MEGATRON's shaftless magnetic angle sensors are cost-efficient, low-maintenance and free from mechanical wear. Even so, many users still opt for encoders with shafts out of concern about potential integration risks. To address this, MEGATRON provides design engineers with comprehensive support in specifying and installing its kit encoders.

TDK announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda 1500 W rated PFE1500FB AC-DC power modules. This third-generation series accepts a wide 85 to 305 Vac input range, providing the ability to operate on a 277 Vac nominal input to power industrial, lighting, and building automation equipment.

MVTec Software will release the new version of its standard software, MVTec HALCON, for machine vision on May 20, 2026. HALCON users benefit from the regular release cycle through the continuous integration of the latest machine vision technologies, as well as the ongoing optimisation of existing features.

Farnell has expanded its industrial automation offering with the addition of Lovato Electric's comprehensive portfolio, including contactors, switch disconnectors and motor protection relays - all now available for immediate shipping.

The CleverReader stationary 1-D/2-D code reader from Pepperl+Fuchs detects codes with maximum reliability, allows flexible configuration, and offers an excellent price-performance ratio. It is capable of high-speed reading and DPM code reading. Simple integration and intuitive operation make it the ideal solution in areas such as packaging, logistics and microelectronics.

OKW's award-winning SYNERGY enclosures can now be specified with a wide range of accessories for mounting and power supply.

The NewGen web panels from SIGMATEK are high-performance, communicative, and high-quality, with a silver anodised aluminium frame around the glass front. The slim widescreen HMIs are available in four display sizes from 10.1 to 21.5 inches and in two variants: as a built-in panel (ET) or for swing arm mounting (TP) - both with an IP65 front.

As intralogistics operations grow, the challenge is often not whether to add more automation, but how to do it without bringing the whole site to a halt. Here, Mark Richards, UK sales manager at Beckhoff Automation UK, explains how intralogistics operations can scale in phases, rather than rebuilding everything from scratch.

Fortress Safety has expanded the communication capabilities of its tGard range to deliver a certified interlocking device ready for IO-Link Safety. Here the company explains the advantages of using the IO-Link Safety protocol.

While primers can create a stronger, longer-lasting bond, they are an additional process step and carry H&S considerations. Here Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, discusses the options available to manufacturers and design engineers.