Digital transformation is about fundamentally changing the way we do business. It impacts everything across an organisation – from culture and people to processes and business models. With that in mind, the experts at Schneider Electric look at the role of human-centric automation in high-performing industrial businesses.

Dean Crumlish, product and applications manager at Copley Controls, explores the use of compact, efficient and powerful nano-type servo drives with innovative thermal management technology and EtherCAT and CANopen support for robotics and embedded motion applications.

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain in popularity, the demand for efficient and reliable electric motors continues to increase. Electric motor design plays a crucial role in determining the overall performance and efficiency of the vehicle. An often-overlooked component with a significant impact on performance is the retaining ring, as the experts at Rotor Clip explain.

Systems integrators have a vital role as trusted advisors for those looking to achieve digital transformation, says Greg Hookings, EMEA director of business development at Stratus Technologies.

Paul Wilson, managing director of Scorpion Vision, explores the fundamental concepts of 3D Machine Vision, including stereo vision, point clouds, pixel displacement, depth perception, and height measurement.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at Beckhoff UK, explores how connecting automation to sustainability goals can revolutionise businesses and help them contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Thermal imaging is essential to the EU’s €22 billion investment to tackle microchip scarcity and shore-up global supply chains, as Jerry Beeney, director of global business development for science and automation at Teledyne FLIR, explains.

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Christof Franzke, senior technical consultant at Copa-Data, explains the vital role of the zenon platform in the roll-out of modularisation and digitalisation in laboratories.

For the engineer tasked with specifying standard machine components, there might not seem much between the different products on the market. But discussing the project with an expert can uncover opportunities to optimise the end project design, as the experts at Rencol explain.