding requirements of diagnostic analysers and lab automation equipment.

Delta is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of the new AX-5 series advanced slice I/O modules. The AX-5 modules are designed to elevate industrial automation with their ultra-slim profile, saving up to 50 percent space in control cabinets compared to traditional I/O module series.

EMS will showcase its extensive capabilities in custom drive system design and the latest developments in advanced drive systems at MachineBuilding.Live.

Micro-Epsilon has introduced the Dual Processing Unit (DPU) to its range of interface modules. The DPU, which replaces the C-Box/2A, enables synchronous data acquisition from two sensors at higher measuring rates (up to 100 kHz) and can also be used for digital/analogue conversion.

maxon UK and Ireland will present its DC motor technology at MachineBuilding.Live. The company's engineers will demonstrate DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors, as well as complete precision drive systems, and maxon will also discuss its specialisation in custom development for machine builders.

Now available from motion control specialist Mclennan is a range of miniature geared stepper motors and a companion single-axis stepper drive from Micro Motors which provide a simple, versatile and affordable solution for basic position- and/or speed-based motion control.

Trio Motion Technology has expanded in Italy by opening a Sales and Applications Development Centre. The new Italy operations hub marks Trio's development in the European market.