Cyber attacks are a real threat in manufacturing, where they can disrupt production, damage machinery, and, ultimately, endanger businesses, as the experts at OMRON explain.

David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, an automation systems specialist, explains some of the common mistakes manufacturers make when installing shaft-mounted gearboxes - and how to avoid these pitfalls to unlock efficiency and cost savings.

Traditional inspection methods for laser-cut hypotubes quickly reach their limits. Innovative 3D measurement technologies open up new possibilities for detecting even the smallest features while maintaining high process reliability, as RJ Hardt, president of Peak Metrology, a subsidiary of motion control specialist Aerotech, explains.

Gerard Bush, engineer at INMOCO, explains the technology behind Hall-effect sensors and resolvers.

Levelling feet (also called levelling mounts, machine feet, or adjustable feet) are components commonly attached to the base of machinery, furniture, equipment, racks, and other items, allowing the height and level to be adjusted so that the item sits stably on uneven surfaces, as the experts at Rencol explain.

The experts from Relec explore the key applications of industrial PCs, the specifications that make them suitable for different sectors, and the standards that ensure they're fit for purpose.

The machines that enable smart manufacturing mean factories are teeming with thousands of non-human identities (NHIs), from robotic arms PLCs to IoT and IIoT sensors seamlessly integrated through the production lines. While they drive operational efficiency, they also represent a rapidly expanding and often invisible attack service. Industrial security is a key theme at MachineBuilding.Live on 15 October, across both the exhibition hall and the workshop programme.

Shaft coupling windup and backlash are fundamentally different types of mechanical error, although both can cause inaccuracies in a rotational system. They are related in that they both cause lost motion, but they arise from different physical phenomena. The experts at jbj Techniques explain.

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.

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.