FANUC has launched what it says is the world's first ever explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications. Ideal for wet spraying, dry powder coating and multiple other processes that include adhesive dispensing, the CRX-10iA/L PAINT will improve the precision of paint jobs, reduce waste, increase productivity and boost safety by protecting workers from paint fumes.

What really grinds manufacturers' gears? Costly downtime and worn-out machinery. Maglev technology takes friction out of the equation, reducing the need for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activity. Here, Mark Richards, UK sales manager at Beckhoff Automation UK, explains the long- and short-term benefits of maglev technology for maintenance engineering.

Flow control specialist Burkert has released a new pinch valve for use in single-use biopharma applications. The new Type 2707 Pinch Valve ensures process safety and reliability with a stainless steel locking and pinch mechanism that optimises flow while protecting the tube insertion.

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, WAGO has launched two new products, designed to provide users with more choice and greater efficiency, without ever compromising on quality.

The Bluemark E.Card UV inkjet printer from Phoenix Contact is said to set new standards in industrial identification. It delivers efficient material processing, low-maintenance printing technology, and optimal print results on plastic and metal card materials.

ifm introduces the UGT3 - a full-metal ultrasonic sensor designed to excel in the most demanding industrial environments. Combining exceptional durability with advanced ultrasonic technology, the UGT3 combines precision, reliability and toughness in extreme conditions.

Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements. They are as easy to operate as optical sensors, plus they are as powerful as camera systems. Leuze offers this concept as a quick and straightforward introduction to vision technology.

The Dplus designation means that a HEIDENHAIN encoder provides multi-dimensional motion feedback. This added functionality unlocks new potential in a variety of applications, including high-accuracy robots, safe cobots, continuous brake monitoring in elevators and finer structures in hybrid bonding and other electronics and semiconductor manufacturing applications.

EAO has expanded its robust Series 82 line of IP67-rated, anti-vandal pushbuttons with the introduction of a new printed circuit board (PCB) adapter.

binder introduces new M12 L- and T-coded connectors featuring stainless steel locking mechanisms, ensuring the highest levels of reliability and durability in demanding industrial environments.