The new Heavycon TSC contact inserts from Phoenix Contact are used in medium-voltage switchgear. They are specially designed for measuring and testing tasks and provide a robust solution for temporary or continuous connections.

Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its jaw coupling line to meet the demands of high-torque applications, now offering bore sizes up to 45 mm and torque capacities of 300 Nm.

RA Rodriguez has expanded its range of slew drives to include high-performance spur gear slew drives. A spur gear slew drive is an innovative drive mechanism that incorporates turntable bearings and pinion gears to achieve precise movement and positioning.

Perform on-machine tool breakage inspection that seamlessly integrates into your automated processes. The HEIDENHAIN TD 110 tool breakage detector provides two essential sustainability benefits: significant time savings and minimised scrap, resulting in greater productivity from the very first part.

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.

The mk Technology Group is now part of the Universal Robots partner network and provides conveyor technology which can be integrated quickly and simply into your cobot application through the URCap plug-in.

There is increasing demand from engineers and specifiers working on complex motion control applications for cutting edge motors, especially those requiring high-torque, precise positioning and efficient operation, even in demanding environments. To meet these demands, MOONS' Industries continues to develop its established range of Super Large Hollow Shaft Stepper Motors for diverse applications.

Belden has announced the expansion of the Lumberg Automation LioN family with its new LioN-Safety I/O Modules. Designed to support functional safety efforts in industrial operations, the modules streamline the transmission of safety and non-safety-related data over existing networks.

The Trio Power power supply with integrated electronic circuit breaker from Phoenix Contact is now also available as a three-phase version.

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